How to Perform a Karate Front Kick
Te front kick is one of the most lethal strikes in martial arts, although it’s rarely thrown in MMA compared to roundhouse kicks. This is because Front kick karate is so effective and hard to block, especially when timed just right. Due to the strike coming straight on, opponents are often ill-prepared. AKA: Straight Kick […]
How to Perform a Karate Roundhouse Kick
AKA: Turning Kick or Power Angle Kick As one of the three fundamental karate kicks, the roundhouse kick, also referred to as a turning kick or power kick, involves swinging the leg around in a semicircular motion; unlike the two other types of kicks – front kick and side kick. Many different disciplines of martial […]
How to Perform a Karate Side Kick
AKA: Twist Kick The side kick, also referred to by some as a twist kick, is one of the three main kicks that all novice martial arts practitioners learn first. The other two kicks are the front kick, sometimes called a push kick or straight kick, and the roundhouse kick, also known as a power […]