Comments on MarksTraining.com: The Back Roundhouse Kick

I have used this technique,i had no trainer so i h...

2010-08-26T05:05:33.706+01:00

I have used this technique,i had no trainer so i had to try and keep training myself,iv studied,mauy thai,dim mak and latest of tae kwon do,and i dnt stay with just one,i freestyle,and using this kick,i find it easy to use and i have used it many times in a fight,iv devastated peoples jaws,necks and knocked them out with it,once i got the hang of it it was a simple kick,thanks! Jesse *Tha Rocket* Coleman

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2009-11-20T22:09:37.499Z

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gotchya. I know the direct translation of ushiro m...

2009-11-20T15:59:45.850Z

gotchya. I know the direct translation of ushiro mawashi geri is back round kick. just wanted to clarify.

thanks for the write up. i'm really enjoying your articles. just stumbled upon your blog about a week ago.

thanks,
john

another goody is a hook kick off the front leg. telegraph it like a front kick then hook it...and WHACK

or hook off the rear power leg. telegraph like a mawashi geri...really sell it...then hook it and WHACK

so you don't always have to turn your back to throw a hook.

regarding the spinning hook though, i've trained the way you laid it out.

1) eyes on target
2) fists move first. essentially you bring your arms over the top leading with elbow to block any attack by the aggressor to your head
3) snap head around
4) following your head you snap the hook

Yes, that is another name for the technique. Also ...

2009-11-20T14:21:26.616Z

Yes, that is another name for the technique. Also there is spinning/turning heel kick, helicopter kick and probably more which i have not heard of.

Back roundhouse? do you mean a spinning hook?

2009-11-20T14:09:16.768Z

Back roundhouse?

do you mean a spinning hook?

This kick has always been a favourite of mine. It'...

2009-11-16T13:25:55.350Z

This kick has always been a favourite of mine. It's difficult to get the timing right with it in sparring but when you do it can be very effective. Aiming for your opponents midsection just as they are about to step forward and attack is a good tactic, but again, takes timing.