How to Use Round Kick Moves for Krav Maga

Krav Maga is a form of self-defense that combines martial arts moves, fighting skills and practical techniques. Like some other forms of self-defense, kicks are often a part of Krav Maga. The round kick is one technique which can be effective in defending against an attack.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet hip width apart. Put one foot slightly out in front of the other. Make a fist with your hands and keep them at about chin level close to your face for self-defense.

2. Bend your front leg at the knee and lift it. Your knee should be about chest level. Keep your knee in close to your body.

3. Maintain your balance on your base leg. Keep your knee slightly bent on your base leg to increase stability and prevent you from falling.

4. Pivot on your base foot and turn your hips towards your opponent. This should be one fast and fluid motion with the knee of your kicking leg still bent. Your bent knee should be parallel to the ground. Your hip on your kicking leg and your knee should be pointing at your opponent.

5. Snap your leg forward and kick your opponent with the top of your foot. Lean into the kick to add force. Keep your hands protecting your face as you deliver the kick.

6. Aim for the opponent's knee. This will knock your opponent off balance and possibly knock him to the ground. Although kicking other parts of your opponent's body may disable him, aiming for the knee makes it a bit more difficult for him to grab your foot while you are kicking.

7. Keep in mind you should come at your opponent hard and fast. Practice the round kick often to increase your speed and strength.

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