How to Do a Taekwondo Jump Back Roundhouse Kick

This is a tricky technique. Advanced martial artists can use this technique to catch opponents off guard. The sudden twist of the body in the air and the sudden snap of the back roundhouse kick can confuse your opponent and leave him unable to defend. This technique is as dangerous as any jump kick, and it is especially difficult because it requires the martial artist to shift her position midair. Still, this is a fun and useful technique to learn after mastering the roundhouse kick.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A physician's approval
• Plenty of room

Ready Stance

1. Put one foot in front of the other.

2. Move your front foot to the side away from your back foot until you are able to comfortably balance.

3. Bend your knees to increase balance.

4. Bend your arms and hold them near your chest in order to defend your midsection.

5. Prepare to jump.

Execution of the Jump Back Roundhouse Kick

6. Jump upwards in the air and try to land in the same ready stance.

7. Follow Step 1. Instead of landing, turn your body quickly so that you will land with your back foot in front of you and your front foot behind you. If you are having difficulty completing this step, get into a ready stance with your left foot in front of you. Practice rotating your hips by moving your left arm and left shoulder to the left. This will create a circular movement in your entire body that will allow you to switch stances midair. This step relies on the explosive rotation of the hip to move your body.

8. Execute a roundhouse kick with your back leg while in mid air. Your back leg should move from behind you to the front of you, where your real or imaginary target should be.

9. Avoid returning your roundhouse kick to the ready position. Instead, simply focus on landing.

10. Land with your back foot now in front of you. Your back foot will now be your front foot.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice jumping before attempting this article.
• Practice the roundhouse kick before attempting this article.
• Practice this technique with an imaginary target before using a real target.
• Keep your back leg bent until the execution of the roundhouse kick.
• Snap your leg at the end of the back roundhouse kick.
• Hit your target with the ball of your foot (the bump that appears when you curl your toes up).
• Follow the jump back roundhouse kick with additional techniques (preferably quicker techniques like punches).
• Do not hit your target with your toes.

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