AOKK Advanced Kicking Technique: Back Leg Outside Crescent Kick

This kick is delivered from a forward stance. The kick is executed by bringing the back leg forward locking the knee and swinging it in an arch going from inside the karateka’s torso to the outside around and down stepping back into a forward stance.

This is a great stretching exercise.  It is not a great kick. It takes too long to develop and places strain on the sides of the knees when contact is made. Try this kick on a bag and you’ll notice the downside to this kick.