AOKK Advanced Kicking Technique: Jumping Spinning Side Kick

This kick uses a spinning motion to increase the power generated in the kick by centrifugal motion. It too is executed from the side-kick starting stance. From the front-stance lower your hip line and torque the shoulders around while jumping straight up tuck the leg and execute a side thrust kick when you’ve spun 180˚. The rear shoulder becomes the lead shoulder when this kick is executed properly.

The danger in this kick is that at one point the karateka’s back is turned to his/her opponent. This flies in the face of the unwritten karate rule that states never turn your back in a fight. The power generated by this kick is unreal and can tested by tamishiwara (breaking).