Kick
Mawashi-seashi-geri
Roundhouse Kick with Instep
PronunciationMah-wah-shee Seh-ah-shee Geh-ree
Orange BeltIntermediate
Key Points
- Purpose
- Roundhouse kick with instep, primarily targeting the neck
- Timing
- When neck is exposed for circular attack
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Mawashi-seashi-geri correctly
Execute same technique as roundhouse kick described above
Same motion, different striking surface
Strike with the instep rather than the ball of foot
Instep provides different impact characteristics
Chief target is the neck
Particularly effective against the neck
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory