| The round-house kick (also know as the "round" kick, | | | | able to do it for correct, quick, powerful round house |
| or front hook kick) is one of the three essential kicking | | | | kicks.) Finally, kick the leg around just like you would a |
| techniques for both fighting and self defense; the other | | | | front kick, but sideways. |
| two being the front kick and the side kick. It has | | | | Tips and Usage |
| become popular through its usage in mixed martial arts, | | | | There are three places you can make contact with |
| specifically in the martial art of Muay Thai. It is also | | | | when using the round kick. Each one is a different style |
| used as an essential sparring tool in Taekwondo and | | | | of kicking, and may require you to adjust to it. The first |
| for fighting in Kyukushin Karate. It is a quick and | | | | is the top of the foot, where the ankle connects to the |
| extremely useful kick; but if practiced enough, it can | | | | foot. The second method is to throw back your toes |
| also become powerful. This article deals with three | | | | and kick with the ball of your foot. The third method is |
| different styles of the round-house kick. | | | | to get closer and use the inside of your shin. |
| Execution and Proper Technique | | | | Make sure that when you are kicking that your leg |
| When starting out, lift up your knee with the rest of | | | | stays relaxed until contact, just like a punch. If you train |
| your leg tuck downwards as if your were about to | | | | this technique, you be able to sneak it in and hit your |
| execute a front kick. Now tilt your knee inwards | | | | opponent every time! This kick is a valuable addition to |
| across your body while lifting the foot upwards. (This | | | | any martial artist's arsenal. |
| will take quite a bit of flexibility to do, but you must be | | | | |