How to / Tutorial: Lead Leg Turning Kick AKA Round Kick. 돌려차기. 回し蹴り.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

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[@mehdibut6446]

Hhhhhhh this guy is really good

[@Twobarpsi]

Hey GNT! Found his channel because of your's!!👍

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

You are the base All the kicks learnd from you ❤❤

[@mikeboosh8776]

IMO, Carl Van Roon is THE best source of TKD tips and how to's (on a par with GNT, who is also superb). Thank you!

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

mike boosh thank you so much.

[@kudoista]

I absolutely agree with your advice on this. I came from a TKD background into Muay Thai and then mma and I love to mix up variations of round kicks. If you just go for power all the time, it makes you easier to read and counter. But if you mix up the quick snappy traditional kicks into your bag of tricks, it helps to set up the power shots and makes you less predictable.

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Just like a good boxer! Right? :D Thanks for your comment!

[@andrewboardman2654]

Plus only throwing power shots is a good way to piss off your sparring partners and get a war going haha

[@hunterlogan2913]

@@andrewboardman2654 less power to ur sparring partner but still doing almost all of the body rotation 💥

[@kadaniels205]

Hey just wanted to say your video and the way your able to break things down at every level and help us understand it better as a technique is unmatched. Thank you.

[@ckpalaris7772]

Exactly what I was going to say in my comment. Thanks for saving me the time! :)

[@Ariel-cm7ec]

Excelente información; podría hablar sobre el bloqueo de las patadas. Excellent information; I could talk about blocking kicks. Thanks a lot.

[@dogtag3311]

I really don't understand that you are only 3rd degree in ITF Taekwondo Carl... You should be 5~6th degree at least...

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Thank you. Yes you could say I took my time with the formal grading process / timeline! I'm planning to do 4th Dan soon. I have a 4th Dan in Karate too and blackbelt in WAKO Kickboxing :D

[@Atmademon]

Thank you for your precious information about what it is important to remember when using kicks in a fight, that we have used the right force in a proper moment. ;)

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@neeleshkumarsingh3333]

Nice explanation and demonstration.

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

NEELESH KUMAR SINGH glad you liked it!

[@EDZ7777]

Just awesome. An hour ago I had never heard of Carl Van Roon. Now, I now your elegantly presented, and superbly taught tutorials will change my martial arts 🥋 forever. I most admire your INCREDIBLE HUMILITY, in the face of overwhelming success and incredible talent. But…..Most if all it is your sharp intellect and vast knowledge and understanding of the mechanics/advantages/disadvantages of various versions of any given kick that is utterly inspiring. Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for being an exemplary martial artist as well as a gentleman genius. We at the CKJU Kai salute you! OSS!! 🙇🏽‍♂️ 🙇🏼 🙇‍♀️

[@2face937]

taekwondo bob ross (:

[@tonghaioeng8874]

Accurate

[@sergeyshchelkunov5762]

3:17... you use you right leg to hit his body, and you right kick (hit) is indeed powerful. But it is not where the liver is. According to web/internet - The liver's position is mostly in the right upper portion of the stomach, just below the diaphragm. So to disable him, you are better to use your left leg.

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Sergey Shchelkunov yup that’s the perfect target for a body shot! That’s why it’s important to work on both sides. Just like I do in the video after 3:17. Peace ✌️

[@domenicduartesr.672]

Love the videos. I just found this and I'm enjoying the info. I'm testing for my 1st TWD (WTF Style) black belt on November 9th of this year and this info is helpful.

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Nice! How did you go? Congratulations! I hope!

[@domenicduartesr.672]

@@VanRoonMartialArts Thanks for responding, I appreciate it. The test for my son and me went great. It was a nice experience to go through with my son an look forward to more for sure.

[@galerieluder1024]

Beautyfull. Whats about your knees? I am 66. To a certain degree I am still doing this. But it hurts. Especially next day. Some tricks for old man available to keep going?

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

I think just take it one step at a time and be patient with yourself 🙏 Give your body time to adjust gradually sir?

[@justinwallace269]

Great way of putting it when you talked about the context of the kick. So many people forget that when comparing kicks and their efficacy. I imagine those quick snaps can transition into something devastating! Love your work, man, thanks so much for sharing!

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Justin Wallace thank you for that. Glad you liked it!

[@melodydeguzman904]

Thank u for ur tips on how to kick properly

[@chuckypanado2269]

great vid! can you make a vid on the different parts of the foot as weapon for different kicks?Some people taught me use the bridge of the foot and others the ball of the foot for the same kick. Same goes for front kick - ball or heel? advantage vs disadvantage. Also not all kicks are against a person e.g. what if a door needs to be kicked down?

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Good idea for another video!

[@charlesparkakacharliekeybo6639]

A single quick snap kick from Master Roon will make lose to where you are at wondering what just hit my face and head?

[@gurucharansingh8867]

Sir , I practice ITF taekwondo in India . Isn't it necessary to bring the knee closer to our midsection to put more weight behind the kick ? Especially when we kick with the ball of the foot ?

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

If you chamber or wind up the kick more, you'll probably generate more power but it will be more telegraphed. I think it all depends on what you are trying to achieve! :D

[@gurucharansingh8867]

@@VanRoonMartialArts Thank you very much sir ! Actually I used to do the turning kick the way you do. I found it a bit difficult to place my kick where I wanted to . So , I began to lift my foot higher so that I have more control over the whole range of motion . Though we all ( I am a 3rd degree black belt -- ITF --Choi Joong Hwa ) practice the same form we do each and every movement according to the type of body and temperament we have. I like more freedom and I do the things my own way . And this thing became more and more regular as a prefer to kick with the ball of the foot in the midsection when the other fellow is close to me . I understood your point better when you explained the back piercing kick and turning side kick . As you said non telegraphic kicks / punches are more effective in any combat situation. Thank you once again sir !!!

[@Jul1an007]

Very thought provoking. I'm an aging Karateka, who enjoys the kumite side of the martial art, so this video has opened up a lot of ideas in expanding my kicking game - which as you may appreciate decreases with age, but it is still a key weapon in anyone's arsenal. Very enjoyable series of videos and certainly something else to work on. I'll definitely be 'popping' back for me tips and potential strategies

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Julian Easterbrook thank you for your message - I’m glad you found value in the channel!

[@yashpandit3551]

Why so late

[@TheJcoomber]

Refreshing explanation that doesn't try to sell one particular way of executing the techniques as better than others, like so many martial arts instructors! Thanks.

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

TheJcoomber thanks for tuning in! Appreciate your thoughts too

[@saurabhsoni1759]

Please post more videos, you are really great martial artist.

[@charlesparkakacharliekeybo6639]

Korean Fighting! Carl Van Roon is purely a master having longer legs than a Korean but key element was his speed and did you see how fast his snap kick was of how it's speed that kills.

[@Twobarpsi]

Great video!!

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Glad you like it! :D

[@charlesparkakacharliekeybo6639]

Anyone younger meaning born a year younger in Korean than Carl van Roon has traditions where Master Roon has the right to do a roundhouse kick showing a younger Korean brother what he'll do to your head?

[@squishyoctopi7042]

Sir, will we be doing another sparring camp for Australia again this year?

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

*Squishy Pieces* perhaps! TBC! Coming to NSW and ACT next month on 16-17 March. Kicking for MMA seminar on Saturday and TKD seminar Sunday. Let me know if you’re keen

[@squishyoctopi7042]

@@VanRoonMartialArts I would definitely be keen for that but not sure I'll be able to come. I'll have to see

[@dillanversai6717]

Thank you! Even though I am training jitsu now, kicks are still my favorite weapon, and am always looking for ways to improve. Love your breakdowns n demonstrations.

[@ElectricBurgers]

Nice video. Quick and spot on. You are Karate student.

[@emmetwalsh9116]

Hi Van , I am revising my martial arts kicks , Your classes are very good thank you . I have Arthritis in my left hip which is manageable with proper stretching and warm ups . I do your egg beating exercise and also a sit on bum with knees pointing up Then fold knees to left n floor , knee to heal and visa versa . Do you have any more for strengthening the hips ! Kind regards Emmet

[@yashpandit3551]

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[@shadow_crne1030]

love how he literally "whips" his opponent with his leg, like a wet towel!! If that shaking dummy could talk: ............ "OUCH"

[@georgepout841]

Too slow

[@leonapoletano]

Fast light strike all the way to power kick 🦵 just what I needed to hear! Thank you for your open minded style lessons.

[@ibrarahmad7729]

Nice kicks and speed

[@AdamDG97]

Just fantastic explanation Sir, thank you 🙏👍

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Adam Green thank you. Glad you liked it

[@Dracon-International]

I'm not a quick learner but your style of teaching and commincstion helps and improves me. Thank you

[@MarkGreenhall]

Great video once again! A video on stretching and kicking exercises to improve side and turning kicks would be great. I've always struggled with getting a high chamber position so side kicks and turning kicks can end up resembling a back kick in the way the knee is pointing down and I sort of have to go up/through to get any height - if that makes sense. It could be weak glutes, weak/tight hip flexors, tight hamstrings or a combination of all of those but I don't know which makes progress difficult.

[@rockerguy9683]

It's usually a combination of all of them. Basically, when you try to make a high and correct chamber for the side kick, try to see which part of the body starts blocking your progress first, which part you feel becoming stretched to the limit. Also, the funny thing about hip flexors/gluteus medius is that you need to have them both strong and flexible. But generally, you should work on trying to reach the point where you're close to making a full split (for hamstring and groin flexibility) and do an exercise which we call "split preparation" here. basically the idea is that you kneel on your knees and separate them as much as you can, keeping the angle between your upper and lower leg at 90 degrees, your hips in the middle between the knees and your body leaned forwards and resting on your forearms. Once you reach spread your legs the maximum you can, try to push your hips backwards, as if you want to sit between your feet. You'll feel extreme tension in your hip flexors. The only thing you have to be careful is not to overdo it, since hip flexors are really hard to stretch, so take it 1 millimeter at a time. After a week or 2 you should be able to get that chamber up to a fairly decent height. I mean, I'd need to give you a full video to show you all the exercises I could, but I don't really have the time for such a task sadly, so I hope this tip above will at least partially help you in achieving your goal. Taekwon!

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Thanks Mark. More videos coming soon. Perhaps I’ll endeavour to do a series that includes a break down of anatomy / biomechanics and how this can restrict or enhance kicking technique!

[@rockerguy9683]

@@VanRoonMartialArts that would be great and very useful for everyone!

[@joeblow9891]

The speed of your double kick is impressive !!! as much as your technique as well ;)

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Thank you 🙏

[@valaki7841]

You are the BEST! I can do 3 or more kicks by you. Thank you!

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

You're welcome! :D

[@EnjoyYourCreation]

Thank you sir, for thorough and well delivered explanation, appreciate you sharing your experience with everyone. OSS

[@louieluna3039]

Thank you very much Mr. Van Roon. This answered a lot of my questions. What a clear, dignified, professional presentation! I look forward to watching more of Van Roon Martial Arts vids.

[@imankhan1999]

Haven't you guys seen his KO sparring highlights? Truly amazing and fun to watch. Thank you tons Mr. Van Roon

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

My pleasure!

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[@pvtrichardsonbr]

I began my martial arts journey as a muay thai practitioner. My new sensei is teaching me a different style for mma and I gotta say this taekwondo is sooo much more difficult and requires way more flexibility. It’s killing me but im giving it all i got.

[@Mikegpuru]

Who wins a TKD fight between VAN ROON and Steven Wonderboy?

[@charlesparkakacharliekeybo6639]

Reason why Master Roon does not do MMA fighting stuff is because he knows about just 1 quick snap kick at the perfect area of a human body from him? Competition is over and opponent is dead.

[@indianarmysinvincible6658]

Great Sir

[@ralphmiles99]

That is Jeet June do the skipping part

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

I love Bruce Lee and I know what you mean but wouldn't you agree this movement is found in many martial arts, and in the case of 'The Little Dragon' the literature would suggest he picked up the skipping style kicks from time that he spent training with Taekwon-Do people like Jhoon Rhee the father of American TKD, or Tang Soo Do stylists like Chuck Norris. Peace ✌️

[@judyirving7631]

Just Awesome !! A perfect representation of what TKD is all about. An NZ icon.

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Oh thank you! That's very kind

[@neocloudmarts9613]

Hello Master Van Roon did you see the ufc fighter Rose take out the ufc champion with the same kick

[@lancelaroux2493]

Much appreciation for your videos and recommendations.

[@MiguelHernandez-rw4xu]

Awesome kicks

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Thank you I gotta take it slow when I do this kick I feel it in my hip any tips for that!?

[@Maras666]

I'm not an expert but I'm very stiff jointed with long legs and what really helps me is to make sure that I rotate supporting foot a bit more, almost as much as with side kick, it helps to open up my hips a bit more.

[@zerohero6602]

Never got winded , bravo. Smooth fast kicks

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Can I learn martial arts by watching tutorials like this on youtube?

[@beta171085]

Enjoyed this video! Thanks so much Sir! :)

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Brilliant

[@davidgish6606]

Thanks; good video

[@cristianparker9811]

that's just great! you are a very good teacher and a martial artist too!!

[@kbtangsoodo5591]

Amazing speed, thanks for the tutorial 🙏

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

You're welcome! Thank you 🙏

[@TheAzraf123]

he's fast I'll give him that- he has considerable strength but most of is unlocked- because he doesn't focus on it too much - it also might be for the lack of drive and hip movement. And you're a good teacher, thanks.

[@TheAzraf123]

but i might just be the one with horrible analysis

[@Veggettu]

Great video! In other videos you used the "lift and shift" technique, wouldnt that be faster than the "running kick" technique? Or do you use this technique to cover more distance? Thank you :D

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Exactly - there are pros and cons to each approach. It's good to mix it up to deceive the opponent. You can also shift twice or three times with the lift and shift... Depends on what you are trying to accomplish!

[@smudgerbugg]

Thanks a lot for your videos. I've learned a lot. 👌 Just joined back to Taekwondo after a few years of leaving. I did 3 years but these videos are great refreshers!

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Thank you!

[@kevinmcgann1372]

Excellent. Love it! Thank you.

[@mehdibut6446]

Good really good man

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Mehdi But thank you!

[@Mxttyy]

Simple and straight forward. More future videos please. Sparring drills would be nice 👌👍🥋

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Copy that! More sparring drills coming :D

[@Wasabi-B]

Brilliant stuff! Thanks for sharing

[@davidbarnwellutech4663]

Unrelated question ...but what do you think of the karate bunkai channels like 'one minute bunkai' or 'practicalkatabunkai' or john burke's bunkai channel (it's called john burke...i believe kzbin.info/door/3IYpehocF5pXfBe1I-ez7w)?

[@666Havers]

Iain Abernathy stuff is awesome but doesn't relate to mutual combat.

[@hunterlogan2913]

good clear information & presentation

[@raychen024]

Hey Bro, how does this translate into MMA? Which kicks would you prioritise?

[@tkaid5247]

yEs, a Lot of MMA fighters use the lead leg kick

[@stephenkyalo9346]

Master you are just awesome....good techniques right there,have done Tae kwodo n thru your teachings I'm improving alot....many Thanks!!!!

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[@surelywoo]

I practiced karate when I was younger and have recently started boxing. The conflict in stance was something I grappled with. Thanks for highlighting the pros and cons of each.

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professional master

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Awesome technique

[@rudolphsimmonds1382]

Your teaching is so excellent. Step-by-step on the pros and cons Along with why You execute your moves in the manner that you do. Please keep up the good work. It's hard to find instructors as detailed as you.

[@janithprasad1932]

Can we get used to it

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Great video 👍🏻

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You possess laser like focus in your execution of technique. Outstanding!

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Thank you sir

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Today is the first time I see your videos and I think they are very well explant, I really like all the knowing I do Taekwondo myself and this tutorial really help me a lot thank you very much.

[@GrahamHealyHealth]

excellent coaching

[@andrewboardman2654]

Great tutorial! Very thorough as it covers the step in, and muay thai switch kick as well and explaining the differences.

[@charlesparkakacharliekeybo6639]

People don't want to see if Master Roon kicked his opponent knocking him out in less than 10 seconds of a duel or competition using no body protection and head gear wondering if the opponent is dead?

[@bigred3096]

Van Roon is an excellent teacher, with excellent skills. Thank you, sir!

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[@rockerguy9683]

One thing I'd "disagree" with you is that for kickboxing you're better off using an en-face stance, or being turned directly towards the opponent. I think it's better to say that that's how kickboxers usually take a stance, especially if we're talking about full contact disciplines like low kick, full contact and K1 (if we're going professional), because it offers better guard defense since you can effectively put up a double-decker guard, as well as a better position to shift weight for hooks and uppercuts. However, I believe that being angled or turned completely sideways is better, especially if you're coming from Taekwondo where there's a huge emphasis on kicks. The reason for this is because: 1. As you said, being turned at an angle gives a lot more power to most Taekwondo kicks because of the hip turning motion, the exception to this being the front kick since it only depends on the forward momentum of the hips. Pretty much every other Taekwondo kick has far more benefit when done from an angled or sideways stance. 2. As far as defense goes, Taekwondo is mainly based on evasion instead of guard blocking, which again gives advantage to the angled stance since it's a lot more manouverable than the frontal or sideways stance. Now, the reason I mentioned kickboxing is because Taekwondo has a huge advantage when it comes to kickboxing, and that's the wide variety of kicks which can be used in an even wider variety of combinations and for various purposes, from acting as a fakeout for a different kick, to serving as a counter. Kickboxers tend to make a mistake, at least in my humble opinion, of prioritizing their punches and pretty much neglecting their kicks compared to that, which makes the frontal stance more benefitial to them. Now, I believe that as someone who's been in Taekwondo for a long time, you know that Croatia was one of the top 3 strongest countries in ITF Taekwondo, going toe-to-toe with Russia and Bulgaria. At least if we're talking about 7-8 years ago, because I've seen a lot of other countries at a lot higher level in terms of sparring than what they were back then. The reason for me bringing this up is that a lot of our ITF fighters have moved on to Kickboxing after a ban of ITF in our country until last year and we dominated the competitions exactly because of our wide choice of techniques. So I really believe that the stance used in Taekwondo, which favors kicks more than punches, is actually better for kickboxing as well, due to the reasons I've mentioned above. What are your thoughts on this? :) Other than that, the video itself is great and very useful for fresh trainers imo to get some ideas on how to teach and explain the front leg turning kick in sparring. I hope you continue to make these videos and keep using the same format as you have been! P.S.: I'd love to have a few discussions sometimes with you about these kinds of topics, both of us might just learn something new from each other. Here's my fb if you want to add me: facebook.com/marko.pomahac.58 Taekwon!

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Rockerguy96 thanks for your comments! For me personally there are advantages to fighting both squared up and side on and I endeavour to understand both approaches and move between positions depending on how a scenario plays out. When I’m sparring with MMA type rules, I tend to adjust my style based on distance (more side on from afar and more frontal for close range) and perhaps more importantly based on how the opponent responds to my techniques. I’ve found strengths and weaknesses in both approaches with TKD getting you in trouble if poorly setup and also on the other hand providing a greater variety of kicking options particularly at longer range, as I said in the video I think it depends on context, as you said depending on whether you are fighting without or with low kicks in kickboxing (K1 vs full contact) and whether or not you are on a mat or in a ring. On a mat you tend to have more space to utilise TKD whereas in a ring you’re a little more restricted from my experience. Thanks again for tuning in and touching base. Peace! CvR

[@rockerguy9683]

@@VanRoonMartialArts I agree with you completely. And it depends on what type of fighter you are and what type of fighter your opponent is, because that will decide the distance between you two during the match. But ofc, if you're going for closer range where you can throw a lot more punches and/or throws/takedowns, depending on sparring rules, there's a huge benefit in being frontal compared to being angled. But I always like to look at things from a general perspective, as in what's better in most cases, and I believe that angled has the advantage in that regard.

[@JohnWick-uh1ck]

Wasnot usefulness

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Do you mean the kick is not useful? Or the tutorial wasn't useful?

[@black_horse1827]

Carl, make a video how to fight 2 people 😁

[@flaviomancusogtr]

Muito bom. Ótimos chutes

[@Maras666]

I'm gonna be that guy again and say - if it's done with a lead leg it's not turning unless it's a 360 :D

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

Come on my man... Turning kick = Dollyo chagi. In other words, a roundhouse or round kick which can definitely be thrown off the lead leg and doesn't require a 360 or 180 turn. Another word for turning is 'dora', such as the command 'twiro dora' to turn about face in line work or in a technique such as 'dora yop' = translated to 'turning side' (I.e. like a back kick where you turn your back 180 degree or more). Perhaps that's what you mean? I think that is semantics due to translation from Korean. When we say turning kick in English in ITF TKD we mean a round house kick and it doesn't matter whether it's from the lead or the rear.

[@Maras666]

@@VanRoonMartialArts Hey it was a joke, there is no difference, sorry :P

[@VanRoonMartialArts]

@@Maras666 hahaha. Ok... I admit I took a deep sigh before writing that last message....