Tips for Spinning Kicks

This is a short video showing a tip to speed up your spinning back, side or hook kicks. A fighter is always vulnerable when they offer their back to their opponent, so this tip involves giving your opponent less time with your back.

[@GeoffVanDamage]

This instructor is physically fit, flexible, experienced and teaching advanced techniques effortlessly, I'd like to see evidence of some of you keyboard experts doing the same!

[@mantumukherjee2968]

GeoffVanDamage yes you're right but I just wanted to know are you allowed to do that type fient in competition

[@SaltyDave77]

+Mantu Mukherjee I doubt the feint would be allowed in ITF or WTF events. But as a conditioning drill it seems great. Simplistic linear movement towards the target.

[@GeoffVanDamage]

Mantu Mukherjee he says not to actually do it sparring, but I've heard of no rules specifically barring fients not in karate or kickboxing anyway, I can't speak for tkd which ITF and wtf refers too, I also want to say gkr has a bad rep in my part of the world never thought I'd defend them ever!

[@edfjisdjsdfdsdfdsfs6143]

except he doesn't keep his hands up or provide any sort of way to set up this quite telegraphed kick

[@alielshahat6412]

What’s you name of this instructor? Plz

[@danielskrivan6921]

I didn't like this. Thought I'd give it a try and still didn't like this. Kept watching the video anyway. Found out what I was doing wrong. I like this.

[@Ebbsy08]

Thank you for sharing this tip, very helpful even though I’m training taekwondo

[@FatalRose]

Awesome spinning kick. I like your simplification, makes sense.

[@wootle]

Very good instructor, nice nature and knows his stuff. I know nothing about martial arts but found this very interesting.

[@JasonHeal]

Great style in the kick 👍

[@marktheunitedstatescitezen185]

The spin kick teaching good Broken down good ! Thanks

[@cesarcrash]

I may be wrong, but I use a lot this kick in the "giving my back" way and, to me, it seems to be a good point. Because it works like a bait, the opponent sees your back, goes for you, but it's a fraction of second, he gets kicked. (I dunno if I made myself clear).

[@MrArgentino2000]

You mean to not do the 180?

[@Rizaldjohan]

Useful for non full contact but lethal for full contact karate since it brings up much obvious telepathic move

[@moroccoinengland1501]

Very good!

[@45641560456405640563]

Spinning kicks in GKR??? I got to blue belt and never saw one pulled out in a dojo once. Well, except for when I pulled a couple out and was told not to. It would be wonderful if you could go to your local GKR dojo and actually move past doing white and yellow belt techniques. That's one of the reasons I've left training with them twice - just out of sheer frustration at the rubbish taught in the standard classes. This would appear to be some sort of 'super seminar' for black and nearly black belt level students. On the flipside I like this guys energy. It's infectious and he'd be fun to train with. I hope the students learned a few new tweaks to their techniques and had a great time.

[@abyssmanur3965]

I had the same experience.

[@Omiicron]

Depends where you train I suppose. His name is Anthony, hes our new Shihan, teaches weekly 10 minutes from me. The clubs whole ethos has changed since he became shihan, he literally wrote the new manual for instructors. Generally we don't teach spinning back kicks to anyone below red belt though. I teach similar techniques, but in a more advanced class. Got to know where to go.

[@McFlubberpants]

It's a good tip to land the kick, but you end up losing a lot of power that's generated in the torque. However point fighting is more about landing a kick rather than knocking someone out.

[@45641560456405640563]

And that's very much what this karate style is all about. Well spotted and I totally agree with you on the torque.

[@GKRKarate]

Absolutely. Everyone is aware of a jab and a cross. The jab is faster than a cross but the cross has more power. Kicking is no different. There are times we want our kicks to be powerful, but also, there are times we can use our kicks for speed (like a jab). Every boxer will tell you of the benefits of a jab, despite it being weaker. Speed kicks also have their place. We have done other videos where we focus on getting more power from a spin kick. Namely, sliding the front foot forward (to create forward thrust), and lowering your centre to generate more power out of your stance. Both have their uses.

[@GKRKarate]

@@45641560456405640563 Just to be clear, it is NOT what this karate style is all about. Most of our training is power orientate. This was a specific class for 'tournament sparring'. So for this class, the focus was speed. But like a boxers Jab and cross, the jab is fast but the cross is powerful. Therefore both have their place in boxing. Likewise with kicking (even in self-defence), speed is sometimes preferred and other times power is preferred.

[@ClientsEnrollmentFunnels]

Super Cool / Powerful shortcut! :)

[@lucabonomo241]

Good technique...👍

[@jem20081234]

We learned the reason for turning your foot first was so you could rotate you upper body and get eyes on target. We learned the spinning kick is the counter for a roundhouse kick. I'm sure you can use it in other situations but that's when it's most useful. I notice that with this technique you don't get eyes on target before kicking, you throw the kick while staring in the opposite direction and count on the target still being in the same location. How well does this blind technique work when aiming at a moving target? Do you have video of it used in sparring? I looked up examples of back kick used in sport MMA and they always get eyes on target then kick. I don't think you can do that with your kick and I think you will miss the target a lot (but the miss will be very quick). Thanks for the video.

[@ssioulglorious5062]

that is also my apprehension when i first started taekwondo, but the more you do the kicks (or punches) you will get this instinct that guides you to accurately hit someone. The spinning kick is supposed to be high risk and high reward, you would only do this kick once you've read your opponent's next move then strike where it hurts; if it missed or dodged then you accept it like a man(or woman) and accept that you got outplayed, haha, better luck next time.

[@batoolaz8521]

I learned that you should throw kick before getting a good look at your opponent, when you see him with just the corner of one eye, you're supposed to throw the kick, because if you turn your head more, your body will turn more and it will end up as a side kick

[@GKRKarate]

Hi John. Connor MacGreggor often throws spinning kicks without first spotting his opponent. In the video, at the beginning, it was done very slow so there was no look at all at the opponent. Later, when its faster, you can spot the target with the corner of your eye. One of the biggest errors people make with spinning kicks is they want to look at the target first. This not only wastes important time, it actually weakens the kick. Beyond that, once a person knows where something is, they should be able to take their eyes of it and still be accurate. You see many times in basketball where a player does a "look away pass". They spot their team mate, then look in another direction to fool the defence and pass it to the player they are NOT looking at with accuracy. Another example is boxing, even the best boxers (if you watch the slow motion highlights) actually close their eyes while striking. Its a self-preservation response (not intentional) but they are still accurate.

[@kenkongermany7860]

You can also push yourself from the back leg into the kick. That would be lost this way. But I guess, we both jump a little with the front leg and there is no dífference in both methods at high speed.

[@grayalun]

It's interesting, I don't like the idea of crossing my legs over for this kick, however you could see the drill if nothing else seemed to help them be more fluid with the kick.

[@AdSesamecom]

A very nice tip! And who says one can't learn something from Shotokan?! I wrote your style off years ago as as inefficient as kung-fu. And yet...we get a great advice. I guess there are no absolutes in nature... Thanks!

[@Omiicron]

He mentions Sepai in the video that's a Goju Kata?

[@petermcnallt12pm]

it's not shotokan, it's a mix of 2 styles, gojo and shotokan (but a variation of shotokan, not pure) still nice work though.

[@petermcnallt12pm]

@@Omiicron yes- GKR- G-Gojo Ryu, K- Kan (from shotoKAN) R-Ryu, so it's a hyrbid style. they change the gojo kata slightly too, but it's all ok.

[@marktheunitedstatescitezen185]

Good bag teaching I have the same heavy bag

[@amartya9034]

I got a miyagi do ad before this

[@canda3215]

Greeat video

[@MarkJones-gd3nt]

Brilliant instructor! brilliant pupils!!!I'm kid!

[@MarkJones-gd3nt]

Kid??bloody spell checker!!im-jkd!!!👍

[@boatman19607]

nice

[@ninjasnipe]

turn front heel to target, turn head and look very big step which was missed here I think personally

[@akniazi3737]

how to kick like LECHI KURBANOV?

[@stephenureke4921]

I noticed that you're starting with your feet in line with each other instead of having width like your partner. that helps.

[@essytkd]

I have a question. If someone is throwing a back kick or spinning kick at you, what should you do? Like what would be the best option? I've always had some trouble with this, but i noticed when i do back kicks, most people react slowly so I always get the point.

[@batoolaz8521]

I think you should just block it just like you would block a snap or front kick... Not sure though...

[@grayalun]

Back kick sidestep it and spinning kicks that'd work too but keep the guard up just in case you go the wrong way.

[@nicklannswift2038]

Depends on who you are fighting, what rules are in place and what situation. But generally: First priority is block/avoid the kick. You can always avoid by simply moving backwards. Obviously, you haven't gained anything besides the knowledge your opponent throws spin kicks but that's useful information. You can block the kick with your arm/hand/forearm, or control the leg and push it further outside in a scooping motion (not sure if this makes sense, but use your hand to force them to keep spinning further then they want to. Then counter with the other hand or leg (strike or sweep) to your opponents plant leg. This will only work if you have correct timing. Hope that helps.

[@dario369tkd]

Muy bueno

[@pizzamax21]

If you were shorter gi bottoms you won't have to keep hiking them up ( ps Good kick )

[@sssienghai6912]

Spinning back kick

[@robcostanzo367]

Nice Gi the young guy is wearing.

[@Gauntlets]

Don't forget 2 say "ROADHOUSE" when ya land it! lol But seriously tho! I think I've read about dis method in a book somewhere and I found it interesting!

[@TheReneMora]

one-two one-two aaaaand ruuuuuun awwwaaaayyy a-a-aaaaaaaah

[@turingmendoza2548]

This technique is lightning fast.

[@fadiyayasminrobbani4980]

Greg Reyes yes, but taekwondo kick is faster than this

[@PHONKYard]

what's that intro song?

[@GKRKarate]

Hi Luke, it's not a song. It's just free music that Apple editing programs have. :)

[@PHONKYard]

okay thank you

[@TheMrComentarista]

Do they start being black belts right off the bat or wtf is this?

[@45641560456405640563]

Looks like a senior belt training session. Not exactly unheard of in the martial arts world.

[@DragonlordXV]

the guy with big hair seems to struggling with the ushiro moves

[@kakanamedeiros9531]

Just turn ur body with ur back facing the target then kick

[@ssioulglorious5062]

having your back against your opponent will give you a hit that you will never forget, as someone who spins all the time during a sparring,that is a mistake that i do every time and suffer because of it.

[@abyssmanur3965]

If you like spinning attacks check out Suga Shaun Omalley... very effective.

[@daone3799]

Wow I do gkr. I'm a yellow belt. I only do round kick,front kick,back kick and side kick😮😮😮😮😮

[@Jimlad0116]

Liam k992 please don't take spin kick tips from this video. it's a horrible technique that leaves you off balance every time lol

[@stephenureke4921]

this is a technique in multiple martial arts styles. he even quotes a kata, Sepai, that uses a similar movement pattern. this is faster, and therefore more effective. just because you're off balance doesn't mean everyone else is. before ridicule, research and experiment for yourself.

[@Jimlad0116]

Stephen Ureke Firstly, you can't say that this is technique used in multiple styles and only quote a kata that uses (in your words) A SIMILAR, not the same, technique. Secondly, this is not a technique I have ever or would ever use. I come from a Tae Kwon Do background and have a 2nd Dan. I think i know how to kick. So when I wrote "...leaves you off balance..." I was referring to EVERY SINGLE KICK in this video. That includes the instructor.

[@GKRKarate]

Not if one does it well.

[@Jimlad0116]

GKR Karate International I agree. Unfortunately, it's not done well once in this video. head movement/position is vital to maintain balance. Not once does the instructor mention head movement. I I think near the start he said something about "having faith", then missed his target 😂 Reason? Poor head movement.

[@petermcnallt12pm]

i like how he can kick a target without looking...turn your head man!! sport or not, points or not, you can't see, you can't kick the guy 'a man can't see, he can't fight' Terry Silver ;)

[@GKRKarate]

Hi Peter, scientifically, it's actually quite the opposite of that. Once a person has spotted a target, they can take their eyes off the target (for a split) second and still be accurate. For evidence of this (without sending you to scientific papers), just watch Boxing highlights. Even the World's most elite boxers often strike with their eye closed.

[@911Salvage]

That looks a lot like Taekwondo back kick. It's faster, but less powerful. If the target moves just slightly out of the way, he can still come at you after the kick landed. Also, it makes your footing less stable.

[@fadiyayasminrobbani4980]

Mouldy CPU Taekwondo kick is faster than karate kick

[@jamesmiles5662]

Jasmine 3 no such thing as taekwondo kicks are faster then karate lol,look up Raymond Daniels Michael page these guys are super fast kickers I train with loads fast karate kickers,it’s about the fighter not style,what got to remember is different rules,for start taekwondo fighters have hands down at waist get face smashed in when close distance,grappler turn back on them get hold you choke you asleep,Thai fighter grab that kick sweep and dump you in the air,it’s just different fighting styles

[@molezaymolbacheh4157]

Hours kicking

[@N3ppyZ]

Do they not care about hand positioning? They're gonna get hit in their face so hard lmao. All of them are also so unstable and out of balance when doing spinning kicks. :(

[@45641560456405640563]

That's why they are practicing them. To, you know, get better.

[@N3ppyZ]

A black belt indicates a certain level of experience and should include hand positioning.

[@45641560456405640563]

Yeah it's a good habit. But they are obviously learning something new and focussing on that. If they were sparring something tells me they'd have their hands up. As I say, it's a good habit to have your guard up but no need to get pedantic when they are obviously learning something new. Once they get more comfortable with the kick their hand posture should return. It's a balance thing (which you correctly noted when you referenced their stability). Still, feel free to hide behind a truism if it feels good.

[@MaharlikaAWA]

Not as effective as the Taekwondo back kick. The technique is not accurate and you sacrifice rotation speed and straight alignment of the leg.

[@doncarlosevilla8324]

Hey you went to the Philippines?

[@rider2731]

I am very serious. You shouldn't need to pull up the pants prior to kicking like that instructor was doing. Long pants also look so sloppy.

[@Omiicron]

Haha... its a WKF sparring gi used in the world cup. He's not pulling up his pants to kick, he's demonstrating the positioning of his foot and ankle. I do it as well in demonstrating to my class. This guy looks like an excellent instructor.

[@Ginter1]

why everyone has a black belt? lol

[@45641560456405640563]

Because Go Kan Ryu Karate would never teach this stuff in a normal class. It seems to be some sort of special senior belt training. Which is fair enough, plenty of schools do that sort of thing.

[@mlasko74]

Tip for spinning kicks. Don't so them, it is a good way to get killed

[@Menyhard]

But what about in the street. You don’t time. To do that

[@stephenureke7119]

then you havent mastered it yet.

[@Ruben1994OL]

I have landed plenty of ushirogeri on opponents that knows how I sparr, does karate themselves, and are comfortable in a sparring situation. Pretty sure I could land one in a street fight too. For christ sakes, MMA fighters land these all the time, and they're fighting professionals!

[@rumsbums3113]

then go to the street not KZbin

[@johnbrooken8621]

Most spin kicks aren't meant for the streets they are meant for sparring. There are some Martial arts schools that offer both classes for sparring and classes for self defense. Obviously self defense class contain lessons that are use for the streets. But there are few people that have been training for many years that they could use spin kicks on the streets.

[@thomasalvatesla2466]

Becoz you ain master to do that. I did it 7 times in the street and muay thai fight

[@kakanamedeiros9531]

I'm a taekwondo red belt and I know how to back kick without those steps

[@mantumukherjee2968]

Kakana Medeiros excatly. 😂😂his technique is quite good but I still don't find need of doing them

[@doncarlosevilla8324]

Then why are you watching them?

[@batoolaz8521]

@@doncarlosevilla8324 Ikr, and even if they want to watch them, either comment something good or just don't

[@rider2731]

Your pants are all too long. They look like pajamas.

[@mosesmuraya6580]

Agus Widjaja 😂😂😂😂😂be serious😂😂😂

[@facebookuser3212]

Haha

[@fadiyayasminrobbani4980]

Agus Widjaja lol, nice joke

[@DragonlordXV]

this is a karategi made for kumite , they have to be large to allow swift and smooth moves

[@rider2731]

DragonlordXV, Sure but should not be too long.

[@garymclark]

They call them selves black belts but yet that can't do it correct...

[@garymclark]

William Scurry as a black belt my self, I know there basically doing the same thing. He is either terrible at doing a spinning back kick the traditional way (that if you do it fast enough or set it up) won't leave you susceptible to attack or purposely doing it terribly to have a pointless drill on it.

[@ibanezfloyd]

theres different techniques to throwing techniques...im not a karateka, but of muay thai/boran, sanda, wrestling and judo. but this technique is very good and more quicker. belts mean nothing, a black belt can lose to a lower rank any day any time, all it takes is one wrong step and either can go down even the black belt, belts dont make you superhuman. this technique is pretty good and more direct and simple for spinning back kicks. good job.

[@grayalun]

daT b0! Oh sh*tz stick up a video of yourself, show us how it's done then :-)

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Yeah, i do not like these techniques.

[@garymclark]

ChassidicYid604 sorry for the late response. I know what you say about belts and such but I earned that belt with 8 years of training. It one scene he even tripped a bit so the debate is still open.

[@CorporaMedicina]

that wastes a lot of energy in a free fight no ?