Practical Taekwondo Turning, Roundhouse & Reverse Kicks: Complete Demonstration

Commonly being referred to as round kick, turning kick is a highly powerful kicking technique in Taekwondo. In fact, almost 60% of techniques used in a Taekwon-Do championship were turning kicks. Turning kick has over a dozen variations, each with unique strength and weakness that deserve serious attention. For example, there is roundhouse kick which starts with the kicking leg traveling in an arc towards the front with the knee in a chambered position. The knee is extended in the form of a snapping movement for striking the opponent via the top of the foot. This book covers the most popular variations of turning kick and reverse turning kick. We teach you step by step how these kicks can be thrown effectively and accurately.