Roundhouse Kick - Name By Martial Art

Name By Martial Art

The same or a similar move can receive different names according to the martial art.

  • Karate: Mawashi Geri (回し蹴り).
  • Muay Thai: Tae Tud (เตะตัด); been also know in western hemisphere as "angle kick", "side-angle kick" or "rising kick".
  • Capoeira: Martelo, or literally "Hammer".
  • Taekwondo: Dollyeo Chagi (돌려 차기), "Turning kick" or "Round kick".
  • Savate: Fouetté or literally "Whip".

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