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Red, black, and off-white ink illustration of a fighter throwing a controlled rear high kick with the full kicking leg, support foot, hip, and guard visible.
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Coach callout · “Rear High Kick”

Rear High KickFundamentals

An advanced-height rear round kick that keeps the mechanics of the body kick while demanding more balance and control.

Side
rear
Range
long
Target
Head-height pad line
Three-phase movement

Build it clean.

  1. 01

    Setup

    Establish long range, step the lead foot outside the target line, and keep your posture tall and guarded.

  2. 02

    Strike

    Pivot the support foot deeply and turn the hip so the rear shin rises on a round path to the high pad line.

  3. 03

    Return

    Re-bend the leg, lower it under control, and reset your feet before adding another movement.

Coaching and safety

Coach Cue

“Earn the height with the pivot.”

Common Mistake

Forcing the leg higher than you can control while the support foot and hip stop turning.

Safety First

Train only at a comfortable height with clear space; use a held pad for contact and never force the range.

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