r/karate • u/oniDblue • 2h ago

Discussion Train Low Kick (gedan mawashi geri)

Hey Guys,

Kyokushin Karate white belt here.

How would you guys train the low kick if you don't have a bag or pads to hit at home?

Is going through motions in air enough and then apply them in sparring at training?

Also, I can do it pretty well-ish on my right leg, but I need some work with my left, how would you approach this?

Thanks so much, would love to hear what you guys do/have done :)

Thanks!

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u/CS_70 2h ago

If you have a sofa, that can usually do? Or a bed side? Pad with pillows and off you go.

Kicking the air is very important to get the muscle memory. Kicking real stuff is very important to get a feeling for the recoil and impact. You need both.

For the left leg - it's just practice. Slow makes fast.