Reverse roundhouse kick

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Low foot sweep, reverse roundhouse kick and jumping reverse roundhouse kick performed by a martial artist

Reverse Roundhouse kick, (in Korean, "bandae dollyo chagi", in Japanese, "ushiro mawashi geri") is one of the most popular kicks seen in self defence, competition sparring and martial arts films (Martial arts film). It is literally a roundhouse kick performed backwards (ie: the person turns around in a circle, hooking the heel of their foot into opponent).

It is also known as a Reverse Turning kick, Reverse Round kick, Wheel kick, or Spinning Heel kick.

Variations exist for low, middle and high height. Spinning and leaping variations of the kick are also popular, and are often showcased in film and television media.