Learn the insights of Ushiro Tobi Geri in Traditional Karate

If we translate Ushiro Tobi Geri we would have the following:

Ushiro: rear Tobi: jump Geri: kick

Ushiro Tobi Geri is one of those kicks with destructive power, it takes time to master it but once you learn it and make it your own then it can help you win any Kumite match. Timing, speed, accuracy, and power all in one motion. There are two kinds of Ushiro Tobi Geri, the one you can use in Kumite and the one you can use in a self-defense situation.

Step by Step

Start in a fighting stance
Turn your feet showing your back to your opponent
Bend your knees a little bit to feed your jump
Immediately deliver a back kick
Land keeping your hands up and eyes on your opponent

This kick is present in many martial arts under different names, it is considered a devastating kick if used in Kumite.

Ushiro Tobi Geri in a Self Defense Technique

You can use this kick if your attacker is coming as a threat from behind, you see him getting closer and when you’re in range you execute your kick. But in this case you better modify the angle in 45 degrees going up, this will disable the attacker right away, especially if you kick him in the groin.