Uchi mawashi geri

Name

Romaji:
Uchi mawashi geri

Japanese:
内回し蹴り

English:
Inward sweeping circular kick

Terminology

Uchi mawashi indicates an inward circular path.

Position in the sequence

Block:
Heikō-dachi

Position in the sequence:
Technique 21

Preceded by:
Hai, obi no yoko o motte.

Followed by:
Soto mawashi geri

Starting position

Heikō-dachi, hands at the sides of the obi.

Commands

Starts from: Heikō-dachi. Hai, obi no yoko o motte.

Counting

Practiced in the main count of the kicking section.

Kiai

According to the main count of the kicking section.

Execution

The leg rises to establish an inward sweeping circular path. The kick sweeps inward toward the body's centerline and finishes cleanly rather than being dropped.

Technical key points

• clear arc
• hip control
• do not use the arms to rescue balance
• controlled return

Common errors

• arc too small
• loose hip
• falling torso
• unclear final direction

Purpose

To train an inward sweeping circular kick with control.

Relationship to further training

Idō Geiko: Develops a sweeping kick path.

Kata: Trains a circular leg line.

Kumite: Trains a flexible sweeping kick form.