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Double Roundhouse

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The Double Roundhouse Kick, known in Japanese as Nidan Mawashi Geri (二段回し蹴り), is an advanced technique that involves delivering two consecutive roundhouse kicks with the same leg. “Nidan” (二段) means “two levels” or “two stages,” “Mawashi” (回し) means “roundhouse” or circular, and “Geri” (蹴り) means kick. The combination can effectively overwhelm an opponent by targeting different areas in quick succession, typically a low or mid-level kick followed by a higher one.

How to Perform the Double Roundhouse (Nidan Mawashi Geri)

1. Starting Stance

  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Step back with your dominant leg, keeping the front leg slightly bent.
  • Raise your hands to protect your face and chest, with elbows close to your body.

2. Execute the First Roundhouse Kick

  • Pivot on your supporting foot, rotating it so that the toes point away from your target.
  • Chamber your kicking leg by raising your knee toward your chest.
  • Extend your leg to deliver the first roundhouse kick, aiming for a lower target such as the thigh or midsection.

3. Re-chamber the Kicking Leg

  • After the first kick, quickly retract your leg by bending the knee back toward your chest.
  • Maintain balance and keep your supporting foot pivoted to facilitate the next kick.

4. Execute the Second Roundhouse Kick

  • Without lowering your kicking leg, extend it again to deliver the second roundhouse kick, this time aiming for a higher target like the head or upper body.
  • Ensure the motion is fluid and the transition between kicks is seamless.

5. Recoil and Return to Stance

  • After the second kick, retract your leg by bending the knee back toward your chest.
  • Lower your leg back to the ground, returning to your original fighting stance.

6. Maintain Balance and Awareness

  • Engage your core and keep your upper body upright to prevent leaning during consecutive kicks.
  • The effectiveness of the double roundhouse kick relies on the speed and smoothness of the transition between the two kicks. Practice slowly at first to ensure proper form, then gradually increase speed.
  • Varying the target areas between the two kicks can catch opponents off guard and increase the technique’s effectiveness.

Video Reference

For a visual demonstration and further insights into performing the Nidan Mawashi Geri, you can refer to this instructional video: