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Karūma-geri, the wheel kick is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, which was a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to know how to wheel kick; if you can’t do this, then no one will take you seriously. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing more-practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and can demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''This is an intrinsically dangerous technique'' since it:
*Forces you to turn your back to your opponent.
*Briefly places you in an awkward, twisted position. However, if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate twisted, position, using that as a spinning hook kick setup can force opponents to momentary retreat, and buy you the time needed to recover your balance.
*Adds another step to the kicking process, which increases your total response time.
*Requires an impeccable sense of balance to execute correctly; we practice this kick mainly as a balance-building drill.

Wheel kicks are essentially spinning [[Exercise kicks |exercise kicks]]. Directions on how to throw a right wheel kick are given below; changing the directions for a left kick is an exercise left for the reader.

#'''Origin.''' Start in a left [[Fighting stance|fighting stance]] facing #1. <br /><br />
#'''Spin.''' Twist clockwise 270° to #2, pulling your right leg up into a left [[Cat_stance|cat]]-like stance, except that your legs will be crossed, like you’re waiting in a line to use the toilet. <br /><br />
#'''Kick.''' Without pausing, immediately swing your fully-extended leg up and out, allowing momentum to carry your heel into your intended target at #1. Just as marksmen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_(ballistics) lead their targets], spinning karateka must trail their targets.
#'''Recovery.''' # Allow momentum to carry you back into a left [[Fighting stance|fighting stance]] facing #1.

[wheel kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]

While wheel kicks strongly resemble [[Hook kick#Spinning hook kick|spinning hook kicks]], they are different techniques. They are both high-risk, high-reward techniques. Even if they are blocked, they will damage whatever blocks them. The stiff-leg of a wheel kick offers greater range than a spinning hook kick, but with a greatly reduced [[Snap|snap]]. While wheel kicks [[Telegraphing|telegraph]] more than other spin kicks, all spin kick are plagued by a high level of telegraphing. As such, wheel kicks should only be used on inexperienced opponents who don’t understand the importance of [[Zones|closing the distance]].

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-'''Karūma-geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, and a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is a rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to perform wheel kicks; no one will take you seriously unless you can do this. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''Wheel kicks are intrinsically dangerous'' since they:
+'''Karūma geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, and a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is a rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to perform wheel kicks; no one will take you seriously unless you can do this. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''Wheel kicks are intrinsically dangerous'' since they:
 *Force you to turn your back to your opponent.
 *Briefly place you in an awkward, twisted position. However, if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate twisted, position, using that as a wheel kick setup can force your opponents to momentary retreat, buying you the time needed to recover your balance.
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 #'''Origin.''' Start in a left [[Fighting stance|fighting stance]] facing #1. <br /><br />
-#'''Spin.''' Twist clockwise 270° to #2, pulling your right leg up into a left [[Cat_stance|cat]]-like stance, except that your legs will be crossed, like you’re waiting in a line to use the toilet. <br /><br />
+#'''Spin.''' Twist clockwise 270° to #2, pulling your right leg up into a left [[Cat_stance|cat]]-like stance, except that your legs cross, like you’re waiting in a line to use the toilet. <br /><br />
 #'''Kick.''' Without pausing, immediately swing your fully-extended leg up and out, allowing momentum to  carry your heel into your intended target at #1. Just as marksmen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_(ballistics) lead their targets], spinning karateka must trail their targets. <br /><br />
 #'''Recovery.''' Allow momentum to carry you back into a left [[Fighting stance|fighting stance]] facing #1.
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   [wheel kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
-Wheel kicks strongly resemble [[Hook kick#Spinning hook kick|spinning hook kicks]], but they are different techniques. Both are high-risk, high-reward techniques; even if they are blocked, they will damage whatever blocks them. The wheel kick's stiff-leg offers a greater range than a spinning hook kick, but with a greatly reduced [[Snap|snap]]. Wheel kicks [[Telegraphing|telegraph]] more than other spin kicks, but all spin kick are plagued by a high level of telegraphing. As such, wheel kicks should only be used on inexperienced opponents who don’t understand the importance of [[Maai|closing the distance]].
+Wheel kicks strongly resemble [[Hook kick#Spinning hook kick|spinning hook kicks]], but they are different techniques. Both are high-risk, high-reward moves which damage anything they impact; even if they are blocked, they will damage whatever blocks them. The wheel kick's stiff-leg offers a greater range than a spinning hook kick, but with a greatly reduced [[Snap|snap]]. Wheel kicks [[Telegraphing|telegraph]] more than other spin kicks, but all spin kick are plagued by a high level of telegraphing. As such, wheel kicks should only be used against inexperienced opponents who don’t understand the importance of [[Maai|closing the distance]].
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-'''Karūma-geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, which was a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is a rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to perform wheel kicks; no one will take you seriously unless you can do this. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''Wheel kicks are intrinsically dangerous'' since they:
+'''Karūma-geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, and a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is a rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to perform wheel kicks; no one will take you seriously unless you can do this. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''Wheel kicks are intrinsically dangerous'' since they:
 *Force you to turn your back to your opponent.
 *Briefly place you in an awkward, twisted position. However, if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate twisted, position, using that as a wheel kick setup can force your opponents to momentary retreat, buying you the time needed to recover your balance.

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-'''Karūma-geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, which was a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to know how to wheel kick; no one will take you seriously unless you can do this. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and can demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''Wheel kicks are intrinsically dangerous'' since they:
+'''Karūma-geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, which was a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is a rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to perform wheel kicks; no one will take you seriously unless you can do this. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''Wheel kicks are intrinsically dangerous'' since they:
 *Force you to turn your back to your opponent.
 *Briefly place you in an awkward, twisted position. However, if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate twisted, position, using that as a wheel kick setup can force your opponents to momentary retreat, buying you the time needed to recover your balance.
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 [wheel kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
-Wheel kicks strongly resemble [[Hook kick#Spinning hook kick|spinning hook kicks]], but they are different techniques. Both are high-risk, high-reward techniques; even if they are blocked, they will damage whatever blocks them. The wheel kick's stiff-leg has a greater range than a spinning hook kick, but with a greatly reduced [[Snap|snap]]. Wheel kicks [[Telegraphing|telegraph]] more than other spin kicks, but all spin kick are plagued by a high level of telegraphing. As such, wheel kicks should only be used on inexperienced opponents who don’t understand the importance of [[Maai|closing the distance]].
+Wheel kicks strongly resemble [[Hook kick#Spinning hook kick|spinning hook kicks]], but they are different techniques. Both are high-risk, high-reward techniques; even if they are blocked, they will damage whatever blocks them. The wheel kick's stiff-leg offers a greater range than a spinning hook kick, but with a greatly reduced [[Snap|snap]]. Wheel kicks [[Telegraphing|telegraph]] more than other spin kicks, but all spin kick are plagued by a high level of telegraphing. As such, wheel kicks should only be used on inexperienced opponents who don’t understand the importance of [[Maai|closing the distance]].
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-'''Karūma-geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, which was a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to know how to wheel kick; if you can’t do this, then no one will take you seriously. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing more-practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and can demoralize an untrained opponent.  However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''This is an intrinsically dangerous technique'' since it:
+'''Karūma-geri''', the '''wheel kick''' is the one of the most iconic marital arts moves, which was a staple VHS action movie fight scenes. This is rarely-used technique, but karateka have a cultural expectation to know how to wheel kick; no one will take you seriously unless you can do this. Wheel kicks are reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]], because all other students should worry about developing practical [[Kihon|fundamentals]]. Wheel kicks are unique to martial arts, so brawlers, boxers, and wrestlers are not accustomed to them. Because of their appearance in movies and comics, wheel kicks can “send a message” and can demoralize an untrained opponent. However, it is best to rely on other techniques. ''Wheel kicks are intrinsically dangerous'' since they:
-*Forces you to turn your back to your opponent.
+*Force you to turn your back to your opponent.
-*Briefly places you in an awkward, twisted position. However, if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate twisted, position, using that as a spinning hook kick setup can force opponents to momentary retreat, and buy you the time needed to recover your balance.
+*Briefly place you in an awkward, twisted position. However, if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate twisted, position, using that as a wheel kick setup can force your opponents to momentary retreat, buying you the time needed to recover your balance.
-*Adds another step to the kicking process, which increases your total response time.
+*Add another step to the kicking process, which increases your total response time.
-*Requires an impeccable sense of balance to execute correctly; we practice this kick mainly as a balance-building drill.
+*Require an impeccable sense of balance to execute correctly. We practice this kick mainly as a balance-building drill.
 Wheel kicks are essentially spinning [[Exercise kicks |exercise kicks]]. Directions on how to throw a right wheel kick are given below; changing the directions for a left kick is an exercise left for the reader.
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 [wheel kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
-While wheel kicks strongly resemble [[Hook kick#Spinning hook kick|spinning hook kicks]], they are different techniques. They are both high-risk, high-reward techniques. Even if they are blocked, they will damage whatever blocks them. The stiff-leg of a wheel kick offers greater range than a spinning hook kick, but with a greatly reduced [[Snap|snap]]. While wheel kicks [[Telegraphing|telegraph]] more than other spin kicks, all spin kick are plagued by a high level of telegraphing. As such, wheel kicks should only be used on inexperienced opponents who don’t understand the importance of [[Maai|closing the distance]].
+Wheel kicks strongly resemble [[Hook kick#Spinning hook kick|spinning hook kicks]], but they are different techniques. Both are high-risk, high-reward techniques; even if they are blocked, they will damage whatever blocks them. The wheel kick's stiff-leg has a greater range than a spinning hook kick, but with a greatly reduced [[Snap|snap]]. Wheel kicks [[Telegraphing|telegraph]] more than other spin kicks, but all spin kick are plagued by a high level of telegraphing. As such, wheel kicks should only be used on inexperienced opponents who don’t understand the importance of [[Maai|closing the distance]].
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