Justin Ortiz - Swoop and Swipe
Justin Ortiz • 1m 40s
Defend against a lead leg side kick in an open stance by scooping the leg with one hand, following up with a strike by the other.
Defense | Sparring | Point Karate | Sport Karate | Point Fighting
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