Justin Ortiz - Defense Against a Round Kick - Open Stance
Justin Ortiz • 1m 54s
Lead with the back leg on a side step to avoid the round kick. A check with the opposite hand will block the kick and set up a scoring reverse punch.
Defense | Sparring | Point Karate | Sport Karate | Point Fighting
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