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Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick·Jun Chong Martial Arts
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Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick
SubFamilyドロップ・ツイン・ラウンドハウス・キック(Doroppu Tsuin Raundohausu Kikku)
Translation: Drop twin roundhouse kick
Overview
The Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick delivers two successive roundhouse kicks during a single controlled drop to the ground, attacking with rapid alternating legs. [1] The momentum of the first kick helps power the chamber of the second, creating a rapid two-kick combination from an unusual angle. [1]
Double Drop Roundhouse
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Offers specific tactical advantages over the standard roundhouse kick in appropriate situations. [1]
Lineage
Cross-style martial arts kicking tradition; documented in kick compendiums. [1]
Competition Record
An acrobatic kick variation primarily seen in demonstrations and point-fighting tournaments. Not practical in full-contact competition due to the ground recovery time required. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Roundhouse Kick mechanics modified for drop twin roundhouse kick variant
Joints Involved — Hip, knee, ankle — specific to roundhouse kick trajectory
Force Vector — Modified roundhouse kick trajectory
Leverage Principle — Hip rotation and leg extension generate force along the roundhouse kick arc
Position & Entry
From fighting stance — Chamber and execute the drop twin roundhouse kick
From close range — Adapted version for tight distance
Variants
High variant
Mid variant
Low variant
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
6
High6/10
Roundhouse Kick variant with standard striking power
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Expert
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
WBC/Boxing — All kicks prohibited in boxing {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
Legal
— Unified MMA — Legal striking technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFKyokushin — Legal at full power to body and head {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinn...
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Legal {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Master the standard roundhouse kick before attempting the drop twin roundhouse kick (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
✓Practise with pad work for targeting accuracy
Common Mistakes
!Attempting without solid roundhouse kick foundation
!Poor balance
!Insufficient power generation
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Feint → Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick → Follow-up combination
Sources & References
Primary Source
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
1Book[1] De Bremaeker, M. and Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks: 89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0558-4.
2Citation[1] De Bremaeker, M. and Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks: 89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0558-4.
[1] De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (2010)
Community
Athletics
Requires solid roundhouse kick foundation
Good balance and coordination
Notes
Documented in De Bremaeker & Faige, Section 3.12. Two roundhouse kicks delivered in rapid succession while dropping — an acrobatic double kick primarily for demonstrations. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use the drop twin roundhouse kick in sparring?
According to Jun Chong Martial Arts, the drop kick is a perfect opportunity when your opponent is coming in with a kick—you lean out and kick underneath their guard. The technique works best when your opponent leaves themselves open by attacking high.
How much distance should I cover when executing this kick?
Jun Chong emphasizes that you need to commit fully and pass your opponent's head with significant distance. If you come in too short, you'll create an opportunity for them to counter with an under kick instead.
What's the proper distance to maintain after the kick lands?
According to Jun Chong, you want to position yourself close enough to your opponent that you can push your body against them for follow-up techniques, rather than staying at too much distance or being right on top of them.
How does the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick work?
The Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick delivers two successive roundhouse kicks during a single controlled drop to the ground, attacking with rapid alternating legs. The momentum of the first kick helps power the chamber of the second, creating a rapid two-kick combination from an unusual angle.
Where does the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick come from?
The Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. It represents an advanced development of the standard roundhouse kick.
Is the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal striking technique; WBC/Boxing: banned — All kicks prohibited in boxing; WKF: legal — Legal, chudan (body) kick scores 2 points, jodan (head) kick scores 3 points; Kyokushin: legal — Legal at full power to body and head; WT: legal — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinning body 4 points, spinni…; WAKO: legal — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats; K: legal — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: legal — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
How dangerous is the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick?
Danger rating 6/10. Roundhouse Kick variant with standard striking power
How do I set up the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick?
The standard setup chain: Feint → Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick → Follow-up combination.
How do I defend against the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick?
Standard counters include: Step inside range / Block and counter / Low kick to support leg.
What are the variants of the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick?
Common variants: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.
How effective is the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick in competition?
An acrobatic kick variation primarily seen in demonstrations and point-fighting tournaments. Not practical in full-contact competition due to the ground recovery time required.
What are common mistakes when doing the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without solid roundhouse kick foundation / Poor balance / Insufficient power generation.
What are other names for the Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick?
The Drop Twin Roundhouse Kick is also known as Doroppu Tsuin Raundohausu Kikku, Double Drop Roundhouse.