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Oblique Roundhouse Kick
SubFamily斜め回し蹴り(Naname Mawashi Geri)
Translation: Oblique roundhouse kick
Overview
The Oblique Roundhouse Kick is delivered at a non-standard angle, typically 45 degrees downward or upward from the standard horizontal arc. [1] The angled trajectory bypasses defences calibrated for standard-arc roundhouses and can target unusual areas like the top of the shoulder or the back of the head. [1] It requires precise hip control to maintain power through the non-standard arc. [1]
Angled RoundhouseDiagonal 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
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing. Appears occasionally in TKD and point-fighting karate tournaments. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Roundhouse Kick mechanics modified for oblique 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 oblique 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
Advanced
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 oblique 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 → Oblique 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 3.7. A roundhouse kick at a diagonal downward angle — between a standard horizontal roundhouse and a downward roundhouse. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I defend against an oblique kick to the knee?
Point your knee upward as a check to block the kick, similar to a leg kick defense. This forces your opponent off-balance on one leg, giving you the opportunity to close distance and counter attack, as DanTheWolfman demonstrates.
What should I do if my opponent throws an oblique kick and I check it?
Once you've checked the kick, immediately close the distance and attack with punches like a cobra punch or leaping hook, taking advantage of your opponent's compromised balance while they're on one leg.
How does the Oblique Roundhouse Kick work?
The Oblique Roundhouse Kick is delivered at a non-standard angle, typically 45 degrees downward or upward from the standard horizontal arc. The angled trajectory bypasses defences calibrated for standard-arc roundhouses and can target unusual areas like the top of the shoulder or the back of the head.
Where does the Oblique Roundhouse Kick come from?
The Oblique Roundhouse Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. It represents an advanced development of the standard roundhouse kick.
Is the Oblique 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 Oblique Roundhouse Kick?
Danger rating 6/10. Roundhouse Kick variant with standard striking power
How do I set up the Oblique Roundhouse Kick?
The standard setup chain: Feint → Oblique Roundhouse Kick → Follow-up combination.
How do I defend against the Oblique Roundhouse Kick?
Standard counters include: Step inside range / Block and counter / Low kick to support leg.
What are the variants of the Oblique Roundhouse Kick?
Common variants: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.
How effective is the Oblique Roundhouse Kick in competition?
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing.
What are common mistakes when doing the Oblique Roundhouse Kick?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without solid roundhouse kick foundation / Poor balance / Insufficient power generation.
What are other names for the Oblique Roundhouse Kick?
The Oblique Roundhouse Kick is also known as Naname Mawashi Geri, Angled Roundhouse, Diagonal Roundhouse.