Well, for me, it most certainly isn’t, ushiro mawashi geri (reverse roundhouse kick), off the front leg. That’s one of the great aspects about karate and martial arts in general, there’s something for everyone. Every karateka will differ, what works for one, doesn’t necessarily work for another. The strongest kick for one karateka may be Hiza geri (Knee kick/strike), for another, it may be Mawashi geri (Round kick) or ushiro geri (Back thrust kick). Your strongest kick, may not be your favourite kick, but you’ll know when you’ve found it. Once you have it, work it!

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