Justin Ortiz - The Twist
Sport Karate
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2m 35s
This is a teaching technique that helps students learn how to pivot. This pivot is going to be important for so many techniques including fundamentals like round kick, side kick, and reverse punch.
Teaching | Pivoting | Kicking | Kids
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