Karate knockout roundhouse kick at Nationals (multi camera)
Channel: Joseph Foreman
Date: 2007-01-22

This technique, whilst quite effective, actually lead to a dis-qualification under WKF rules. This was in the mens teams event. Multi-camera angles. Ouch!

Just to add to this it WAS unintentional as I was trying to win by points, not knockout, which is not allowed in this competition. The fact is that the kick hit just a tiny bit harder than intended, which is all it takes with a shin.

 If you watch closely the guy anticipates a back hand punch which I began to throw and moves forward to deliver his own back hand counter. His movement forward, and obviously low guard, contributed to the knockout. I can assure you I was as surprised as him that it ended in a knockout. It was unfortunate for him, and for me.... and for my team mates (look at their reactions). Just to clear a few things up :)