Scorpion Kick – Martial Arts Technique

The Scorpion Kick is another dramatic martial arts kick. The martial artist needs to be extremely flexible because they are bringing their leg up backwards until it can strike a target over their shoulder with their foot. However, this martial arts kick is not seen as by most martial artists as overly practical in a self-defense situation and usually does not generate a lot of power. The scorpion kick is mainly used for demonstrations and in martial arts movies. For information on other martial arts kicks (i.e. spinning hook kick), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main kicking techniques page.

Martial arts kicks and all other martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.

Video on the Scorpion Kick

Martial Arts Movie – Actress Using A Scorpion Kick (Near End of Video)