Martelo

Step by step guide

• It requires good stretching of the legs and a fair sense of balance.
• Looks very simple yet it needs constant training.
• Lift your knee as it is seen in the Bênção movement.
• Turn for about 90-180 degrees on your foot ball; keep your kicking leg's knee at roughly the same position.
• Remember to turn your hips as well. 
• Lean back a little to keep balance.
• If done right, your hips should be aligned parallel with your kicking leg.
• Your thigh should point straightly at your target (shoulder/head area).
• Contrary to the other kicks, you now have to snap quickly with your lower leg.
• Hit with the instep.
• To prevent spinning away from your opponent move your arms in the opposite direction.