You all know Do Mawashi Kaiten Geri, you have seen icons like Valeri Dimitrov and Norichika Tsukamoto effectively use it in fights. But have you hears about Toshiaki Iizumi?  “Mr.flying heel kick/Rolling Thunder”

Toshiaki Iizumi does not stand out as the absolute top fighter. But he has several top 4 finishes in the All Japan Open. The special thing about him is that he had an incredible variety, and not least a unique selection of techniques – including “The roll kick” and many other variations! (quality getting better as the time goes 🙂 )

The peculiarity of this is that this already happened in the late 80s, early 90s! Could he be one of the inventors of Do Mawashi Kaiten Geri? If you just want the “highlight” 1:30 into the video. Iizumi Toshiaki vs Masui Yoshirō – 26th All Japan

Maybe not among the absolute top fighters Toshiaki Iizumi, but a decent level and always dangerous. Watch this fight vs Hajime Kazumi in 1st Open Tournament All Kanto Karatedo Championships: 3rd round (1993) Toshiaki Iizumi had this year made it to 2nd in 10th All Japan Weight Category Tournament (middleweight)