Monday, April 15, 2024

Kicks in Karate

Have you recently joined a karate school?

Learning how to kick, punch, and defend yourself?

While understanding the physical application is important, it’s also good to know what each action is called from its country of origin.

Kicks (Geris): Karate kicks are renowned for their speed, precision, and versatility. Among the various kicks are:

Front Kick (Mae-Geri): A straight-ahead kick aimed at the opponent's midsection or face.

Roundhouse Kick (Mawashi-Geri): A circular kick executed with the top of the foot or the shin, capable of striking from various angles.

Side Kick (Yoko-Geri): A lateral kick delivered with the edge of the foot, ideal for targeting the ribs or head.

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