Geri Waza: Kicking Techniques
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MAE GERI
FRONT KICK Knee is brought up first and then kick with toes pulled back, swinging the foot up and striking with the ball of the foot. |
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TOBE MAE GERI
JUMPING FRONT KICK |
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URA ASHI MAE GERI
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MAWASHI GERI
ROUNDHOUSE KICK Knee is brought up, rotate and turn over and you will pivot on the ball of support foot. Foot is snapped out from the knee and striking with the ball of the foot, can also be done with the instep of the foot. |
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YOKO GERI
SIDE KICK Knee is brought up and the foot is thrust out to the side, striking with the blade of the foot. |
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YOKO TOBI GERI
(FLYING SIDE KICK) |
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KIN GERI
(Front Snap Low Kick) |
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ASHI BARAI:
FOOT SWEEP |
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FUMIKOMI GERI (foo-mi ko-mi)
(STOMP KICK) Stamping kick. The knee is elevated, as with any other kick, and the foot is directed downwards, often to the opponent’s foot or knee. |
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MIKAZUKI GERI (SOTO OR UCHI)
CRESCENT KICK |
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KENSETSU GERI:
JOINT KICK |
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SOKUTO GERI
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ONO GERI
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