Karate Kicks

Ashi Barai | Foot Sweep Kick

Ashi Barai (foot sweep kick) karate technique. An opponent might be knocked off balance or to the ground with a foot sweep. Kick in a sweeping motion inside out to trip your opponent while standing up.

Stomping Kick | Fumikomi

When an opponent has been knocked to the ground, martial artists frequently utilize a stomping kick to target their knee, thigh, foot, or even body. An illustration of the use of a stomping kick is when someone is seized in a bear hug by an attacker, and the victim stomps on the attacker's foot in retaliation.

Knee Strike | Hiza Geri

A knee strike is frequently employed in grappling scenarios where arms are trapped or restricted, close-quarters combat where a martial artist is unable to completely extend their legs (for example, unable to execute a roundhouse kick because of the opponent's close proximity), etc. An opponent's ribs, thighs, chin or face (if the head is dragged down while grappling), etc. are all targets for knee

Axe Kick | Kakato Osahi Geri

An axe kick is often used against targets such as the head or shoulderbone of an attacker. However, this kick should be selectively utilized as you are exposing your groin to a counterattack.

Kansetsu Geri | Joint Kick

Karate uses a kicking technique called kansetsu geri. It is a low-side kick or stomping kick that is directed at the back or side of the opponent's knee. It is important to practice this kick carefully to prevent hurting a training partner because it can be very devastating.

Mikazuki Geri | Crescent Kick

You can learn the Mikazuki Geri (also called the Crescent Kick) karate kicking technique on this page. The terms Uchi Mikazuki Geri (an inner crescent kick) and Soto Mikazuki Geri (an outer crescent kick) are used in Japanese. Crescent kicks are frequently used to hit the collarbone or opponent's head.

Kin Geri | Groin Kick

The Kin Geri is a standard self-defense kick. Kin Geri is used as a fast kick to the groin area but it can also target the inner thighs.

Mae Geri | Front Kick

While a Mae Geri (front kick) is a very basic kick, it is useful for self-defense situations such as kicking an opponent in the groin. It has other variations too:

• Mae Geri Keage – Front Snap Kick

• Mae Geri Kekomi – Front Thrust Kick

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

• Mae Tobi Geri

In contrast to a basic Mae Geri (front kick) which can be used to kick an opponent in the groin, the Mae Tobi Geri can be used to kick an opponent in the chin.

Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Kick

Maswashi Geri's speed, power, and capacity to strike a variety of targets at varying heights (such as the head, ribs, or side of the knee) make it a common kumite (sparring) kick.

This kick can be delivered with the lead (front) leg for a fast attack or with the rear leg for greater force. You should refer to the Front Leg Roundhouse Kick and Rear Leg Roundhouse Kick sections of the Black Belt Wiki for written instructions.

Otoshi Mawashi Geri | Downward Roundhouse Kick

Similar to a typical roundhouse kick, the downward roundhouse kick involves angling your kick downward toward your target rather than laterally as in a traditional roundhouse. For martial artists to successfully throw a downward roundhouse, they must possess extreme flexibility.

Tornado Kick

One of the most effective and deceiving martial arts kicks is the tornado kick. In sparring tournaments, a tornado kick can easily result in knockouts if performed correctly. Martial arts trainees must be proficient in both the spinning roundhouse kick and the basic roundhouse kick in order to execute this kick.