05/04/2026
13 Basic karate kicks 💯 🥋
1. Mae Geri (Front Kick): – a straight kick delivered with the ball of the foot to the opponent’s midsection or face, using the front leg for speed and direct impact.
2. Yoko Geri (Side Kick): – a powerful kick executed with the edge of the foot, targeting the side of an opponent’s body or head; the kicking leg travels straight out to the side.
3. Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick): – a circular kick that strikes with the instep or ball of the foot, aiming at the opponent’s ribs, stomach, or head, using hip rotation for power.
4. Fumikomi Geri (Stamping Kick): – a downward thrusting kick where the heel or sole of the foot is driven into the opponent’s foot or lower leg to break balance or cause pain.
5. Kin Geri (Groin Kick): – a sharp, upward front kick aimed at the opponent’s groin area, typically using the ball of the foot for precision.
6. Gyaku Mawashi Geri (Reverse Roundhouse Kick): – a roundhouse delivered with the rear leg, often targeting the opponent’s head or torso, using the opposite hip rotation for extra force.
7. Fumikiri Geri (Cutting Kick): – a slicing kick that uses the heel or edge of the foot to strike downward, usually aimed at an opponent’s knee or shin.
8. Tsumasaki Geri (Toe Tip Kick): – a quick, snapping kick using the tips of the toes, usually targeting sensitive areas like the groin or face for precise strikes.
9. Ura Mawashi Geri (Inside Crescent Kick): – an inward circular kick where the foot sweeps from outside to inside, striking with the instep, often aimed at the head or ribs.
10. Kakato Geri (Heel Kick): – a powerful kick using the heel, delivered straight or downward, targeting the opponent’s body or leg for strong impact.
11. Mikazuki Geri (Crescent Kick): – a sweeping kick with the foot moving in an arc, using the inside or outside edge to deflect or strike an opponent.
12. Ushiro Geri (Back Kick): – a rear-facing kick executed with the heel, aimed at an opponent behind the kicker, relying on torso rotation for power.
13. Hiza Geri (Knee Kick): – a close-range strike using the knee, driven upward into the opponent’s midsection or face, often used in clinches.