Mae-geri / Front Kick
前蹴り
Fundamental linear front kick striking with the ball of the foot (Koshisoku) to the torso or chin.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[mah-eh geh-ree]/
Alternative NamesFront snap kick, Front thrust kick
Definition
Mae-geri is the primary front kick in Karate. Executed in two forms — snap (Keage) and thrust (Kekomi) — it requires lifting the knee high before driving the ball of the foot (Koshisoku) into Chudan or Jodan targets.
Related Terms
Jodan上段
Upper level target area of the body in Japanese terminology (head and neck).
Chudan中段Middle level target area of the body (chest, abdomen, and torso).
Ashi足Foot or leg in Japanese martial terminology.
Geri / Geri-waza蹴り / 蹴り技Comprehensive category of all kicking techniques (front, side, roundhouse, spinning) in Karate.
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