Ushiro-geri / Back Kick
後ろ蹴り
Linear spinning back thrust kick driving the heel into the opponent's liver or solar plexus.
Quick Facts
Definition
Ushiro-geri delivers crushing kinetic energy. Spinning 180 degrees while spotting the target over the shoulder, the kicker thrusts the heavy heel straight back like a mule kick, devastating the liver or solar plexus.
Related Terms
Lower abdomen representing the physical and energetic center of balance.
Geri / Geri-waza蹴り / 蹴り技Comprehensive category of all kicking techniques (front, side, roundhouse, spinning) in Karate.
Mae-geri / Front Kick前蹴りFundamental linear front kick striking with the ball of the foot (Koshisoku) to the torso or chin.
Mawashi-geri / Roundhouse Kick回し蹴りCircular roundhouse kick striking with the instep (Haisoku) or ball of foot to ribs or head.
Yoko-geri / Side Kick横蹴りLinear side kick striking with the blade edge of the heel (Sokuto) to the ribs or knee.