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Techniques -
Basics: Kicks
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Whereas the Twist Kick is a full-on power kick, the Front Kick (Okuri Geri)
can be seen as more of a jab, similar to the front punch. This kick may
be performed either as an offensive or defensive technique.
In a defensive mode the student quickly raises the front foot and
pushes the foot out toward the oncoming opponent in a hope to stop them
momentarily so that a follow up technique may be applied. In an
offensive mode the student will take a slight step forward in an
attempt to close the distance between herself and the opponent. Once at
the proper striking distance the front kick is performed.
Since the front kick is used primarily as a jab it is most often
performed with the ball of the foot as the striking area. The heel may
be used but is seen as very cumbersome. In the video below the offensive Front Kick is demonstrated.
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In the video below the defensive Front Kick is demonstrated. When using the defensive Front Kick the opponent is charging you so there is no need to take a step forward. In this case, you lift the lead leg and strike with the ball of the front once the opponent is in range. The strike in this case often takes on the from and style of a jab and would have a quick follow through technique immediately following it.
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