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Low Side Kick

Gedan Yoko Geri

Low side kick directed towards the leg or knee line.

TechniqueKicksIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the kick controlled and low.
  2. Use the hip to drive the line of the kick.
  3. Avoid overcommitting the upper body.
  4. Recover quickly because low kicks can be caught or countered.

Coaching points

  • Keep the kick controlled and low.
  • Use the hip to drive the line of the kick.
  • Avoid overcommitting the upper body.
  • Recover quickly because low kicks can be caught or countered.
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