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Knee Strike

Hiza Geri

Short upward or forward knee strike from close range.

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Key steps

  1. Stay close enough that the knee strike makes sense.
  2. Pull the target or brace with the hands if needed.
  3. Drive the knee up or through the short-range target.
  4. Set the leg back down quickly and recover immediately.

Coaching points

  • Stay close enough that the knee strike makes sense.
  • Pull the target or brace with the hands if needed.
  • Drive the knee up or through the short-range target.
  • Set the leg back down quickly and recover immediately.
Hiza Geri (Knee Strike) | Karate Technique Guide