Technique Database

Inside Low Kick

Te Nai

Low kick aimed at the inside of the opponent's lead leg.

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Key steps

  1. Use a small angle step to open the line.
  2. Strike with the shin or lower instep depending on training rules.
  3. Keep the kick controlled to protect training partners.
  4. Recover before the opponent counters.

Coaching points

  • Use a small angle step to open the line.
  • Strike with the shin or lower instep depending on training rules.
  • Keep the kick controlled to protect training partners.
  • Recover before the opponent counters.
Te Nai (Inside Low Kick) | Karate Technique Guide