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Joint Kick

Kansetsu Geri

Low kick usually directed towards the knee or lower leg joint.

TechniqueKicksAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the kick low and controlled.
  2. Drive the kick from the hip rather than swinging the leg.
  3. Maintain balance so you can recover immediately.
  4. Practise with care because this is a joint-targeting technique.

Coaching points

  • Keep the kick low and controlled.
  • Drive the kick from the hip rather than swinging the leg.
  • Maintain balance so you can recover immediately.
  • Practise with care because this is a joint-targeting technique.
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