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Front Knee Strike

Mae Hiza Geri

Knee strike driven forward into the target.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Drive the knee from the hip and core.
  2. Keep the hands active to guard or control the target.
  3. Avoid leaning too far back.
  4. Recover the leg cleanly so your balance is not lost.

Coaching points

  • Drive the knee from the hip and core.
  • Keep the hands active to guard or control the target.
  • Avoid leaning too far back.
  • Recover the leg cleanly so your balance is not lost.
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