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Straight Knee

Khao Trong

Straight knee strike driven forward into the body line.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Drive the hip forward through the knee.
  2. Keep the hands active for guard or control.
  3. Stay tall rather than folding over.
  4. Recover the leg into stance or clinch control.

Coaching points

  • Drive the hip forward through the knee.
  • Keep the hands active for guard or control.
  • Stay tall rather than folding over.
  • Recover the leg into stance or clinch control.
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