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Shin Kick

Sune Geri

Low kick delivered with the shin, usually aimed at the leg.

TechniqueKicksIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Turn the hip through the kick.
  2. Keep the shin strong and the ankle relaxed.
  3. Avoid swinging only from the knee.
  4. Recover into stance quickly after impact.

Coaching points

  • Turn the hip through the kick.
  • Keep the shin strong and the ankle relaxed.
  • Avoid swinging only from the knee.
  • Recover into stance quickly after impact.
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