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The kicking techniques (Keri-Waza) include kicks, thrusting and snapping kicks as well as knee strikes.
The following overview comes from the Waza collection.
Zenpo Geri – forward kicks
| Technique | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mae Geri Keage (前蹴り蹴上げ) | Snapped |
| Mae Geri Kekomi (前蹴り蹴込み) | Thrust |
| Mawashi Geri (回し蹴り) | Roundhouse |
| Mae-Ashi-Geri | Leg sweep |
| Ura Mawashi Geri (裏回し蹴り) | Hook kick |
| Mikatsuki Geri (三日月蹴り) | Crescent kick, inside |
| Ura Mikatsuki Geri (裏三日月蹴り) | Crescent kick, outside |
| Hiza Geri (膝蹴り) | Knee strike |
| Mawashi Hiza Geri (回し膝蹴り) | Roundhouse knee |
| Mae Tobi Geri (前飛び蹴り) | Jumping |
Sokumen Geri – side kicks and more
| Technique | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yoko Geri Kekomi (横蹴り蹴込み) | Thrust |
| Yoko Geri Keage (横蹴り蹴上げ) | Snapped |
| Kansetsu/Sokuto Geri | To the joint |
| Fumikomi (踏み込み) | Stamping |
| Tobi Geri (飛び蹴り) | Jumping |
| Ushiro Ashi Geri | Leg sweep from behind |
| Ushiro Geri Kekomi (後ろ蹴り蹴込み) | Back thrust kick |
| Ushiro Geri Keage (後ろ蹴り蹴上げ) | Back snap kick |