Learn how to do a Mae Geri Kekomi (thrusted karate front kick). A Mae Geri Kekomi is when you kick straight forward and hit the opponent with the ball of your foot. For more karate kicks and punches, go to karate main.
Description: Mae Geri Kekomi – Karate
- Lift the knee of your kicking leg. If you kick with the back leg, the Mae Geri Kekomi will be stronger, and if you kick with the front leg, the kick will be faster.
- Kick and push your hip forward at the same time to make your Mae Geri Kekomi more powerful. (Timing: You have to push the hip forward at the right moment – that’s the most difficult part of the thrusted karate front kick.)
- Bring back your foot as fast as possible. The opponent should not be able to catch your leg.
- Return the kicking leg to the floor.
Trainer Advice: Mae Geri Kekomi – Karate
At the beginning, you should practice the Mae Geri Kekomi in 3 phases:
- Lift the knee
- Kick and push the hip forward
- Bring back the foot (see phase 1)
Don’t hit with your heels or your toes.
Related Instructions: Mae Geri Kekomi – Karate
- Muay Thai Front Kick (how to do a thrusted Thai boxing front kick)
- Mawashi Geri (how to do a karate roundhouse kick)
- Muay Thai Knee Kick (how to do a straight knee kick)
Videos: Mae Geri Kekomi – Karate
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