Hiza geri

Name

Romaji:
Hiza geri

Japanese:
膝蹴り

English:
Knee kick

Terminology

Hiza refers to the knee as a striking surface.

Position in the sequence

Block:
Heikō-dachi

Position in the sequence:
Technique 23

Preceded by:
Soto mawashi geri

Followed by:
Kin geri

Starting position

Heikō-dachi, hands at the obi.

Commands

Follows in the same kicking block.

Counting

Practiced with the count of the kicking section.

Kiai

According to the count of the kicking section.

Execution

The knee is drawn in compactly and driven straight upward and inward toward the target. The technique should be direct, simple and strong on the centerline.

Technical key points

• clear knee lift
• the hip travels forward with the technique
• the body must not fall backward
• controlled placement of the foot

Common errors

• low knee
• no hip drive
• heavy landing
• loose final line

Purpose

To train a compact knee technique at close range.

Relationship to further training

Idō Geiko: Provides a basis for knee techniques with movement.

Kata: Compact close-range principle.

Kumite: Trains a short close-range action toward the centerline.