Kin geri
Name
Romaji:
Kin geri
Japanese:
金蹴り
English:
Kick to the groin
Terminology
Kin indicates the groin or genital target zone.
Position in the sequence
Block:
Heikō-dachi
Position in the sequence:
Technique 24
Preceded by:
Hiza geri
Followed by:
Mae 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 kick travels straight upward toward the groin. The line should be direct and short.
Technical key points
- straight path
- clear retraction
- stable supporting leg
- keep the torso controlled
Common errors
- kick too high
- crooked path
- sinking torso
- weak return
Purpose
To train a short, straight low kick toward a central low target zone.
Relationship to further training
Idō Geiko: Primarily a static basic form.
Kata: Shows a low straight-kick principle.
Kumite: Trains a low direct kick toward the groin line.