Kin geri¶
Name¶
Romaji:
Kin geri
Japanese:
金蹴り
English:
Groin kick
Terminology¶
Kin indicates the groin or genital target zone.
Sequence position¶
Block:
Heikō-dachi
Placement 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.
Count¶
Trained in 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
- the upper body is kept controlled
Common errors¶
- kick too high
- uneven path
- dropping upper body
- weak return
Purpose¶
To train a short, straight low kick toward a central low target zone.
Relation to further training¶
Idō Geiko: Primarily as a static basic form.
Kata: Shows the low straight kicking principle.
Kumite: Trains a low direct kick toward the groin line.