Karate Kicking Technique – Mae Geri (or Front Kick)

This page provide details on how to do a Mae Geri or Karate front kick. While a Mae Geri (front kick) is a very basic kick, it is useful for self-defense situations such as kicking an opponent in the groin.

For additional Karate kicking techniques, visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Karate Kicks section. To see how front kicks are taught by other martial arts styles, please visit our main Martial Arts Kicking Techniques section.

Shotokan Karate Instructional Video on Mae Geri (Front Kicks)

Kawaga Sensei Demonstrating Mae Geri (Front Kicks)

Kawaga Karate – Mae Geri (Front Kicks)

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