Video: Karate Front Kick/Mae Geri Tutorial｜Karate Technique Tuesday Episode #4 by Karate Dojo waKu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Mae geri is a fast straight kick from a raised knee, striking with the ball of the foot. Speed and retraction matter as much as extension.
3 key details
- Pull your toes back to strike with the ball of the foot.
- Raise the knee first, then snap the lower leg out.
- Retract along the same line and set down in stance.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Ankle, knee, hip warm-up
- 2:00Knee raise and hold
- 2:00Slow-motion kicks, 5-count
- 3:00Snap kicks from stance
- 2:00Stepping kicks forward and back
Safety
Never snap the knee fully straight with force; keep a slight bend.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
