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Six Basic Kicks
The following are the six basic kicks that are practice during warm-ups. They are also a part of the kicking kata. Format below is
the Japanese name, English translation, and Japanese pronunciation. They are listed in the same order in which we practice.
1. Kogan Geri - Groin kick (Koh-gahn Ge-ri)
2. Mae Geri – Front instep kick (Ma-eh Ge-ri)
3. Kansetsu Geri – 45 degree kick (Kan-se-tsu Ge-ri)
4. Yoko Geri – Side kick (Yo-ko Ge-ri)
5. Mawashi Geri – Rounhouse kick (Ma-wa-shi Ge-ri)
6. Goju Mawashi Geri – Goju Roundhouse kick
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