Leg Technique
Kakato
Heel
PronunciationKah-kah-toh
Yellow BeltIntermediate
Key Points
- Purpose
- Heel technique - pivotal point for body turning and effective offensive weapon
- Timing
- For turning movements and powerful heel strikes
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Kakato correctly
Use heel as pivotal point for turning the body
Also an effective weapon
Can be used offensively in two main ways
Kakato-geri (heel kick) and Ushiro-geri (rear kick)
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required