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Osu Dachi

Kick

Kakato-geri

Heel Kick

PronunciationKah-kah-toh Geh-ree

Yellow BeltAdvancedDangerous

Key Points

Purpose
Heel kick for downed opponents - very powerful and dangerous as all body weight is concentrated in heel
Timing
When opponent is on the ground
Difficulty LevelAdvanced

Step-by-Step Execution

Follow these steps to perform the Kakato-geri correctly

Important Note

  • Very powerful and dangerous - all body weight concentrated in heel
  1. Target opponent who is already on the ground

    Used when opponent is down

  2. Bring the leg up, keeping it straight with toes stretched back

    Prepare for downward strike

  3. Bring heel forcefully down against opponent's head, face, or stomach

    Very powerful and dangerous - all body weight concentrated in heel

Practice Complete

Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory

Prerequisites