Mae-geri-age

Key Points

Purpose

Front upper kick using ball of foot

Timing

When attacking opponent's upper body from the front

Step-by-Step Execution

Follow these steps to perform the Mae-geri-age correctly

1. 1

   Bring the knee of the striking leg up above the navel

   ▸Proper chambering is essential

2. 2

   Kick forward using the ball of the foot with toes bent back

   ▸Keep toes bent back to avoid injury

3. 3

   Target upper body area

   ▸Lean backwards approximately 25° to maintain balance

   Final

Prerequisites

• Naka-ashi