Leg Technique
Naka-ashi
Ball of Foot
PronunciationNah-kah Ah-shee
White BeltBeginner
Key Points
- Purpose
- Ball of foot technique for attacking chest, stomach, and spleen. Must keep toes bent back to avoid injury
- Timing
- Primary striking surface for front kicks
Difficulty LevelBeginner
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Naka-ashi correctly
Use the ball of the foot (the fleshy mound just below the toes) as striking surface
Must keep toes bent back towards the shin to avoid injury
Target the chest, stomach, and spleen
Effective for front kicks
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required