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Karate kata competitor balancing on one leg while extending a side kick

Yoko-geri

Yoko-geri is a side-directed Karate kick whose snap and thrust models must be identified by the named style or organisation.

Kyokushin Karate competitor delivering a roundhouse kick to an opponent’s torso

Mawashi-geri

Mawashi-geri is a Karate roundhouse kick that approaches an upper- or middle-level target along a curved path from the side.

A Karate practitioner demonstrates mae-geri during training

Mae-geri

Mae-geri is a Karate kick directed forward, with recognised variations in leg choice, trajectory, contact surface, recovery and training purpose.

A Karate practitioner demonstrates mawashi-geri

Geri

Geri is the familiar compound form for Karate kicking techniques, classified by direction, path, contact surface, target and training context.