Kansetsu geri¶
Name¶
Romaji:
Kansetsu geri
Japanese:
関節蹴り
English:
Joint kick
Terminology¶
Kansetsu indicates a joint or joint surface.
Sequence position¶
Block:
Heikō-dachi
Placement in the sequence:
Technique 28
Preceded by:
Yoko geri
Followed by:
Ushiro geri
Starting position¶
Heikō-dachi, hands held at the front on the obi.
Commands¶
Follows in the same kicking block.
Count¶
Trained in the second part of the kicking block.
Kiai¶
According to the count of the kicking section.
Execution¶
The knee is lifted clearly even though the target is low. The kick is directed low toward a joint, especially the knee joint, along a distinct and directed path.
Technical key points¶
- direction and precision take priority over amplitude
- the knee must still be prepared correctly
- the leg must not fall into the target
- clear retraction
Common errors¶
- dragging kick
- preparation too low
- poor direction
- unclear finishing line
Purpose¶
To train a low precision kick against a joint structure.
Relation to further training¶
Idō Geiko: Builds a low side-directed kick in movement.
Kata: Low precision principle.
Kumite: Foundation for the joint attack line.