Ashi Ate Waza — Leg Strikes

Explore kicks, knee strikes and other Ju Jitsu leg-striking techniques.

• Hiza geri

  A knee strike. Tori uses the knee to strike an opponent, typically in close range combat. The strike comes from raising the knee and driving it forward.

• Kin geri

  A groin kick. A strike to the groin area used for self-defense purposes..

• Mae geri

  A front kick. Tori raises the knee and extends the leg forward to strike an opponent with the ball of the foot.

• Mawashi geri

  A roundhouse kick. Tori raises the knee and extends the leg in a circular motion to strike with the shin or foot, commonly to the midsection or head.

• Ushiro geri

  A back kick. Tori looks over the shoulder, raises the knee, and extends the leg backward to strike an opponent behind them with the heel.

• Yoko geri

  A side kick. Tori pivots and extends the leg to the side to strike an opponent with the heel or edge of the foot (sokuto).