Fumikomi-Geri is the stomp kick of Karate. It gathers its strenght from the fall of the feet to the ground. I never saw it allowed in a sport Kumite contest and rarely seen it allowed in a full-contact one. In self-defense, it can be very useful to K.O. a grounded opponent, but it’s usually considered a “bad guy move” in a court of law because of cultural or ethical reasons. (THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE!)
Traditional execution:
- Get in Heiko Dachi
- Charge your leg medium to high by bending it completely
- Extend it to a 45° angle
- Kiai! at maximum extention (optional)
- While retracting perform another move (e.g: another Fumikomi-Geri)
Variations:
- When it targets the knee joint (with the intention of dislocating it) it’s refered to as a Kansetsu-Geri. In traditional execution the angle of extention becomes of 90°
Kumite execution:
- Get in Kumite no Kamae and bounce a little
- After grounding the opponent, charge your leg as high as you can
- Extend straight down
- Kiai! if you are competing in point sparring
Kekomi adjustements:
- Don’t snap your leg back
- Put your whole body weight in it by bending your back forward
Where to use (✅ - Use; ❌ - Don’t use; 🟨 - Last resource):
- Sport Kumite: ❌
- Full-Contact Kumite: ✅ (if kicks on a grounded opponent are allowed)
- Self-Defense: ✅ (depending on the laws of the place you live in)
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