Joko Geri
As with all ''basic'' techniques, there are several ways of doing it. Let's consider the most ''classical,'' with some variations.
From the fudo dachi, bring your knee to your chest. Note that if you do it by the straight line, your leg will have zero speed when the knee touches your chest. However, if you move your foot in a circle, the foot will begin gaining speed from the moment it leaves the ground.
Nevertheless, both ways are correct. The first is used, for example, in ''kekomi'' (breaking) technique, while the second is more ''classical''.
Extend your foot to the side, with the additional power coming from the hip motion. The foot should be turned, exposing the sakuto. All the toes must be bent down, while the big toe is bent up. In this position, there is maximum tension in the foot.
As in most techniques, you can make your joko geri ''breaking'' or ''stopping'', or perform it as a ''slap'', which can be very fast. It is important to keep in mind that the foot must move in a straight line, not zigzag motion. Often, it is useful to forget about the knee, hips, and other technical details, and just concentrate on the foot and the target, and the trajectory that the foot should travel on. Your body will do the rest.
Let me repeat the above statement, as it is very important, and it holds true, regardless of what technique we are talking about. The basics should be learned and then kept in the unconscious. There is no need to consciously think about details as you do the technique. Why? Because if you do, you won't be able to do the technique fast enough; and besides, your body can do it better than your mind. So, think only about your target and the type of punch (strong, stopping, or whatever) you will use. Then let it flow.
As with all ''basic'' techniques, there are several ways of doing it. Let's consider the most ''classical,'' with some variations.
From the fudo dachi, bring your knee to your chest. Note that if you do it by the straight line, your leg will have zero speed when the knee touches your chest. However, if you move your foot in a circle, the foot will begin gaining speed from the moment it leaves the ground.
Nevertheless, both ways are correct. The first is used, for example, in ''kekomi'' (breaking) technique, while the second is more ''classical''.
Extend your foot to the side, with the additional power coming from the hip motion. The foot should be turned, exposing the sakuto. All the toes must be bent down, while the big toe is bent up. In this position, there is maximum tension in the foot.
As in most techniques, you can make your joko geri ''breaking'' or ''stopping'', or perform it as a ''slap'', which can be very fast. It is important to keep in mind that the foot must move in a straight line, not zigzag motion. Often, it is useful to forget about the knee, hips, and other technical details, and just concentrate on the foot and the target, and the trajectory that the foot should travel on. Your body will do the rest.
Let me repeat the above statement, as it is very important, and it holds true, regardless of what technique we are talking about. The basics should be learned and then kept in the unconscious. There is no need to consciously think about details as you do the technique. Why? Because if you do, you won't be able to do the technique fast enough; and besides, your body can do it better than your mind. So, think only about your target and the type of punch (strong, stopping, or whatever) you will use. Then let it flow.
Karate: Using The Legs Part 2
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