Kin Geri. Karate for MMA. Episode 2. The first kick you should learn.
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Kin Geri·NeroMMA
Kin Geri tutorial! This is the first kick you learn as a whitebelt, and there is a reason for it! So enjoy the first tu…
Перевод: groin kick
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Угол конечности
Ноль180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Обзор
Kin Geri is the dedicated groin kick in karate — a rising snap kick targeting specifically the groin using the instep or ball of the foot. [1] While any front kick can target the groin, Kin Geri is trained specifically for this target with the appropriate trajectory (steeply upward between the legs) and striking surface (instep sweeps upward into the groin). [1] It is one of the most effective self-defense techniques but is illegal in most sport competitions. [1]
Kin-GeriJPGroin KickKinteki GeriJPGolden Kick
История и происхождение
Kin Geri is one of the fundamental self-defense kicks in all Japanese martial arts, dating back to classical jujutsu. [1] The character 金 (kin/golden) is a euphemism for the groin area in Japanese martial arts terminology. It appears in nearly every self-defense curriculum across karate, jujutsu, and aikido. [1]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- Япония金蹴り(Kin Geri)Сётокан, Кёкусин, Годзю-рю, Вадо-рю
- БразилияММА
- СШАММА
Эффективность
One of the most immediately incapacitating strikes in martial arts — a clean kin geri can end a confrontation instantly. [1] However, it is banned in virtually all sport competitions (WKF, WTF, IBJJF, boxing). In self-defense and military combatives, it remains one of the first techniques taught due to its effectiveness regardless of size difference. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing. Appears occasionally in TKD and point-fighting karate tournaments. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Steeply rising snap kick driven upward between the opponent's legs into the groin
Joints Involved — Hip flexion (steep upward angle), knee snap, ankle extension (instep contact)
Force Vector — Steeply upward — almost vertical at the moment of impact
Striking Surface — Instep (haisoku) sweeping upward
Позиция и вход
From fighting stance — Snap the foot steeply upward between the opponent's legs
From close range — Short-range snap directly to the groin from clinch distance
Варианты
Long range kin geri — stepping kick to the groin
Short range kin geri — snap from close range
Knee kin geri — using the knee instead of foot for very close range
Видео
1 video
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
8
Очень высокий8/10
Can cause testicular rupture, vomiting, loss of consciousness. One of the most effective self-defense strikes.
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Начинающий
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
WKF Karate— groin strikes prohibited
WKF Kumite Rules 2026PDFMost competitions— groin strikes illegal
Разрешено
KyokushinSelf-Defense
Заметки по тренировке
✓The trajectory must be STEEPLY upward — not horizontal
✓The instep sweeps UP through the target — don't just kick AT it
✓This is a self-defense technique — banned in most competitions
✓Practice on a hanging target at groin height
✓The kick should be fast and retracting — a committed kick misses if the opponent moves
Типичные ошибки
!Horizontal trajectory — the kick goes between the legs but doesn't rise into the target
!Using the toes — broken toes; use the instep
!Telegraphing — the steep angle requires setup or surprise
!Over-committing — if you miss, you're off-balance with a leg between their legs
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Eye poke or face strike → opponent flinches → immediate kin geri
2Grab and pull → opponent bends forward → kin geri from below
3Feint high → opponent raises guard → kin geri underneath
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Oyama, M. This Is Karate / Essentials of Karate.
1КнигаFunakoshi, G. Karate-Do Kyohan.
2КнигаOyama, M. This Is Karate / Essentials of Karate.
[1] Oyama / Funakoshi, Karate technique manuals
Official karate technique names (和語/漢語)
4ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
5ЦитатаOyama, M. This Is Karate / Essentials of Karate.
[1] Oyama / Funakoshi, Karate technique manuals
6ЦитатаFunakoshi, G. Karate-Do Kyohan.
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
accuracy to hit the target between the legs, fast snap
Key muscles
hip flexors, quadriceps, tibialis anterior
Заметки
Kin geri (groin kick) targets the groin with the instep in a snapping upward motion. One of the most effective self-defense techniques — causes immediate incapacitation. Banned in all sport competition. (Nakayama, Dynamic Karate; Oyama, This Is Karate)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Why should I practice Kin Geri on both sides before moving to other kicks?
You want to master the technique on both sides before progressing to other kicks, as this foundational skill is essential for developing proper karate-style kicking ability. According to NeroMMA, this forms the basis for kicking in Kyokushin karate, Taekwondo, and other karate styles.
What's the proper sequence for executing a Kin Geri kick?
The key sequence is: bring the knee up, snap the kick out, bring it back, and always return to position to throw the next punch or kick. NeroMMA emphasizes that maintaining balance throughout this sequence is the most important thing.
How much time should I dedicate to drilling Kin Geri?
NeroMMA recommends practicing Kin Geri drills as part of your warm-up or cool-down, or at home—dedicating significant time without rushing the process, as proper technique takes time to develop correctly.
Why is the chamber position so important in Kin Geri?
The chamber is the most important part in Kyokushin karate, according to NeroMMA, as it forms the foundation for all subsequent kicking techniques.
Как работает Kin Geri?
Kin Geri is the dedicated groin kick in karate — a rising snap kick targeting specifically the groin using the instep or ball of the foot. While any front kick can target the groin, Kin Geri is trained specifically for this target with the appropriate trajectory (steeply upward between the legs) and striking surface (instep sweeps upward into the groin).
Откуда происходит Kin Geri?
Kin Geri is one of the fundamental self-defense kicks in all Japanese martial arts, dating back to classical jujutsu. The character 金 (kin/golden) is a euphemism for the groin area in Japanese martial arts terminology.
Разрешён ли Kin Geri на соревнованиях?
WKF Karate: Banned: запрещён — groin strikes prohibited; Most competitions: Banned: запрещён — groin strikes illegal; Kyokushin: Legal: разрешён — groin protection required; Self: разрешён — Defense: Legal — primary self-defense target
Насколько опасен Kin Geri?
Оценка опасности 8/10. Very High — can cause testicular rupture, vomiting, loss of consciousness. One of the most effective self-defense strikes.
Как подготовить Kin Geri?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Eye poke or face strike → opponent flinches → immediate kin geri → Grab and pull → opponent bends forward → kin geri from below → Feint high → opponent raises guard → kin geri underneath.
Как защититься от Kin Geri?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Turn sideways — present a smaller target / Lower the hand — palm block the rising kick / Step back — create distance.
Какие есть варианты Kin Geri?
Распространённые варианты: Long range kin geri (stepping kick to the groin); Short range kin geri (snap from close range); Knee kin geri (using the knee instead of foot for very close range).
Насколько эффективен Kin Geri на соревнованиях?
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Kin Geri?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Horizontal trajectory — the kick goes between the legs but doesn't rise into the target / Using the toes — broken toes; use the instep / Telegraphing — the steep angle requires setup or surprise / Over-committing — if you miss, you're off-balance with a leg between their legs.
Какие ещё названия есть у Kin Geri?
Kin Geri также известен как Kin Geri, Kin-Geri, Groin Kick, Kinteki Geri, Golden Kick.