Mae Geri Kekomi

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Перевод: front thrust kick

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Обзор

Mae Geri Kekomi is the Japanese karate term for the thrusting front kick, in which the leg is chambered and then driven forward in a straight penetrating line, striking with the heel or ball of the foot and pushing through the target with full hip extension. [1] The 'kekomi' designation (meaning 'thrusting' or 'pushing in') indicates a forceful, penetrating kick that prioritises power and displacement over speed and retraction. [1],[2] Mae Geri Kekomi functions similarly to the Muay Thai teep but is typically aimed higher, targeting the solar plexus or chest. [2],[3]

Также известна как
Thrust Front Kick[1]Front Thrust Kick[2]Pushing Mae GeriJP[3]
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История и происхождение

Mae Geri Kekomi was classified alongside Mae Geri Keage in the Shotokan karate system as the thrusting counterpart to the snapping front kick. [1] The distinction between keage and kekomi was an important pedagogical innovation in Japanese karate, teaching students to differentiate between speed-oriented and power-oriented applications of the same basic kick. [2],[3]

Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке

  • Япония前蹴込み(Mae-geri Kekomi)Карате
  • КореяТхэквондо
  • БразилияММА
  • СШАММА

Эффективность

Mae geri kekomi (front thrust kick) delivers a powerful pushing force through the heel, driving the opponent backward and potentially causing internal damage to the midsection or solar plexus. [1] The thrusting version generates more force than the snap variant but is slower and more committed. [1]

Родословная

Mae geri kekomi is classified alongside mae geri keage in Shotokan karate's systematic kicking taxonomy, representing the thrusting counterpart to the snapping front kick. [1] Funakoshi detailed both variations in Karate-Do Kyohan. [1]

Соревновательные результаты

Mae geri kekomi (front thrust kick) is a standard karate kick used in kumite and kata competition. [1]

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Биомеханический механизм

Primary ActionBallistic leg extension or rotation — the shin or foot impacts the target at high velocity
Joints InvolvedHip (flexion/rotation), knee (extension for front kicks, flexion-extension for roundhouse), ankle (stabilised)
Force VectorLinear (front kick/teep — hip flexion and knee extension) or rotational (roundhouse — hip rotation with shin contact)
Kinetic ChainPivot foot rotation → hip turn → femur whip → shin contact — the leg acts as a heavy bat with the hip as the pivot

Позиция и вход

From fighting stance (lead leg)Chamber the knee, extend the foot forward pushing with the ball of the foot or heel, snap back
As push kick (teep)Drive the foot into the opponent's body to maintain distance and disrupt their advance
From rear leg (power)Step through with the rear leg, driving the hip forward for maximum pushing force

Варианты

Push kick (teep)pushing the opponent away with the ball of the foot
Snap front kicksnapping the foot to the target and quickly retracting
Side teepangled teep pushing the opponent laterally
Body teepdriving into the solar plexus or chest for maximum push-back

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Оценки

Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

5
Высокий5/10

Teep/push kick; primarily distance management, liver shot potential

Сложность

Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники

Начинающий
Допустимость на соревнованиях

Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам

Запрещено
WBC/Boxing — All kicks prohibited in boxing {srcWBC Rules of Boxing}
Разрешено
Unified MMA — Legal striking technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF
Kyokushin — Legal at full power to body and head {srcIKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
WT — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinn...
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF
WAKO — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDF
K-1/GLORY — Legal {srcK-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
IFMA — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDF

Заметки по тренировке

Mae geri kekomi is the thrusting front kick in karate — the foot drives forward through the target in a linear path
Chamber the knee high, then thrust the foot straight forward by extending the hip and knee simultaneously
Contact with the heel or ball of the foot — the thrust drives through the opponent rather than snapping back
Kekomi has more stopping power than keage and is used to push opponents back or damage the midsection
Nakayama describes kekomi as driving the hips forward behind the kick to project maximum force through the target
The torso leans back only slightly — the power comes from hip extension, not from leaning
This kick is the karate equivalent of the Muay Thai teep, though the hip mechanics and contact surface differ

Типичные ошибки

!Not driving the hip forward on impact — the hip thrust is what separates kekomi from a simple leg extension
!Confusing kekomi (thrusting) with keage (snapping) — kekomi drives through, keage snaps back
!Leaning the upper body back too far, which disconnects the core from the kick
!Thrusting with a bent knee at impact — the leg should be nearly fully extended at the moment of contact
!Not retracting after the thrust, leaving the extended leg vulnerable to catches
!Targeting too high (face level) where the thrust has less stability and power — body level is optimal for kekomi
!Pushing with flat foot instead of driving with the heel or ball of foot

Связанные техники

Контрприёмы

Цепочка подготовки

1Assume Fighting Stancebegin from a balanced position with guard up
2Generate Poweruse hip rotation and weight transfer for maximum force
3Execute Strikedeliver the technique to the target with correct form
4Recover to Guardreturn immediately to defensive position

Источники и ссылки

Основной источник

Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Yod Ruerngsa, Khun Kao Charuad & James Cartmell, 2002)

1КнигаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)

Alias sources — [1] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Best Karate Vol. 4 (Nakayama, 1979)

2КнигаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)

Effectiveness sources — [1] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)

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)

5ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)

Alias sources — [1] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Best Karate Vol. 4 (Nakayama, 1979)

6ЦитатаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)

Effectiveness sources — [1] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)

Сообщество

Атлетизм

Requires

hip flexion power, knee extension speed, balance

Favours

long legs for range, hip flexibility

Key muscles

hip flexors, quadriceps, tibialis anterior, core

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What's the difference between chudan and jodan mae geri?

Chudan mae geri targets the opponent's mid-section (chest/torso level), while jodan mae geri targets the face level. Both follow the same fundamental principles but differ in their target height.

How should I position my body when practicing mae geri kekomi?

Start in your natural walking stance, then move into a Duchy stance with your back leg straight and front leg bent. Keep your back straight and use both hands in a double lower block position for balance.

What's the key chamber position for mae geri kekomi?

Bring your knee above your Duchy (hip level) as you chamber the kick, then extend from the ball of your foot. This ensures proper height and power generation for the technique.

Как работает Mae Geri Kekomi?

Mae Geri Kekomi is the Japanese karate term for the thrusting front kick, in which the leg is chambered and then driven forward in a straight penetrating line, striking with the heel or ball of the foot and pushing through the target with full hip extension. The 'kekomi' designation (meaning 'thrusting' or 'pushing in') indicates a forceful, penetrating kick that prioritises power and displacement over speed and retraction.

Откуда происходит Mae Geri Kekomi?

Mae Geri Kekomi was classified alongside Mae Geri Keage in the Shotokan karate system as the thrusting counterpart to the snapping front kick. The distinction between keage and kekomi was an important pedagogical innovation in Japanese karate, teaching students to differentiate between speed-oriented and power-oriented applications of the same basic kick.

Разрешён ли Mae Geri Kekomi на соревнованиях?

Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal striking technique; WBC/Boxing: запрещён — All kicks prohibited in boxing; WKF: разрешён — Legal, chudan (body) kick scores 2 points, jodan (head) kick scores 3 points; Kyokushin: разрешён — Legal at full power to body and head; WT: разрешён — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinning body 4 points, spinni…; WAKO: разрешён — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats; K: разрешён — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: разрешён — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique

Насколько опасен Mae Geri Kekomi?

Оценка опасности 5/10. High — teep/push kick; primarily distance management, liver shot potential

Как подготовить Mae Geri Kekomi?

Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Assume Fighting Stance → Generate Power → Execute Strike → Recover to Guard.

Как защититься от Mae Geri Kekomi?

Стандартные контрприёмы: Check (Shin Block) — raise the shin to intercept the kick before it lands / Catch and Sweep — catch the kicking leg and sweep the standing leg / Step Inside — close distance inside the kick's effective range to smother it.

Какие есть варианты Mae Geri Kekomi?

Распространённые варианты: Push kick (teep) (pushing the opponent away with the ball of the foot); Snap front kick (snapping the foot to the target and quickly retracting); Side teep (angled teep pushing the opponent laterally); Body teep (driving into the solar plexus or chest for maximum push-back).

Насколько эффективен Mae Geri Kekomi на соревнованиях?

Mae geri kekomi (front thrust kick) is a standard karate kick used in kumite and kata competition.

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Mae Geri Kekomi?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Not driving the hip forward on impact — the hip thrust is what separates kekomi from a simple leg extension / Confusing kekomi (thrusting) with keage (snapping) — kekomi drives through, keage snaps back / Leaning the upper body back too far, which disconnects the core from the kick / Thrusting with a bent knee at impact — the leg should be nearly fully extended at the moment of contact.

Какие ещё названия есть у Mae Geri Kekomi?

Mae Geri Kekomi также известен как Mae-geri Kekomi, Thrust Front Kick, Front Thrust Kick, Pushing Mae Geri.