Kicks

Front snap kick

Names by art: Karate: Mae-geri · Taekwondo: Ap chagi · Capoeira: Ponteira · Kickboxing: Front kick

Appears in 4 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The knee chambers up toward the target, then the lower leg snaps out and back, striking with the ball of the foot or the instep. The supporting foot stays planted and the hips push slightly forward at impact.

Appears in 4 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Karate	Mae-geri
Taekwondo	Ap chagi
Capoeira	Ponteira
Kickboxing	Front kick

In depth

Full step-by-step explanation in the Technique Manual →

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Sources

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You may quote short excerpts with a visible link to this page. Suggested citation:

Wabukan (2026). “Front snap kick”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/pontape-frontal (accessed 2026-10-30).

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