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Jumping front kick
Names by art: Karate: Tobi-geri
Appears in 1 art.
⚠ 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
One knee drives up to start the jump, then the other leg snaps out at the top of the jump. The first knee both lifts the body and protects it, while the kicking leg strikes high.
Appears in 1 art
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Karate | Tobi-geri |
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Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Jumping front kick”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/pontape-saltado-frontal (accessed 2026-10-30).
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