Leg and Feet

Question 1

Chusoku

Answer 1

Ball of Foot
Striking area is just underneath the toes. Pull the toes back to expose the ball of the foot. A front kick, using chusoku, to the stomach area.

Question 2

Haisoku

Answer 2

Instep
Point the foot and turn the toes down, exposing the instep. Using haisoku to kick to the groin.

Question 3

Teisoku

Answer 3

Sole of the Foot
Using teisoku to stop an opponent back kick by pushing off.

Question 4

Tsuma Saki

Answer 4

Toe Tips
Striking the stomach area.

Question 5

Sokuto

Answer 5

Knife Foot
Pull the big toe up and point the other toes down. Flex the ankle and turn the foot in. The outer edge of the foot is the weapon. A kick to the knee joint using sokuto.

Question 6

Kakato

Answer 6

Heel
Flex the foot to expose the bottom or flat part of the heel. Using the bottom of the heel to stamp an opponent’s face.

Question 7

Ushiro Kakato

Answer 7

Back of the Heel
Flex the foot to expose the bony part (back) of the heel. A rising strike, with back of the heel, going to the groin area.

Question 8

Hiza

Answer 8

Knee
Using the top of the knee, pulling the opponent down and striking the head. Note the toes of the kicking leg are pointed down.