Hiza geri is a knee strike used in Japanese martial arts. In Kyokushinkai it is actively applied at close range.

Hiza geri can be delivered:
— to the body;
— to the ribs;
— to the abdomen;
— to the thigh.

The strike is considered very powerful due to the involvement of the whole body at close distance.

In full-contact karate hiza geri is often used:
— after a clinch grab;
— in the clinch;
— following a hand combination.

For correct execution it is important to:
— close the distance quickly;
— maintain balance;
— engage the body movement.

Many Kyokushinkai fighters use hiza geri as part of an aggressive fighting style.