Mae geri is a front kick — a straight kick forward. It is considered one of the fundamental techniques in Kyokushin karate.

Mae geri is used:
— to the body;
— to the stomach;
— to the solar plexus.

The kick is practiced:
— in kihon;
— in kata;
— in kumite.

Main advantages:
— speed;
— simplicity;
— ability to maintain distance.

For proper mae geri execution it is important to:
— retract the leg quickly;
— maintain balance;
— use hip rotation.

Mae geri is a required technique for belt exams in Kyokushin.