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.