Kakato geri is a heel strike delivered downward from above. In the world of martial arts it is often called the «axe kick.»

This technique gained particular fame thanks to Andy Hug, who made it his signature move in Kyokushin and K-1.

Kakato geri can be aimed:
— at the head;
— at the shoulders;
— at the collarbone.

Advantages of the technique:
— high power;
— unexpected trajectory;
— knockout potential.

Proper execution requires:
— flexibility;
— coordination;
— speed;
— good stretching.

Today kakato geri remains one of the most spectacular techniques in Kyokushin.