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.