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Geri is the Japanese word for kick. Yoko refers to the side. So a yoko geri is a side kick.
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What are the kicks called in karate?
Keri-waza (kicking techniques)Mae geri: Front (forward & return) kick.Oi geri: Stepping (lunging forward) kick.Yoko sokuto geri: Side (edge of foot) kick.Mawashi geri: Roundhouse kick (to front).Gyaku Mawashi geri: Reverse direction (inside) roundhouse kick.Ura Mawashi geri: Back leg, hook kick to front (heel/ball of foot).Ushiro geri: Straight-back (backward) kick.Ushiro Mawashi geri: Spinning, back-roundhouse kick to front.Mae-ashi geri: Forward leg, front kick.Fumikomi geri: Stamping/thrusting kick.Hiza geri: Knee cap kick.Ushiro geri: Spinning-back, roundhouse kick.Gyaku geri: Reverse (inside) roundhouse kick.Mae-tobi geri: Front (jumping/flying) kick.Yoko-tobi geri: Side (jumping/flying) kick.
Which kick earns the maximum point in Karate?
A Jodan Mawasi geri (face-level roundhouse kick) will earn you the maximum point in karate sparring.A word of caution:Make sure you don't use a Jodan Mae geri (straight kick) as it is often given a foul for its potential to injure the face. Also an Ushiro Mawasi geri may or may not be allowed. Kindly read the rules of the tournament first.
What is the Japanese word for Defense?
I am now a black belt and from my past Karate experience block - Uke and kick - Geri. I know that this is not what you asked for but it may help you.
What is the birth name of Geri Berger?
Geri Berger's birth name is Geri Susan Berger.
What is the theme of Geri's game?
The theme of Geri's Game is Chess
What is the birth name of Geri Jewell?
Geri Green's birth name is Geraldine Rose Green.
How you say Geri in Samoan?
Geri is not a Samoan name so it does not have a Samoan translation. If a Samoan was named Geri, their Samoan family/friends would simply call them "Geri".
What actors and actresses appeared in George and Yoko - 2010?
The cast of George and Yoko - 2010 includes: Yoko Okumura as Yoko
When was Geri's Hamburgers created?
Geri's Hamburgers was created in 1962.
When did Geri's Hamburgers end?
Geri's Hamburgers ended in 1999.
When was Geri Hudson created?
Geri Hudson was created in 1999.
When was Geri Doran born?
Geri Doran was born in 1966.
