A snap kick is a type of "poison-hand" technique which relies on speed, timing, and accuracy for its power. Snap kicks generally have a smaller striking point and are delivered to more sensitive areas of the body. As an example, a front snap kick uses the ball of the foot near the large toe and is generally delivered to the opponent's knee, groin, or solar plexus for maximum damage.
The second type of front kick is the Front Thrust Kick or Mae Geri Kekomi(mah-eh geh-rhee kay-koh-me).
A thrust kick is a type of "iron-hand" technique which relies on strength, momentum, and body weight rotation for its power. Thrust kicks generally have a more blunt striking point and are delivered with as much impact force as possible. As an example, a front thrust kick uses the bottom of the foot near the heel and is generally delivered in a downward direction to the hip, knee, and ankle joints in a circular, almost stomp-like motion (think of the motion the foot, knee, and hip makes when pedaling a bicycle). The front thrust kick is also a great technique to use as a stop-kick to intercept a kick or knee strike from an opponent.
Each of these front kicks are primarily practiced from a Front Stance or Zenkutsu Dachi(zen-koo-tsue dah-chee) and are generally executed with whichever leg is in the back position.
Key Points to Remember When Kicking:
- Only kick as high as is comfortable so as to avoid strained and torn muscles
- Do not turn supporting foot during the kick to avoid losing power and exposing back to opponent
- The supporting leg should be completely straight (except with jumping and spinning kicks)
- Chamber the foot immediately after executing a kick to avoid leg trapping
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