> the leg forward and up. This would be ineffective, it's true. However,
> a digitigrade stance and powerful haunches make OTHER forms of kicking
> EXTREMELY effective. A sweeping roundhouse kick, wheel kick, or simple
> rear kick (please don't ask me to supply the Japanese terms, it's been
> years since I set foot in a dojo and I'm weak and flabby and useless
Hiza Geri Knee kick
Kagato Geri Heel kick
Koshi Geri Ball of foot or front kick
Mawashi Geri Roundhouse kick
Sokuto Geri Blade or side kick
Tobi Geri Driving kick
Ushiro Geri Back kick
Steven J. Owens
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