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Karate Kicking Tech-
nique – Mikazuki Geri
(Crescent Kick)
This page will help you learn Karate kicking
technique known as Mikazuki Geri (or
Crescent Kick). In Japanese, an inside
crescent kick is called Uchi Mikazuki Geri
and an outside crescent kick is called Soto
Mikazuki Geri. Crescent kicks are often used
to strike an opponent’s head or collar bone
(clavicle).
For additional Karate kicking techniques,
visit our main Karate Kicks page. For
additional instructions on crescent kicks,
visit the main Crescent Kick section or the
main Martial Arts Kicking Techniques
section.
Instructional Video on Karate’s Mikazuki
Geri or Crescent Kick (starts at 1:45 into
video)
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Instructional Video on Karate’s Mikazuki
Geri or Crescent Kick
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Instructional Video on Karate’s Mikazuki
Geri or Crescent Kick
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