Sokuto – blade of the foot
Sokuto or blade of the foot. Sokuto, or the blade of the foot, is built by doriflexing and supinating the foot (pulling it back and outward) and pulling the toes back towards the body. This is similar to standing on the outside edges of the foot. This is often used in side kicks and, depending on which side of the kick is being worked, can slightly change the center of gravity of the kicking weapon. Generally, if yoko geri keage (side kick) is used, the blade facing the middle of the foot is used. Similarly, with yoko geri kekomi (side thrust kick), the blade facing the heel is used. This kick goes straight to the knee or to the neck. Sokuto Geri is used as a cutting or stamping or a push kick to the area of the opponent’s knee, with the outer edge of the foot and or to the neck. This kick is widely practiced and famous with the style of Shotokan Karate. U s u 🥋 🙇♂️ Check out our main website 👇 https://www.mykarateclub.co.uk --- Join our Karate Classes in th