karate kick

Martial arts blow

A karate kick is a striking technique using the foot or leg, delivered in the style of karate—typically with sharp, controlled motion.

The term applies loosely to any forceful kick resembling martial arts moves, whether in actual combat sports or casual use: She gave the door a karate kick when it wouldn't open.

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Opposites
striking limb

karate kickkarate chop

Striking with hand's edge

palm strike · elbow strike · uppercut · backfist · jab

offensive vs. defensive action

karate kickblock

Solid mass, or impede

parry · defensive stance · evasion · dodge · guard

striking vs. grappling

karate kickgrapple

Seize and fight closely

joint lock · chokehold · submission hold · takedown · clinch

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G