Stop Kick (Foot Block) – Martial Arts Technique

This page provides details on the martial arts “Stop Kick”. This technique is also called a “Foot Block” by some martial arts styles. For information on other martial arts kicks (i.e. axe kick), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main kicking techniques page.

This kick is often used to block or impede an opponent’s kick or knee strike. With this technique, a martial artist will use the bottom of their foot to “stop” the opponent by blocking the forward momentum of the opponent’s foot, knee or thigh. This kick is used by many different martial arts styles. However, it is most associated with Chinese martial arts such as Wing Chun.

Martial arts kicks and all other martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.

Martial Arts Stop Kick