Karate Kicks – Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)

This page provides details for the Karate kick known as Ushiro Geri. In English, this Karate kick is often called a back kick. This Japanese Karate term is literally translated as Ushiro = Behind and Geri = Kick.

Ushiro Geri is a powerful kick because the back kick is thrown like a mule kick. However, a back kick can be a less accurate kick because it is aimed at a target behind the kicker. For written instructions on a variety of back kicks, students should the main Martial Arts Back Kicks section. Other Karate variations include Ushiro Geri Kekomi (Back Thrust Kick), Ushiro Geri Keage (Back Snap Kick), etc.

For additional Karate kicking techniques, visit our main Karate Kicks page. For instructions on different kicks used by other martial arts styles, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Martial Arts Kicks section.

Shotokan Karate Instructional Video on Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)

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Instructional Video on Ushiro Geri

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