Originally Posted by
PeterL
1) YES (assuming you are kicking forward)
2) Yes, it is an upward kick used when the attacker/opponent is leaning forward (as opposed to kerikomi- which is "directed "through" a more vertically standing opponent (an oversimplified explanation, but I hope that does the trick for you)
3) 起立 きりつ ● KIRITSU, actually means stand up, and does not refer to any "square pattern" though it is normally/commonly used when are "lined up", during kihon practice. I am not sure what you mean by a specific command to make a semi circle.
Hi Peter,
Ever after 20+ years, the nomenclature of SK kicks still sometimes confuses me. As an example, in karate, a front kick is mae geri. In contrast, in SK, the name refers to the leg with which it is delivered (jun or gyaku) and/or the trajectory of the kick (keriage or kerikomi). There is no specific name for a front kick.
My confusions are as follows -
1. can other kicks such as sokuto geri also be described to kerikomi or keriage, depending on their trajectory?
2. When jun and gyaku geri are mentionned in the curriculum, does it always refer to front kicks or is there some flexibility in the choice of kick (eg gyaku mawashi geri for keriten san). Your opinion is appreciated.
BTW, I'm currently visiting your beautiful native country. It's 3am , I'm in Charlottetown, P.E.I. and am suffering insomnia - could not think of anything better than checking E-Budo
Cheers,
Robert Gassin
Melbourne ShorinjiKempo Branch
Australia
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