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The''Ushiro-Geri''' (後ろ蹴り jap. ''ushiro'' „backward“, ''geri'' is a backward kick in Japanese martial arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=P5Efb9OtQS0C&pg=PA157&dq=Ushiro-Geri&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0rZSdzaPYAhXDLFAKHev8De8Q6AEIOzAD#v=onepage&q=Ushiro-Geri&f=false|title=Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course|first=Hirokazu|last=Kanazawa|date=24 December 2017|publisher=Kodansha International|accessdate=24 December 2017|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XJDT2baaAZIC&pg=PA190&dq=Ushiro-Geri&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0rZSdzaPYAhXDLFAKHev8De8Q6AEIRjAF#v=onepage&q=Ushiro-Geri&f=false|title=Pauley's Guide: A Dictionary of Japanese Martial Arts and Culture|first=Daniel C.|last=Pauley|date=24 December 2017|publisher=Samantha Pauley|accessdate=24 December 2017|via=Google Books}}</ref>

==Application==
The Ushiro Geri serves exclusively as an attack technique.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=FPiUff2BGBkC&pg=PA116&dq=Ushiro-Geri&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0rZSdzaPYAhXDLFAKHev8De8Q6AEIKTAA#v=onepage&q=Ushiro-Geri&f=false|title=KarateFor Beginners And Advanced|first=Richard|last=Murat|date=24 December 2017|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|accessdate=24 December 2017|via=Google Books}}</ref> The particular difficulty of Ushiro leg techniques lies in the balance and in the limited view to the rear, which always requires a look over the shoulder. A perfect Ushiro Geri is one of the strongest combat techniques, against which there is no block. Important here is the distance between the fighters. At short distance, the Ushiro Geri is not feasible. The Ushiro Geri is always prepared in the competition by a narrower combat position (Kamae). A too wide and low position prevents a fast turn.

== Variations ==
We distinguish the following types of Ushiro Geri:
* '' 'Ushiro-Geri Kekomi' '' (Straight Backward Strike) <br> In [[Kihon]], this kick is mostly practiced from [[Heisoku-Dachi]]. The knees are slightly bent, the posture straight. For the approach, the knee is pulled up, the foot is pulled up and the view goes back over the shoulder on the shoulder. It follows the lifting of the lower leg and then the straight push to the rear, while parallel to the upper body slightly forward. Thrust direction is the body center ('' Ushiro-Geri Kekomi Chudan '') or the head area ('' Ushiro-Geri Kekomi Jodan ''). Buttock is the heel ('' kakato '').


* '' 'Ushiro-Geri Keage' '' (snatched backwards) <br> In competition, this kick only plays a minor role, in the self-defense, he may be more important in the Gedan and Chudan area. Starting point for the basic technique is Heisoku-dachi. The knees are slightly bent, the posture straight. For the approach, the knee is pulled up, the foot is pulled up and the view goes back over the shoulder on the shoulder. It follows the lifting of the lower leg and then the straight push to the rear. However, before the leg is stretched out, it is pulled up with a strong, snapping motion; the upper body is slightly bent. The thrust is Gedan, Chudan or Jodan. Shock area is the back area of the heel.
* '' 'Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri' '' (kick to the back) <br> In the Kihon this kick is practiced from the position Heisoku-Dachi. The kicking leg is pulled forward, the toes are pointing strongly upwards, the leg is bent, view over the shoulder on the shoulder. The impact is in a side arc to the rear until forms a 90 ° angle between the thigh and lower leg, which remains unchanged until the completion of the technique. Hip and torso rotation give the shock pulse. Impact point is the heel. The technique can be run '' Chudan '' or '' Jodan ''.
* '' 'Ushiro-Ura-Mawashi-Geri' '' (Semicircular Backward Step) <br> The '' Ushiro-Ura-Mawashi-Geri '' is one of the toughest foot techniques. Again, the starting point in the Kihon is the position Heisoku-Dachi. The knees are slightly bent, the posture straight. For the approach, the rear knee is pulled up, the foot is pulled up and the view goes over the shoulder on the shoulder to the rear. Now, the leg unfolds from the side and it follows a circular rotational movement to the rear, the angle between the upper and lower leg remains unchanged at 90 ° and the upper body is slightly bent forward. The point of impact is the body center ('' Ushiro-Ura-Mawashi-Geri [[Chudan]] '') or the head area ('' Ushiro-Ura-Mawashi-Geri [[Jodan]] ''). Buttock is the heel ('' kakato '').

== Literature ==
* Albrecht Pflüger: ''Karate Band 1: Grundlagen.'' Falken-Verlag, 1969, {{ISBN|3-8068-0227-0}}.

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