by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "M"
What Does Migi Mean? Migi mi·gi \ˈmē-gē\ adjective Definition: This simply means “right”. For example, a right forward stance would be migi zenkutsu dachi. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "M"
What Does Musubi-Dachi Mean? Musubi-Dachi mu·su·bi·da·chi \ˈmü-sü-bē\ ˈdȯ-ˈchē\ noun Definition: This is deemed to be an informal stance where the heels are kept together and toes are open at a 45-degree angle. It is the most common stance when it comes to performing...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "M"
What Does Mae Geri Kaege Mean? Mae Geri Kaege mae ge·ri ka·e·ge \ˈmā\ ˈgā-ˈrē\ ˈkȯ-ā-ˈdā\ noun Definition: This is known as a front snap kick. In karate, there is a snap kick (kaege) and a thrust kick (kekomi). A mae geri kaege involves using a snapping action from...