front kick
Primarily used in martial arts contexts such as karate, kickboxing, or self-defense. Refers to a straight kick delivered forward with the ball of the foot or heel.
We practice front kicks in basic karate training.
A front kick is effective for maintaining distance from an opponent.
Compound of 前 (mae, 'front') and 蹴り (geri, 'kick'), the nominalized form of 蹴る (keru, 'to kick').