AOKK Advanced Kicking Technique: Flying Front Kick

This kick takes about three running steps and a leap to generate power. The kick itself is not done until seconds before contact.  Delivering the kick is the same as a normal front kick except you’re off the ground moving forward. Forward momentum increases power, but the downside is that it takes time to develop, and the opponent can easily step out of the kick’s path. 

The only good use for this technique is if the opponent’s back is turned. If the karateka is trying to stop someone from attacking another, this surprise attack from his/her blind side will send him or her tumbling. It also works to kick a samurai out of the saddle, but there are not many samurai causing trouble anymore.