In combat sports and martial arts, a kick is a physical strike using the leg, typically involving the knee, foot, shin, or heel. Kicks are diverse, ranging from linear thrusting motions to circular, sweeping attacks. They are employed for a variety of purposes, including maintaining distance, disrupting an opponent's balance, delivering powerful blows, and creating openings for other attacks. Different martial arts emphasize different kicking techniques and strategies, with some, like Taekwondo and Capoeira, heavily relying on kicks as a primary offensive weapon.
