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| − | The '''sokutō''' (literally: “foot-sword”) is the '''blade or knife-edge of the foot'''. This is the outer edge of the foot, opposite the arch, running from the little toe to the heel. [[Side kick]], [[Exercise_kicks#Side_exercise_kick|side exercise kick]], [[Jump side kick|jump side kick]], [[Crescent_kick#Outside_crescent_kick|outside crescent kick]], [[Drop kick|drop kick]], and [[Stomp kick|stomp kick]] all use the sokutō to damage an opponent’s [[Kyūsho|vital points]].
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| − | To form the sokutō, raise your big toe up, curl your other toes down, and twist your ankle so that the [[Koshi|ball of your foot]] faces inward, as shown in the photo below:
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| − | {photo of a sokuto, from the front and the side}
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| − | Failing to accentuate the sokutō will cause your kicks to strike with entire bottom of your foot, dissipating the blow over a larger area, decreasing the pressure and damage done to your opponent. For best results, try to aim your techniques such that they make contact within 3” (~ 7.5 cm) from your heel. This ensures that your little toe is out of the way, and remains undamaged.
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