Kick knee (hiza geri) is the most severe blow in the martial arts. If the knee gets to the head – knock out ensured. But a knee is very specific, effective distance attack , from which seamlessly bring a blow to the head is very problematic. Especially in Kyokushin with the restriction on the use of sticking hands, which complicates the application of “net” impact.
Winner of the Absolute Championship of Karate Kyokushin world Nikolay Davydov one of the specialists in the knee strike to the head of his victorious battles enough “scalps” downed hiza geri.