The soccer-style placekickers used the instep of the foot while the conventional professional football placekickers kicked straight on with their toes.
en.wikipedia.org As the years have gone by, some karate schools also practice kicking roundhouse kick with the shin, another point of contact is with the instep (for safety).
en.wikipedia.org Depending on the type of tournament and club, competitors may also wear fist protectors, foot protectors, instep guards, helmets, or mouth guards.
en.wikipedia.org Another popular point of contact is with the instep, which, for safety reasons, is usually practiced when sparring in the martial arts school.
en.wikipedia.org Depending on the type of tournament and club, competitors may also use fist protectors, foot protectors, instep guards, helmets and mouth guards.
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