“Live-action Chun-Li” Japanese beauty fighter makes headlines again: How did she pull off the “real-life Hyakuretsu-geri”? The secret is finally revealed — “Standing on one leg…”

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The recent status of an undefeated rising star fighter, who has drawn global attention for dazzling consecutive kicks that closely resemble the special move of Chun-Li, a popular character in fighting games, is making headlines.

On the 22nd, Japanese martial arts specialist outlet “Kougaku” reported, “Kimura Mona (22), who has been in the spotlight as the live-action version of Chun-Li, appeared on a terrestrial broadcast and directly demonstrated her signature move, the Mona Kick.”

According to the outlet, Kimura appeared in the corner to introduce the technique that has been generating buzz. Kimura’s specialty, the side front kick, also known as the “Mona Kick,” resembles Chun-Li’s special move, the Hyakuretsu-geri (108-hit combo), and has sparked explosive reactions on overseas online platforms. It is attracting intense popularity, with even foreign media outlets from Russia and other countries flooding in with interview requests.

The secret behind the “live-action Hyakuretsu-geri” was also revealed. Kimura stated, “I build my sense of balance through hellish training such as jumping rope for three minutes on one leg or holding a one-legged stance on a stability ball.”

Kimura also showcased her distinctive personality outside the ring. She said she usually enjoys grooming herself with nail art and other cosmetics, adding, “I always keep my nails done during practice, but due to regulations, I cannot maintain this length during matches.” She conveyed a confident message: “I absolutely do not want to compromise on either strength or cuteness. I want to show the world that one can excel in martial arts without sacrificing cuteness.”

Kimura’s consecutive kicks are not merely flashy tricks for entertainment, but a powerful weapon capable of breaking down opponents in actual combat. After achieving seven consecutive titles at the Japanese Junior Karate Championships and entering the professional stage, Kimura defeated South Korea’s Choi Eun-ji by decision in her debut match. She is currently on an undefeated streak with four wins (two by KO) on the K-1 stage.

In particular, she demonstrated her true worth last month at K-1 World Max 2026 in a matchup against Veteran Marine Nicole (career record: 25 wins, 6 losses), who is the Savate World Championship champion and holds the WAKO-PRO Swiss title. At the time, even though Nicole pressed aggressively with rough kicks throughout the regular rounds, Kimura maintained perfect balance on one leg during overtime and unleashed countless consecutive front kicks to the face, securing a 3-0 decision victory.

After the match, when a video of her consecutive kicks was released on K-1’s official SNS, local fans poured out explosive praise, saying things like: “I was deeply impressed by how she faced off using taekwondo techniques alone,” “Her kicking skills are completely monstrous,” “A wonderful foot technique that lives up to the label ‘Chun-Li’,” “Seeing her execute such consecutive kicks even when the distance is closed in proves her skill is real,” and “Incredibly excellent core strength and physical balance.”

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