In Spanish-speaking gaming and anime communities, the phrase has evolved into a shorthand for a "crushing blow" or an "unstoppable move" performed with maximum effort. It is less about a specific anatomical kick and more about the momentum and impact associated with the music and the source material. Anime: Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! - Rising - AniDB
In a normal kick, you return to stance. In a Buchikome , you follow through. Your body should spin 360 degrees if you miss, or you should land on the kicking leg, stepping past your opponent to clinch.
Since "Buchikome" literally means "to smash into" or "to strike violently," the Patada alta (high kick) variant focuses on a high-arcing, crushing impact to the head or upper chest.
The patada alta de buchikome is not a flashy, high-arcing head kick but a designed to crash through guards. Its low chamber and diagonal trajectory make it ideal for knockdown fighting styles. Mastery requires strong hip mobility, core stability, and a willingness to commit weight forward — trading some speed for severe impact.