art of cook-fu!

It seems in One Piece, everyone who joins the Straw Hat Pirates has their own unique way of fighting. Luffy uses his devil fruit power, Zoro uses his swords, Usopp his slingshot... and Sanji? Well, Sanji uses martial arts. Most specifically, his legs. He doesn't once use his hands unless it's to support his weight during a kick. This is because he's a cook, and to a cook, his hands are his most valuble asset. Without them, he couldn't hold a knife and prepare dishes!

Sanji learned this unique and powerful fighting style from "Red Leg" Zeff. Zeff was infamous for his powerful kicking skill and he passed it down to Sanji while the blonde was under his care. Needless to say, Sanji picked it up quite well. ^^

There are a number of specific kicks that Sanji uses, which target various parts of his opponent's body. He doesn't always shout out attack names as he kicks but during important fights, he usually does. All of his attack names are in French. Below are a list of all attacks that Sanji has performed throughout the series. I've included the French names (with English translations), specific details on the attack and a picture of Sanji doing the attack from its first appearance (the pictures will be from the manga unless there's an anime-only attack). ^^

Collier Shoot (Neck Shoot)
First Appearance: Chapter 73, Episode
Used Against: Mohmu, Big-Bang (310)
Target: Neck

Collier Shoot! Sanji takes a great leap into the air and connects a powerful kick to the opponent's neck.

Collier (Neck)
First Appearance: Chapter 86, Episode
Used Against: Kurobi, Bon Clay (188), Satori (246)
Target: Neck

Collier! Targeting his opponent's neck, Sanji raises his leg while being directly behind them for a quick but powerful kick, sending his opponent flying in the opposite direction.

Epaule (Shoulder)
First Appearance: Chapter 86, Episode
Used Against: Kurobi, Bon Clay (182)
Target: Shoulder

Epaule! Sanji sends a driving kick into his opponent's shoulder, pulling them down with his foot so they slam into the ground.

Cotellete (Rib Chop)
First Appearance: Chapter 86, Episode
Used Against: Kurobi, Bon Clay (182)
Target: Ribs

Cotellete! Dropping down onto the ground and propping himself up with one hand, Sanji pushes himself forward to send a powerful kick at his opponent's ribs.

Selle (Lower Back)
First Appearance: Chapter 86, Episode
Used Against: Kurobi, Bon Clay (182)
Target: Back

Following through from Cotellete, Sanji twists his body to bring his other leg around, sending a hard kick to his opponent's lower back.

Poitrine (Breast)
First Appearance: Chapter 86, Episode
Used Against: Kurobi, Bon Clay (182)
Target: Chest

Poitrine! Sanji delivers quite a powerful kick, driving it into the center of his opponent's chest.

Gigot (Leg)
First Appearance: Chapter 86, Episode
Used Against: Kurobi, Bon Clay (182)
Target: Knee

Gigot! Sanji runs towards the opponent, delivering a powerful kick to their kneecap. This would generally cause his opponent to fall to the ground, unable to support themselves for a moment.

Mouton Shoot (Lamb Shoot)
First Appearance: Chapter 86, Episode
Used Against: Kurobi, Bon Clay (182)
Target:

Mouton Shoot! Channeling all of his strength into one leg, Sanji kicks his opponent right in the middle. The attack is so powerful that it can send his opponent flying through quite a few objects... he sent Kurobi flying right through Arlong's HQ! Sanji usually uses this when he's either very angry and to deliver the final blow.

Poitrine Shoot (Breast Shoot)
First Appearance: Chapter 88, Episode
Used Against: Arlong
Target: Chest

Poitrine Shoot! Without leaving the ground, Sanji sends an upwards kick at his opponent's chest. It's stronger than "Poitrine" and targets the upper portion of the chest.

Reception
First Appearance: Chapter 131, Episode
Used Against: Walpol's Soldiers
Target: Neck

Reception! Sanji lifts his leg up to hook his foot around his opponent's neck, and brings it down fast and hard to slam them into the ground face-first.

Flanchet Shoot (Stomach Shoot)
First Appearance: Chapter 135, Episode
Used Against: Lapahn
Target: Stomach

Flanchet Shoot! A head-on snap kick targeted at the opponent's stomach.

Anti-Manner Kick Course
First Appearance: Chapter 175, Episode
Used Against: Bananadile, Big-Bang (312)
Target: Torso

Anti-Manner Kick Course! Perhaps Sanji's strongest attack? Created after getting angry at the noises one of the Bananadiles are making while eating, he musters all of his strength into one leg and delivers a vertical kick to his opponent. Somehow, he manages to raise his leg 180 degrees. o_O; Talk about flexible... This attack is aimed at the center of his opponent, be it back or front.

Joue Shoot (Cheek Shoot)
First Appearance: Chapter 188, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Head

Joue Shoot! Sanji leans forward to deliver a hard side-kick to his opponent's cheek.

Basses Cotes (Mid-Ribs)
First Appearance: Chapter 188, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Head

Basses Cotes! A mid-air attack, Sanji pulls one of his legs back and then swings it at his opponent's face. Quite the impact for a kick that's coming from mid-air!

Longe (Hip)
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Hip

Longe! Sanji brings his leg right around to kick his opponent in the hip, sending them flying forwards.

Tendron (Collar)
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Collar Bone

Tendron! Sanji sends a hard side-kick to his opponent's collar bone.

Quasi (Rump)
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Butt (XD;)

Quasi! Queue! Flipping over into a handstand, Sanji spins around kicking his opponent's ass (literally). This is followed directly by "Queue."

Queue (Tail)
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Tail Bone

This attack follows after "Quasi." Sanji is still on the ground, holding himself up with both hands as he swings his other leg around to kick his opponent in the tail bone.

Clusseau (Thigh)
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Leg

Clusseau! Jarret! Sanji sends a hard kick to his opponent's thigh. This kick is followed by "Jarret."

Jarret (Shank)
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Leg

Sanji sends an upward kick to his opponent's shin. When used against Bon Clay, this move seemed to be more of a defensive one, blocking Bon Clay's own similar attack.

Flanchet (Stomach)
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Stomach

Flanchet! A forward kick to the opponent's stomach. Simple enough. ^^

Veal Shoot
First Appearance: Chapter 189, Episode
Used Against: Bon Clay
Target: Torso

Veal Shoot! After leaping powerfully into the air, Sanji swings his leg out to hit his opponent in the dead center of their torso.

Concasse (Crush)
First Appearance: Chapter 250, Episode
Used Against: Satori
Target: Head

Concasse! Sanji leaps upwards into the air, and does a spinning summersault... as he finishes spinning, he brings one of his legs down on top of his opponent's head. The momentum from the summersault not only looks flashy but aids in creating quite a powerful kick.

Troiseme Hache (Third Dice)
First Appearance: Chapter 312
Used Against: Hamburg
Target: Head

Troiseme Hache! Sanji does a series of backflips towards his opponent, landing with both legs stretched out and both feet hitting his opponent right in the face. He then kicks hard and fast a few times in a "dicing" motion and then drops to the ground.

Bouquetier Shoot (Mixed Vegetables Shoot)
First Appearance: Chapter 312
Used Against: Hamburg
Target: Head

Bouquetier Shoot! Sanji squats down while doing a handstand, underneath his opponent and then pushes upwards, kicking with both legs and sending his opponent flying high into the air.

Slice Shoot
First Appearance: Chapter 320
Used Against: Ao Kiji
Target: Hand/Weapon

Slice Shoot! Sanji takes a run and leaps into the air, kicking upwards. When he uses this attack in chapter 320, he kicks away Ao Kiji's ice blade (which goes spinning high into the air).

Party Table Kick Course
First Appearance: Chapter 330
Used Against: Frankie Family
Target: Head

Party Table Kick Course! While in a crowd of people, Sanji leaps atop someone's head and swings his legs around to kick everyone else around him hard in the head. Quite an effective group attack!

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