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Front Kick

앞차기 ap-chagi

 



A kick (차기 chagi) is a physical strike using the foot, leg, or knee. The striker relaxes to the extent possible during the strike, tensing the muscles of much of the body only at the time of impact, then relaxing again to recoil the striking part. Relaxation enables the strike to achieve the greatest possible velocity during travel, while rigidity at impact allows the maximum transfer of force.

Difficulty Level:   Beginner      Technique: Kick ( 차기 chagi )

The Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) is one of the first kicks ( 차기 chagi ) learned in taekwondo and if mastered it can become one of the most powerful kicks ( 차기 chagi ) in certain situations. This is a kick ( 차기 chagi ) that a practitioner should practice often and master. Practice is the act of rehearsing a behavior over and over, or engaging in an activity again and again, for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase 'practice makes perfect'.

The taekwondo practitioner raises the knee ( 무릎 mureup ) to waist level, extends the foot ( 발 bal ), and quickly pulls the toes back striking the mid-section of the opponent such as the abdomen ( 복부 bogbu ) or the sternum ( 흉골 hyung-gol ). If the knee ( 무릎 mureup ) is raised higher, the practitioner can kick ( 차기 chagi ) higher and aim for the high section area of the opponent such as the chin ( 턱 teog ) as the target.

In order to not injure ones toes while performing the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ), it is usually delivered with the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ), or with the flat upperside namely, the instep of the foot ( 발등 baldeung ). Advanced students also practice performing the kick ( 차기 chagi ) with the base of the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) as the first point of contact namely the Front Kick with the Heel of the Foot ( 뒤축 앞차기 dwichuk-ap-chagi ).

Suitable targets for the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ) are the abdomen ( 복부 bogbu ), sternum ( 흉골 hyung-gol ), chin ( 턱 teog ), jaw ( 턱 teog ), and the eyes ( 눈 nun ). The instep of the foot ( 발등 baldeung ) is more suited to the chin ( 턱 teog ) and the groin ( 샅 sat ) area.

Since the leg moves forward while the shin ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) and foot ( 발 bal ) naturally swing upwards, the easiest application of this kick ( 차기 chagi ) is that of directing one's energy upwards, perhaps considering it as a 'kick to the groin'. However, one can deliver massive force forward with the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) as well, which is considered its main application by most taekwondo instructors. Directed forward, this could be one of the most powerful kicks ( 차기 chagi ) in taekwondo, and it is quite often used in exhibitions and board-breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) competitions where power is demonstrated.

Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) is a very linear kick ( 차기 chagi ), which is also known as the snap kick or flash kick in taekwondo and other Asian martial arts. It is distinct from the Push Kick ( 밀어차기 mireo-chagi ) in that the power should be delivered instantaneously to the opponent or target object such as wooden boards.

In addition to being a kick ( 차기 chagi ) in itself, the kick ( 차기 chagi ) is an exercise used by many instructors to teach the principle of lifting ones' knee ( 무릎 mureup ) before the rest of the kick ( 차기 chagi ) commences, something which is considered important in taekwondo training.

It is common to slightly bend the knee ( 무릎 mureup ) of the leg one is standing on when performing the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ), and pointing the standing foot somewhat outwards for balance. As in all taekwondo kicks, one will also try to get ones 'hip into the kick', resulting perhaps in a slight shift of weight forward, and as such one that can get ones weight behind.

Use of this kick ( 차기 chagi ) is featured prominently in many of the World Taekwondo (WT) Poomse. Taekwondo poomse are the learning ground for real combat. As such, the muscles of the body should be lightly relaxed in order to perform the pattern with fluidity, speed and grace. Muscles should only be tensed at the moment of imaginary impact in order to commute maximum power to any individual taekwondo technique.

Variations of Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi )

There exist countless variations of the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ), and it can be used along with other kicks without one having to put ones kicking foot down in between kicks. A very common variation is the Flying Front Kick ( 뛰어 앞차기 ttwieo-ap-chagi ) which can reach impressive heights.

Some instructors also refer the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) as the flash kick. This is in tune with the line of thought which seems prevalent in the various taekwondo poomse forms, where the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) is used very extensively in combination with relatively short range hand strikes and blocks ( 막기 makgi ), mimicking situations in which it would have to be performed quite quickly.

Training Methods

How well one improves with training depends on several factors, such as the frequency it is engaged in, and the type of feedback that is available for improvement. If a student does not train often enough, reinforcement fades, and he or she is likely to forget what was learned.

During training, taekwondo practitioners may use various equipment and gear for practicing the kick ( 차기 chagi ). Taekwondo extensively uses the heavy bag for developing power and endurance. Powerful strikes to the heavy bag aren't recommended for inexperienced, or younger athletes, as risk of sprain, strain, or bone plate damage may adversely affect bone structures. It is highly recommended to carefully focus strikes to reduce chance of injury.

The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is best learned initially striking at the air as though there is an opponent but focusing on the form, speed, control, and technique; then moving on to soft surfaces striking punch mitts and target pads. Large heavy bags are used more for strength and endurance, while smaller targets such as punch mitts and target pads focus on faster kicking speed, timing and coordination. Target pads are useful for training mobility and accuracy on a moving target.

Also a chest protector ( 호구 hogu ) worn by a partner can be used as a stationary or moving target which is useful for getting the feel of impacting the opponent. The chest protector ( 호구 hogu ) is the armor worn by practitioners of taekwondo during sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ).

In preparation for full contact sparring, students may be required to wait a few months, for safety reasons, because they must first build the skills they would ideally employ in their sparring practice. Some schools restrict the amount of force that may be used to hit an opponent, by allowing 'light contact' during sparring. Light contact allows a student to hit an opponent getting the feel of impacting the opponent but with controlled force and not full power. Light contact sparring is a good method to practice the technique.

Difficulty of Technique

Taekwondo students of geup ranking learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced and difficult techniques as they approach 1st Dan Black Belt. The more difficult the technique, the more practice may be needed for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase 'practice makes perfect'. Every technique must display the requisite speed, balance, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.

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* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.

Promotion Tests

Students often undergo periodic testing and grading by their own Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) in order to advance to a higher level of recognized achievement such as a different belt color. They need to demonstrate their proficiency in the various aspects of the art such as the execution of patterns ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences.

Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) is a requirement for the below belt levels (Techniques vary between schools). Promotion from one belt level to the next can proceed rapidly in some schools, since schools often allow geup promotions every two, three, or four months. Students of geup rank learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced techniques as they approach first dan black belt. View Promotion Tests »

Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi )

Striking Surface Variations

Front Kick with the Ball of the Foot ( 앞축 앞차기 apchuk-ap-chagi )

To strike with the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ), one has to raise one's toes so that the toe tips ( 발끝 balkkeut ) will not be the first contact point. If performed with the bare foot then the toes must be drawn up to prevent injury during impact. Suitable targets include the stomach and the sternum. For more information View Front Kick with Ball of the Foot ( 앞축 앞차기 apchuk-ap-chagi ) »

Front Kick with the Instep of the Foot ( 발등 앞차기 baldeung-ap-chagi )

Practitioner can perform a kick ( 차기 chagi ) with the flat upperside or the instep of the foot. The instep is the arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle ( 발목 balmog ). Suitable targets include the chin or groin area. For more information View Front Kick with the Instep of the Foot ( 발등 앞차기 baldeung-ap-chagi ) »

Front Kick with the Heel of the Foot ( 뒤축 앞차기 dwichuk-ap-chagi )

In taekwondo and some other martial arts, it is considered beneficial to have the base of the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) as the first point of contact. In taekwondo, it is considered highly unorthodox to train beginners using the base of the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) due to its difficulties. Suitable targets include the chin or jaw area. For more information View Front Kick with the Heel of the Foot ( 뒤축 앞차기 dwichuk-ap-chagi ) »

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Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison. Taekwondo was again a demonstration sport at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. For more information View Taekwondo Olympic Demonstration Sport »

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Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi )

Striking Surface

Various surfaces of the foot may be engaged as the striking surface depending on which area of the opponents body which is being targeted. This leads to a large array of kicks. For more information on Impact Surface Areas »

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Suitable Targets

Experienced strikers learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular strikes, based on the circumstances they are facing. Focus helps in achieving proper penetration and in maximizing the damage at the point of impact to the area of the opponents body which is being targeted. For more information on Impact Surface Areas »

Ball of the Foot ( 앞축 apchuk )

Suitable targets for the Ball of the Foot ( 앞축 apchuk ) are the abdomen ( 복부 bogbu ), sternum ( 흉골 hyung-gol ), chin ( 턱 teog ), jaw ( 턱 teog ), and the eyes ( 눈 nun ). If done improperly, the practitioner may well break their toes, trip over their feet or twist their ankles ( 발목 balmog ). Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.

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Instep of the Foot ( 발등 baldeung )

The Instep of the foot ( 발등 baldeung ) is more suited to the chin ( 턱 teog ) and the groin ( 샅 sat ) area. For more information View Front Kick with the Instep of the Foot ( 발등 앞차기 baldeung-ap-chagi ) »

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Heel of the Foot ( 뒤축 dwichuk )

Suitable targets for the Heel of the Foot ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) include the chin ( 턱 teog ), jaw ( 턱 teog ), and the nose ( 코 ko ). In taekwondo, it is considered highly unorthodox to train beginners using the base of the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) due to its difficulties. For more information View Front Kick with the Heel of the Foot ( 뒤축 앞차기 dwichuk-ap-chagi ) »

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Technique Injuries

Collisions with the ground, objects, and other taekwondo practitioners are common, and unexpected dynamic forces on limbs and joints can cause injury. Taekwondo injuries can also occur in techniques if done improperly or from overuse of a particular body part. Taking a break from training or reducing the volume and the intensity of the training will allow the body to recover. For more information on Injuries »

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Some Combination Techniques after the Kick ( 차기 chagi )

After striking with the technique, the taekwondo practitioner may immediately combination strike again to the opponent with a kick ( 차기 chagi ) or punch ( 지르기 jireugi ). When the opponent is being attacked, they may be vulnerable recovering from the initial blow, strategic positioning by the attacker to gain advantage, imbalance by defender, and many more factors. Practitioners may combine techniques in a series to ensure one or more strikes impact their opponents.

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Some Stance(s) ( 서기 sogi ) used with this Kick ( 차기 chagi )

An example of the union of mental and physical discipline is the combination of stance ( 서기 sogi ), footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ), and technique (either with kick, block and/or strike), which requires both physical mastery of the technique and the concentration to focus one's power. Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular techniques, based on the circumstances they are facing.

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Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi )

Use in Sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi )

Under World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic rules, sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. A win can occur by points, or if one competitor is unable to continue (knockout) the other competitor wins. Points are awarded for permitted, accurate, and powerful techniques to the legal scoring areas; light contact does not score any points. For more information on World Taekwondo (WT) Tournament Sparring » World Taekwondo (WT)

In competition fights known as sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ), the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) sees little actual use due to the possibility that the practitioner may well break their toes. As an alternative, the Push Kick ( 밀어차기 mireo-chagi ) is seen more often during sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) competitions to distance and push the opponent away. The Push Kick ( 밀어차기 mireo-chagi ) could be improvised and perhaps intended as an Axe Kick ( 내려차기 naeryeo-chagi ) if the practitioner has the flexibility and control.

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Use in Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) Applications

Self-Defense is to protect yourself from being attacked from would-be aggressors. It is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm and is designed primarily to cause injury or quickly incapacitate an attacker, in addition to being a deterrent against them. Attackers are typically larger, stronger, and are often armed or have an accomplice. With proper execution attackers may be incapacitated with a single blow, which lessens the number of attacks with multiple people. For more information on Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) »

Each technique must be correctly timed and aligned in order to defend effectively. Taekwondo practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during the stance ( 서기 sogi ) including proper footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ). The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is commonly performed during Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) scenarios.

Since the leg moves forward while the shin ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) and foot ( 발 bal ) naturally swing upwards, the easiest application of the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) is that of directing one's energy upwards, perhaps considering it as a ‘kick to the groin’. Other suitable targets can be performed at low levels such as the shins ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) and knees ( 무릎 mureup ) while one is wearing shoes, since attacking leg muscles will often cripple an opponent's mobility.

When making the Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ) for self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ), remember that the attacker could grab and hold your legs. Either your kick ( 차기 chagi ) has to be powerful enough to push or knock the opponent, or you need to pull back the kick ( 차기 chagi ) quickly to avoid being caught. The opponent could then possibly joint lock your leg and/or even sweep you down. Sweeping ( 걸어넘기기 georeo-neomgigi ) is a technique used to take an opponent to the ground by knocking their legs out from under them or it can simply disrupt the opponent's balance long enough to make an opening for a punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) or kick ( 차기 chagi ).

Front Kicking Block ( 앞 차막기 ap-cha-makgi ) is a blocking technique by striking the opponents leg or foot ( 발 bal ) to stop them from advancing. This could be a defensive move as well as an attack at the same time. Taekwondo kicks ( 차기 chagi ) have a wide reach that keeps the adversary at a distance.

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Use in One-Step Sparring

One-Step Sparring is performed with a partner in which predefined movements are practiced. One student is the attacker while the other student responds with defenses, counterattacks, and/or other actions, based on part of the predefined movements. For more information on One-Step Sparring »

The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is featured during One-Step Sparring practice. Fundamentally, taekwondo One-Step Sparring is one of the learning grounds for real combat. As such, every technique including stance ( 서기 sogi ) must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move. One-Step Sparring varies between schools.

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Use in Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa )

The discipline of destroying inanimate objects such as wooden boards, baseball bats, ice blocks or cement bricks and is a feature common to martial arts including taekwondo. A single board or stack of boards may be broken or, alternatively, a series of boards may be broken in a pre-set sequence utilizing a variety of strikes. Advanced competitors may even break several boards in a single jump with multiple kicks before landing. For more information on Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) »

Advanced students break several wooden boards placed next to each other when demonstrating the kick ( 차기 chagi ). As time goes on, the taekwondo student's feet and bones become accustomed to breaking boards - repeated practice hardens bones, skin and tendons. Starting with coloured belts taekwondo students must learn breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ). As they progress through the ranks, the breaks they perform increase in difficulty as do the number of boards or inanimate objects.

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Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi )

Use in Patterns ( 품새 poomse )

Stance is introduced in the following patterns:

TAEGEUK #:  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

PALGWE #:  2 4 6 7

BLACK BELT:  1st Dan 3rd Dan

Poomse is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Poomse is useful in developing proper kinetics, mental and physical fortitude.

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Most Kukkiwon 국기원 schools will use the poomse taegeuk whereas a few schools will use the poomse palgwe. The meanings, trigrams and symbols are shared by both poomse taegeuk and poomse palgwe, however the sequence of movements is different. The first 8 forms of the set of poomse differ from each other, whereas the last 9 forms (Black Belt forms) of the set are shared between the two sets. All students studying in World Taekwondo (WT) Kukkiwon style must learn these forms, or taegeuk, to advance to a higher belt level. There are eight taegeuk forms, each one similar to the previous one, but each time with more complicated techniques to display the students' mastery of the techniques learned during lessons, as well as the ability to interconnect these techniques.

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Use in Demonstrations

To promote taekwondo for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques, taekwondo schools perform at tournaments, community events, shopping malls, parks, and tv shows. Demonstrations vary from school to school, but may include such elements as the execution of poomse ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences; the breaking of boards to demonstrate the ability to use techniques with both power and control; sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) to demonstrate the practical application and control of techniques; physical fitness usually with push-ups and sit-ups. For more information on Demonstrations »

The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is commonly used in demonstration activities such as when performing poomse ( 품새 poomse ) which is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse ( 품새 poomse ) is a series of movements linked together in a prescribed sequence which is significant to demonstrate. As such, every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.

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Use in Warming-Up

A warm-up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical activity, joint mobility exercise, and stretching, followed by the activity. Warming-up brings the body to a condition at which it safely responds to nerve signals for quick and efficient action. For more information on Warming-Up »

In addition to being a kick ( 차기 chagi ) in itself, the kick ( 차기 chagi ) is an exercise used by many instructors to teach the principle of lifting ones' knee ( 무릎 mureup ) before the rest of the kick ( 차기 chagi ) commences, something which is considered important in taekwondo.

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Training Highlights Summary


The Kick ( 차기 chagi ) contains many key point highlights. There are some that are simple and straightforward but then some are complex and detailed that require repeated training to learn and master.

  • usually delivered through the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ), or with flat upperside (instep) of the foot ( 발등 baldeung )
  • the height to which it is delivered will also influence the way it is delivered
  • hips movement may be used to increase the reach and to thrust one's leg into the target, resulting in a more powerful strike
  • the kick ( 차기 chagi ) is delivered differently depending on whether it is executed with the front or the rear leg; or whether it is an offensive kick or a defensive stop-kick
  • the kick ( 차기 chagi ) is an exercise used by many instructors to teach the principle of lifting ones knee ( 무릎 mureup ) before the rest of the kick ( 차기 chagi ) commences
  • it is considered highly unorthodox to train beginners using the base of the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) due to its difficulties

Instructions to perform the Kick ( 차기 chagi )

  • Start with a Fighting Stance ( 겨루기준비 gyeorugi-junbi )
  • Turn your body slightly forward and begin to raise your leg
  • Be careful not to hit your standing (supporting) leg
  • Raise your knees ( 무릎 mureup ) to waist level (if attacking mid-section) and pull your toes back
  • Lean back slightly and remember to focus on the target
  • Finish off with full extension of leg and snap your knees ( 무릎 mureup )
  • Usually delivered through the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk )

Strength Requirement of the Technique

Most strikes should generally be thrown with some measure of shifting body weight supporting the blow. The striker in combat should attempt to strike through the target area, not just contact the surface. Some strikes do not need as much strength as they target vulnerable areas such as the eyes ( 눈 nun ), neck ( 목 mok ) or sternum ( 흉골 hyung-gol ). The below is an approximate measurement of how much strength the strike requires from the practitioner to be effective.


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Up to 100% Strength

Precision of Kicking ( 차기 chagi ) Technique

With proper execution opponents may be stopped with a single striking blow, which lessens the number of further strikes. Some kicks ( 차기 chagi ) can strike with more precision which will often cripple or knockout the opponent. The below is an approximate measurement of how precise the kick ( 차기 chagi ) requires from the practitioner to be effective.


90% Precision

Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular kicks ( 차기 chagi ), based on the circumstances they are facing.

* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.

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Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques. A kick ( 차기 chagi ) is a physical strike using the foot ( 발 bal ), leg, or knee ( 무릎 mureup ). As the human leg is longer and stronger than the arm, kicks are generally used to keep an opponent at a distance, surprise him or her with their range, and inflict substantial damage. On the other hand, stance ( 서기 sogi ) is very important in any combat system, and any attempt to deliver a kick ( 차기 chagi ) will necessarily compromise one's stability of stance ( 서기 sogi ).
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Taekwondo Kicks ( 차기 chagi )

Hangul 한글 Korean Belt Requirement Difficulty Level Information
Jump Kick 뛰어차기 ttwieo-chagi Varies Varies Information »
Jumping Front Kick 뛰어 앞차기 ttwieo-ap-chagi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Beginner Level Information »
Jumping Side Kick 뛰어 옆차기 ttwieo-yeop-chagi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Beginner Level Information »
Front Kick 앞차기 ap-chagi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Beginner Level Information »
Front Kick with Instep 발등 앞차기 baldeung-ap-chagi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Beginner Level Information »
Front Kick with Ball of the Foot 앞축 앞차기 apchuk-ap-chagi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Beginner Level Information »
Side Kick 옆차기 yeop-chagi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Beginner Level Information »
Axe Kick 내려차기 naeryeo-chagi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Beginner Level Information »
Flying Kick 두발당성차기 dubaldangseong-chagi Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Information »
Front Foot Kick 앞발 차기 apbal-chagi Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Information »
Front Foot Front Kick 앞발 앞차기 apbal-ap-chagi Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Information »
Front Foot Side Kick 앞발 옆차기 apbal-yeop-chagi Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Information »
Front Foot Axe Kick 앞발 내려차기 apbal-naeryeo-chagi Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Information »
Roundhouse 돌려차기 dollyeo-chagi Yellow Belt Test Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Beginner Level Information »
Instep Turn Kick 발등 돌려차기 baldeung-dollyeo-chagi Yellow Belt Test Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Beginner Level Information »
Back Kick 뒤차기 dwi-chagi Yellow Belt Test Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Reverse Side Kick 반대 옆 차기 bandae-yeop-chagi Yellow Belt Test Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Inward Crescent Kick 안차기 an-chagi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Outward Crescent Kick 바깥차기 bakkat-chagi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Whirl Kick 360º 360도 돌개차기 360º dolgae-chagi Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Front Foot Roundhouse 앞발 돌려차기 apbal-dollyeo-chagi Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Hook Kick 후려차기 huryeo-chagi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Counter Kick 받아차기 bada-chagi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Rear Foot Counter Kick 뒷발 받아차기 dwitbal-bada-chagi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Front Foot Counter Kick 앞발 받아차기 apbal-bada-chagi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Skipping Kick 발붙여차기 balbucheo-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Skipping Front Kick 발붙여 앞차기 balbucheo-ap-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Skipping Side Kick 발붙여 옆차기 balbucheo-yeop-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Skipping Roundhouse Kick 발붙여 돌려차기 balbucheo-dollyeo-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Skipping Axe Kick 발붙여 내려차기 balbucheo-naeryeo-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Jumping Axe Kick 뛰어 내려차기 ttwieo-naeryeo-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Jumping Turn Kick 뛰어 돌려차기 ttwieo-dollyeo-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Jumping Inward Crescent Kick 뛰어 안차기 ttwieo-an-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Jumping Outward Crescent Kick 뛰어 바깥차기 ttwieo-bakkat-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Pushing Kick 밀어차기 mireo-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Pushing Front Kick 밀어 앞차기 mireo-ap-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Pushing Side Kick 밀어 옆차기 mireo-yeop-chagi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Jumping Back (Thrust) Kick 뛰어 뒤차기 ttwieo-dwi-chagi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Alternating Kick 이어차기 ieo-chagi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Knee Upward Strike 무릎 올려치기 mureup-ollyeo-chigi Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Information »
Target Kick 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Front Foot Whip Kick 앞발 후려차기 apbal-huryeo-chagi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Spin Hook Kick / Back Roundhouse Kick 뒤후려차기 dwi huryeo chagi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Scissors Kick 가위차기 kawi-chagi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Twisting Kick 비틀어차기 biteureo-chagi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Jumping Back Whip Kick 뛰어 뒤후려차기 ttwieo-dwi-huryeo-chagi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Skipping Whip Kick 발붙여 후려차기 balbucheo-huryeo-chagi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Repeating Kick 거듭 차기 geodeup-chagi Black Stripe Belt Test Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Repeating Side Kick 거듭 옆차기 geodeup-yeop-chagi Black Stripe Belt Test Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Repeating Turn Kick 거듭 돌려차기 geodeup-dollyeo-chagi Black Stripe Belt Test Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Front Kick with Heel of Foot 뒤축 앞차기 dwichuk-ap-chagi Black Stripe Belt Test Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Turn Kick with Ball of Foot 앞축 돌려차기 apchuk-dollyeo-chagi Black Stripe Belt Test Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
360º Back Whip Kick 360도 뒤후려차기 360º dwi-huryeo-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
540º Back Whip Kick 540도 뒤후려차기 540º dwi-huryeo-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Whirl Kick 540º 540도 돌개차기 540º dolgae-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Whirl Kick 720º 720도 돌개차기 720º dolgae-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Whirl Kick 1080º 1080도 돌개차기 1080º dolgae-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Jumping Flip Kick 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Multi-Direction Kick 다방향차기 dabangyang-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Single Line-up Break 일렬격파 illyeol-gyeokpa Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Holding Kick 잡고차기 japgo-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »
Holding Whip Kick 잡고 후려차기 japgo-huryeo-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Jump Two-Foot Front Kick 뛰어 두발 앞차기 ttwieo-dubal-ap-chagi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Information »

 

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Question. What is the korean terminology for Attention Stance?

Attention is a stance ( 서기 sogi ) where your body is in an upright standing position with the legs side by side, heels touching, distribute 50/50 weight ratio on the left and right legs, and toes facing straight forward. Your hands should be parallel with your body, to the side as your hands tap the legs.



Question. What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?

Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison. Taekwondo was again a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There were no demonstration sports at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA.



Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?

The Low Block is one of the most basic Taekwondo blocks ( 막기 makgi ) and one of the first things a beginner will learn. The lead forearm is bent and raised to shoulder height, snapping the arm straight down with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing the ground, which blocks any incoming low kicks ( 차기 chagi ) or low strikes.



Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?

The Walking Stance is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and poomse. Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance.

 

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Taekwondo Kicks ( 차기 chagi )

A kick ( 차기 chagi ) is a physical strike using the foot, leg, or knee. As the human leg is longer and stronger than the arm, kicks are generally used to keep an opponent at a distance, surprise him or her with their range, and inflict substantial damage. On the other hand, stance ( 서기 sogi ) is very important in any combat system, and any attempt to deliver a kick will necessarily compromise one's stability of stance ( 서기 sogi ). For more information View Taekwondo Kicks ( 차기 chagi ) »

Risk of injury can be reduced by completing an effective warm up consisting of a heart raiser to get your pulse up, followed by sport specific dynamic stretches (stretches whilst moving). Please follow the guidance of a certified Master Instructor or trainer when doing sports related activities. Depending on the intensity of the exercise, cooling down can involve a slow jog or walk, or with lower intensities, stretching can be used. Cooling down allows the heart rate to return to its resting rate. View more information on Warming Up and Cooling Down ».

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles "Warming Up" and "Cooling Down", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

There are five tenets defined in the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and several more in World Taekwondo (WT).

Courtesy ( 예의 ye-ui ): "Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (도장) (designated training area)." View Taekwondo Tenets »

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