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Fist Strikes

( 지르기 jireugi )

 



Physically, taekwondo develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina. An example of the union of mental and physical discipline is the breaking of wooden boards, bricks or tiles, which requires both physical mastery of the technique and the concentration to focus one's power.

Taekwondo hand strikes are performed as a close distance alternative to kicks ( 차기 chagi ). They are executed in a number of ways - from standing, jumping, spinning and rushing forwards. Hand strikes make up fast combinations of strikes which can leave an opponent stunned and unable to defend himself most commonly in self defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications. Muscles should only be tensed at the moment of imaginary impact in order to commute maximum power to any individual taekwondo technique.

Variations of Strikes

  • Outward Strike ( 바깥치기 bakkat-chigi )
  • Turning Strike ( 돌려치기 dollyeo-chigi )
  • Inward Strike ( 안치기 an-chigi )
  • Twisting Strike ( 비틀어치기 bitureo-chigi )
  • Downward Strike ( 내려치기 naeryeo-chigi )
  • Forward Strike ( 앞치기 ap-chigi )
  • Side Strike ( 옆치기 yeop-chigi )
  • Upward Strike ( 올려치기 olgul-chigi )
  • Target Strike ( 표적치기 pyojeok-chigi )
  • Supporting Strike ( 거들어치기 kodureo-chigi )
  • Pulling Strike ( 당겨치기 danggyeo-chigi )

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.

 

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FIST PUNCH

( 주먹 지르기 jumeok-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Beginner   Tutorial Available

Fist Punch ( 주먹 지르기 jumeok-jireugi ) is a striking blow with the closed fist. A strike commonly performed in taekwondo, originating from a chambered position. A fist is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles. Strikes should generally be thrown with some measure of shifting body weight supporting the blow, as opposed to just the striking with the fist. Read more »

Fist Punch ( 주먹 지르기 jumeok-jireugi )

 

JAB STRIKE

Difficulty Level:  Beginner   Tutorial Available

The jab is a straight blow delivered generally from a distance, with the arm above the lead foot. The technique is quick and explosive, surprising an opponent. The jab is accompanied by a small, rotation of the torso and hips, while the fist rotates 90 degrees, becoming horizontal upon impact. As the punch reaches full extension, the lead shoulder can be brought up to guard the chin. The rear hand remains next to the face to guard the jaw. Read more »

Jab Strike

 

FRONT HAND MIDDLE PUNCH

( 몸통 반대 지르기 momtong-bandae-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Beginner   Tutorial Available

Front Hand Middle Punch ( 몸통 반대 지르기 momtong-bandae-jireugi ) is a punch that uses the same arm as the front leg to throw a punch to the opponent. The movement carries the weight of the body and power comes from turning the body. The wrist must also be kept in proper alignment during a fist strike. If the wrist bends on impact, it can easily be sprained, dislocated or broken. Read more »

Front Hand Middle Punch ( 몸통 반대 지르기 momtong-bandae-jireugi )

 

REVERSE (REAR HAND) MIDDLE PUNCH

( 몸통 바로 지르기 momtong-baro-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Beginner   Tutorial Available

Rear Hand Middle Punch ( 몸통 바로 지르기 momtong-baro-jireugi ) is a punch that uses the same arm as the back leg to throw a punch to the opponent. The movement carries the weight of the body and power comes from turning the body. The wrist must also be kept in proper alignment during a fist strike. If the wrist bends on impact, it can easily be sprained, dislocated or broken. Read more »

Rear Hand Middle Punch ( 몸통 바로 지르기 momtong-baro-jireugi )

 

VERTICAL PUNCH

( 세워지르기 sewo-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate   Tutorial Available

Vertical Punch ( 세워지르기 sewo-jireugi ) is an intermediate technique that is executed turning the body and striking with the fist turned vertically. The hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles. Power can be gained by using the turning force of the torso and hips. Read more »

Vertical Punch ( 세워지르기 sewo-jireugi )

 

TURNING PUNCH

( 돌려지르기 dollyeo-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate   Tutorial Available

Turning Punch ( 돌려지르기 dollyeo-jireugi ) is an intermediate technique that strikes the side of the opponent's face or trunk with the lead hand. The strike is delivered in a circular motion like a hook and the opponent is standing right in front. The torso and hips are rotated, propelling the fist through a tight arc across the front of the body and connecting with the target. Read more »

Turning Punch ( 돌려지르기 dollyeo-jireugi )

 

'C' SHAPE PUNCH

( ‘ㄷ’자지르기 digeutja-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Advanced   Tutorial Available

'C' Shape Punch ( ‘ㄷ’자지르기 digeutja-jireugi ) is a striking technique that delivers a punch to the face while the other one does a Turn Over Punch ( 젖혀지르기 jeocheo-jireugi ). The advanced strike forms the shape of a Korean letter ‘ㄷ.’ Read more »

'C' Shape Punch ( ‘ㄷ’자지르기 digeutja-jireugi )

 

TARGET PUNCH

( 표적지르기 pyojeok-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Advanced   Tutorial Available

Target Punch ( 표적지르기 pyojeok-jireugi ) is an advanced technique that requires you to strike an imaginary target made with the other hand usually a punch. The striking technique is first used in the 1st Dan Black Belt Poomse ( 품새 고려 koryo ). Read more »

Target Punch ( 표적지르기 pyojeok-jireugi )

 

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FORK PUNCH

( 쳇다리지르기 chetdar-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Advanced   Tutorial Available

Fork Punch ( 쳇다리지르기 chetdar-jireugi ) is an advanced strike that has both arms extending in the shape of a fork aimed at the trunk of an opponent. Remember proper breathing techniques and body control. 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. Read more »

Fork Punch ( 쳇다리지르기 chetdar-jireugi )

 

KEUMGANG PUNCH

( 금강지르기 keumgang-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Advanced   Tutorial Available

Keumgang Punch ( 금강지르기 keumgang-jireugi ) is an advanced technique that requires you to punch and block upwards ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ) at the same time. This is an offensive and defensive move at the same time. Keumgang Punch ( 금강지르기 keumgang-jireugi ) is named after the Geumgang yeoksa statue. Read more »

Keumgang Punch ( 금강지르기 keumgang-jireugi )

 

PULLING AND PUNCHING

( 당겨지르기 danggyeo-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate   Tutorial Available

Pulling and Punching ( 당겨지르기 danggyeo-jireugi ) is a striking technique of pulling the opponent by the collar with one hand and delivering a blow to the opponent’s chin or solar plexus with the fist turned over in an upward motion. 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. Read more »

Pulling and Punching ( 당겨지르기 danggyeo-jireugi )

 

SIDE PUNCH

( 옆지르기 yeop-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate   Tutorial Available

Side Punch ( 옆지르기 yeop-jireugi ) is a striking technique that requires the turning force of the body and punching from the side. The body is facing the front and your head is turned to where you are striking. A fist is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles. Read more »

Side Punch ( 옆지르기 yeop-jireugi )

 

TURN OVER PUNCH

( 젖혀지르기 jeocheo-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate   Tutorial Available

Turn Over Punch ( 젖혀지르기 jeocheo-jireugi ) is a technique that strikes the opponents ribs from the bottom up. The fist is turned over and you need to be close to your opponent. 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. Read more »

Turn Over Punch ( 젖혀지르기 jeocheo-jireugi )

 

LIFT PUNCH

( 치지르기 chi-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate   Tutorial Available

Lift Punch ( 치지르기 chi-jireugi ) is a technique that strikes the chin of the opponent's face. The strike is delivered in a vertically upward motion and the opponent is standing right in front. From the guard position, the torso shifts slightly to the side, the rear hand drops below the level of the opponent's chest and the knees are bent slightly. From this position, the rear hand is thrusted upwards in a rising arc towards the opponent's chin or torso. Read more »

Lift Punch ( 치지르기 chi-jireugi )

 

EXTENDED KNUCKLE FIST

( 밤주먹 지르기 bamjumeok-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Advanced   Tutorial Available

Hand strikes can be delivered with an extended knuckle ( 밤주먹 bamjumeok ), rather than the classic fist configuration used for a traditional punch. For the Extended Knuckle Fist ( 밤주먹 지르기 bamjumeok-jireugi ), one of the fingers is moved forwards so that the impact is made with the knuckle, concentrating force onto a smaller area. Most commonly the middle knuckle of the middle finger is protruded. Read more »

Extended Knuckle Fist ( 밤주먹 지르기 bamjumeok-jireugi )

 

DOWNWARD PUNCH

( 내려지르기 naeryeo-jireugi )

Difficulty Level:  Advanced   Tutorial Available

Downward Punch ( 내려지르기 naeryeo-jireugi ) is an advanced technique that is usually used to break a target (wooden boards, cement bricks, watermelons, etc) or to attack an opponent on the ground. The strike is executed by punching downward while lowering one's back. Read more »

Downward Punch ( 내려지르기 naeryeo-jireugi )

 

FOUR-KNUCKLE STRIKE

Difficulty Level:  Advanced

This is a fist shape particular to the Asian martial arts. Instead of closing the fist completely, the fingers are held out and only the knuckles are bent, thereby presenting the upper set of knuckles as the striking surface. This fist is used for breaking boards as the smaller surface area concentrates the punches power. In self-defence, it may be used to purposefully break an attacker's jaw.

 

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Taekwondo hand strikes are performed as a close distance alternative to kicks ( 차기 chagi ). Various surfaces of the hand may be engaged as the striking surface depending on which area of the opponents body is being targeted. This leads to a large array of hand positions. They are executed in a number of ways - from standing, jumping, spinning and rushing forwards. Hand strikes make up fast combinations of strikes which can leave an opponent stunned and unable to defend himself. Taekwondo also makes use of reverse, front and downward elbow strikes. View Taekwondo Strikes »

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 ».

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