Axe Kick / Downward Kick / Chopping kick / Reverse Axe Kick
The Axe kick is a downward kick that requires a lot of flexibility. In Korean it is called ‘chiko chagi’.
The attacking leg raises upwards from in the inside or outside and is then brought crushing down the centre line of the opponent. The heel is used to strike the opponent in the head, face or chest. It can also be used on someone on the ground.
The attacking leg raises upwards from in the inside or outside and is then brought crushing down the centre line of the opponent. The heel is used to strike the opponent in the head, face or chest. It can also be used on someone on the ground.
Back Kick / Reverse Side Kick
The back kick is a technique where the kick is directed behind you. In Korean it is called ‘dwit chagi’.
It is essentially a reverse side kick therefore the keel is the main attacking tool.
It is essentially a reverse side kick therefore the keel is the main attacking tool.
Crescent Kick / Inner-Edge Kick / Outer-Edge Kick
The crescent kick is a kick where the leg comes at an arc from the inside or outside. In Korean it is called ‘bandal chagi’.
Flying Side Kick
Front Snap Kick / Front Kick / Front Thrusting Kick
The front snap kick is one of the first kicks you learn in Taekwondo. In Korean it is called ‘ap chagi’.
The front kick can be performed using the front or rear leg. It is important that the toes are pulled back as the sole of the foot is being used to strike. Whilst the kick can be performed high for targets such as the throat and face, it is predominantly used lower targets such as the groin and solar plexus.
The front kick can be performed using the front or rear leg. It is important that the toes are pulled back as the sole of the foot is being used to strike. Whilst the kick can be performed high for targets such as the throat and face, it is predominantly used lower targets such as the groin and solar plexus.
Front Stamping Kick
Heel Kick
Hook Kick / Reverse Hooking Kick
Jumping Back Kick
Jumping Front Kick
Jumping Reverse Hooking Kick
Jumping Reverse Turning Kick
Jumping Side Kick
Jumping Turning Kick
Knee Strike
Reverse Turning Kick
Also known as the reverse heel kick, reverse round kick and reverse roundhouse kick; the reverse turning kick is a spinning variation of the turning kick. In Korean it is called ‘bandae dollyo chagi’.
Rising Kick / Front Rising Kick / Side Rising Kick
Shin Kick
Side Kick / Side Thrusting Kick
The side kick is one of the most powerful moves in Martial Arts. In Korean it is called ‘yeop chagi’.
In order to perform the kick you first need to chamber the attacking leg and then rotate 90 degrees. The leg is then extended with the heel of the foot being used as the striking tool.
In order to perform the kick you first need to chamber the attacking leg and then rotate 90 degrees. The leg is then extended with the heel of the foot being used as the striking tool.
Turning Kick
Also known as a round kick or roundhouse kick, the turning kick is a powerful technique and one of the first moves learned in Taekwondo. In Korean it is called ‘dollyo chagi’.
The leg is thrown in a cicrular motion with the ball of the foot, instep or shin the main attacking tools. The turning kick can be used to attach all major parts of the body.
The leg is thrown in a cicrular motion with the ball of the foot, instep or shin the main attacking tools. The turning kick can be used to attach all major parts of the body.
Twisting Kick / Reverse Twisting Kick
Tornado Kick / 360 Kick / Crescent Tornado Kick / Reverse Tornado Kick
The Tornado kick, also known as the 360 kick since the leg moves around 360 degrees, is a popular technique which is used in Technique. The same leg is used for taking off, kicking and landing.
There are many variations of the kick including the reverse tornado kick and the crescent tornado kick.
There are many variations of the kick including the reverse tornado kick and the crescent tornado kick.