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Back Kick

뒤차기 dwi-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: Intermediate Technique: Kick ( 차기 chagi )

The Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) is an intermediate level technique typically introduced during yellow belt (8th geup) to green belt (6th geup) levels when the taekwondo practitioner has some kicking ( 차기 chagi ) experience already. The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is also referred to as a reverse spinning side kick, donkey kick, mule kick, or turning back kick by taekwondo practitioners and other Asian martial arts.

Here the practitioner turns the body away from the target and thrusts the back leg straight toward the target, hitting it with the bottom of the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) while watching over the shoulder ( 어깨 eokkae ). The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is often used to strike opponents by surprise as a Counter Kick ( 받아차기 bada-chagi ) when moving back with most commonly the Backward Step ( 물러딛기 mulleo-ditgi ) and then stopping an approaching opponent with the kick.

In actual use, the dangerous Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) can be delivered both as an offensive or defensive technique. The Rear Foot Forward Step ( 뒷발 내딛기 dwitbal-nae-ditgi ) followed by the Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) is an example of a powerful offensive strike to use.

The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is versatile and is performed in sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ), breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ), self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ), one-step sparring, and demonstrations. The Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) is a technique 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'.

Suitable targets include hard targets such as the ribs ( 늑골 neuggol ), stomach ( 복부 bogbu ), jaw ( 턱 teog ), and chest ( 가슴 gaseum ) area. Strikes should aim for a point 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) behind the target surface, to impart the most energy into the target. The striker in combat should attempt to strike through the target area, not just contact the surface.

Practitioners should look over their shoulder ( 어깨 eokkae ) when delivering the Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) to accurately target where they're kicking and to maintain a firm balance. If you face an opponent who is quick on their feet, you would leave yourself exposed if you don't look over your shoulders ( 어깨 eokkae ) to assess the situation.

Remember this kick ( 차기 chagi ) is directed backwards, keep the kicking leg close to the standing (supporting) leg and use the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) as the striking surface towards the opponent. The turning motion helps to give this kick ( 차기 chagi ) a lot of power and to hide its movement as a surprise strike. Without proper care, the practitioner can spin out and lose their balance from using this attack which will leave him/her vulnerable.

Since sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) situations are fluid, understanding the tradeoff between power, balance, speed, and footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ), is important in making the appropriate decisions to adjust to each moment is key. Students must learn how to deal with a fast, powerful, and determined attacker. It forces the student to improvise, to think under pressure, and to keep their emotions under 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. Relaxation enables the strike to achieve the greatest possible velocity during travel, while rigidity at impact allows the maximum transfer of force.

Taekwondo practitioners may include a shout or yell ( 기합 kihap ), to help tense the muscles at impact and distract or frighten the opponent. Practitioners generally exhale as the kick ( 차기 chagi ) nears the target. Breath control is also important to relax the body when not attacking; novice practitioners often waste significant energy because they are tense at inappropriate times.

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 hands 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.

Variations of Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi )

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.

70% Difficulty

Up to 90% Difficulty

* 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.

Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-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 »

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Impact Surface Area

Various surfaces of the body may be engaged as the blocking and striking surface depending on which area of the body is being targeted. This leads to a large array of blocking and striking positions. More information on Impact Surface Areas »

Surface	Korean	Description	Tutorial
Fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) - is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles.	주먹 jumeok	A fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles. The act of creating a fist is known as 'making a fist' or 'clenching a fist'.	Tutorial »
Hammer Fist ( 메주먹 mejumeok ) - is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, using the bottom of the hand as the striking surface.	메주먹 mejumeok	A Hammer Fist is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, using the bottom of the hand as the striking surface. The act of creating a fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) is known as 'making a fist' or 'clenching a fist'.	Tutorial »
Hand Blade ( 손날 sonnal ) - striking surface extends with the muscle at the side of the hand located between the base of the small finger and the wrist.	손날 sonnal	By tucking the thumb into the palm, a striking surface called the knife hand or hand blade ( 손날 sonnal ) is formed. The striking surface extends with the muscle at the side of the hand located between the base of the small finger and the wrist.	Tutorial »
Ridgehand ( 손날등 sonnal-deung ) - reverse knife-hand is formed, extending a few inches along the inside of the hand below the first knuckle of the index finger.	손날등 sonnal-deung	By tucking the thumb into the palm, a striking surface called the ridgehand ( 손날등 sonnal-deung ), or reverse knife-hand is formed, extending a few inches along the inside of the hand below the first knuckle of the index finger.	Tutorial »

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Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-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 »

The Bottom of the Heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) is more suited to hard targets such as the ribs ( 늑골 neuggol ), stomach ( 복부 bogbu ), jaw ( 턱 teog ), and chest ( 가슴 gaseum ). When executing a Side Kick ( 옆차기 yeop-chagi ) with one's heel, one should pull their toes slightly back so that they only make contact with the heel and not with the whole Sole of the Foot ( 발바닥 balbadak ).

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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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Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-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 »

It is common to see the kick ( 차기 chagi ) in taekwondo tournament sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ). This attacking method is linear and direct, striking the opponent with speed and efficiency while allowing one to get close and attack with more combinations.

The Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) is also commonly used as a defensive technique to surprise the approaching opponent. The turning motion helps to give this kick ( 차기 chagi ) a lot of power and to hide its movement as a surprise strike. Without proper care, you can spin out and lose your balance from using this attack which will leave you vulnerable. The timing of the kick ( 차기 chagi ) is important to get maximum impact to the opponent or you can leave yourself exposed. Experienced strikers learn through repetition to launch particular strikes, based on the circumstances they are facing.

A typical example would be the opponent throwing a left leg Roundhouse Kick ( 돌려차기 dollyeo-chagi ) towards the open area of your chest protector ( 호구 hogu ). The chest protector ( 호구 hogu ) is the most common scoring area in taekwondo sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ). The blue or red colored area of the body protector is the scoring targets. With the opponent striking, you immediately counter attack with a right leg Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) towards the chest protector ( 호구 hogu ) of the opponent. There are countless variations and combinations that could be done during sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ).

Suitable targets are mostly to the mid-section area of the chest protector ( 호구 hogu ) rather than to the opponents' head. Using the Bottom of the Heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) may provide more force if used in tournament sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ). The Bottom of the Heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) is more suited to hard targets such as the ribs, stomach, and chest area.

The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is great for chaining together combinations such as a practitioner performing a Roundhouse Kick ( 돌려차기 dollyeo-chagi ) followed by the Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ). Strikers may combine techniques in a series to ensure one or more strikes impact their opponents. These attacks are thrown at various targets on the body, with the greatest force typically thrown with a particular technique in the sequence such as the Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ).

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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.

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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 ) »

The Rear Foot Forward Step ( 뒷발 내딛기 dwitbal-nae-ditgi ) followed by the Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) is an example of a powerful offensive strike often seen in breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) demonstrations.

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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Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi )

Use in Patterns ( 품새 poomse )

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.

For more information on taekwondo patterns refer to Poomse 품새 Section »

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 board breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) and/or self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) scenarios which are some of the foundations for the teaching of taekwondo.

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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 focusing, stretching, relaxing the muscles, increasing the range of motion and flexibility, something which is considered important in taekwondo. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion.

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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.

turn the body away from the target and thrust the back leg straight towards the opponent, hitting it with the bottom of the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk )
look over your shoulder ( 어깨 eokkae ) when delivering the Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) to accurately target where you're kicking and to maintain a firm balance
when executing Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) with one's heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ), one should pull their toes slightly back so that they only make contact with their heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) and not with the whole foot
suitable targets include hard targets such as the ribs ( 늑골 neuggol ), stomach ( 복부 bogbu ), jaw ( 턱 teog ), and chest ( 가슴 gaseum ) area
often used to strike opponents by surprise as a Counter Kick ( 받아차기 bada-chagi ) when moving back
turning motion helps to give this kick a lot of power and to hide its movement as a surprise strike
taking an extra step forward with Rear Foot Forward Step ( 뒷발 내딛기 dwitbal-nae-ditgi ) will increase the rotation momentum and ultimately the speed and power of the kick

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.

70% Strength

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.

80% 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 Kicks ( 차기 chagi )

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

Quiz

Question. What is the korean terminology for Blocking?

In martial arts, blocking is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body. A block usually consists of placing a limb across the line of the attack. Blocks are considered by some to be the most direct and least subtle of defensive techniques.

Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #4 in Korean?

Taegeuk 태극 (in World Taekwondo (WT)) refers to a set of poomse 품새 used to create a 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. Each taegeuk form symbolizes a specific state thought to be indicative of the belt the student currently holds, and is represented in World Taekwondo (WT) by trigrams similar to those found in the four corners of the South Korean flag.

Question. What is the korean terminology for Back Stance?

Back Stance is specifically focused on shifting weight to the back leg, as it offers much more control, and makes it easier to kick off the front leg. To perform the stance ( 서기 sogi ), the body faces to the side, with the front foot facing forward and the front leg bent. The back leg is bent slightly and the foot is turned outwards perpendicular to the front foot making the letter "L" for this stance ( 서기 sogi ).

Related Information

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 ) »

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