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Promotion from one geup 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. Many of the older and more traditional schools often take longer to allow students to test for higher ranks than newer, more contemporary schools, as they may not have the required testing intervals. View Taekwondo belt levels »

Jumping Flip Kick

공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-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: Advanced Technique: Kick ( 차기 chagi )

In this advanced level technique, the taekwondo practitioner completely flips upside down and around to perform the Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-chagi ). The Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-chagi ) is reserved exclusively for demonstrations and board breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) events in taekwondo 태권도, though one can perform the kick ( 차기 chagi ) in self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) or sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) competitions but will be hard to pull off since it requires time for preparation and then unleashing.

The kicking surface is done with the instep of the foot ( 발등 baldeung ) to strike the chin ( 턱 teog ) of the opponent. 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.

Muscles are activated in a precise sequence to maximize the force generated. Strikes should generally be thrown with some measure of shifting body weight supporting the blow, as opposed to just the striking arm or leg.

Remember to thoroughly do some warm-up and basic stretching activities before lifting your legs too high. Stretching should only be started when muscles are warm and the body temperature is raised. If done improperly, one can pull their hamstrings ( 햄스트링 haemseuteuling ) which is defined as an excessive stretch or tear of muscle fibers and related tissues. Hamstring injuries are common in athletes participating in taekwondo and are very difficult to treat and rehabilitate.

Effective accomplishment of the Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-chagi ) relies on mental preparation combined with an athletic condition. For instance, a typical element of the preparation consists in mentally exercising and visualizing the Jump Kick ( 뛰어차기 ttwieo-chagi ) before its execution. A Jump Kick ( 뛰어차기 ttwieo-chagi ) correctly performed requires to land on both feet while keeping balance when finishing the kicking technique.

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.

Other Jump Kick ( 뛰어차기 ttwieo-chagi ) Variations

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.

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.

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.

90% Difficulty

Up to 100% 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.

Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-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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Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-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 »

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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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Common Mistakes when Performing the Technique

When performing the technique, there will be more mistakes as a beginner and as the practitioner advances through the rankings, they will have learned and improved from the past. 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.

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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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Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-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 »

The Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-chagi ) is not used in sparring competitions. The Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-chagi ) is reserved exclusively for demonstrations and board breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) in taekwondo 태권도, though one can perform the kick ( 차기 chagi ) in self defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) or sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) competitions but will be hard to pull off since it requires time for preparation and then unleashing.

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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 performed during Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) scenarios.

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The self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications would be difficult to score in sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) as they are designed primarily to cause injury or quickly incapacitate an adversary. Suitable targets for self-defense are less restrictive than sparring competitions and offers more areas to strike the opponent. An illegal technique in sparring competitions could lead to a penalty ( 감점 gamjeom ) or warning ( 경 고 gyeong-go ) but not in self-defense.

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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 not 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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Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-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 »

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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.

practitioner completely flips upside down and around to perform the kick
kicking surface is done with the Instep of the Foot ( 발등 baldeung ) to strike the chin of the opponent
strikes should aim for a point 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) behind the target surface
effective accomplishment of the kick relies on mental preparation combined with an athletic condition
performed commonly in demonstration events

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.

95% 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.

Additional Resources

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. In what year was the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) officially established?

The World Taekwondo Federation is the International Federation [IF] governing the sport of Taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations [ASOIF]. The WTF was established at its inaugural meeting held at the Kukkiwon ( 국기원 ) with participation of 35 representatives from the world and until this day there is a total of 205 Member Nations. The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has renamed itself to World Taekwondo (WT) in 2017.

Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #3 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 Front Stance?

Front Stance is a precursor of the fighting stance ( 겨루기준비 gyeorugi-junbi ) according to some martial arts authors. Body should be relaxed in this stance ( 서기 sogi ) when performed in patterns ( 품새 poomse ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ). Although the specifics of the stance vary by style, overall it is visually similar to a lunge, with the forward leg bent at the knee, and the rear leg straight, while the hips and shoulders remain squarely facing forward.

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 ) »

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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