Taekwondo 태권도Taekwondo Preschool
Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques, which distinguishes it from other popular martial arts and combat sports such as karate. However, the World Taekwondo (WT) believes that because the leg is the longest and strongest limb a martial artist has, kicks thus have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes without successful retaliation.
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Kicking ( 차기 chagi ) Terminology
In taekwondo, Korean language is often used. During tests practitioners are usually asked what certain Korean words used in class mean. These words are fairly common amongst taekwondo schools, but accuracy of pronunciation can vary greatly.
Taekwondo can also be a great way to learn the Korean language by engaging in conversations with practitioners while at school. Here is a basic list of commonly used words that might be expected. Knowing the fundamental basics is very important for your learning path as you build your skills and knowledge. When you reach senior belt you are expected to guide the junior belts when they are beginning Taekwondo such as showing by example.
View all taekwondo kicks on the Main Kicks ( 차기 chagi ) Section »
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 » |
Taekwondo Basics
Here is where you can learn more about Taekwondo 태권도. Knowing the fundamental basics is very important for your learning path as you build your skills and knowledge. There are certain rules that need to be followed to show respect to the master ( 사범님 sabeomnim ), the instructors ( 교사님 gyosannim ), other practitioners and to the martial arts. They vary between schools but many have similar rules and guidelines. For more information View Taekwondo Basics »
There are five tenets defined in the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and several more in World Taekwondo (WT).
Integrity ( 염치 yeom-chi ): "Although it may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a more wider role then defined in the common dictionary. In taekwondo, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity stand up for what is right." View Taekwondo Tenets »
RESOURCES
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles "List of Taekwondo Techniques", and "Taekwondo Stances", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.