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Turn Kick with Ball of Foot
앞축 돌려차기 apchuk-dollyeo-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 the Korean martial arts taekwondo, the Turn Kick with Ball of Foot ( 앞축 돌려차기 apchuk-dollyeo-chagi ) requires the taekwondo practitioner to raise their knee ( 무릎 mureup ) chambering, turn the hips, pivot on the non-kicking foot (standing foot), and then snap the kick ( 차기 chagi ) horizontally into the target at a 30 to 80-degree angle using the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ) as striking surface.
The technique requires a great deal of flexibility in the heel, with the toes pulled back out of the way as in a Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi ), and if done improperly, the practitioner may well break their foot ( 발 bal ), ankle ( 발목 balmog ), and/or toes. Kicking with the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ) is considered more dangerous when bare foot, compared with wearing shoes where your toes are covered.
Concentrate the force onto a smaller area of the target. Suitable targets for the Turn Kick with Ball of Foot ( 앞축 돌려차기 apchuk-dollyeo-chagi ) include the sternum ( 흉골 hyung-gol ), throat ( 목구멍 mokgumeong ), and the eyes ( 눈 nun ) of the opponent.
The idea would be to rotate the hip as well as the leg during the kick ( 차기 chagi ) in order to take advantage of the hip's additional mass in terms of providing explosive power to the kick ( 차기 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.
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 ).
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.
* 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.
Turn Kick with Ball of Foot ( 앞축 돌려차기 apchuk-dollyeo-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 »
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.
- perform the Roundhouse Kick ( 돌려차기 dollyeo-chagi ) with the Ball of the Foot ( 앞축 apchuk )
- requires the practitioner to raise their knee ( 무릎 mureup ) chambering, turn the hips, pivot on the non-kicking foot, and then snap the kick horizontally into the target at a 30 to 80-degree angle
- suitable targets include the sternum ( 흉골 hyung-gol ), throat ( 목구멍 mokgumeong ), or the eyes ( 눈 nun ) of the opponent
- the idea would be to rotate the hip as well as the leg during the kick in order to take advantage of the hip's additional mass in terms of providing power and speed to 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.
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.
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.
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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