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Target Kick
표적차기 pyojeok-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 태권도, the Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi ) is done by opening the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) of the target hand which is extended outward, and then kicking with an Inward Crescent Kick ( 안차기 an-chagi ) to the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) area. The kick ( 차기 chagi ) is performed in pattern ( 품새 poomse), self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ), promotion test, and demonstration events but not in taekwondo sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ).
Palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) is the central region of the anterior part of the hand. The four fingers can be folded over the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) which allows the grasping of objects.
The advanced level technique is performed in the last few poomse movements of Taegeuk 7 태극 7장 (Taegeuk Chil-jahng) of World Taekwondo (WT) style. In the pattern ( 품새 poomse), the taekwondo practitioner starts off in the Side Stance ( 옆서기 yeop-sogi ) before performing the Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi ). When done correctly, the move should make a clapping sound when the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) and the reverse foot blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) strike together.
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.
In self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications, the taekwondo practitioner would reach out and grab the opponents neck ( 목 mok ). When pulling forward the opponents neck ( 목 mok ), the practitioner would perform an Inward Crescent Kick ( 안차기 an-chagi ) to the opponents head ( 머리 meoli ) striking on the side and in control.
Suitable targets for self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) include the temple ( 관자놀이 gwanjanoli ), ear ( 귀 gwi ), neck ( 목 mok ), shoulder ( 어깨 eokkae ), and the collarbone ( 쇄골 swaegol ).
The Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi ) is not used in World Taekwondo (WT) sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) tournaments. The Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi ) is reserved for pattern ( 품새 poomse ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications instead. It is an illegal technique to grab the opponent during sparring competitions which could lead to a penalty ( 감점 gamjeom ) or warning ( 경 고 gyeong-go ) from the referee.
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.
When learning the kick ( 차기 chagi ), it is helpful to use mirrors to observe your technique and fix your mistakes immediately. Initially, a student may need focused feedback from a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ); however, as they progress, they must develop the ability to self-assess the kick ( 차기 chagi ).
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.
Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-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 »
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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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Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-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 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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Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-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 Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi ) is not used in World Taekwondo (WT) Sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) tournaments. The Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi ) is reserved for pattern ( 품새 poomse ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications instead. It is an illegal technique to grab the opponent during sparring competitions which could lead to a penalty ( 감점 gamjeom ) or warning ( 경 고 gyeong-go ) from the referee.
Penalties on any prohibited acts shall be declared by the referee. Penalties are divided into Warnings ( 경 고 gyeong-go ) and Deduction Penalty ( 감점 gamjeom ). The technique is more suited for Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) usage. For more information on Prohibited Acts and Penalties »
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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.
In Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) application, the taekwondo practitioner would reach out and grab the opponents neck ( 목 mok ). While pulling forward and holding the opponents neck ( 목 mok ), the taekwondo practitioner would perform an Inward Crescent Kick ( 안차기 an-chagi ) striking the opponents head ( 머리 meoli ) with precise suitable targets such as temple ( 관자놀이 gwanjanoli ), ear ( 귀 gwi ) and the shoulder ( 어깨 eokkae ) area. In human anatomy, the head ( 머리 meoli ) is at the top of the human body.
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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 ) »
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Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi )
Use in Patterns ( 품새 poomse )
Stance is introduced in the following patterns:
TAEGEUK #: 7
PALGWE #: 7
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 poomse ( 품새 poomse ) which is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse ( 품새 poomse ) is a series of movements linked together in a prescribed sequence which is significant to demonstrate. As such, every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
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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.
- open the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) of the target hand which is extended outward, and then kick with an Inward Crescent Kick ( 안차기 an-chagi ) to the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) area
- during Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) application, the practitioner would reach out and grab the opponents neck. While pulling forward the opponents neck, the practitioner would perform an Inward Crescent Kick ( 안차기 an-chagi ) to the opponents head
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.
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 ) |
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| 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 » |
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Quiz
Question. What is the korean terminology for Attention Stance?
Attention is a stance ( 서기 sogi ) where your body is in an upright standing position with the legs side by side, heels touching, distribute 50/50 weight ratio on the left and right legs, and toes facing straight forward. Your hands should be parallel with your body, to the side as your hands tap the legs.
What is the korean terminology for Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 그만 keu-man )
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Keu-man ( 그만 ) means to stop a sparring match or poomse. Sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Poomse is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo.
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What is the korean terminology for Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 차렷 charyeot )
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Attention is a stance where your body is in an upright standing position with the legs side by side, heels touching, toes facing straight forward. From this stance instructors explain what will be taught during the class session and/or if they want your attention they say Charyeot, meaning you stop whatever you are doing and get into the stance awaiting further instructions. This is the stance ( 서기 sogi ) that all bows ( 경례 gyeong-nye ) come from and is one of the most basic techniques to learn when starting taekwondo as a beginner.
What is the korean terminology for Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 기합 kihap )
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Kihap 기합 is a korean term used in taekwondo which is commonly referred to as a shout or yell made before, during, or after a technique. There are numerous examples of this battle cry in other martial arts: kihap is perhaps primarily a development of this. Students also use kihap to startle an opponent, intimidate, express confidence, or express victory in sparring competitions, self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ), or breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) applications.
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What is the korean terminology for Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 경례 gyeong-nye )
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Bowing ( 경례 gyeong-nye ) is the act of lowering the torso and head as a gesture in direction to another person (Master Instructor 사범님 sabeomnim ) or symbol (flag). Bowing is an integral part of traditional martial arts such as Taekwondo. Bows are used to begin and end practice, sparring bouts and competitions, and when entering and leaving the dojang, or practice room.
Question. What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison. Taekwondo was again a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There were no demonstration sports at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA.
What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 1992
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In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison.
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What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 1988
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In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison.
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What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 2000
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In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison.
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What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 1996
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In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison.
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Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
The Low Block is one of the most basic Taekwondo blocks ( 막기 makgi ) and one of the first things a beginner will learn. The lead forearm is bent and raised to shoulder height, snapping the arm straight down with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing the ground, which blocks any incoming low kicks ( 차기 chagi ) or low strikes.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: ( 아래막기 arae-makgi )
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The Low Block ( 아래막기 arae-makgi ) is one of the most basic Taekwondo blocks ( 막기 makgi ) and one of the first things a beginner will learn. The lead forearm is bent and raised to shoulder height, snapping the arm straight down with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing the ground, which blocks any incoming low kicks ( 차기 chagi ) or low strikes.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: ( 바깥막기 momtong bakkat makgi )
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An Outside Middle Block ( 바깥막기 momtong-bakkat-makgi ) deflects a strike away from the defender leaving an opportunity for a counterattack. For example, against a straight punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) to the chest area, an Outside Middle Block would aim to meet the forearm of the attacker, pushing the punch outwards causing it to miss, and then most commonly leaving the defender slightly to the side to counterattack the opponent.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: ( 몸통막기 momtong makgi )
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An inside Middle Block ( 몸통막기 momtong-makgi ) deflects a strike away from the defender and away from the attacker. For example, against a straight punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) to the face, an inside forearm block would aim to meet the inside of the forearm of the attacker, pushing the punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) outward, leaving the opponent open for a counter attack.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: ( 올려막기 olgul makgi )
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The High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ) deflects a downward strike such as a Hammer Fist Downward Strike ( 메주먹 내려치기 mejumeok-naeryeo-chigi ), a stick attack from above, a face punch from a taller opponent, or possibly a kick like the Axe Kick ( 내려차기 naeryeo-chagi ). The blocking arm starts low with the hand in a relaxed fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) across the abdomen (over the belt) with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing upward.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
The Walking Stance is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and poomse. Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 주춤서기 juchum sogi )
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The Horse-Riding Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) generally used to practice punches ( 지르기 jireugi ) and blocks ( 막기 makgi ). It is similar to the Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) but the feet are placed much wider, about two-foot length's apart. Also, the knees ( 무릎 mureup ) are deeply bent and the shins ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) should be kept slightly perpendicular to the floor.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 기본준비 junbi )
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Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) is performed by standing with the feet one foot-length from origin apart, measured from the inside edge or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of the feet. The arms are slightly bent and the fists held tightly about one fist size apart just below the belly button and the fists should be a fist size away from the body. The stance ( 서기 sogi ) is one of the most important techniques to learn when starting taekwondo as a beginner.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞굽이 ap kubi )
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Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi ) is one of the most important techniques to learn when starting taekwondo as a beginner. The distance between the inside edges or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of both feet should be between one to two fists apart and is about 4 to 4 one-half foot-length from origin. Rear toes are turned outward about 30 degrees and the body is also naturally angled at 30 degrees or facing straight forward depending on the upper body technique.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞서기 ap sogi )
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The Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and patterns ( 품새 poomse ). Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance. Use of this stance ( 서기 sogi ) is featured prominently in many of the World Taekwondo (WT) Poomse.
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 ) »
- History of Kicking
- Front Kick ( 앞차기 ap-chagi )
- Side Kick ( 옆차기 yeop-chagi )
- Roundhouse ( 돌려차기 dollyeo-chagi )
- Spin Kick ( 뒤후려차기 dwi-huryeo-chagi )
- Jump Kick ( 뛰어차기 ttwieo-chagi )
- Jumping Front Kick ( 뛰어 앞차기 ttwieo-ap-chagi )
- Jumping Side Kick ( 뛰어 옆차기 ttwieo-yeop-chagi )
- Jumping Back Thrust Kick ( 뛰어 뒤차기 ttwieo-dwi-chagi )
- Jumping Turn Kick ( 뛰어 돌려차기 ttwieo-dollyeo-chagi )
- Front Kick with Instep ( 발등 앞차기 baldeung-ap-chagi )
- Front Kick with Ball of the Foot ( 앞축 앞차기 apchuk-ap-chagi )
- Front Kick with Heel of Foot ( 뒤축 앞차기 dwichuk-ap-chagi )
- Front Foot Kick ( 앞발 차기 apbal-chagi )
- Front Foot Front Kick ( 앞발 앞차기 apbal-ap-chagi )
- Front Foot Side Kick ( 앞발 옆차기 apbal-yeop-chagi )
- Front Foot Axe Kick ( 앞발 내려차기 apbal-naeryeo-chagi )
- Front Foot Roundhouse ( 앞발 돌려차기 apbal-dollyeo-chagi )
- Front Foot Whip Kick ( 앞발 후려차기 apbal-huryeo-chagi )
- Turn Kick with Ball of Foot ( 앞축 돌려차기 apchuk-dollyeo-chagi )
- Target Kick ( 표적차기 pyojeok-chagi )
- Twisting Kick ( 비틀어차기 biteureo-chagi )
- Scissors Kick ( 가위차기 kawi-chagi )
- Repeating Kick ( 거듭차기 geodeup-chagi )
- Repeating Turn Kick ( 거듭 돌려차기 geodeup-dollyeo-chagi )
- Repeating Side Kick ( 거듭 옆차기 geodeup-yeop-chagi )
- Knee Upward Strike ( 무릎 올려치기 mureup-ollyeo-chigi )
- Jumping Flip Kick ( 공중제비차기 gongjungjebi-chagi )
- Jump Two-Foot Front Kick ( 뛰어 두발 앞차기 ttwieo-dubal-ap-chagi )
- Multi-Direction Kick ( 다방향차기 dabangyang-chagi )
- Single Line-up Break ( 일렬격파 illyeol-gyeokpa )
- Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi )
- Reverse Side Kick ( 반대 옆 차기 bandae-yeop-chagi )
- Hook Kick ( 후려차기 huryeo-chagi )
- Axe Kick ( 내려차기 naeryeo-chagi )
- Outward Crescent Kick ( 바깥차기 bakkat-chagi )
- Inward Crescent Kick ( 안차기 an-chagi )
- Whirl Kick ( 돌개차기 dolgae-chagi )
- 360º Whirl Kick ( 360º도 돌개차기 360º dolgae-chagi )
- 540º Whirl Kick ( 540º도 돌개차기 540º dolgae-chagi )
- 720º Whirl Kick ( 720º도 돌개차기 720º dolgae-chagi )
- 1080º Whirl Kick ( 1080도 돌개차기 1080º dolgae-chagi )
- Pushing Kick ( 밀어차기 mireo-chagi )
- Pushing Front Kick ( 밀어 앞차기 mireo-ap-chagi )
- Pushing Side Kick ( 밀어 옆차기 mireo-yeop-chagi )
- Counter Kick ( 받아차기 bada-chagi )
- Rear Foot Counter Kick ( 뒷발 받아차기 dwitbal-bada-chagi )
- Front Foot Counter Kick ( 앞발 받아차기 apbal-bada-chagi )
- Alternating Kick ( 이어차기 ieo-chagi )
- Holding Kick ( 잡고차기 japgo-chagi )
- Holding Whip Kick ( 잡고 후려차기 japgo-huryeo-chagi )
- Skipping Kick ( 발붙여차기 balbucheo-chagi )
- Skipping Front Kick ( 발붙여 앞차기 balbucheo-ap-chagi )
- Skipping Side Kick ( 발붙여 옆차기 balbucheo-yeop-chagi )
- Skipping Roundhouse Kick ( 발붙여 돌려차기 balbucheo-dollyeo-chagi )
- Skipping Axe Kick ( 발붙여 내려차기 balbucheo-naeryeo-chagi )
- Skipping Whip Kick ( 발붙여 후려차기 balbucheo-huryeo-chagi )
- Flying Kick ( 두발당성차기 dubaldangseong-chagi )
- Jumping Back Whip Kick ( 뛰어 뒤후려차기 ttwieo-dwi-huryeo-chagi )
- Jumping Axe Kick ( 뛰어 내려차기 ttwieo-naeryeo-chagi )
- Jumping Inward Crescent Kick ( 뛰어 안차기 ttwieo-an-chagi )
- Jumping Outward Crescent Kick ( 뛰어 바깥차기 ttwieo-bakkat-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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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 »
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