How to Execute a Front Kick in Taekwondo

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How to Execute a Front Kick in Taekwondo: "

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In Korean, 'Tae' means 'the art of kicking, attacking a target by kicking with the feet, a force derived from the systematic movement of the body.' Taekwondo is well known for its superiority in foot techniques. Not only are the legs very powerful weapons, but they are also used for blocking. While executing kicks, you also need to maintain a solid, balanced stance with the stationary foot. Special attention must be paid to the shifting of balance and withdrawal of the kicking foot. Here is how to execute a front kick in Taekwondo.

Steps

1. Understand the types of kicking in Taekwondo. There are various types of kicking (and note that 'chagi' is the word for kicking):
   
   • Face kick – this refers to force on front face.
     
   • Kick to the trunk – the trunk refers to the solar plexus and the flank.
     
   • Low kick – this refers to the lower abdomen.
     
   
   
2. Learn and understand the exact part of the foot which is applied and used for the kick. Before starting any kick, knowing this the first important important step. Examples of technique along with the different kinds of kicks can be seen in the images throughout the article.
   
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     'Apchuk': Note that the ball of the foot is used for the front kick. Pull the toes in line together and towards the direction of the instep. Using the bottom of the toes for kicks.
     With Apchuk, the ball of the foot and the toes impact the target.
     
   
   
3. 

   Bend the knee and draw close to the chest to execute the front kick.
   Bend the knee and draw close to the chest.
   
4. 

   Example of Ap Chagi
   Perform the front kick (Ap-Chagi). Execute the front kick by straightening the leg with speed.
   
   • Target the trunk and the face for attack.
     
   • Execute the kick in various stances, as shown in the following steps.
     
   
   
5. 

   'Balnal', the outside edge of the foot, is used for the side kick or backward kick. Put the toes in line together and pull them to the direction of the instep. The part between starting point of little toes and the heel (the foot blade) is for kicks.
   Perform the side kick (Yeop Chagi). Using the outside edge of the foot as side kick is called Yeop Chagi.
   
   • Lift the knee of the kicking foot by bending in front.
     
   • Deliver a kick stretching the foot straightly toward the target.
     
   • The back parts of the sole and the outer edge of the foot are used for impact.
     

     Example of side kick - 'Yeop Chagi'
     
     
   
   
6. 

   'Balnaldeung', the inner side of the foot, is used for the instep front kick or roundhouse kick (below). Put the toes in line together and pull them to the direction of the instep.
   Perform the instep front kick or 'slapping' kick (An-Chagi). Use the inner side edge of the foot (known as the 'balnaldeung').
   
   • This kick is executed by making the kicking foot draw a circle from outside to inside.
     
   • The inner side of the foot blade is used for attack.
     
   • Target the trunk and the face for attack.
     

     Example of the inner side of the foot 'slapping kick' ('An Chagi')
     
     
   
   
7. 

   'Dwikkumchi', the heel, is used for drop kick, turning kick and hook kicks.
   Perform the hooking kick (Nakka Chigi). Use the heel ('dwikkumchi').
   
   • Lift the knee of the kicking foot by bending in front.
     
   • The kicking leg will instantly fold the knee.
     
   • Attack the back of the opponent by folding the stretched knee.
     
   • Deliver a kick by the heel.
     

     Example of using the heel to kick; this is called 'Nakka Chigi' (hooking kick).
     
     
   
   
8. 

   'Balbadak', the sole, is used for the slapping kick, pushing kick, and is also effective for the back round kick.
   Perform the back round kick ('Momdollyo Chagi'). Use the sole of the foot ('balbadak').
   
   • First look at your opponent eye to eye.
     
   • Turn the body 360 degrees to clockwise rotation.
     
   • At the same time, turn the foot and raise forward as high as possible.
     
   • The sole of the foot is used for kicking after you have turned 360 degrees completely.
     
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     Example of using the sole for back round kick called 'Momdollyo Chagi'.
     The kicked foot is put at the beginning position after complete turning.
     
   
   
9. 

   'Baldeung', the upper foot, ranging from the ankle to the toes, is used for the round house kick and front kick.
   Perform the round house kick ('Dollyo Chagi'). This is one of the fundamental kicks that is extremely effective on the target, leaving a massive impact. Use the upper foot ('baldeung') ranging from the ankle to the toes.
   
   • Bend the knee of the back foot, pivot on the ball of the foot and draw a circle around the supporting foot by connecting the back foot on the target.
     
   • Also execute instep foot strike on the side of the face over the ribs.
     

     Example kick by the upper foot is called 'Dollyo Chagi'.
     
     
   
   

Video

Things You'll Need

• Suitable comfortable clothing
  
• Space to practice
  
• Opponent (try to get someone experienced to assist you)
  

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Sources and Citations

• Original source of article from Grandmaster: Jimmy R. Jagtiani, 8th Dan
  
• Taekwondo Federation of India, http://www.taekwondofederationofindia.com – research source
  

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