Taekwondo Kicks

Question 1

Kicks are known as “__________” in South Korea, where the sport originated.

Answer 1

Chagi

Question 2

It is characterize by straightened leg with the heel descending onto an opponent. It is performed by just a swing of the leg
and no extra power needed.

Answer 2

Stretch Kick

Question 3

It is performed by first raising the leg up towards the target.
Once the leg is up high, the practitioner brings it down while exerting force.
While doing so, he should keep the heel pointing downwards.

Answer 3

Axe Kick

Question 4

It is often considered as one of the most powerful kicks at
higher levels. It is performed by raising the knee of your kicking leg to the
waist, then exerting force by exerting your foot forward, straight towards
the target.

Answer 4

Front Kick

Question 5

Starts from inside to outside kick. Straighten the leg while performing the kick.

Answer 5

In-out Kick

Question 6

Starts from outside to inside kick. Straighten the leg while performing the kick.

Answer 6

Out-in Kick

Question 7

This kick is for mid-level kicks. The target is sideways, not up or
down. To perform this kick, rotate your hips then extend forwards towards
the target, and your standing foot has to pivot as well. Foot should be in a __________.

Answer 7

45° Kick; Plantarflexion

Question 8

Turn your standing foot through 180’. This means that when you strike the target the toes of your standing foot point backwards. As your foot turns you can push off it, letting you use your powerful hip, and core muscles to drive your kicking foot out. Foot should be in a __________.

Answer 8

Side kick; Dorsiflexion