TaeKwonDo Patterns

Reverse Turning Kick

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:43:59 +0000

Also known as the reverse heel kick, reverse round kick and reverse roundhouse kick; the reverse turning kick is a spinning variation of the turning kick. In Korean it is called ‘bandae dollyo chagi’.

Turning Kick

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:39:19 +0000

Also known as a round kick or roundhouse kick, the turning kick is a powerful technique and one of the first moves learned in Taekwondo. In Korean it is called ‘dollyo chagi’.

The leg is thrown in a cicrular motion with the ball of the foot, instep or shin the main attacking tools. The turning kick can be used to attach all major parts of the body.

Crescent Kick

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:19:18 +0000

The crescent kick is a kick where the leg comes at an arc from the inside or outside. In Korean it is called ‘bandal chagi’.

The crescent kick can easily be performed in reverse.

A 540 crescent kick.

Back Kick

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:12:39 +0000

The back kick is a technique where the kick is directed behind you. In Korean it is called ‘dwit chagi’.

It is essentially a reverse side kick therefore the keel is the main attacking tool.

A common variation of the technique is the spinning back kick.

Axe Kick

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:33:00 +0000

The Axe kick is a downward kick that requires a lot of flexibility. In Korean it is called ‘chiko chagi’.

The attacking leg raises upwards from in the inside or outside and is then brought crushing down the centre line of the opponent. The heel is used to strike the opponent in the head, face or chest. It can also be used on someone on the ground.

Side Kick

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:18:49 +0000

The side kick is one of the most powerful moves in Martial Arts. In Korean it is called ‘yeop chagi’.

In order to perform the kick you first need to chamber the attacking leg and then rotate 90 degrees. The leg is then extended with the heel of the foot being used as the striking tool.

Front Snap Kick

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:05:47 +0000

The front snap kick is one of the first kicks you learn in Taekwondo. In Korean it is called ‘ap chagi’.

The front kick can be performed using the front or rear leg. It is important that the toes are pulled back as the sole of the foot is being used to strike. Whilst the kick can be performed high for targets such as the throat and face, it is predominantly used lower targets such as the groin and solar plexus.

Tornado Kick

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:14:59 +0000

The Tornado kick, also known as the 540 kick since the leg moves around 540 degrees, is a popular technique which is used in Technique. The same leg is used for taking off, kicking and landing.

There are many variations of the kick including the reverse tornado kick and the crescent tornado kick. If you have watched black belts sparring at a Taekwondo tournament you may have seen this kick already.

Below you will find some good tutorials on how you the tornado kick is achieved.

Some examples of the kick being used in tournaments:

Won-Hyo

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:41:06 +0000

Name of Pattern : Won-Hyo

Number of Movements : 28

Advancement : This is the pattern required to advance from 7th Kup Yellow Belt with Green Stripe to 6th Kup Green Belt.

Meaning of Pattern : Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty of Korea in the year 686 AD.

Instruction Videos :

Performed by Jaroslaw Suska 5 Dan of Kick T

Il Yo

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:14:53 +0000

Name of Pattern : Il Yo

Number of Movements : 28

Advancement : This is the pattern required to advance from 8th Degree Black Belt to 9th Degree Black Belt .

Meaning of Pattern : The state of spiritual cultivation in Buddhism is called ‘Ilyo’ which means more or less ‘oneness’. In Ilyo, body and mind, spirit and substance, I and you are unified. The ultimate ideal of Tae Kwon Do can be found in this state. It is a discipline in which we concentrate on every movement leaving all materialistic thoughts, obsessions and external influences behind.

Instruction Videos :