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Turning kick
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Dolyo Chagi (돌려 차기) is a spinning kick It is used to strike the sides of the body or the head.

When performing it in the air or in tuls, the front part of the sole of the foot is used, called the “ball of the foot”.

However, in sparring, the top of the foot is used to avoid injuring your partner.

How to perform the kick:

  • The knee rises forward first.
  • The supporting foot turns on the ball of the foot.
  • The body turns at the same time as the foot.
  • Strike firmly to the side, not upward.
  • The leg returns quickly after the strike.
  • Keep your hands in a guard position.
Front Rising Kick
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  • data-explication Apcha Olligi (앞차 올리기), is a kick performed by extending the leg forward and upward. It is mainly used as a warm-up, stretching exercise, or preparation for more advanced leg techniques. It helps develop flexibility, balance, and control over the height of kicks. It is important to perform this movement with control and fluidity, without compromising your posture or body stability. How to perform the block: The leg is raised straight forward in a controlled motion. The foot remains relaxed or slightly tensed, depending on the purpose of the movement. Keep your upper body straight throughout the exercise. The supporting leg remains steady and slightly bent. Keep your hips facing forward. The arms maintain a balanced guard position.
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Apcha Olligi (앞차 올리기), is an upward kick performed with a straight leg.

It is mainly used for warming up or to improve flexibility.

It is important to do this kick only after you are thoroughly warmed up.

How to perform the kick:

  • The leg extends straight forward.
  • Aim to kick as high as possible while remaining upright.
  • Do not lean forward during the kick.
  • Keep your body facing forward.
  • Keep your hands in a guard position.
Side Piercing Kick
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  • data-explication Le coup de pied latéral pénétrant, Yopcha Jirugi (옆차 지르기), est un coup de pied de côté. On touche avec le tranchant du talon du pied. It is used to push back or strike an opponent who is positioned to the side or slightly in front. This technique relies on a strong hip thrust and a direct extension of the leg to generate maximum power. Technical rules: First, bring the knee toward the chest in a bent position. The body rotates sideways before extending. The leg strikes directly straight at the target. You touch with the edge of your heel. The body remains upright and stable throughout the movement. The hands remain in a guard or ready position. The leg snaps back quickly after the strike. The gaze is directed toward the target.
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The side piercing kick, Yopcha Jirugi (옆차 지르기), is a side kick. You strike with the outer edge of the heel.

It is used to push back or strike an opponent who is positioned to the side or slightly in front.

This technique relies on a strong hip thrust and a direct extension of the leg to generate maximum power.

Technical rules:

  • First, bring the knee toward the chest in a bent position.
  • The body rotates sideways before extending.
  • The leg strikes directly straight at the target.
  • You touch with the edge of your heel.
  • The body remains upright and stable throughout the movement.
  • The hands remain in a guard or ready position.
  • The leg snaps back quickly after the strike.
  • The gaze is directed toward the target.
Front snap kick
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  • data-explication The front snap kick, Apcha Busigi (앞차 부시기), is a technique performed forward using the ball of the foot. It is used to strike a target directly in front of you, specifically the abdomen or solar plexus, depending on the height of the strike. This technique must be performed quickly and with precision, using a quick leg extension to generate power. How to perform the block: The knee is first raised toward the chest before extending. The strike is delivered straight forward. You touch it with the ball of your foot. The leg bends quickly after the impact. Keep your upper body straight and balanced. The hands remain in a guard position during the technique. The gaze is directed toward the target.
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Apcha Busigi (앞차 부시기), is a front snap kick. It is used to strike a target in front of you at stomach level.

Be sure to lift your toes and strike with the front of the sole of your foot—known as the “ball of the foot”—without pushing.

The kick must be executed quickly.

How to perform the block:

  • First, bring your knee up toward your chest.
  • Strike forward in a straight line.
  • Don’t forget to lift your toes.
  • Strike the target with the ball of your foot.
  • Quickly bring your leg back after the strike.
  • Keep your hands in a guard position.

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