Turning kick

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.