Chagi (Kicking)

This technique is executed by making use of the ball, instep, and sole of the foot, back of the heel, and the shin. It is performed without preliminary movements, while attempting to not kick too high or make excessively large movements. The opposite hand should be pulled in to protect the chin, and the and use the action-reaction from the trunk’s rotational moment of inertia and push of from the ground. The trainee should maintain their balance after kicking.

The types of Chagi (kicking) include Apchagi (front kick), Dollyeochagi (roundhouse kick), Biteureochagi (twist kick), Mireochagi (pushing kick) and Yeopchagi (side kick).