What is chagi in Taekwondo?

A chagi is a technique to overpower the opponent by making use of the foot manipulated by the motion of leg. The chagi can be performed by using the force at the time of extending the bent and folded knee or the flexion force of the extended leg, making use of the body’s turning force.

What are the Taekwondo moves called?

These include the jumping front kick (ee dan ap chagi), jumping side kick (이단 옆 차기 idan yeop chagi), flying side kick, jumping axe kick, jumping roundhouse (ee dan dollyeo chagi), jumping spinning hook kick, jumping spinning roundhouse kick, jumping back kick, and jump spinning side kick.

How do you do a chagi DWI?

Highlights Summary

turn the body away from the target and thrust the back leg straight towards the opponent, hitting it with the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk )
look over your shoulder when delivering the Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) to accurately target where you’re kicking and to maintain a firm balance.

How do you execute a kick?

Steps

Position your body properly to execute a front kick (Ap-Chagi). The target of a front kick is — not surprisingly — in front of you.
Lift your knee towards your target.
Rotate your standing foot.
Use your hips.
Extend your leg.
Hit your target with the ball of your foot.

What is YEOP chagi?

The Side Kick ( 옆차기 yeop-chagi ) is often used to stop an approaching opponent during sparring competition. Striking to the chest ( 가슴 gaseum ) area of the chest protector ( 호구 hogu ) will slow the opponent down but aiming to the jaw ( 턱 teog ) could potentially knock out the opponent.

What is purpose of back kick?

The Back Kick ( 뒤차기 dwi-chagi ) is also commonly used as a defensive technique to surprise the approaching opponent. The turning motion helps to give this kick ( 차기 chagi ) a lot of power and to hide its movement as a surprise strike.

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