Taekwondo Kicks - Twilight Elements

Back Kick Basics

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:35:43 +0000

Back Kick – The Basics Alright, Let’s get into our back kick basics. Name of Kick: Back Kick or DWI CHAGI Rank: This kick is usually the 5th kick learned. I learned this kick at Green Belt. Use: This kick is known for it power and speed. It can be used offensively and defensively. This kick […]

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Axe Kick – The Basics

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:31:53 +0000

Axe Kick – The Basics Name of Kick: Axe Kick or Naeryo Chagi Rank: This kick is usually the 4th kick learned. I learned this kick at Purple Belt. Use: This kick is known for its height and speed. It can be used defensively. This kick can be used in sparring and can be turned into […]

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Side Kick – Basics

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:29:44 +0000

Side Kick – The Basics Name of Kick: SIDE KICK or YOP CHAGI Rank: This kick is usually the 3rd kick learned. I learned this kick at orange belt. Use: This kick can be used 2 ways. It can be used as a front leg side kick or cut kick and used to push your opponent […]

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Roundhouse Kick – Basics

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:29:41 +0000

Roundhouse – The Basics Name of Kick: Roundhouse Kick or Dollyo ChagiRank: This kick is usually the second kick learned. I learned this kick at yellow belt or beginner rank. Use: This kick hit point is the top of the foot, toes pointed. The most practical real-life use for this kick is a rib shot […]

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Front Kick Basics

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:29:23 +0000

Front Kick – The Basics Name of Kick: FRONT KICK or AP CHAGI Rank: This kick is usually the first kick learned. I learned this kick at white belt or beginner rank. Use: This kick can be used in 2 ways. The kick can be performed with toes down or toes up. Toes down mean you […]

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