Foundation: The Guarding Stance
All three fundamental kicks begin from a proper guarding stance. This foundational position ensures balance, control, and the ability to execute techniques with maximum efficiency and minimal wasted motion.
Achagi (Front Kick): Knee Drive and Snap
The front kick begins by lifting the knee as high as possible to the front while tucking the heel toward the glutes. The critical execution phase involves a simultaneous pivot of 90 degrees on the supporting leg and a fast snap of the leg, creating power through coordinated movement rather than isolated limb motion.
Controlling Upper Body Rotation
A common error in front kicks is excessive shoulder rotation caused by uncontrolled arm movement. Practitioners should keep hands relaxed at chest level with elbows tucked, or use a short downward hand motion to maintain upper body stability and prevent loss of balance.
Torido Chagi (Round Kick): Interior Hip Tilt
The round kick mirrors the front kick's initial knee drive but requires the knee to turn inward 45 degrees through interior hip tilt—a stretching sensation in the lower torso. This hip positioning creates a sharper, longer-range kick compared to turning on the outside of the knee.
Round Kick: 180-Degree Pivot and Shoulder Control
Execution demands a full 180-degree pivot on the supporting leg so the trailing foot points backward. Similar to the front kick, the opposite hand must counter-rotate to prevent upper body overturn, allowing practitioners to chain techniques seamlessly.
Yup Chagi (Side Kick): Chamber Position and Weight Transfer
The side kick begins with an immediate 90-degree pivot on the supporting leg, then the knee bends toward the chest along a diagonal path opposite the shoulder. Weight should remain on the toes initially, then transfer forward during extension to prevent backward falling.
Side Kick: Blade Strike and Extension
Proper side kick execution requires striking with the blade of the foot and heel, not the toes or sole. During extension, the hips perform the 'morning stretch' motion while maintaining a 180-degree total body pivot, with heels lower than toes for optimal striking surface alignment.
Side Kick: Balance and Hip Drive
A critical correction for practitioners losing backward balance is shifting weight distribution toward the kicking leg while pushing the hip forward aggressively. This forward momentum, combined with proper hip extension, creates a beautiful, controlled technique at height rather than unstable extension.
TAEKWONDO KICKS FOR BEGINNERS | 3 Easy Kicks ANYONE Can Do
Key Takeaways
- •Foundation: The Guarding Stance
- •Achagi (Front Kick): Knee Drive and Snap
- •Controlling Upper Body Rotation
- •Torido Chagi (Round Kick): Interior Hip Tilt
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about hand-on-the-floor side kick?
This video covers foundation: the guarding stance, achagi (front kick): knee drive and snap, controlling upper body rotation. It provides detailed instruction from BVO MASTER CHONG.
How long does it take to learn hand-on-the-floor side kick?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 8-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing hand-on-the-floor side kick?
Proper side kick execution requires striking with the blade of the foot and heel, not the toes or sole. During extension, the hips perform the 'morning stretch' motion while maintaining a 180-degree total body pivot, with heels lower than toes for optimal striking surface alignment.
