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Roundhouse Kick - This
basic Taekwondo kick is probably the most
frequently used kick in Taekwondo, esp. for sparring.
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Push Kick -
The push kick is a great defensive Taekwondo kick in order to knock your opponent off
balance.
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Front Kick
- A front kick is useful for hitting your opponent in the groin
or doing a snap kick to the chin.
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Axe Kick - A
high axe kick is useful to striking your opponent's head or
collar bone.
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Back Kick -
The back kick is my favorite Taekwondo kick. Very
powerful.
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Side Kick -
A Taekwondo side kick is an effective self-defense kick,
especially if it is aimed at the knee.
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Hopping or Step Behind Side Kick - The Taekwondo step behind
side kick is a great way to close the distance with an opponent
& land a powerful kick
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Spinning Hook Kick
- If done correctly, the Taekwondo spinning hook kick is a very deceptive and devastating kick.
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Spinning Roundhouse Kick
- The spinning roundhouse kick is a more powerful version of the
regular roundhouse kick.
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Tornado Kick
(or Jumping Spinning Roundhouse Kick)
- Here are some video instructions for a tornado kick. If used properly, this
Taekwondo kick can result in some
spectacular knockouts during sparring (see the video on this
page).
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Jumping Double Roundhouse Kick - The jumping double
roundhouse kick is a very effective Taekwondo kick for sparring. Less
useful in real life.
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Jumping
Back Kick - A jumping back kick is a useful counter kick for sparring.
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Jumping Spinning Hook Kick - I always find this Taekwondo kick very
difficult to execute. :)
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Knee Strikes
- You can not use knee strikes during Taekwondo sparring.
However, knee strikes are very effective in "real life" combat.
