Taekwondo

Whip kick has received lots of questions from our students over the years, yet it is simple once its mechanics are understood. The Whip Kick can be performed with the Front Foot, Rear Foot and...

Let Master Richard Gordon of First Strike System www.firststrikeonline.org take you through the Yellow Belt (WTF-style) form, Tae Keuk Il Jang. This form has 18 movements. A tip - always remember...

These step-by-step instructions of how to perform the Tae Kwon Do one-step self defense come directly from our online dohjang, at www.firststrikeonline.org The online classrooms include video...

The back kick is one of the most devastating kick in a martial artist's arsenal. A well placed kick can easily put down an unsuspecting assailant. Everyone knows that nothing is perfect;...

Step-by-step instructions for the Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Form Koryo Poomsae. Each step is photographed and explained in easy-to-understand detail. This comes from our online Tae Kwon Do training...

You find yourself backed into a corner with nowhere to go but through your assailant, time to get your guard up and deliver devastating front kicks--enough a distraction to escape. The front kick...

Walking to your car in an empty parking lot, you find yourself in a situation where someone has confronted you and has intentions of doing you bodily harm. The bad guys comes at you from the...

Tae kwon do is the official combat style of Korea. It translates as “the art of kicking and punching.” It’s characterized by many different kinds of kicks delivered from...

Tae Kwon Do is the Korean national martial art. It makes use of many different kinds of kicks delivered from mobile stances, such as flying or jumping kicks. This activity requires a very good...

Tae Kwon Do is the Korean national martial art. It makes use of many different kinds of kicks being delivered from mobile stances, such as flying or jumping kicks. This requires a very good sense...

Asone of the most challenging, amazing and powerful jump kicks, the 540 kick is truly an amazing kick to behold. The 540 kick uses quick spinning to generate a powerful and frightening kick. The...

This is a tricky technique. Advanced martial artists can use this technique to catch opponents off guard. The sudden twist of the body in the air and the sudden snap of the back roundhouse kick...

Perhaps one of the easiest to learn and the most utilized kicks in TaeKwonDo, the crescent kick is a staple for other attacks. You can see why this particular kick is called a crescent kick; the...

Great for beginning Taekwondo students. The punch is the bread-and-butter of most fighting styles and Taekwondo is no different. Punches are the most common strike used in Taekwondo, as they are...

The roundhouse kick is very effective. With proper execution, the roundhouse kick can be a surprising and devastating attack. The rotation of the hips results in a kick more powerful than the...

Developed in Korea, Taekwondo has become popular around the world. Kicking is essential in the practice of this dynamic martial art. The front kick is the most basic kick in Taekwondo.

One of the most powerful kicks in Tae Kwon Do is a sidekick. Combining a sidekick with a jump adds force and momentum for advanced techniques.

Taekwondo, the first martial art to become an official Olympic sport, employs sharp, rigid kicks and punches. Originating in Korea, the popularity of this martial art has surpassed all others in...

The side kick is generally the second kick a student of Tae Kwon Do used. As a student advances in perfecting the kick, and moves up in belts, you will be expected to learn how to break a board...

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art which is not only a popular competitive sport, it is also a fitness method and means of self-defense. The roundhouse kick is one of the most common moves in all...

Learning how to do the piercing back kick in taekwondo is one of the final basic kicks you master. Use this kick to defend against someone attacking you from behind. The piercing back kick can be...

The L-stance (or back stance) in taekwondo works well for kicking off your front leg. It's also a good defensive stance to counter attacks from the side. Your feet appear in the shape of an L,...

Whether you want to learn taekwondo for defense or as a recreational hobby, it is an interesting and educational sport. It consists of moves and techniques both physical and spiritual. Taekwondo...

Known for its emphasis on kicking techniques, Tae Kwon Do is a challenging form of martial arts. One of the more powerful kicks is the mid-air front snap kick. The information below will help you...

One of the basic kicks in Taekwondo is the front kick, or the front snap kick. You perform the kick by snapping your kicking leg straight in front of you. The side front snap kick is a variation...

Three-step sparring in taekwondo is a routine that provides practice and exercise. When done repetitively, a taekwondo student develops better hand-eye-foot coordination and cadence. Three-step...

The defensive moves of three-step sparring in taekwondo are basic blocks executed in the L stance and a counter attack at the end. An attacker advances while throwing midsection punches, and you...

Tae Kwon Do is South Korea's national sport. When translated into English, Tae Kwon Do means "The way of the foot and the fist." A fake side piercing kick to a sliding back fist is a technique...

The martial art style Tae Kwon Do is a form of the ancient Korean fighting style Taekkyeon. The original reason for Taekkyeon training was to develop speed, strength, discipline and survival...

Once you have mastered intermediate-level Tae Kwon Do moves, it is time to move to more advanced techniques. A side kick and reverse spinning hook kick combination is an offensive move that can...

Tae Kwon Do is South Korea's national sport, and a turning kick is frequently used in competition. This move can make your opponent step back and away from you. Work on this combination until you...

If an attacker blocks your path, a roundhouse kick to the side will give you a chance to escape. Fast and deceptive, the roundhouse kick is an excellent self-defense technique.