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Step 1
Place yourself in the basic martial arts four-point stance or defense position. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, your dominant leg behind you and lift your fists to your chest. Always keep your eyes forward and concentration active so that you might anticipate you opponents moves as soon as they begin.
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Step 2
Lift your dominant knee as close to your chest as possible as soon as you see your opponent swing into the roundhouse kick. As you lift your dominant foot, your planted foot should turn out slightly, turning your body. Flex your lifted foot, pulling your toes up high. Flexing will add force to your kick and protect your bones and muscles from injury.
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Step 3
Cross your lifted leg across your body slightly so that you can block the roundhouse kick. When this Taekwondo block is performed perfectly, the impact of your opponents kick should strike your shin as you reach the height of your lift.
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Step 4
Take down your opponent as his balance is compromised, moving into action as quickly after the strike as possible. Push your foot out hard and fast after the strike, keeping your foot flexed and aiming for your opponent's body above the waist. The fast kick should sent him to the ground, as he has limited balance when recovering from the roundhouse kick. After the takedown, return to your defense position.
