Tae Kwon Do Side Front Snap Kick

Series Summary

Taekwondo is a martial art that combines Japanese, Chinese, and Korean styles of fighting. It is the national sport of Korea and the name (loosely translated) means “the way of the foot and the fist.” Tae Kwon Do is one of the most popular styles of martial arts practiced worldwide. It is practiced for defense, sport and exercise all over the world. The martial art emphasizes a mobile stance kick, used to overtake an opponent from a distance. Taekwondo is a combination of combat styles taught by three Korean kingdoms in the earliest times of recorded history of Korea. From 1910-1945, Koreans were exposed to Japanese martial arts, and this was highly influential on their methods of martial arts. Then, during the Korean War, even more marital arts school (kwan) were opened and were instructed to unite under a common name and “Taekwondo” was invented.

In this series of videos, you will learn how to demonstrate the disarming kicks, blocks and punches of the martial art Taekwondo. Get tips from our expert instructor on how to do the perfect flying front snap kick and forearm block. Learn the basics of Taekwondo three-step sparring and a side front snap kick. Sculpt your arms by practicing a middle fore-fist punch and learn more about the L-stance. You’ll be a black belt in no time after watching these expert videos!

Video Transcript

"Hi this is Aaron Fruitstone from Chi Martial Arts in Miami Shores, Florida. You can reach us on the web at www.chimartialarts.com. The next technique that you’ll be learning is a variation of the front snap kick called the side front snap kick. Side front snap kick take place with your chest and your standing foot rotated away from your opponent. It allows for greater reach, by turning your hips, it also protects the body, by tucking away most of its vital spot. Our arm guard position is with one leg behind, rear foot turned out, you’re going to take your left hand to your chest, right hand close to the body no higher than the shoulder. This hand protects the face, this hand protects the body. You’re going to slowly lift the right leg, rotating the left foot outwards. Foot is out, chest is turned away, hold the toes back, extend out, pull back in and return to the starting position. Again you’re going to rotate the foot out, allow your chest to rotate as well, up, out, in and down. At normal speed. And from the side. We’ll be back."