Smart Slider KicksKicksImprove your knowledge with our guides to the most common kicking techniques in Taekwondo. Front Kick – Ap Chagi One of the first kicks taught.Appears in Taegeuk Il Jang.Sometimes called Front Snap Kick because of the snapping motion. Half turning Kick – Bit Chagi A basic kicking technique frequently used in Taekwondo sparring.Often confused with a full turning kick, Bit Chagi uses a 45-degree angle to strike fast.Sometimes known as a Whip Kick. Axe Kick – Naeryeo Chagi Named for its axe-like chopping motion.A devastating kick, popular in competition.Used to target head, shoulders and chest. Side Kick – Yeop Chagi A powerful technique used in both poomsae and sparring.Taught early in training but its full effectiveness can take time to master.An excellent way to knock opponents back and create distance. Inward crescent kick – An Bandal Chagi Appears frequently in higher-level Poomsae.Popular in competition as a head-height kick to go past an opponent’s defence.