# Spinning Kick Taekwondo > Kick start your Taekwondo training ## Pages - [Terms & Conditions](https://spinningkicktkd.com/terms-conditions/): Terms & Conditions 1. Product Type All training packs sold through Spinning Kick are digital downloads. No physical items will be shipped. 2. Licensing By purchasing, you agree to the license selected at checkout: Individual License: For personal use only. Not to be shared, redistributed, or resold. Instructor License: For use within one club or... - [Newsletter](https://spinningkicktkd.com/newsletter/) - [Club Links](https://spinningkicktkd.com/club-links/) - [Privacy Policy](https://spinningkicktkd.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Last updated: 22nd February 2025 Spinning Kick TKD (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Spinning Kick TKD website (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as... - [Competition Sparring](https://spinningkicktkd.com/competition-sparring/): Competition Sparring Sparring takes many forms in Taekwondo and rules and regulations will vary greatly between styles and governing bodies. World Taekwondo (WT) governs Taekwondo as an Olympic Sport and the information on this page will align with WT style sparring.  Competition sparring differs from other forms as it is a full-contact sport where opponents... - [Competition Poomsae](https://spinningkicktkd.com/competition-poomsae/): Competition Poomsae Poomsae forms a key component of training and is an important aspect of grading exams, but it can also be performed competitively. Rules and competitions vary between styles and governing bodies, but poomsae competitions are usually available at club, national and international levels. The information on this page will give you an overview... - [Dan Grade](https://spinningkicktkd.com/dan-grade/): The Yudanja Poomsae series The Dan grade patterns are most often taught after someone has achieved 1st Dan, although the first one (Koryo) may be taught as a grading pattern to those taking their black belt. Unlike the Taegeuk patterns, these forms have longer meanings and are not represented by trigrams. In contrast to the... - [Kup Grade](https://spinningkicktkd.com/kup-grade/): What is Taegeuk? As a word, Taegeuk refers to the unity of opposites, such as yin and yang. Taegeuk is also the name of the red and blue circle in the middle of the South Korean flag. The Palgwae series of patterns were originally used by World Taekwondo, but the Taegeuk series was developed to... - [Stances](https://spinningkicktkd.com/stances/): Attention Stance – Charyot Seogi The first and last stance in any Taekwondo class.  Used to develop discipline and show students are ready to listen and learn. Long Walking Stance – Apgubi Seogi Frequently used in Poomsae starting in Taegeuk IlJang. A more formal version of a fighting stance. A strong and versatile stance for... - [Strikes](https://spinningkicktkd.com/strikes/): Punch – Jireugi The most basic strike taught in Taekwondo, and used universally in other martial arts.  Can be used to strike high, middle or low section. Used in Poomsae and competition sparring.  Reverse Punch – Jireugi Uses the same basic movement as a basic punch but comes from the side opposite to your leading... - [Blocks](https://spinningkicktkd.com/blocks/): High Block – Eogool Makgi Motion starts low and finishes high to block attacks aimed at head height, or downward strikes. Used in Poomsae from low to high grade.  At higher levels, Eogool Makgi is a starting point for more advanced techniques. Low Block – Arae Makgi Motion starts from head height and travels across... - [Kicks](https://spinningkicktkd.com/kicks/): 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... - [Grades & Ranking](https://spinningkicktkd.com/grades-ranking/): Grades & ranking Like many martial arts, Taekwondo uses a grading system to measure student progress. There are ten coloured belt grades known as Kup grades, which a student must progress through to reach black belt. The colour belt system shown here is an example of common belt colours, but this will vary between styles... - [Contact](https://spinningkicktkd.com/contact/): Contact Got any comments or questions about Spinning Kick? Use the form below to get in touch, or you can reach out over social media. Make sure you follow for the latest news and updates! Facebook X-twitter Instagram Pinterest Threads - [Terminology](https://spinningkicktkd.com/terminology/): Terminology Use the tabs below to learn the terminology commonly used in Taekwondo. The names of some techniques will vary between clubs, but this is a great starting point for learning Korean terminology. Interested in competitions? Don’t miss the sparring section for the most common commands you need to know. General Terms Commands Counting Sparring... - [Sparring](https://spinningkicktkd.com/sparring/): Sparring Like most martial arts, sparring forms a key aspect of Taekwondo training. The rules and scoring system vary between styles but this website focuses on World Taekwondo (WT) style, which is used in the Olympics. Taekwondo was first introduced as a demonstration sport at the Seoul Olympics in 1988, before becoming a medal sport... - [Poomsae](https://spinningkicktkd.com/poomsae/): Poomsae Patterns, or Poomsae, are a series of pre-defined moves that create a form with a range of Taekwondo techniques.  Poomsae initially developed as a way to practice techniques without the need for a partner. Drawing from traditional Korean martial arts and Japanese Kata, Poomsae is a key part of modern Taekwondo training. A requirement... - [Technical](https://spinningkicktkd.com/technical/): Technical Before considering poomsae or sparring, it is essential to understand the technical aspects of Taekwondo. The many techniques used in Taekwondo can be broken down into four broad groups – kicks, blocks, strikes and stances. To progress in your training you must develop your skills in all areas, and grading exams will test your... - [What is Taekwondo](https://spinningkicktkd.com/what-is-taekwondo/): What is taekwondo? Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and Olympic sport. It is a system of self-defence that utilises kicking, blocking and striking techniques, with an emphasis on high, fast spinning kicks. Early Taekwondo was influenced by other styles of unarmed combat and at one point was referred to as Korean Karate. Governing body... - [Home](https://spinningkicktkd.com/): level up with training guides for every aspect of taekwondo dive deeper into the history of taekwondo and what it truly means set yourself up for success inside and outside of training Drawing influence from early Chinese martial arts and self-defence systems such as Karate, Taekwondo has origins reaching back to ancient Korea. Today, Taekwondo... [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)