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Front Kick

앞차기Ap Chagi· Ahp Cha-gee

The front kick is the most fundamental kick in Taekwondo — a straight, snapping kick driven by the ball of the foot.

Target Areas

bodyhead
Fighting Stance
Speed

The front kick (Ap Chagi) is the first kick taught in Taekwondo and forms the basis for all more advanced kicking techniques. Mastering the front kick develops hip flexibility, balance, and the muscle memory of chambering the knee before extending.

Related Techniques

Side KickRoundhouse Kick