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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.
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Side KickRoundhouse Kick