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Side Kick
옆차기Yeop Chagi· Yuhp Cha-gee
The side kick thrusts the heel and outer edge of the foot directly into the target from the side, generating power through hip extension and chamber.
Target Areas
bodyhead
Prerequisites
Front KickFighting Stance
Fighting Stance
Speed
The side kick (Yeop Chagi) is one of Taekwondo's most powerful kicks. While the front kick moves straight forward, the side kick drives perpendicular to the body's facing direction — into the target from the side. The power comes from a hip-loading chamber and a sharp thrust of the hip at extension, not just leg extension. A properly executed side kick can generate enormous force and is effective against both body and head targets.
Related Techniques
Front KickBack KickRoundhouse Kick