this type of stance is usually performed during start of Poomsae and training routines.
Joonbi
Ready Stance
a type of stance that is described as small step forward in a slow-paced walk.
Ap-seogi
Walk stance
it is considered as an offensive type of stance.
Ap-gubi
Front stance
it is considered as a defensive type of stance.
Dwi Kubi Seogi
Back stance
this type of stance is not often use in sparring competition. However, this is usually used in practicing punches and building endurance.
Juchum Seogi
Horse riding stance
this stance is common in sparring events and is used in preparatory of performing kicks.
Fighting Stance
Basic Punches in Taekwondo
Low punch
Middle punch
High punch
a type of punch that aims to hit the opponent’s navel or belly button
Low punch
Punch is also known as____
Jireugi
a type of punch that aims to hit the opponent’s solar plexus
Middle punch
a type of punch that aims to hit the opponent’s upper lip
High punch
Blocks in Taekwondo, better known as_______
Makgi
Basic Blocks in Taekwondo
Arae Makgi (low block)
Ulgool Makgi (high block)
Momtong Makgi (middle block)
Yangsonnal Momtang Makgi (double knifehand block)
Bakkat Makgi (outside block)
a basic block in Taekwondo that aims to protect oneself from leg and lower body strikes.
Arae Makgi
Low block
a basic block in taekwondo that aims to protect oneself from downward strikes or attacks the come from above.
Ulgool Makgi
High block
a type of defense that blocks away the punch towards your chest.
Momtong Makgi
Middle block
This type of defense blocks the opponent’s attack through open hand and perform counter attack.
Yangsonnal Momtang Makgi
Double knifehand block
This type of block can be performed with either fist or knifehand. This can also be performed in front of the body or to the side. It is considered as one of the fundamental blocks in Taekwondo