Video: Holding Targets for Tae Kwon Do Practice Part 1 by Elite M.A. Centers. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A partner holds a target paddle while you kick. Teaches timing and accuracy.
3 key details
- Holder moves target to vary distance.
- Kicker uses footwork to adjust.
- Reset between kicks.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Bounce together
- 2:00Roundhouse on target
- 2:00Switch roles
- 2:00Kick combos on target
- 2:00Switch roles
Safety
Holders keep targets away from their face.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
