Video: Taekwondo Axe Kick Tutorial | 내려차기 (naeryeo-chagi) by Champions Taekwondo Academy. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The axe kick raises the leg high and drops the heel down. It needs hamstring flexibility.
3 key details
- Raise a straight or slightly bent leg.
- Drop with the heel.
- Keep posture upright.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Leg swings
- 2:00Hamstring stretch
- 2:00Slow axe kicks
- 2:00Axe kicks with step
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Never force height; warm up first.
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.
