Video: How to set up a Back Kick (Dwit Chagi) in ITF Sparring by TKDCoach Academy. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The back kick spins and drives the heel straight back. It's one of the most powerful kicks.
3 key details
- Look over the shoulder first.
- Kick straight back, not around.
- Heel strikes the target.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Spin and look drill
- 2:00Chamber holds
- 2:00Slow back kicks
- 3:00Back kicks on bag
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Learn the spin slowly to avoid losing balance.
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.
