Video: Explosive Taekwondo Footwork & Kicking Drills by Alex Wong. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Taekwondo sparring needs fast, springy footwork that turns into a kick right away. These drills build that explosiveness and quick changes of direction.
3 key details
- Stay light on the balls of your feet.
- Push off sharply for every step.
- Kick straight off the footwork without pausing.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Light bounce
- 2:00Quick step drills
- 3:00Step to kick bursts
- 2:00Direction changes with kicks
- 1:00Calf stretch
Safety
Land softly and take rest between explosive sets.
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.
