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Taekwondo Front Kick (Ap Chagi)

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Video: How to Learn Front Kick Ap Chagi in 3 minutes #taekwondokicks #taekwondo #taekwondotechniques #tkd by Andrews Garage Dojo. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Ap chagi is the first kick taught in taekwondo: fast, straight and snapping.

3 key details

  • Chamber the knee high.
  • Strike with the ball of the foot.
  • Retract quickly.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Leg swings
  2. 2:00Chamber holds
  3. 2:00Slow kicks
  4. 2:00Snap kicks
  5. 2:00Alternating kicks
Safety

Keep the support knee soft.

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.

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