Video: Taekwondo Beginner Side Kick Tips 1 | 옆차기 (yeop chagi) by Champions Taekwondo Academy. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The side kick drives the heel straight out with the hips in line. It's one of the strongest kicks when the alignment is right.
3 key details
- Chamber the knee across your body.
- Strike with the heel, toes angled slightly down.
- Head, hips and heel form one line.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Leg swings
- 2:00Chamber holds against a wall
- 2:00Slow side kicks
- 3:00Side kick with step
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Use a wall or chair for balance at 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.
