Kicking Terminology
This page serves as a comprehensive guide to the various kicks in ITF Taekwondo, from White Belt through to Black Belt. Whether you are a beginner learning the foundational techniques or an advanced practitioner refining your skills, this list provides the Korean terms, their English translations, and phonetic pronunciations to help you master each kick. Use this resource to enhance your understanding, practice your pronunciation, and ensure you’re prepared for each stage of your Taekwondo journey. As you progress through the belts, you’ll encounter new and challenging kicks that contribute to both your technical ability and your overall martial arts development. Keep practicing, and remember—consistent effort leads to mastery!
Detailed List of
Taekwon-Do Kicks
Front Rising Kick
Apcha olligi
( ahp-chah ohl-lee-gee )
Outward Rising Kick
Bakuro cha olligi
( bah-koo-roh chah ohl-lee-gee )
Front Snap Kick
Apcha busigi
( ahp-chah boo-shee-gee )
Side Piercing Kick
Yopcha jirugi
( yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Back Piercing Kick
Dwitcha jirugi
( dwee-chah j-roo-gee )
Downward Kick
Naeryo chagi
( neh-ryoh chah-gee )
Side Turning Kick
Yop dollyo chagi
( yohp dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Jumping Front Snap Kick
Twigi apcha busigi
( ahp-chah boo-shee-gee )
Turning Kick
Dollyo chagi
( dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Hook Kick
‘Goro’ chagi
( Go-Ro chah-gee )
Reverse Turning Kick
Bandae dollyo chagi
( bahn-deh dohl-yoh chah-gee il-pal-gong, noo-rin tong-jak )
Jumping Downward Kick
Twigi naeryo chagi
( twee-gee neh-ryoh chah-gee )
Sliding Double Side Turning Kick
Mikulmyo ijung yop-dollyo chagi
( mee-kool-myoh ee-joong yohp-dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Flying Turning Kick
Twimyo dollyo chagi
( twee-myoh dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Flying Side Kick
Twimyo yopcha jirugi
( twee-myoh yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Flying Overhead Front Snap Kick
Twimyo nopi apcha busigi
(twee-myoh noh-pee ahp-chah boo-shee-gee )
Turning Side Piercing Kick
Tora yopcha jirugi
( toh-rah yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Reverse Turning Hook Kick
Bandae dollyo goro chagi
( bahn-deh dohl-yoh hoo-ryoh chah-gee )
Sliding Side Piercing Kick
Mikulmyo yopcha jirugi
( mee-kool-myoh yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Jumping Hook Kick
Twigi goro chagi
( twee-gee Go-Ro chah-gee )
Front Knee Upward Kick
Ap moorup ollyo chagi
( ahp moo-roop ohl-lyoh chah-gee )
Scissors Downward Kick
Kawi naeryo chagi
( kah-wee neh-ryoh chah-gee )
Jumping Back Piercing Kick
Twigi dwitcha jirugi
( twee-gee dwee-chah j-roo-gee )
Reverse Turning Hook Kick 360°
Bandae dollyo goro chagi 360°
( bahn-deh dohl-yoh hoo-ryoh chah-gee )
Double Turning Kick
ljung dollyo chagi
( ee-joong dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Front Snap Kick, Side Piercing Kick
Apcha busigi, yopcha jirugi
( ahp-chah boo-shee-gee, yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Turning Kick, Side Piercing Kick
Dollyo chagi, yopcha jirugi
( dohl-yoh chah-gee, yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Mid-air Turning Side Piercing Kick 180°
Twio dolmyo yopcha jirugi 180°
( twee-oh dohl-myoh yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Jumping Reverse Turning Hook Kick 360°
Twigi bandae dollyo goro chagi 360°
( twee-gee bahn-deh dohl-yoh go-ro chah-gee )
Double Side Piercing Kicks
Ijung yopcha jirugi
( ee-joong yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Reverse Turning Kick 360°
Bandae dollyo chagi 360°
( bahn-deh dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Back Piercing Kick, Double Side Piercing Kick
Dwitcha jirugi, ijung yopcha jirugi
( dwee-chah j-roo-gee, ee-joong yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Sliding Hook Kick and Side Turning Kick
Mikulmyo “goro” chagi, dollyo chagi
( mee-kool-myoh “Go-Ro” chah-gee, dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Downward Kick, Side Piercing Kick
Naeryo chagi, yopcha jirugi
(neh-ryoh chah-gee, yohp-chah j-roo-gee )
Reverse Turning Hook Kick & Turning Kick
Bandae dollyo goro chagi & dollyo chagi
( bahn-deh dohl-yoh hoo-ryoh chah-gee & dohl-yoh chah-gee )
Jumping Reverse Turning Kick 360°
Twigi bandae dollyo chagi 360°
( twee-gee bahn-deh dohl-yoh hoo-ryoh chah-gee )
Jumping Reverse Turning Kick 360°
Twigi bandae dollyo chagi 360°
( twee-gee bahn-deh dohl-yoh hoo-ryoh chah-gee )
Double Side Piercing Kick
I-jung yop cha jirugi
( ee-joong yohp cha jee-roo-gee )
Turning Kick, Hook Kick, Side Piercing Kick (Consecutive)
Yop dollyo chagi, goro chagi, yop cha jirugi
( yohp dol-lyo cha-gee, go-roh cha-gee, yohp cha jee-roo-gee )
Turning Kick, Back Piercing Kick
Dollyo chagi, dwit cha jirugi
( dol-lyo cha-gee, dwit cha jee-roo-gee )
Downward Kick, Side Piercing Kick
Naeryo chagi, yop cha jirugi
( neh-ryoh cha-gee, yohp cha jee-roo-gee )
Reverse Turning Kick (Slow Motion), Side Piercing Kick
Bandae dollyo chagi neurin tongjak, yop cha jirugi
( bahn-deh dol-lyo cha-gee noo-reen tong-jahk, yohp cha jee-roo-gee )
Mid-Air Side Piercing Kick Turning 180 Degrees, Side Piercing Kick
Twio dolmyo yop cha jirugi 180 degrees, yop cha jirugi
( twee-oh dol-myoh yohp cha jee-roo-gee one-eight-zero degrees, yohp cha jee-roo-gee )
Wexford Taekwon-Do 