Flying Kick (Twimyo Chagi)

The most exceptional flying techniques can only be found in Tae Kwon-Do. No other martial art can come close in number or technique to the various flying kicks used in Tae Kwon-Do.

Flying kicks have a number of advantages: they teach perfect balance, develop co-ordination, condition muscles, and are invaluable for timing and focus. They are also effective for vaulting obstacles without exposure to an attack, for leaping over a pole, club, or knife attack, and for stopping an on rushing or fleeing opponent, closing distances, and driving through several opponents.

A flying kick is performed with either one or two motions; the former is most practical at a close distance, the latter at farther distances. The following principle must be observed with all flying techniques:

1. The kick must be executed when the body reaches the apex of the jump.

2. At the moment of impact, the back must be straight with few exceptions.

3. The non-kicking foot must be tucked and not droop.

4. Immediately after kicking, resume a good posture and balance.

Flying kicks are amongst some of the most physically challenging techniques that we perform. Flying front kick is taught to the beginners for several reasons. it can be an aid to development of the leg muscles which will need developing if more advanced flying kicks are to be practised, and secondly gives an insight to the beginners of more advanced training to come also flying front kick is the easiest of flying techniques to learn

Flying Side Piercing Kick (Twimyo Yop Cha Jirugi)

The principles of this technique are exactly the same as the side piercing kick except the flying motion.

The following constraints apply: The instant the attacking leg straightens out, the supporting leg should be tucked sharply. Bring the knee of the kicking leg to the chest immediately after contact to prepare a correct and balanced landing.

Ball of the Foot It is used in attacking philtrum, solar plexus and the groin the face can also be attacked. The foot should be vertical to the target at the moment of impact except for the case of kicking an opponent's face from behind.

Toes. The purpose as well as method is quite the same as ball of the foot but it can be used only when wearing shoes.

Instep Is quite useful in attacking the face or abdomen of an opponent at the side front.

Flying Turning Kick (Twimyo DoIIyo Chagi)

The method of kick is the same as those of turning kick except the flying motion. The attack is mainly delivered against the face, though chest or solar plexus can be attacked.

Ball of the foot is the prime weapon, though the toes and instep can be used in rare cases.

Ball of the Foot It is used in attacking philtrum, solar plexus and the groin the face can also be attacked. The foot should be vertical to the target at the moment of impact except for the case of kicking an opponent's face from behind.

Toes The purpose as well as method is quite the same as ball of the foot but it can be used only when wearing shoes.

Knee Is used in attacking the target in closer distance.

Instep Is quite useful in attacking the face or abdomen of an opponent at the side front.

Flying Side Thrusting kick (Twimyo Yop Cha Tulgi)

The procedure of kicking is the same as the flying side piercing kick except the knee should be drawn up and the foot travels in a straight line to the target.

eFlying High Kick (Twimyo Nopi Chagi)

This is used to attack an extremely tall opponent or the target at a high place with ball of the foot. Do not drop the foot while kicking with the other foot. Frequently used in competitions to see who can jump and break the highest.

Overhead Kick (Twio Nomo Chagi)

This is a very useful technique in attacking an opponent over or through an obstacle.

The important thing to remember in this technique is to keep the body in a horizontal position while flying over the target.

Demonstrated here by Adrian Mcarthur

Flying Vertical Kick (Twimyo Sewo Chagi)

The principles of this technique are exactly the same as the vertical kick except in flying motion.

eFlying Twisting kick (Twimyo Bituro Chagi) scripti

on The method of kick is the same as twisting kick except with the flying motion, although it can be used for attaching both sides too.

Flying Reverse Turning Kick (Twimyo Bandae Dollyo Chagi)

Flying Reverse Turning Kick (Twimyo Bandae Dollyo Chagi) The method of kick is also the same as that of reverse turning kick except the flying motion. Back heel is the attacking tool though the sole could be used in rare cases.

Flying Double Kick (Twimyo Ijung Chagi) c

ription Flying Double Kick (Twimyo Ijung Chagi) Along with the mid-air kick, punching kick, and overhead kick, the flying double kick demonstrates the flexibility of Tae kwon-Do. The outstanding feature of this kick is the ability to attack twice with the same foot in succession while flying.

Mid-Air Kick, (Twio Dolmyo Chagi)

This method of kicking is the same as the flying sidekick except the kick is executed while spinning in the air.

As the direction in which the kick will be delivered cannot be seen until the moment the kick is performed, the mid-air kick is highly valued as a surprise technique.

Spinning is executed either in 360 degree or 180 .