Sitting Stance Single Punch (Annun So Ap Joomak Jirugi)

This is the first attacking technique that the beginner will learn. The punching arm should be level with the shoulder and at the centre of the body. Opposite fist should be on the hip. When punching both fists travel at the same speed and twist at the end of the movement, they must both finish at the same time as this increases the power in the punch. The shoulders do not lean forward during the techniques but the hip should be pulled back before the punch to increase the power. Don't forget the power in almost all tae kwon do techniques come from the hips not just the shoulders.

Walking Stance Obverse Punch (Gunnun So Baro Jirugi)

Obverse punch is delivered from the same side as the stance is named after, in walking stance if the left leg is forward it is a left walking stance, so if punching with the left arm it would be a obverse punch. Shoulders should be square to the target, rear leg locked straight with the front knee over the foot.

Tool
Fore fist

Targets
Solar plexus,
Ribs,
Kidneys

L stance Obverse Punch (Niunja So Baro Jirugi)

It is very useful for attacking the opponent at the side. The body must be half facing the target at the moment of impact as in the case of the L-stance reverse punch.
The rear leg is the leading leg in L stance so this is a reverse technique. A similar technique is frequently performed in fixed stance.

L Stance Reverse Punch (Niunja So Bandae Jirugi)

It is very useful for attacking the opponent at the side. The body must be half facing the target at the moment of impact as in the case of the L-stance reverse punch.
The rear leg is the leading leg in L stance so this is a reverse technique. A similar technique is frequently performed in fixed stance.

Vertical Punch (Sewo Jirugi)

The punch is completed in a vertical position; e.g., the side fist faces downward at the moment of impact.
This technique is an effective technique when attacking a target at a medium range. The elbow must be bent slightly at the moment of impact.
Normally used to attack the face area.

Downward Punch (Naeryo Jirugi)

The fist is delivered vertically toward the ground or floor. This is very effective in attacking an opponent who has fallen or been thrown down.
It is usually executed from walking or L-stances. The attacking tool is the fore fist.
The targets include the solar plexus, face, jaw, groin and ribs, but most other targets can be attacked dependent on the position of the opponent and which targets are available to strike.

Crescent Punch (Bandal Jirugi)

This technique is used for medium distance. The fist reaches the target in an arc. A reverse punch with a walking stance is common but occasionally sitting, parallel, L, or rear foot stances are used.
The attacker must be sure to punch the target from the side front the fist is stopped at the centre of his own body.

Turning Punch (Dollyo Jirugi)

The principle of this technique is very similar to that of crescent punch. However, the fist reaches the target in a sharp curve. The attacking tool is aimed at the solar plexus, philtrum, and abdomen at a closer distance.
This is executed mainly from sitting and walking stances, though occasionally an L, parallel, or rear foot stance is used.
The fist must be stopped at the centre of the attacker's body at the moment of impact.

Side Punch (Yop Jirugi)

When the punch is delivered to the flank, it is called a side punch.
This punch is usually performed with a sitting or L-stance and occasionally a diagonal or parallel stance
Any technique to the front of the defenders body is called a front technique, any technique not directly to the front or the rear is called a side technique