How to Execute Jump Kicks (Twio Chagi) in Taekwondo

Co-authored by Julee Peck Jones

Last Updated: January 29, 2023 References

Although Taekwondo has been around since the 1950s, it remains one of the most
popular forms of martial arts (Olympic sport) in the world. Most experts consider
Taekwondo a suitable fight sport for those who wish to improve on areas such as
speed, power, self-control and ultimately, self-defense. Consequently, jump kicks
are a stylish way to show off the fighting skills and techniques.

Jumping kicks in Taekwondo are more difficult than standard kicks and, as such,
they are awarded and scored more points in competition. Jumping kicks are also the
most popular jumped Taekwondo kicks and they're often shown in board breaking
demonstrations. To get started on mastering this move, start with Step 1.

Steps

Stretch first. Always remember to do some stretching exercises before undertaking

these exercises, to prevent muscle tension or strains.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 9:
The Jump Front Kick (Twio Ap Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Form the fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi). Raise your front foot, ready for a jump.
[1]

3
Jump from your standing foot and lift your knee as high as possible.[2]

4
Execute your left leg front kick with your left hand straight down, to assist in
maintaining height and to control your body's balance.

5
Return to your initial position. After completing the jump front kick, come back
down land both your legs on the ground by keeping your initial posture (Kherugi
Seogi – fighting stance).
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Method 2
Method 2 of 9:
The Jump Back Kick (Twio Dwi Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Adopt the fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi). Keeping your forefoot as the weight-
supporting axis, raise your back foot while bending your knee. Turn your trunk
slightly backward before jumping and kick the target.[3]

3
While showing your back, jump with both of your knees as high as possible.

4
Thrust out your foot (jump back kick). Your kicking foot must be stretched straight
toward the target. After rubbing past the knee of your supporting foot, keep your
supporting foot close to the thigh of your kicking foot and look toward your
opponent.[4]

5
Bring the knee of your kicking leg back shortly after the kick and land on the
floor in a fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi) position.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 9:
The Jump Side Kick (Twio Yeop Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Adopt the fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi).

3
Lift up the knee of your kicking foot by bending in front of the supporting foot.
[5]

4
If your preferred direction is left, jump from your right leg as high as possible
and lift your left knee, so that your feet are close together and both of your
lower legs point forward.

5
Thrust out your left foot and deliver a jump side kick by stretching your foot
straight toward the target and keeping your right foot close to your left thigh.[6]

6
Bring the knee of your kicking leg back shortly after the kick and land on the
floor in a fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi) position.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 9:
The Jump Backward Thrashing Kick (Twio Dwi – Huryo Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Keeping your back foot as the weight-supporting axis, turn your foot along with
your body, twisting at the waist. Your eyes must be immediately directed toward
your opponent, balancing both of your hands.

3
Raise your front foot while bending your knee, and turn your trunk fully backward
before jumping.[7]

4
Jump with both of your knees as high as possible, while turning backward.[8]

5
Make a stretched spinning motion by drawing a circle to deliver a jump backward
thrashing kick and look toward your opponent.
6
Bring the knee of your kicking leg back shortly after the kick and land on the
floor in a fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi) position.
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Method 5
Method 5 of 9:
The Jump Downward (Axe) Kick (Naeryo Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Adopt the fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi).

3
Raise your front foot. Jump from your right leg.[9]

4
Lift your right knee as high up as you can, keeping the knee of your kicking foot
slightly bent forward.

5
Deliver a downward kick powerfully pulling your foot downward, with both of your
hands straight down, so as to create the height needed and to control your body's
balance.[10]

6
After completing the jump downward kick, come back down and land both of your legs
on the ground in a Beom Seogi – Tiger stance.
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Method 6
Method 6 of 9:
The Jump Inner Kick (Twio An Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Adopt the fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi).

3
Pull your forefoot fully behind and your back foot front. Turn your body anti-
clockwise and lift your foot along with twisting your body at the waist. Turn your
trunk fully backward before jumping, swinging with both of your hands to create the
height needed.[11]

4
Jump with both of your knees as high as possible, while turning backward.

5
Make a stretched spinning motion to deliver a jump backward thrashing kick by
drawing your kicking foot in a circle from outside to inside, using the back of the
foot blade to slap.[12]

6
Bring the knee of your kicking leg back shortly after the kick and land on the
floor in a fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi) position.
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Method 7
Method 7 of 9:
The Jump Outer Kick (Twio Bakkat Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Adopt a fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi).

3
Raise your front foot. Jump from your right leg.[13]

4
Turn your body clockwise and lift your foot along with twisting your body at the
waist. Turn your trunk fully toward the right.[14]

5
Make a stretched spinning motion to deliver a jump outer kick by drawing your
kicking foot in a round circle from inside to outside, using the edge of your foot
blade to kick.

6
Bring the knee of your kicking leg back shortly after the kick and land on the
floor in a fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi) position.
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Method 8
Method 8 of 9:
The Jump Whipping Kick (Twio Huryo Chagi)

1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Turn to the right in a Boem Seogi, Tiger stance, keeping your left leg as the
weight-supporting axis. Your eyes must be instantly directed toward your opponent,
with both of your hands in the fighting position.[15]

3
Jump with both of your knees as high as possible, while turning toward the right
side.

4
Raise both your knees, and turn your trunk fully toward the right side before
executing the whipping kick.

5
Make a stretched spinning motion by drawing a circle to deliver a jump whipping
kick reverse with your eyes looking over your shoulder.[16]
A balanced landing after the whipping kick is very important, since your body is
slightly inclined and bent.

6
Bring your knee of the kicking leg back shortly after the kick and land on the
floor in a fighting stance (Kherugi Seogi) position.
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Method 9
Method 9 of 9:
The Jump Double Front Kick (Twio Kawi Ap Chagi)
1
Get ready for action (Chong-bi).

2
Stand in a Pyonhi Seogi, the "Ready Stance".

3
Start the frog jumps from a sitting position with your hands in front of your
chest.

4
Swing your arms forward up. Jump up as far as you can at the same time, bringing
your knees toward your chest, making jerking movements with both your hands down to
assist the height of your body in mid-air.[17]

5
Execute the double jump front kick, using the ball of your foot with your toes
connecting the target. Do not lean backward––instead, lean forward.[18]

6
After completing the jump double front kick, come back down and try to land on your
toes with your feet shoulder width, as in Juchum Seogi, the "Riding Stance". This
will ensure good balance and protects your knee joints.
When you execute a roundhouse kick, you should start with the kicking leg behind
you. And that kicking leg should come forward 180 degrees.
Your base foot that you are standing on is going to pivot 180 degrees so that your
toes are pointing behind you and your heel is pointing toward the target.
Then you execute the kick by pointing your knee at the target and attacking the
target with either the top of the foot or the ball of the foot.
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Community Q&A
Question
How do I learn Taekwondo at home alone?

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You can follow tutorials like this one, or you can watch YouTube, and try copying
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How do I do it when I keep trying to follow but I just can't?

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Try watching videos in slow motion if need be. After I left the dojo, I couldn't
follow pictures and directions very well having had hands-on training, so I watched
videos on YouTube on how to do them, and I slowed the videos down if it was too
fast to follow.
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A jumping kick is very similar to a flying kick, except that it lacks the running
start and the user simply jump and kick from a stationary position.[19]
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Don’t give up! Your first hundred take offs and landings may not be perfect, but
with persistence, they soon will be.
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It is vitally important to return to a good fighting stance and keep your body
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Warning
Keep your upper body straight. Do not lean your head or shoulders downward or to
the side.
Do not fully extend the leg, otherwise you might (depending on your morphology)
damage your bones and connective tissues. Always keep a small angle to prevent
permanent problems.
Pull your toes back. If you strike with the tip of your toes, you will damage them.
Strike with the ball of your foot, below the toes.
Do not lean backward, lean forward. If you lean backward you may fall and injure
yourself. Landing on your heels is bad for your knees.
Landing on your toes protects the joints.
Jumping kicks are often derived from the basic kicks. Before trying to do Jumps
kick, one should learn the basic kick on the floor. Check out How to execute a
front kick in Taekwondo.
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About This Article

Co-authored by:
Julee Peck Jones
Taekwondo Expert
This article was co-authored by Julee Peck Jones. Julee Peck Jones is a Taekwondo
Expert and the Owner of Pecks TaeKwonDo America in Raleigh, North Carolina. Julee
has over 35 years of experience and teaches self-defense, the benefits of exercise,
and leadership development. The objective of her work is to help improve physical
health and build confidence for students of all ages through martial arts training.
She was Taekwondo America's President & CEO from 2013 to 2017 and is a licensed
Master Instructor. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Theater Arts from the
University of St. Thomas, Texas. This article has been viewed 103,404 times.
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