Kukkiwon Taekwondo
Techniques

Stances
Various ways to position the body during martial arts training and competition.

Footwork
Various ways to move the body during martial arts training and competition.

Blocks
Techniques which are used to impede an opponent’s aggression.

Kicks
Techniques which use the foot or shin to damage an opponent.

Punches
Techniques which use the clenched fist to damage an opponent.

Strikes
Techniques which use various body parts to damage an opponent.

Throws
Techniques to force an opponent onto the ground.

Special Techs
Techniques which do not fall under normal classification.

Evasion
Techniques to dodge the strikes of an opponent.

Joint Locks
Techniques to press and twist the joints of an opponent.

Choke Holds
Techniques to disrupt the supply of blood or oxygen of an opponent.

Grappling
Techniques to disrupt the balance, posture and/or position of an opponent.

Warm Up
Dynamic movements to safely prepare the body specifically for martial arts training.