Korean Kicking Project Ep. #4: The 6 (+2) Fundamental Korean Kicks

[@nathandoggett6287]

Excellent!!! Bravo

[@runakobannister3316]

Good stuff on the front kick. As a short man i think ive practiced the front kick more than any other. I think at this point i have passed thru all the phases and variations at one time or another

[@ManuelAdrogue]

Thanks! The front kick seems easy but it was probably the last of the basics kicks that I got to perform reasonably well. I was taught to do it long, achieved very good form, but not true power until I started experimenting with the shorter, explosive version and mixed both to reach my final personal version.

[@MrBilej]

You are real martial arts historian. There is serious lack of such quality content as yours.

[@ManuelAdrogue]

Thanks a lot, I hope that you like Episodes 5 and especially 9 Part II, in which there will be more martial arts history.

[@marianofourcade3348]

Excelente Manuel , 100x100 excelente tu seminario , tu seminario responde claramente el espíritu, la física, el sentido y dirección de las patadas fundamentales que vos von gran claridad explicas para que comprendan las bases del taekwondo coreano marcial

[@ManuelAdrogue]

Muchas gracias Mariano, saludos!

[@cesargalant6294]

Una minuciosa e interesante explicación. Un vídeo para ver más de una ves y poner en práctica cada uno de los items. Mucho me es familiar ya q tomé sus clases en vídeo impartidas durante la cuarentena , muchas gracias por ello también ya q e logrado un avance importante en la técnica al patear. felicitaciones.

[@NBTKDA]

I classify Kukki TKD as having 10 Basic Kicks (all performed using the rear leg) along with Common and Uncommon Kick Modifiers. 1) Front Kick / Ap Chagi / 앞 차기 2) Turning Kick / Dollyeo Chagi / 돌려 차기 3) Side Kick / Yeop Chagi / 옆 차기 4) Back Kick / Dwi Chagi / 뒤 차기 (not the same as Back Turning Side Kick) 5) Axe Kick / Naeryeo Chagi / 내려 차기 6) (Whipping) Hook Kick / Huryeo Chagi / 후려 차기 7) (Scorpion) Hook Kick / Nakka Chagi / 낚아 차기 8) Twisting Kick / Biteureo Chagi / 비틀어 차기 9) Inward Crescent Kick / An Chagi / 안 차기 10) Outward Crescent Kick / Bakkat Chagi / 바깥 차기 From here, each of the Basic Kicks (done using the rear foot) may have one or more common or uncommon modifiers applied to them. Here are some examples: Front Foot Kick / Ap Bal Chagi / 앞 발 차기 - The front foot kicks while the anchor foot does not travel. Example: Front Foot Front Kick / Ap Bal Ap Chagi Fast Turn Kick / Ppaleun Bal Chagi / 빠른 발 차기 - The front foot kicks after the anchor foot travels forward. Travel → Chamber → Kick Example: Fast Side Kick / Ppaleun Bal Yeop Chagi Cut Kick / Keoteu Chagi / 커트 차기 - The front foot kicks while the anchor foot travels forward. Naturally a Yeop Chagi in WT competition. Chamber → Travel → Kick Example: Cut Turn Kick / Keoteu Dollyeo Chagi Tornado Kick / Dolgae Chagi / 돌개 차기 - A 360° back turning kick, with the first leg coming around to serve as a feint, impedance, or distance tool before the other foot delivers a kick. Naturally a Dollyeo Chagi, but can be applied to other kicks. Example: Tornado Axe Kick / Dolgae Naeryeo Chagi etc. I really enjoy learning about your approach as well though, sir! Fantastic videos!!!

[@ManuelAdrogue]

Thanks a lot for sharing such precise information. As you understand, I practice "Classical TKD" which I tried to define in the first Episode. There are reasons for me to exclude from my program certain kicks due to their specialized function, typically suitable for WT competition but not for a more martial-oriented training. But I appreciate good Taekwondo skills in any format they may show up! Regards!!!

[@NBTKDA]

@@ManuelAdrogue Absolutely, sir! My apologies if I came off as insinuating that you are incorrect in any way, I was just relating my current understanding of TKD from a Kukki perspective. Your analysis and reasoning are very informative and I've learned a lot from watching, in fact I've watched a few in the series multiple times. Thank you for your research, knowledge and passion on the subject.

[@metalhardrock]

Lo estoy mirando con atención, gracias Maestro por tremendo trabajo !!!

[@ManuelAdrogue]

Muchas gracias Ramón, saludos!

[@rodericksibelius8472]

Tae Kwon Do Kicking Intensive workout with jumping with forceful movements can jar and tear the ligaments and joints to injury and this is the reason why when you are in your 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond you will shorten your life of Tae Kwon Do training and become disabled without the proper dieting and rest healing periods. This is the reason why we revert back to the Okinawan Karate systems and doing Chinese Tai Chi. Know your physical limits, do not over train and AVOID INJURY!!!

[@alejandrovassallo4995]

Aca esperando que sean las 0 horas 😅

[@alejandrovassallo4995]

Hola Manuel, con respecto a la patada frontal, es un mal habito levantar el talon del pie de apoyo al momento de ejecutarla?

[@ManuelAdrogue]

Hola Alejandro. Levantar el talón del pie de apoyo es admisible como excepción, pero como hábito es malo, implica la existencia de cierta tensión que no permite liberar la energía en el blanco. La alineación ideal es con el talón apoyado, exactamente la de la foto perfecta de Chong Lee que aparece en el minuto 12.15. En general, si uno levanta el talón, es probable que esté flexionando la rodilla de la pierna que no patea, y poniendo presión en las lumbares (todo esto afecta la eficiencia del movimiento). Saludos!

[@alejandrovassallo4995]

@@ManuelAdrogue Gracias por la explicacion Manuel🤗

[@c.b.1378]

"Classical Taekwondo"? Is that the new term ITF has decided to apply to themselves? Hope you don't do sine wave, then, considering that it was introduced as late as in the eighties.

[@ManuelAdrogue]

It is obvious that you have not watched the prior Episodes of the series (with the introduction), or even this one with full attention. When you say the “ITF” or “themselves”, it does not apply to me. There are many (at least five organizations) that go by that name, which has become a generic reference linking with Gen Choi. I refer to Classical TKD because I personally chose those words. That is a proper description of what I do. But it is not exclusive to me. There are people in ITF, Kuk Ki, or Kwan groups that also do Classical TKD, and in those same groups there are others that don’t. Classical TKD has to do with the purpose, quality standards and intensity of training, and is different than commercial (kindergarten / recreative), sports, or other. I know what I am talking about because I have trained under many of the great masters of the golden era. Actually, in this video I use criteria that are not normally used in the ITF. And sinewave has nothing to do with this matter. I hope your intention is not to cause division, hatred or to put yourself above others who do something different than what you do. My intention is the opposite. I want people to unite, to celebrate their roots and to practice the best TKD possible. I want to highlight what TKD people have in common, that is why I chose kicks. I invite you to join in a quest to improve our martial arts but most importantly, ourselves. The world does not need more confrontation, and martial artists should be leaders of peace.