The document provides information on various aspects of Taekwondo, including the founder Andrew Puran Gurung, common kicks (such as front, side, and roundhouse kicks), punches, blocks, stances, and more. It defines each technique or element and describes its usage in both sparring and self-defense applications of the martial art.

2. Contents
Founder Of Taekwondo
Kicks inTaekwondo
Punches inTaekwondo
Blocks inTaekwondo
Blocks inTaekwondo

3. Founder ofTaekwondo
 He is a 9th dan Taekwondo professional
and is known for establishing Taekwondo in
India. Gurung founded his first Taekwondo
gymnasium at Kalimpong in 1974 and by
1982 had become the most popular
Taekwondo instructor in India.
Andrew Puran Gurung

4. Kicks in Taekwondo (Chagi)
Ap Chagi (The Front Kick )
Yeop Chagi (The Side Kick )
Dollyeo Chagi (The Roundhouse Kick )
An Chagi (The Inner Kick )
Bakkat Chagi (The Outer Crescent Kick )
Naeryeo Chagi (The Axe Kick)

5. Ap Chagi (The Front Kick )
The term "Ap Chagi" refers to the
Front Kick in Taekwondo. This is one
of the basic and fundamental kicks in
the martial art.
Front kicks are commonly used in
sparring, where speed and precision
are crucial.
In self-defense, a front kick can be
an effective tool to create distance
from an attacker.
Front kicks are also used in various
Taekwondo patterns (poomsae) to
demonstrate skill and technique.

6. Yeop Chagi (The Side Kick )
"Yeop Chagi" in Taekwondo refers to
the Side Kick. This kick is
characterized by its lateral
movement, with the foot striking the
target from the side.
The side kick is frequently used in
sparring for both offensive and
defensive purposes.
It can be an effective kick for
creating distance or pushing back an
opponent.

7. Dollyeo Chagi (The Roundhouse Kick )
"Yeop Chagi" in Taekwondo refers
to the Side Kick. This kick is
characterized by its lateral
movement, with the foot striking the
target from the side.
The side kick is frequently used in
sparring for both offensive and
defensive purposes.
It can be an effective kick for
creating distance or pushing back
an opponent.
In self-defense, the side kick can
be employed to strike an assailant's
midsection or to deter an attacker.

8. An Chagi (The Inner Kick )
An chagi is referred to as a swing
kick and has some similarities to
naeryeo-chagi with its upward raised
leg.
The taekwondo practitioner raises
the extended leg as high as possible,
a bit across the centerline of the body
from the outside, and then sweeps
explosively inward in a circular arc
movement hitting the target on the
side for impact.

9. Bakkat Chagi (The Outer Crescent Kick )
The term "Bakkat Chagi" in
Taekwondo refers to the Side
Piercing Kick or Hook Kick
.
The side piercing kick is commonly
used in sparring for both offensive
and defensive purposes.
It can be effective in striking an
opponent's head or face, especially in
situations where a straight kick
might be blocked.

10. Naeryeo Chagi (The Axe Kick)
The term "Naeryeo Chagi" in
Taekwondo refers to the Axe Kick.
This particular kick is recognized for
its downward motion, resembling
the motion of swinging an axe.
The axe kick is effective in sparring
for targeting an opponent's head or
upper body.
It can be employed in self-defense
scenarios, particularly against taller
opponents.

11. Punches in Taekwondo (Jireugi)
Arae jireugi (The Low Punch)
Momtong jireugi (The Mid-section Punch)
Olgul jireugi (The High Punch)

12. Arae jireugi (The Low Punch)
The term "Arae Jireugi" in Taekwondo refers to the Low
Punch. This technique involves delivering a punch aimed at
the lower part of the opponent's body, typically targeting the
midsection or stomach.
The low punch is frequently used
in sparring, providing an effective
way to target the opponent's
midsection and score points.
It can be employed in self-defense
scenarios, especially when close-
quarters combat requires quick and
precise strikes.

13. Momtong jireugi (The Mid-section
Punch)
The term "Momtong Jireugi" in Taekwondo
refers to the Midsection Punch. This technique
involves delivering a punch aimed at the
opponent's midsection or torso.
Keep the non-punching hand up to guard the
face during the execution of the punch.
Engage the core muscles for stability and
control.
Practice controlling the speed and accuracy of
the punch for adaptability in different
situations.

14. Olgul jireugi (The High Punch)
"Olgul Jireugi" in Taekwondo refers
to the Face Punch or High Punch.
This technique involves delivering a
punch aimed at the opponent's face.
Keep the non-punching hand up to
guard the face during the execution
of the punch.
Engage the core muscles for
stability and control.
Practice controlling the speed and
accuracy of the punch for
adaptability in different situations.

15. Blocks in Taekwondo (Makgi)
Arae makgi (The Low block)
Momtong makgi (The Mid-section block)
Olgul makgi (The High block)

16. Arae makgi (The Low Block)
"Arae Makgi" in Taekwondo refers
to the Low Block. This blocking
technique is used to defend against
attacks aimed at the lower part of
the body.
The low block is frequently used in
sparring to defend against low kicks
or leg sweeps.
It can be employed in self-defense
scenarios, offering protection
against attacks to the lower body.

17. Momtong makgi (The Mid-section
block)
"Momtong Makgi" in Taekwondo
refers to the Midsection Block. This
blocking technique is used to defend
against attacks aimed at the
midsection or torso.
The midsection block is frequently
used in sparring to defend against
punches and kicks aimed at the
midsection.
It can be employed in self-defense
scenarios, offering protection
against attacks to the torso.

18. Olgul makgi (The High block)
"Olgul Makgi" in Taekwondo
refers to the High Block. This
blocking technique is used to
defend against attacks aimed
at the upper part of the body,
particularly the head and face.
Keep the non-blocking hand
up to guard the lower part of
the body during the execution
of the block.
Engage the core muscles for
stability and control.

19. Stances in Taekwondo (Seogi)
Joom choom Seogi (Horse
Riding stance)
Beom Seogi (Cat Stance)

20. Joom choom Seogi (Horse Riding
Stance )
“Joom choom Seogi" in
Taekwondo refers to the
Sitting Stance. This stance
involves the practitioner
sitting down with the
majority of the weight on the
back leg while the front leg
is extended forward.
The Sitting Stance is often
used in Taekwondo patterns
(poomsae) to demonstrate
balance, control, and
precision.

21. Beom Seogi (The Cat Stance)
"Beom Seogi" in Taekwondo refers to
the Tiger Stance. This is a stance
characterized by its lower and more
extended position compared to other
stances.
The Tiger Stance is often utilized for
stability and is suitable for both
defensive and offensive maneuvers.
The Tiger Stance is employed in
various Taekwondo techniques,
including kicks and strikes.