# The Taekwondo Technique Dictionary

Every technique the seventeen Kukkiwon poomsae are built from: 137 in five groups. Each is named in romanized Korean, hangul and English, filmed from three camera angles, and listed with the forms that perform it and the movement numbers where it happens.

## Kicks (차기), 16

Group page: https://snapkick.app/techniques/kicks

- An-bandal-chagi (안 반달차기), Inward Crescent Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/an-bandal-chagi
- Ap-chagi (앞차기), Front Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ap-chagi
- Bakkat-bandal-chagi (바깥 반달차기), Outward Crescent Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/bakkat-bandal-chagi
- Dollyeo-chagi (돌려차기), Roundhouse Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dollyeo-chagi
- Dubaldangseong-chagi (두발당성차기), Flying Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dubaldangseong-chagi
- Dwi-chagi (뒤차기), Back Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dwi-chagi
- Dwidora-yeop-chagi (뒤돌아 옆차기), Turning Side Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dwidora-yeop-chagi
- Huryeo-chagi (후려차기), Hook Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/huryeo-chagi
- Momdollyeo-huryeo-chagi (몸돌려 후려차기), Spinning Hook Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momdollyeo-huryeo-chagi
- Naeryeo-chagi (내려차기), Axe Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/naeryeo-chagi
- Oesanteul-yeop-chagi (외산틀옆차기), Side Kick + Single Mountain Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/oesanteul-yeop-chagi
- Pyojeok-chagi (표적차기), Target Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/pyojeok-chagi
- Ttwieo-ap-chagi (뛰어 앞차기), Jump Front Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ttwieo-ap-chagi
- Ttwieo-pyojeok-chagi (뛰어 표적차기), Jumping Target Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ttwieo-pyojeok-chagi
- Ttwieo-yeop-chagi (뛰어 옆차기), Jump Side Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ttwieo-yeop-chagi
- Yeop-chagi (옆차기), Side Kick: https://snapkick.app/techniques/yeop-chagi

## Punches (지르기), 19

Group page: https://snapkick.app/techniques/punches

- Bandae-jireugi (반대 지르기), Reverse Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/bandae-jireugi
- Baro-jireugi (바로 지르기), Straight Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/baro-jireugi
- Chetdari-jireugi (쳇다리지르기), Simultaneous Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/chetdari-jireugi
- Danggyeo-teok-jireugi (당겨 턱 지르기), Pulling Uppercut: https://snapkick.app/techniques/danggyeo-teok-jireugi
- Dollyeo-jireugi (돌려지르기), Turning Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dollyeo-jireugi
- Dubeon-jireugi (두번지르기), Double Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dubeon-jireugi
- Eolgul-jireugi (얼굴지르기), High Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/eolgul-jireugi
- Jeocheo-jireugi (젖혀지르기), Turn-over Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/jeocheo-jireugi
- Keumgang-jireugi (금강지르기), Diamond Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/keumgang-jireugi
- Keumgang-yeop-jireugi (금강 옆지르기), Diamond Side Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/keumgang-yeop-jireugi
- Momtong-jireugi (몸통지르기), Middle Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momtong-jireugi
- Momtong-yeop-jireugi (몸통 옆지르기), Side Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momtong-yeop-jireugi
- Naeryeo-jireugi (내려지르기), Downward Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/naeryeo-jireugi
- Pyeonsonkkeut-eopeo-jjireugi ((편손끝) 엎어찌르기), Horizontal Fingertip Thrust: https://snapkick.app/techniques/pyeonsonkkeut-eopeo-jjireugi
- Pyeonsonkkeut-jeocheo-jjireugi (편손끝 젖혀찌르기), Turn-over Fingertip Thrust: https://snapkick.app/techniques/pyeonsonkkeut-jeocheo-jjireugi
- Pyeonsonkkeut-sewo-jjireugi ((편손끝) 세워찌르기), Vertical Fingertip Thrust: https://snapkick.app/techniques/pyeonsonkkeut-sewo-jjireugi
- Pyojeok-jireugi (표적지르기), Target Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/pyojeok-jireugi
- Sewo-jireugi (세워지르기), Vertical Punch: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sewo-jireugi
- Sosum-jireugi (솟음지르기), Double Knuckle Uppercut: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sosum-jireugi

## Strikes (치기), 25

Group page: https://snapkick.app/techniques/strikes

- Ageumson-ap-chigi (아금손 앞치기), Arc-Hand Strike to Neck: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ageumson-ap-chigi
- Batangson-teok-chigi (바탕손 턱 치기), Palmheel Jaw Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/batangson-teok-chigi
- Danggyeo-deungjumeok-teok-chigi (당겨 등주먹 턱 치기), Pulling Backfist Jaw Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/danggyeo-deungjumeok-teok-chigi
- Deungjumeok-bakkat-chigi (등주먹 바깥치기), Outward Backfist Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/deungjumeok-bakkat-chigi
- Deungjumeok-eolgul-ap-chigi (등주먹 얼굴 앞치기), Backfist Face Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/deungjumeok-eolgul-ap-chigi
- Deungjumeok-geodeureo-ap-chigi (등주먹 거들어 앞치기), Augmented Backfist Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/deungjumeok-geodeureo-ap-chigi
- Deungjumeok-geodeureo-eolgul-ap-chigi (등주먹 거들어 얼굴 앞치기), Augmented High Backfist Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/deungjumeok-geodeureo-eolgul-ap-chigi
- Du-palgup-yeop-chigi (두 팔굽 옆치기), Double Elbow Side Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/du-palgup-yeop-chigi
- Geodeureo-kaljaebi (거들어 칼재비), Augmented Arc-Hand Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/geodeureo-kaljaebi
- Jebipum-mok-chigi (제비품 목 치기), Swallowform Knifehand Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/jebipum-mok-chigi
- Kaljaebi (칼재비), Arc-Hand Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/kaljaebi
- Keun-doljjeogwi (큰 돌쩌귀), Big Hinge: https://snapkick.app/techniques/keun-doljjeogwi
- Mejumeok-naeryeo-chigi (메주먹 내려치기), Hammerfist Downward Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/mejumeok-naeryeo-chigi
- Mejumeok-pyojeok-chigi (메주먹 표적치기), Hammerfist Target Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/mejumeok-pyojeok-chigi
- Mejumeok-yang-yeopguri-chigi (메주먹 양옆구리치기), Double Hammerfist Flank Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/mejumeok-yang-yeopguri-chigi
- Mureup-chigi (무릎치기), Knee Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/mureup-chigi
- Mureup-kkeokgi (무릎 꺾기), Knee Break: https://snapkick.app/techniques/mureup-kkeokgi
- Palgup-chigi (팔굽 치기), Elbow Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/palgup-chigi
- Palgup-dollyeo-chigi (팔굽 돌려치기), Elbow Turning Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/palgup-dollyeo-chigi
- Palgup-ollyeo-chigi (팔굽 올려치기), Elbow Uppercut: https://snapkick.app/techniques/palgup-ollyeo-chigi
- Palgup-pyojeok-chigi (팔굽 표적치기), Elbow Target Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/palgup-pyojeok-chigi
- Palgup-yeop-chigi (팔굽 옆치기), Elbow Side Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/palgup-yeop-chigi
- Sonnal-an-chigi (손날 안치기), Inward Knifehand Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-an-chigi
- Sonnal-bakkat-chigi (손날 바깥치기), Outward Knifehand Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-bakkat-chigi
- Sonnal-yeop-chigi (손날 옆치기), Knifehand Side Strike: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-yeop-chigi

## Blocks (막기), 56

Group page: https://snapkick.app/techniques/blocks

- An-palmok-bakkat-makgi (안팔목 바깥막기), Inner Forearm Outward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/an-palmok-bakkat-makgi
- An-palmok-biteureo-makgi (안팔목 비틀어막기), Inner Forearm Twisting Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/an-palmok-biteureo-makgi
- An-palmok-hecheo-makgi (안팔목 헤쳐막기), Inner Forearm Opening Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/an-palmok-hecheo-makgi
- An-palmok-momtong-geodeureo-makgi (안팔목 몸통 거들어막기), Augmented Inner Forearm Middle Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/an-palmok-momtong-geodeureo-makgi
- Arae-hecheo-makgi (아래 헤쳐막기), Low Opening Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/arae-hecheo-makgi
- Arae-makgi (아래막기), Low Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/arae-makgi
- Arae-pyojeok-makgi (아래 표적막기), Low Target Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/arae-pyojeok-makgi
- Arae-yeop-makgi (아래 옆막기), Low Side Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/arae-yeop-makgi
- Batangson-geodeureo-momtong-an-makgi (바탕손 거들어 몸통 안막기), Augmented Palmheel Inward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/batangson-geodeureo-momtong-an-makgi
- Batangson-momtong-an-makgi (바탕손 몸통 안막기), Inward Palmheel Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/batangson-momtong-an-makgi
- Batangson-momtong-makgi (바탕손 몸통막기), Middle Palmheel Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/batangson-momtong-makgi
- Batangson-nulleo-makgi (바탕손 눌러막기), Palmheel Pressing Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/batangson-nulleo-makgi
- Bawi-milgi (바위밀기), Boulder Push: https://snapkick.app/techniques/bawi-milgi
- Bojumeok (보주먹), Covered Fist: https://snapkick.app/techniques/bojumeok
- Eolgul-bakkat-makgi (얼굴 바깥막기), High Outward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/eolgul-bakkat-makgi
- Eolgul-makgi (얼굴막기), High Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/eolgul-makgi
- Eotgeoreo-arae-makgi (엇걸어 아래막기), Low Cross Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/eotgeoreo-arae-makgi
- Eotgeoreo-eolgul-makgi (엇걸어 얼굴막기), High Cross Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/eotgeoreo-eolgul-makgi
- Gawi-makgi (가위막기), Scissors Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/gawi-makgi
- Geodeureo-arae-makgi (거들어 아래막기), Augmented Low Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/geodeureo-arae-makgi
- Geodeureo-eolgul-yeop-makgi (거들어 얼굴 옆막기), Augmented High Side Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/geodeureo-eolgul-yeop-makgi
- Geodeureo-momtong-bakkat-makgi (거들어 몸통 바깥막기), Augmented Outward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/geodeureo-momtong-bakkat-makgi
- Geodeureo-momtong-makgi (거들어 몸통막기), Augmented Middle Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/geodeureo-momtong-makgi
- Hansonnal-arae-makgi (한손날 아래막기), Knifehand Low Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hansonnal-arae-makgi
- Hansonnal-eolgul-makgi (한손날 얼굴막기), Single Knifehand High Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hansonnal-eolgul-makgi
- Hansonnal-makgi (한손날막기), Knifehand Outward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hansonnal-makgi
- Hansonnal-momtong-yeop-makgi (한손날 몸통옆막기), Single Knifehand Side Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hansonnal-momtong-yeop-makgi
- Hecheo-santeul-makgi (헤쳐 산틀막기), Opening Mountain Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hecheo-santeul-makgi
- Hwangso-makgi (황소막기), Bull Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hwangso-makgi
- Hwidulleo-makgi (휘둘러막기), Swinging Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hwidulleo-makgi
- Keumgang-makgi (금강막기), Diamond Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/keumgang-makgi
- Keumgang-momtong-makgi (금강 몸통막기), Diamond Middle Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/keumgang-momtong-makgi
- Kkeureo-olligi (끌어올리기), Pull Up Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/kkeureo-olligi
- Momtong-an-makgi (몸통 안막기), Inward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momtong-an-makgi
- Momtong-an-palmok-hecheo-makgi (몸통 안팔목 헤쳐막기), Inner Forearm Opening Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momtong-an-palmok-hecheo-makgi
- Momtong-bakkat-makgi (몸통 바깥막기), Outward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momtong-bakkat-makgi
- Momtong-hecheo-makgi (몸통헤쳐막기), Middle Opening Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momtong-hecheo-makgi
- Momtong-makgi (몸통막기), Middle Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/momtong-makgi
- Oesanteul-makgi (외산틀막기), Single Mountain Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/oesanteul-makgi
- Santeul-makgi (산틀막기), Mountain Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/santeul-makgi
- Sonbadak-geodeureo-bakkat-makgi (손바닥 거들어 바깥막기), Palm Augmented Outward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonbadak-geodeureo-bakkat-makgi
- Sonnal-arae-hecheo-makgi (손날 아래 헤쳐막기), Low Knifehand Opening Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-arae-hecheo-makgi
- Sonnal-arae-makgi (손날 아래막기), Low Knifehand Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-arae-makgi
- Sonnal-biteureo-makgi (손날 비틀어막기), Knifehand Twist Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-biteureo-makgi
- Sonnal-eolgul-biteureo-makgi (손날 얼굴 비틀어막기), Knifehand High Twist Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-eolgul-biteureo-makgi
- Sonnal-eotgeoreo-arae-makgi (손날 엇걸어 아래막기), Knifehand Low Cross Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-eotgeoreo-arae-makgi
- Sonnal-keumgang-makgi (손날 금강막기), Knifehand Diamond Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-keumgang-makgi
- Sonnal-makgi (손날막기), Knifehand Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-makgi
- Sonnal-momtong-an-makgi (손날 몸통 안막기), Knifehand Inward Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-momtong-an-makgi
- Sonnal-momtong-makgi (손날 몸통막기), Double Knifehand Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-momtong-makgi
- Sonnal-oesanteul-makgi (손날 외산틀막기), Single Knifehand Mountain Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-oesanteul-makgi
- Sonnal-yeop-makgi (손날 옆막기), Knifehand Side Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnal-yeop-makgi
- Sonnaldeung-hecheo-makgi (손날등 헤쳐막기), Ridgehand Opening Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnaldeung-hecheo-makgi
- Sonnaldeung-momtong-makgi (손날등 몸통막기), Ridgehand Middle Block: https://snapkick.app/techniques/sonnaldeung-momtong-makgi
- Taesan-milgi (태산밀기), Mountain Pushing Posture: https://snapkick.app/techniques/taesan-milgi
- Tongmilgi (통밀기), Pushing Hands: https://snapkick.app/techniques/tongmilgi

## Stances (서기), 21

Group page: https://snapkick.app/techniques/stances

- Ap-kkoa-seogi (앞꼬아서기), Front Cross Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ap-kkoa-seogi
- Ap-seogi (앞서기), Walking Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ap-seogi
- Apgubi (앞굽이), Front Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/apgubi
- Beom-seogi (범서기), Tiger Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/beom-seogi
- Bojumeok-junbi (보주먹준비), Covered Fist Ready Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/bojumeok-junbi
- Dujumeok-heori-seogi (두주먹허리서기), Twin-Fist Waist Posture: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dujumeok-heori-seogi
- Dwi-kkoa-seogi (뒤꼬아서기), Rear Cross Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dwi-kkoa-seogi
- Dwitgubi (뒷굽이), Back Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/dwitgubi
- Gibon-junbi (기본준비), Basic Ready Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/gibon-junbi
- Gyeopson-junbi (겹손준비), Overlapped-Hand Ready Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/gyeopson-junbi
- Gyeorugi-junbi (겨루기준비), Sparring Ready Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/gyeorugi-junbi
- Gyeotdari-seogi (곁다리서기), Assisting Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/gyeotdari-seogi
- Hakdari-seogi (학다리서기), Crane Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/hakdari-seogi
- Jageun-doljjeogwi (작은 돌쩌귀), Small Hinge: https://snapkick.app/techniques/jageun-doljjeogwi
- Juchum-seogi (주춤서기), Horse-Riding Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/juchum-seogi
- Moa-seogi (모아서기), Closed Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/moa-seogi
- Nalgae-pyeogi (날개펴기), Wingspreading Posture: https://snapkick.app/techniques/nalgae-pyeogi
- Narani-seogi (나란히서기), Parallel Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/narani-seogi
- Oedari-seogi (외다리서기), One-Leg Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/oedari-seogi
- Ogeum-seogi (오금서기), Inner Knee Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/ogeum-seogi
- Tongmilgi-junbi (통밀기준비), Log Pushing Ready Stance: https://snapkick.app/techniques/tongmilgi-junbi