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2. List of taekwondo techniques - Wikipedia

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   Taekwondo hand strikes are as a close distance alternative to kicks. They are executed in a number of ways from standing, jumping, spinning and rushing forwards. Hand strikes make up fast combinations of strikes which can leave an opponent stunned and unable to defend himself. Taekwondo hand strikes can be separated into two distinct styles:

3. Front kick - Wikipedia

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   The front kick described is the typical basic front kick of karate or taekwondo. But the front kick can also be defined more broadly as a straight forward kick directly to the front, and then include several variations from many different styles. A front kick can be delivered forward in a penetrating way (hip thrust), or upwards to attack the head.

4. Tae Bo - Wikipedia

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   Tae Bo is a body fitness system that incorporates martial arts techniques, such as stances, kicks and punches. It became popular in the 1990s. This fitness system was developed by American taekwondo and karate practitioner Billy Blanks. [1] Such programs use the motions of martial arts at a rapid pace designed to promote fitness. [2]

5. Taekwondo - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 December 2024. Korean martial art "TKD" redirects here. For other uses, see TKD (disambiguation). For the 1994 video game, see Taekwon-Do (video game). This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages) This ...

6. Tricking (martial arts) - Wikipedia

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   A tendency to exhibit techniques that are more flashy and complex was observed in martial arts during the period following the 1960s, predating the current tricking movement. Especially in taekwondo , an increasing emphasis on spectacular spinning, jumping or flying kicks developed during the mid-1960s with the introduction of international ...

7. Taekwondo stances - Wikipedia

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   In an art relying heavily on kicks, the body's mass is usually shifted slightly to the back leg, making the front leg easier to lift and increasing the speed of kicks. Regardless of the exact stance, this is the most familiar stance for a martial artist. All other stances, blocks, and attacks flow from this stance.

8. Butterfly kick - Wikipedia

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   An amateur video of a basic butterfly kick. A butterfly kick or horse kick (Chinese: 旋子; pinyin: xuànzi; lit. 'circle') is a jumping kick in martial arts such as modern wushu, taekwondo and capoeira. In certain changquan styles, this kick is known as Swallow Kick (Yianzi tui). [1] [2] [3]

9. Changquan - Wikipedia

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   The forms of the Long Fist style emphasize fully extended kicks and striking techniques, and by appearance would be considered a long-range fighting system. In some Long Fist styles the motto is that "the best defense is a strong offense," in which case the practitioner launches a preemptive attack so aggressive that it deprives the opponent of ...