Taekwondo Fist Strikes ( 지르기 jireugi )
Taekwondo 태권도 Korean Martial Arts
Publisher Description
Taekwondo hand strikes are performed 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.
Various surfaces of the hand may be engaged as the striking surface depending on which area of the opponents body which is being targeted. This leads to a large array of hand positions. Taekwondo also makes use of reverse and front elbow strikes.
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