Ahp Chagi (Ahp
Cha Nut Gi) - Front Snap Kick
Master Ricardo Longinotti,
7th Dan
National Director - Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan - Argentina
Front View
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Body in left foot forward front stance and both hands in a
guard position. |
Shift hand position while moving
your right hip forward |
Bend right leg, lifting knee as
high
as possible, keeping upper body straight. Pull toes back
pointing
ball of foot to target. |
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Extend kicking foot toward
target by pushing hip forward. Let upper body lean back
slightly to provide thrust to hip and snap kick forward. |
Retract kicking leg to
intermediate position |
Return kicking leg
to starting position
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Note that two positions before the
kick are identical to two positions after the kick (1 & 6), (3 & 5).
This demonstrates balance and consistency in execution of technique.
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In the
photos below |
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indicates movements
to be performed |
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indicates movements
already performed |
Incorrect Foot
Position On Contact With Target
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Toes pointed forward |
Ankle too low. Should be
straight |
Front of foot pulled
back too far |
Correct Foot
Position On Contact With Target
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Perfect foot
alignment with target |
Point of contact
with target |
Application of kick to solar
plexus |
