Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine - Issue 20 - Usadojo

Using the lead leg finds the range on an opponent, and the hand techniques set up the
final kick.
More examples below:
Fig 5: Lead leg side kick Fig 6: Back fist Fig 7: Back leg hook kick Fig 8: Back Kick
Sparring tactics also involve deceptive techniques, you can try to trick your opponent into
anticipating your next move then attack with another technique example below.
Fig 9: Attacker throws
midsection lead leg
turning kick.
Fig 10: Repeats technique Fig 11: Chambers
lead leg to throw
another
Footwork And Movement
Tae kwon do sparring when done correctly involves fighters moving round and round in a
circular motion rather than backwards and forwards like karate. By stepping to the side
enables a fighter to stay within range of an opponent making it easier to counterattack.
Example of a side step and attack is shown below:
Fig 13: Attacker throws lead leg
turning kick, defender side steps with
back leg
Fig 14: Lunges forward
with backfist
Fig 12: From chamber
position hops forward
and changes kick to
lead leg axe kick
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