Naeryeo Chagi

Naeryeo Chagi (내려 차기) is a kick in taekwondo: axe Kick. The naeryeo chagi (내려 차기), or downward kick, is struck with the heel (dwitchuk) or the sole of the foot: we raise the leg as high as possible, almost straight, then we bring it down like an ax to touch the head, shoulder or collarbone of the opponent. It is generally launched from the combat guard (gyeorugi junbi), with the support leg slightly bent, letting the weight of the body and gravity accelerate the descent…

The naeryeo chagi (내려 차기), or downward kick, is struck with the heel (dwitchuk) or the sole of the foot: we raise the leg as high as possible, almost straight, then we bring it down like an ax to touch the head, shoulder or collarbone of the opponent. It is generally launched from the combat guard (gyeorugi junbi), with the support leg slightly bent, letting the weight of the body and gravity accelerate the descent. It is mainly used in combat (hits to the head) and in certain poomsae, and it requires good flexibility of the legs.