Side piercing kick (yopcha jirugi)
This is one of the most effective techniques for attacking an opponent at
the flank. The footsword or heel is the attacking tool. The vital spots are the temple, armpit, floating ribs, neck artery,
philtrum, point of the chin, and solar plexus.
The
main principles of this kick are:
- The attacking tool must reach the target in a straight line with a revolving
motion.
- Regardless of the stance, the footsword must be brought to the inner knee joint of the stationary leg prior
to delivering the kick.
- Keep the toes of the kicking foot faced downwards and the toes of the supporting
foot pointed away from the target at the moment of impact.
- The stationary foot pivots 180 degrees allowing
the hip to rotate with the kick.
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