Kihaps in ITF Patterns
Kihaps appear in various steps in ITF Patterns. This guide is to assist you in remembering which steps or techniques have a Kihap associated with them.
The Kihap literally means to shout or yell. Kihaps are performed to assist the performer focus their concentration and energy into the impact point of the techniques.
Kihaps are also great for Taekwon-Do demonstrations, to create a level of atmosphere and excitement for participants and spectators alike.
Chon- Ji
(Step 17) Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
Dan-Gun
(Step 8) Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist.
(Step 17) Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm.
Do-San
(Step 6) Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip.
(Step 22) Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with the right forearm.
Won-Hyo
(Step 12) Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight finger tip.
Yul Gok
(Step 24) Lower the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while striking the left palm with the right front elbow.
(Step 27) Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while striking the right palm with the left front elbow.
(Step 36) Jump to C forming a left X-stance toward B while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist.
Joong-Gun
(Step 12) Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing an upset punch to D with a twin fist
Toi-Gye
(Step 29) Jump to C forming a right X-stance toward A while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.
Hwa-Rang
(Step 14) Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
(Step 25) Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion forming a right L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow.
Choong-Moo
(Step 9) Execute a flying side piercing kick to D with the right foot soon after moving it to D and then land to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
Kwang-Gae
(Step 23) Move the right foot to D in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward F while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist.
(Step 27) Move the left foot on lone CD in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward F while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist.
Po-Eun
(Step 12) Execute a right horizontal punch to A while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 6 through 12 in a fast motion.
(Step 30) Execute a left horizontal punch to B while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 24 through 30 in a fast motion.
Ge-Baek
(Step 19) Move the left foot to D turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
(Step 28) Jump to D, forming a right x-stance toward BD while executing a high block to D with the right double forearm.
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