Taekkyon is a rare & old martial art which is known for kicking & tripping the opponent over. Its fast high and low kicks are similar, yet different to other martial arts.

Even though Taekkyon is known for its kicking prowess, it is tripping & locking techniques which are the major part of Taekkyon. These tripping & locking techniques are applied to the opponent’s feet & legs, & are what differs this martial art to others & makes it effective & unique.

As well as kicking, & tripping, a Taekkyon  practitioner aims to:

*unbalance & throw an opponent.

*block and trap the arms and legs of an opponent who attempts to puch or kick.

The hands and feet are always applied together. Applying a hand and a foot simultaneoesly, unbalances, trips, or throws an opponent.

Taekkyon is a soft martial art, & employs circular movements, thus it can appear dance like. (Outside is soft, inside is hard 《外柔内刚》)。 However from within softness, power & speed can easily emerge.

In summation, Taekkyon is specialised in foot sweeps, leg hooking, tripping, low and high multiple kicks, and throwing. That is why Taekkyon was considered unique more than one century ago and was described as, "The one hundred amazing flying leg techniques -  百技神通飛脚術".

Taekkyon is a traditional Korean martial art, which in 2011 was recognised by Unesco, of the United Nations, as an intangible cultural assest worth protecting.