Kicking line drills across the dojang

Setup

1. Students in waves along one end of the mat, about two arm-and-leg lengths apart sideways.
2. Each wave has its own lane; the next wave waits behind.
3. Water handy; clean, dry mat; bare feet and no jewellery.

How it runs

1. The sabeom names the kick, then calls 'sijak'. Wave one kicks on every step across the mat; wave two sets off when wave one is half-way.
2. At the far side, waves line up and rest while the next kick is named, then come back the other way.
3. Suggested lengths: ap chagi (front kick), dollyeo chagi (roundhouse kick), yeop chagi (side kick), then a kick-and-switch combination.
4. For fitness, finish with two fast lengths where the waves count their kicks out loud.

Coaching points

• Every kick goes back to the chamber and lands in fighting stance before the next step.
• Guard up the whole length, even when tired.
• Kick at belt height with good form before kicking higher.
• Kihap on the last kick of each length.
• Watch the lane: stay in line with the people beside you.

Common mistakes

• Rushing across with half-kicks to finish first.
• Drifting sideways into the next lane.
• Setting off before the wave in front is clear.
• Hands dropping on the way back.