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Taekwondo drills
48 free Taekwondo drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
48 drills
FlexibilityActive flexibility for high-kick rangeBuild kicking height you can control with slow leg raises, kick-and-hold work and controlled swings, then finish with gentle static holds.15 min · 1–30 players · U15+
Self-defence (hosinsul)Advanced self-defence combinationsChain a release, a controlled strike and a slow joint lock against grabs and pushes, then exit, with partners releasing on a tap.20 min · 2–20 players · U16+
KickingFlexibilityAxe kick controlRaise naeryeo chagi (axe kick) through a loose, warmed-up range and bring the heel down with control onto a flat paddle or stopping short.15 min · 2–30 players · U10+
KickingBack kick on a shieldLearn dwit chagi (back kick): look over the shoulder, drive the heel straight back into a shield and land facing the target.15 min · 2–30 players · U10+
KickingGameBalance and kicking gamesThree short games for little dragons: Flamingo, Kick and freeze, and Cone travel. They build one-leg balance and a steady chamber with plenty of movement and praise.12 min · 4–16 players · U5+
PunchingSparringBody punch and kick combinationsStraight punches to the trunk protector linked with kicks: close in with jireugi, make space, then kick.15 min · 2–24 players · U12+
Breaking (kyukpa)KickingBreaking with rebreakable boardsIntroduce kyukpa (breaking) safely with rebreakable plastic boards, trained holders and one technique at a time: front kick, then side kick.20 min · 2–20 players · U10+
SparringFootworkClinch exits and close-range kicksWhen sparring partners end up chest to chest, leave with an angle or a step and score with a short kick, without grabbing, holding or pushing.18 min · 2–20 players · U16+
Cool-downCool-down and reviewSlow laps and breathing to bring heart rates down, a few gentle stretches, a quick question-and-answer review of the lesson, then line up and bow out.8 min · 1–30 players · U8+
SparringKickingCounter kicks off the back legThe attacker throws a front-leg kick; the defender gives a little ground, then answers with a back-leg counter as the attacker's foot lands.15 min · 2–24 players · U12+
SparringBlocks & evasionCut kick (front-leg push) to stop attacksDefenders lift the front leg into a controlled push to the hogu to stop an attacker stepping in, then follow straight away with a kick of their own.15 min · 2–24 players · U13+
SparringDecision-makingDistance control and the fakePartners in sparring gear learn to hold the gap between them, then use a fake to draw a reaction before closing in with a kick.15 min · 2–24 players · U12+
Stance & guardWarm-upDojang etiquette: attention, bow and readyStudents learn to come to charyeot (attention), bow with kyeongye and stand in junbi (ready), then test their listening with a game of 'Sabeom says'.8 min · 1–30 players · U5+
KickingFootworkDouble roundhouse on paddlesKick two quick roundhouse kicks, one off each leg, into two paddles, then follow the holder as they step back and go again.15 min · 2–30 players · U10+
Warm-upFlexibilityDynamic warm-up for kickingA moving warm-up across the dojang that raises the heart rate and takes hips, hamstrings and ankles gradually through kicking range.10 min · 1–30 players · U9+
SparringFitness & agilityFinal-round pressure sparringA burst of pad kicks to tire the legs, then controlled sparring against fresh partners, so seniors practise keeping their technique and decisions when tired.25 min · 4–16 players · U16+
KickingFront kick: chamber and snapAp chagi built in four counts (knee up, snap, back, down) on the spot, then on a partner's paddle held at belt height.12 min · 2–30 players · U5+
Stance & guardFootworkFront stance and walking stanceA line drill across the dojang: travel in ap seogi (walking stance), come back in ap kubi (front stance), then switch between them on the sabeom's call.12 min · 1–30 players · U5+
FlexibilityCool-downGentle flexibility for kickingSeated and kneeling stretches for the hips and legs, held still with slow breathing, for the end of class or after a thorough warm-up. No bouncing, no forcing.10 min · 1–30 players · U5+
KickingSparringHead-kick targeting with controlKicks to head height on paddles held clear of the holder's face, then slow, controlled touches to the headgear only where your federation's age rules allow.15 min · 2–24 players · U13+
Fitness & agilityKickingInterval conditioning on the bagShort work-and-rest intervals of fast kicks and combinations on the bag, rotating partners, to build fitness for repeated sparring exchanges.20 min · 2–24 players · U12+
KickingFitness & agilityKicking line drills across the dojangWaves of students kick their way across the dojang and back, one technique per length, building clean repetition and kicking fitness.15 min · 2–30 players · U9+
PunchingBlocks & evasionKnife-hand and palm techniquesPractise sonnal (knife-hand) blocks and strikes and batangson (palm heel) techniques in back stance and front stance, then onto a paddle.15 min · 2–30 players · U10+
PoomsaeKoryo and black-belt poomsae detailPolish Koryo one section at a time by coaching one quality at a time: stance, power, speed contrast, gaze, balance and breath, with peer feedback.25 min · 1–24 players · U15+