Biomechanics of the taekwondo axe kick: A review

The axe kick in Taekwondo has been observed to be a highly effective offensive and defensive technique. Its purpose is to attack the opponent’s head, collarbone or chest with a powerful downward force. However, few researchers have studied the biomechanics of this kicking technique. The modified com...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Damodhara Mailapalli, John Benton, Thomas W. Woodward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alicante 2015-10-01
Series:Journal of Human Sport and Exercise
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Online Access:https://www.jhse.ua.es/article/view/2015-v10-n1-biomechanics-of-the-taekwondo-axe-kick-a-review