List of Hapkido Punches & Hand Strikes
Here is a list of common Hapkido punches & hand strikes with their Korean names. Each technique has written and/or video instructions that will help you to master that punch or strike.
The information on these pages and videos are meant to reinforce and supplement the instruction given at your Hapkido classes. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from a Hapkido instructor who can provide you with an in-depth explanation of the technique, help correct your mistakes, answer your questions and detail how the technique should be utilized.
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Common Hapkido Punches & Strikes
- Back Fist – “Doong Chumok Chigi” in Korean
- Elbow Strike – “Palkoop Chigi” in Korean
- Finger Strike – “Nun Chigi” in Korean
- Hammer Fist – “Me Chumok Chigi” in Korean
- Hook Punch – “Gullgi Chigi” in Korean
- Jab – “Ap Jirugi” in Korean
- Knife Hand Strike – “Son Nal Chigi” in Korean
- Palm Heel Strike – “Ba Tang Son Chigi” in Korean
- Reverse Punch – “Bandae Jirugi” in Korean
- Ridge Hand Strike – “Yuk Su Chigi” in Korean
- Spear Hand Strike – “Kwan Su Chigi” in Korean
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