What Are The Names Of The Hand Strikes Used In The Korean Martial Art Of Taekwondo?

straight punch
bahndae chirugi
  
reverse punch
gullgi chirugi
  
hook punch
yung seuk chirugi
  
combination punch
doo bun chirugi
  
double punch
sae bun chirugi
  
triple punch
sahnkeut chirugi
  
spearfinger thrust
sewo chirugi
  
vertical punch
gotjang chirugi
  
vertical fist punch
dolrya chirugi
  
round punch
dwijubo chirugi
  
upset punch
soteum chirugi
  
spring punch
nehryuh chirugi
  
downward punch
chi chirugi
  
uppercut punch
jae chuh chirugi
  
upper punch
doo joomuk chirugi
  
twofist punch
dikootja chirugi
  
U shaped punch
sosum chirugi
  
double uppercut punch
keumgang chirugi
  
diamond-shaped punch
nalgeh chirugi
  
Hand strikes such as those mentioned above as an important part of taekwondo, although the martial art is obviously dominated by its powerful and fancy kicking techniques.  It should be remembered that taekwondo means the way of kicking and punching and that represents an important balance when it comes to sparring or fighting.  The punch or hand strike can often be used when a leg technique cannot.