Kyokpa / Gyeokpa

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Breaking discipline of wooden boards, bricks, or tiles in Korean martial arts.

Quick Facts

CategoryConcept / Principle

Pronunciation/[kyohk-pah]/

Alternative NamesBoard breaking, Breaking technique

Definition

Kyokpa (breaking) demonstrates precision, speed, and focused impact power. Practitioners shatter pine boards or tiles using hand strikes, jumping kicks, or complex spinning aerial kicks.

Related Terms

Makiwara巻物 / 巻き藁

Traditional Okinawan training post used to develop striking power and condition impact surfaces.

Kiai気合

Martial shout used to focus energy, tighten core muscles, and project intent.

Kime決め

Instantaneous tightening of the body focusing maximum force into a single point of impact.

Associated Martial Arts

WT Taekwondo ITF Taekwondo