Board Breaking Techniques
Students who study under Master Bill Ferkile learn not only self-defense, physical fitness and sparring techniques, they also learn how to break boards with both hands and feet. This black belt student demonstrates an advanced jump and break technique during a recent class. Students can find the proper breaking techniques for their belt rank here.
Find the correct breaking technique for your rank.
Please note: All demo links are produced by schools or instructors that are in no way affiliated with Ferkile’s Taekwondo.
If your belt rank is… then your breaking technique is… See it in action!
White Belt or Yellow Tip: Step Behind Side Kick
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Yellow Belt: Step Behind Back Kick
Yellow Belt: Ball of Foot Front Kick
Watch a ball of foot front kick
Green Tip: Axe Kick
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Green Belt: Ball of the foot Round House Kick
Watch a ball of the foot round house kick
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Green Belt: Step Behind Hook Kick
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Blue Tip: Spin Side Kick
Blue Tip: Spin Heel Kick
Blue Belt: Jump Front Snap Kick
Blue Belt: Crescent Kick
Red Tip: Spin Hook Kick
Red Tip: Jump Spin Side Kick
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Red Belt: Jump Side Kick
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Red Belt: Jump Round House Kick
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Black Tip: Jump Away Side Kick
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Black Tip: Flying Side Kick
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