Which term corresponds to the Back Kick?

• A. Dwi Cha Ki
• B. Tollyo Cha Ki
• C. Yup Cha Ki
• D. Cchick Ki

Answer: (A)

Back kick in Taekwondo is identified by the term that literally means “back kick.” In Korean naming, Cha Ki means kick, and Dwi indicates backward, so Dwi Cha Ki is a straight kick delivered to whatever is behind you. The technique involves a quick pivot and a strong straight extension of the leg, driving the heel (or the kicking surface) into the target behind you while the torso remains upright and eyes over the shoulder to maintain balance. This is what sets it apart from a spinning or roundhouse kick (which travels in a circular arc) or a side kick (which travels to the side). The other term listed refers to a different kicking technique, not the backward thrust.