Power and Precision: Board Breaking (Gyeokpa) at Kim’s Taekwondo

A blue belt student prepares and executes a powerful knife-hand strike, breaking a stack of twelve tiles. This demonstration is a highlight of our belt promotion tests.

A group of green belt girls demonstrate their power by breaking tiles with a downward punch. This exercise is performed in front of their peers and parents during a formal belt exam.

Students with red and blue belts show their breaking technique. After bowing with respect, they each break a stack of tiles using a controlled and powerful downward strike.

Following the command 'Sijak' (start), a group of junior students break their tiles with a focused downward punch. This is a test of both physical strength and mental concentration.

In a synchronized demonstration, green belt students break tiles as part of their examination. The sequence begins and ends with the traditional commands of 'Charyeot' (attention) and 'Gyeongnye' (bow).

A group of boys, all green belts, perform a synchronized tile breaking routine. This shows their ability to follow commands and execute techniques together as a team.

With parents watching, students demonstrate their breaking skills. This video captures the moment of impact and the successful completion of the test, followed by applause.

Students perform a tile breaking sequence using different techniques. One student uses a punch while another uses a kick, showing the variety of breaking skills taught in our classes.

Two students, a girl and a boy, perform their tile breaking test. They demonstrate focus and respect before and after the break, which is a core tenet of our training.