Powerful knee strike from clinch position targeting midsection or thigh.
The knee is one of the hardest striking surfaces and delivers devastating power
at close range through proper hip thrust mechanics.
Korean Martial Arts Biomechanics:
Clinch Control (클린치 제어): Hands pull opponent's head down
Hip Thrust (골반 추진): Forward hip rotation drives knee upward
Knee Drive (무릎 상승): Rear leg knee chambers then drives up
Balance (균형): Support leg bends for stability and power transfer
Follow-Through: Hip continues forward after knee contact
Target Vital Points:
명치 (Solar Plexus - Myeongchi): Breath disruption
늑골 (Floating Ribs - Neukgol): Rib damage
간 (Liver - Gan): Internal organ trauma
대퇴부 (Thigh - Daetoebu): Leg damage for mobility denial
Combat Applications:
Clinch fighting primary weapon
Counter to takedown attempts (sprawl and knee)
Breaking opponent's posture and guard
Multiple knees in combination (Thailand clinch style)
Phases:
Clinch (클린치): 120ms - Establish head control, pull opponent in
Chamber (준비): 80ms - Rear leg chambers with hip load
Strike (차기): 150ms - Hip thrust drives knee up into target
Peak (정점): 70ms - Hold at maximum height and impact
Reset (복귀): 180ms - Return to clinch or disengage
Duration: 600ms (Deliberate clinch technique with control)
Knee Strike - 무릎차기 (Mureup Chagi)
Authentic Muay Thai / Taekwondo Straight Knee Strike
Powerful knee strike from clinch position targeting midsection or thigh. The knee is one of the hardest striking surfaces and delivers devastating power at close range through proper hip thrust mechanics.
Korean Martial Arts Biomechanics:
Target Vital Points:
Combat Applications:
Phases:
Duration: 600ms (Deliberate clinch technique with control)