Attacking

Attacking techniques in taekwondo can be classified as

• single direct attacks - is used when the opponents show no reaction or is about to attack at the position where the athlete is standing
• multiple direct attacks - combines two or more movements. it is also a skillful attack.
• single indrect attacks - is a one movement attack that combines steps, footwork and feinting motions.
• multiple direct attacks - the fighter attacks with combination of two or more movements such as two or feints.

Attack and defense techniques are as numerous as any fighter's imagination. A great fighter puts together a combination attack/counterattack as they happen during a match and execute the right attack or counter attack. Majority of fighters, however, have variety of techniques to use, but they fail to put those together techniques together to score.

It is important for fighters to make accurate, fast attacks and counterattacks based on evaluation of opponents moves and link those techniques to scoring. In order to do this, they must master few skills rather that try to be skillful at many techniques. It is necessary  to develop one or two special techniques that will enable you to carry out attacks and counter attacks that are faster the opponent under any circumstances.  Even if the first attack or defense ends in failure, you should automatically link a second attack or defense. For this reason, you will need to ALOT of practice with variety of sparring partners to learn to make judgments that will prepare you for the real match.