Kap Kwon means which?

Kap Kwon means which?

• A. Fore Fist
• B. Back fist
• C. Knife hand
• D. Ridge hand

Answer: (B)

Kap Kwon is the back fist strike. In taekwondo terms, kwon means fist and kap designates the back side of the fist leading the blow. When performing it, rotate the fist so the back leads the strike, keep the wrist straight, and drive from the shoulder with a quick snap of the arm. Power comes from hip and shoulder rotation plus the wrist snap, not from pushing with the fist. The striking surface is the back of the fist, making it a compact, fast tool for targets like the head or upper body when a tighter angle is needed. The other hand stays guarding, and the body stays aligned. This differentiates Kap Kwon from fore fist, knife hand, or ridge hand, which use different parts of the hand.

Kap Kwon is the back fist strike. In taekwondo terms, kwon means fist and kap designates the back side of the fist leading the blow. When performing it, rotate the fist so the back leads the strike, keep the wrist straight, and drive from the shoulder with a quick snap of the arm. Power comes from hip and shoulder rotation plus the wrist snap, not from pushing with the fist. The striking surface is the back of the fist, making it a compact, fast tool for targets like the head or upper body when a tighter angle is needed. The other hand stays guarding, and the body stays aligned. This differentiates Kap Kwon from fore fist, knife hand, or ridge hand, which use different parts of the hand.