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A thrust kick utilizes the same principles of focusing as an arm technique such as a punch. A thrust kick brings the leg to an immediate stop on impact with the target, locking the kicking knee into position, so there is no give on impact. Like the snap kicks, thrust kicks create momentum by putting the body weight into motion. However, unlike snap kicks which use a very short contact time upon impact, thrust kicks lock the body and kicking leg into position to redirect the counter-shock of the blow to the floor. Because of the longer contact time with the kicking foot and the vulnerable position of the person delivering a thrust kick, the most practical targets for thrust kicks are low. However to develop muscle strength and flexibility, as well as coordination and balance thrust kicks are typically practiced while kicking for higher targets.

A side thrust kick it the signature kick of Taekwondo. A Taekwondo practitioner's worth is judged by the power and technique of his/her side thrust kick.

Linear Kicks

Kicks that move in a relatively straight line to the target.

Round Kicks

Kicks that move in circular movement to the target.

Leading Leg Kicks

Leading leg lifts and executes the kick without the trailing leg moving.

Trailing Leg Kicks

Trailing leg lifts and executes the kick without the leading leg moving.

Sliding Kicks

Trailing leg slides up to or behind the leading leg and then the leading leg executes the kick.

Rising Kicks

Straight leg kick performed without bending the kicking knee. Not very powerful. Used to jam or check and attack. Snap may be added to kick. Rising kicks are also known as bubble kicks, bob kicks, half-moon kicks, and crescent kicks.

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