Instructions for the Inside Crescent Kick

This page provides details on how to do a martial arts inside crescent kick. The crescent kick is used in many different martial arts styles. For example, the inside crescent kick is known as Bandal An Chagi in Taekwondo. The inside crescent kick can also be known in English as an in-to-out crescent kick, outwards crescent kick, etc.

This inside crescent kick travels in a circular motion or arc from the inside to the outside. It strikes an opponent with the outside edge of the foot (or heel of foot in a "crescent axe kick" hybrid variation). An inside crescent kick can be harder to throw than the more common outside crescent kick.

For more instructions on different martial arts kicks, please visit our main Martial Arts Kicks section.

Crescent Kick Variations

• Inside Crescent Kick
• Outside Crescent Kick
• Skipping Crescent Kick - Also known as Hopping Crescent Kick, Sliding Crescent Kick, etc.
• Spinning Crescent Kick
• Jumping Spinning Crescent Kick