How to Do the Taekwondo Side Kick (Yop Chagi) — Step by Step Master the chamber → drive → re-chamber flow to build a fast, powerful side kick you can use for sparring, boards, or drills. Timestamps 0:00 Intro • 0:20 Warm-up hips/glutes • 0:45 Stance & pivot (support foot 90–120°) • 1:15 Chamber (knee tight, toes pulled back) • 1:45 Extension/impact (heel or foot blade) • 2:15 Re-chamber/recover • 2:40 Common mistakes • 3:10 Power & balance drills • 3:50 Slow-mo reps • 4:10 Practice plan