Introduction to Power Breaking

Understanding the Five Competition Breaks with Mr Brendan Doogan

In this Inside TKDC release, former World Champion Mr Brendan Doogan introduces the foundations of Power Breaking by explaining how each of the five official competition breaks relates directly to the Theory of Power.

Mr Doogan is an International Instructor, International Umpire, World Champion in Power Breaking, and former Assistant New Zealand Coach. His clear, structured teaching style makes this an ideal starting point for any student wanting to understand not just what to break, but how to break with maximum efficiency.

Watch a Power Breaking Sample Clip

The short sample above highlights how each technique draws on specific components of the Theory of Power — mass, speed, reaction force, concentration, equilibrium and more — and how these principles translate into successful competition breaks.

About This Power Breaking Video

This feature serves as an introduction to Power Breaking in ITF Taekwon-Do. Using real competition examples, Mr Doogan connects the Theory of Power to the five official Power Breaking techniques used at tournaments: forefist punch, knifehand strike, side piercing kick, turning kick and reverse turning kick.

TKDCoaching.com also hosts a wide range of in-depth Power Breaking tutorials for Premium members, covering set-ups, striking tools, target alignment, conditioning, and full seminar sessions.

You can explore the full collection of Power Breaking resources here:
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Taking Your Power Breaking Further

If this is your first look at Power Breaking, this video will give you a clear understanding of how technique, timing and the Theory of Power come together. From here, you can dive deeper into our specialised Power Breaking videos to refine each of the five competition techniques and build confident, consistent breaks.