Full circle spins are part of Tae Kwon Do forms. Keumgang contains a full 360 degree spinning hook-punch. The practitioner spins on the ball of the right foot. The left foot is drawn in close during the spin, but should not touch , and then steps out into a horse stance as the practitioner executes a left hook punch. These and other forms teach the student how to coordinate footwork with the turning motion.
Practitioners learn to execute their technique with focus, power, and balance.
It is useful to have a quick and non-telegraphed spin so that the opponent does not recognize the technique and counter it. The Tae Kwon Doist should spin occasionally during sparring without attacking as a feint. This will make it unclear to your opponent when ate level form from the Chon-ji an actual spinning attack will be series, has a similar rotational performed. Spinning techniques are limitless and can be offensive, defensive and counterattacking. The practitioner can vary the amount of spin anywhere from 90 degrees to a full 360 which places him in new positions for attack.