Hand techniques

Ap Joomuk Kaunde Jirugi (앞주먹 가운데 지르기), is a straight punch aimed at the body. It is used to strike the center of the body, such as the solar plexus or chest.

It is important to keep your elbow down while throwing the punch.

Don’t forget to clench your fist and keep your thumb out to avoid injury.

How to perform the technique:

• The punch travels in a straight line toward the target.
• You strike with the first two knuckles of the fist.
• The fist rotates so that the palm faces downward.
• The other hand goes to the hip.
• The shoulders remain facing forward.

Sonkal Najunde Makgi (손날 낮은 막기) is a downward block using the edge of the hand called “knife-hand”.

the “knife-hand” is used to block more precisely.

How to perform the block:

• The hand is open and the fingers are holding together.
• Block with the outer side of your hand (like a “knife”).
• The arm moves downward to block.
• The other hand is on the hip.
• Look ahead.

An Palmok Kaunde Makgi (안 팔목 가운데 막기) is a technique for blocking or deflecting attacks to the body, such as body punches.

It is important to block before the attack arrives and to maintain a safe distance to avoid being hit.

How to perform the block:

• The block is made using the inner forearm.
• The arm moves from the inside toward the outside of the body.
• The elbow is bent to absorb the impact.
• The other hand is on the hip.
• The body is slightly turned to the side.
• The focus is on the attack.