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High Block

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Difficulty Level:  Beginner      Technique: Blocks ( 막기 makgi )

A High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ) deflects a downward strike such as a Hammer Fist Downward Strike ( 메주먹 내려치기 mejumeok-naeryeo-chigi ), a stick attack from above, a face punch from a taller opponent, or possibly a kick like the Axe Kick ( 내려차기 naeryeo-chagi ). The blocking arm starts low with the hand in a relaxed fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) across the abdomen (over the belt) with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing upward.

The other hand is placed on the side of the waist which begins by placing the arms across the chest at shoulder level and the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing towards the body. With the elbow ( 팔굽 palgup ) facing up in the final position, the wrist ( 팔목 palmok ) of the blocking hand is one fist distance away from the center of the forehead.

The practitioner has to strengthen and maintain a strong posture, as strikes that go from high to low like hammer fists, downwards elbows, and downward punches see their force enhanced by gravity.

The height of attack from an opponent is often varied, such as a punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) to the head followed by a kick ( 차기 chagi ) to the ribs. By varying the level of attack, strikers open the guard of their opponent. Experienced blockers learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular blocks ( 막기 makgi ), based on the circumstances they are facing.

  • Hand Blade Upward Block ( 손날 올려막기 sonnal-ollyeo-makgi )

Training Methods

How well one improves with training depends on several factors, such as the frequency it is engaged in, and the type of feedback that is available for improvement. If a student does not train often enough, reinforcement fades, and he or she is likely to forget what was learned.

When learning the block ( 막기 makgi ), it is helpful to use mirrors to observe your technique and fix your mistakes immediately. Initially, a student may need focused feedback from a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ); however, as they progress, they must develop the ability to self-assess the block ( 막기 makgi ).

The technique is also learned by blocking in the air as though there is an opponent striking but focusing on the form, speed, and technique; then moving on to partner training (self-defence scenarios, sparring practices, one-step sparring, etc) reinforcing the block ( 막기 makgi ) on a realistic moving attack.

In preparation for full contact sparring, students may be required to wait a few months, for safety reasons, because they must first build the skills they would ideally employ in their sparring practice. Some schools restrict the amount of force that may be used to hit an opponent, by allowing 'light contact' during sparring. Light contact allows a student to hit an opponent getting the feel of impacting the opponent but with controlled force and not full power. Light contact sparring is a good method to practice the block ( 막기 makgi ).

Difficulty of Technique

Taekwondo students of geup ranking learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced and difficult techniques as they approach 1st Dan Black Belt. The more difficult the technique, the more practice may be needed for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase 'practice makes perfect'. Every technique must display the requisite speed, balance, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.

50% Difficulty
Up to 70% Difficulty

* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.

Promotion Tests

Students often undergo periodic testing and grading by their own Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) in order to advance to a higher level of recognized achievement such as a different belt color. They need to demonstrate their proficiency in the various aspects of the art such as the execution of patterns ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences.

High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ) is a requirement for the below belt levels (Techniques vary between schools). Promotion from one belt level to the next can proceed rapidly in some schools, since schools often allow geup promotions every two, three, or four months. Students of geup rank learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced techniques as they approach first dan black belt. View Promotion Tests »

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Under World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic rules, sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. Points are awarded for permitted, accurate, and powerful techniques to the legal scoring areas; light contact does not score any points. The only techniques allowed are kicks ( 차기 chagi ) (delivering a strike using an area of the foot below the ankle) and punches ( 지르기 jireugi ) (delivering a strike using the closed fist). The referee can give penalties at any time for rule-breaking, such as hitting an area not recognized as a target, usually the legs or groin ( 샅 sat ). View Tournament Point System »

* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.

 

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Taekwondo became a full medal sport at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and has been a sport in the Olympic games since then. For Olympic competition, there will be a single elimination tournament for each of the weight categories. Repechage competition will occur for the bronze medal contest, while the winner of the tournament will receive the gold medal, and the loser will receive the silver medal. For more information View Taekwondo Summer Olympic Games »

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2020   Japan Tokyo Japan
2016 August 5 -August 21 Brazil Rio de Janeiro Brazil
2012 July 27 - August 12 United Kingdom London United Kingdom
2008 August 8 - August 24 China Beijing China
2004 August 13 - August 29 Greece Athens Greece
2000 September 15 - October 1 Australia Sydney Australia

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High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi )

Blocking Surface

Various surfaces of the body may be engaged as the blocking surface depending on which area of the body is being targeted. This leads to a large array of blocking positions. For more information on Impact Surface Areas »

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Technique Injuries

Collisions with the ground, objects, and other taekwondo practitioners are common, and unexpected dynamic forces on limbs and joints can cause injury. Taekwondo injuries can also occur in techniques if done improperly or from overuse of a particular body part. Taking a break from training or reducing the volume and the intensity of the training will allow the body to recover. For more information on Injuries »

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Some Technique(s) to Block Against

Blocking ( 막기 makgi ) is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body in either sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) or for self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications. Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular blocks ( 막기 makgi ), based on the circumstances they are facing.

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Some Counterstrike Combinations after the Block ( 막기 makgi )

After a successful block ( 막기 makgi ) the taekwondo practitioner may immediately counterattack to the opponent with a kick ( 차기 chagi ) or punch ( 지르기 jireugi ). When the opponent is attacking, they may leave themselves vulnerable in some areas such as recovering from a technique, positioning, imbalance, and more. Practitioners may combine techniques in a series to ensure one or more strikes impact their opponents.

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Some Stance(s) ( 서기 sogi ) used with this Block ( 막기 makgi )

An example of the union of mental and physical discipline is the combination of stance ( 서기 sogi ), footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ), and technique (either with kick, block and/or strike), which requires both physical mastery of the technique and the concentration to focus one's power. Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular techniques, based on the circumstances they are facing.

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High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi )

Use in Sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi )

Under World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic rules, sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. A win can occur by points, or if one competitor is unable to continue (knockout) the other competitor wins. Points are awarded for permitted, accurate, and powerful techniques to the legal scoring areas; light contact does not score any points. For more information on World Taekwondo (WT) Tournament Sparring » World Taekwondo (WT)

Understanding the tradeoff between power, balance, speed, and footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ) is important in making the appropriate decisions to adjust to each moment is key. Taekwondo students must learn how to deal with a fast, powerful, and determined attacker. It forces the student to improvise, to think under pressure, and to keep their emotions under control.

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Use in Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) Applications

Self-Defense is to protect yourself from being attacked from would-be aggressors. It is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm and is designed primarily to cause injury or quickly incapacitate an attacker, in addition to being a deterrent against them. Attackers are typically larger, stronger, and are often armed or have an accomplice. With proper execution attackers may be incapacitated with a single blow, which lessens the number of attacks with multiple people. For more information on Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) »

Each technique must be correctly timed and aligned in order to defend effectively. Taekwondo practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during the stance ( 서기 sogi ) including proper footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ). The block ( 막기 makgi ) is performed during Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) scenarios.

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Use in One-Step Sparring

One-Step Sparring is performed with a partner in which predefined movements are practiced. One student is the attacker while the other student responds with defenses, counterattacks, and/or other actions, based on part of the predefined movements. For more information on One-Step Sparring »

The block ( 막기 makgi ) is featured during One-Step Sparring practice. Fundamentally, taekwondo One-Step Sparring is one of the learning grounds for real combat. As such, every technique including stance ( 서기 sogi ) must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move. One-Step Sparring varies between schools.

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High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi )

Use in Patterns ( 품새 poomse )

Block is introduced in the following patterns:

TAEGEUK #:  1 2 5

PALGWE #:  2 3 6 7

Poomse is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Poomse is useful in developing proper kinetics, mental and physical fortitude.

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Most Kukkiwon 국기원 schools will use the poomse taegeuk whereas a few schools will use the poomse palgwe. The meanings, trigrams and symbols are shared by both poomse taegeuk and poomse palgwe, however the sequence of movements is different. The first 8 forms of the set of poomse differ from each other, whereas the last 9 forms (Black Belt forms) of the set are shared between the two sets. All students studying in World Taekwondo (WT) Kukkiwon style must learn these forms, or taegeuk, to advance to a higher belt level. There are eight taegeuk forms, each one similar to the previous one, but each time with more complicated techniques to display the students' mastery of the techniques learned during lessons, as well as the ability to interconnect these techniques.

For more information on taekwondo patterns refer to Poomse 품새 Section »

Learn other taekwondo blocks on the  Main Blocking ( 막기 makgi ) Section »

Use in Demonstrations

To promote taekwondo for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques, taekwondo schools perform at tournaments, community events, shopping malls, parks, and tv shows. Demonstrations vary from school to school, but may include such elements as the execution of poomse ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences; the breaking of boards to demonstrate the ability to use techniques with both power and control; sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) to demonstrate the practical application and control of techniques; physical fitness usually with push-ups and sit-ups. For more information on Demonstrations »

The block ( 막기 makgi ) is commonly used in demonstration activities such as when performing poomse ( 품새 poomse ) which is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse ( 품새 poomse ) is a series of movements linked together in a prescribed sequence which is significant to demonstrate. As such, every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.

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Use in Warming-Up

A warm-up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical activity, joint mobility exercise, and stretching, followed by the activity. Warming-up brings the body to a condition at which it safely responds to nerve signals for quick and efficient action. For more information on Warming-Up »

In addition to being a block ( 막기 makgi ) in itself, the block ( 막기 makgi ) is an exercise used by many instructors to teach the principle of focusing, stretching, relaxing the muscles, increasing the range of motion and flexibility, something which is considered important in taekwondo. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion.

Dynamic stretching increases range of movement, blood and oxygen flow to soft tissues prior to exertion. Increasingly coaches and sports trainers are aware of the role in dynamic stretching in improving performance and reducing the risk of injury. Dynamic stretching works by the practitioner gently propelling their muscles towards their maximum range of motion.

In general, the practitioner wants to move (stretch) the muscle in a similar way that they are going to move them in a workout. For example a taekwondo practitioner who wants to stretch a hamstring ( 햄스트링 haemseuteuling ) for a kick ( 차기 chagi ) may swing a straight leg forward to gradually increase the height they can obtain. Doing light kicks, with little explosive acceleration, while gradually increasing height, could also be considered a dynamic stretch. For more information on Dynamic Stretching »

Risk of injury can be reduced by completing an effective warm-up consisting of a heart raiser to get your pulse up, followed by sport specific dynamic stretches (stretches whilst moving).

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High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi )
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Taekwondo Highlights Summary

Training Highlights Summary


The High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ) contains many key point highlights. There are some that are simple and straightforward but then some are complex and detailed that require repeated training to learn and master.

  • deflects a downward strike such as a hammer fist, a stick attack from above or a face punch from a taller opponent
  • the wrist ( 팔목 palmok ) of the blocking hand is one fist distance away from the center of the forehead in the final position
  • focus on the tightening of the muscles of the hand while you clench a fist ( 주먹 jumeok )
  • wrist ( 팔목 palmok ) must also be kept straight in proper alignment during the posture

Precision of Blocking ( 막기 makgi ) Technique

Depending on the strike, one may block ( 막기 makgi ) an attack most commonly by placing a limb across the line of the attack. Some techniques can block and deflect an attack with more precision which allows an effective counterstrike. The below is an approximate measurement of how precise the block requires from the practitioner to be effective.


70% Precision

Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular blocks ( 막기 makgi ), based on the circumstances they are facing.

* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.

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In taekwondo and other martial arts, blocking ( 막기 makgi ) is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body. A block ( 막기 makgi ) usually consists of placing a limb across the line of the attack. Blocks ( 막기 makgi ) are considered by some to be the most direct and least subtle of defensive techniques.
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TAEKWONDO BLOCKS ( 막기 makgi )

Hangul 한글 Korean Belt Requirement Difficulty Level Tutorial
Low Block 아래막기 arae-makgi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Tutorial »
Middle Block 몸통막기 momtong-makgi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Tutorial »
High Block 올려막기 olgul-makgi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Tutorial »
Inner Wrist Outer Block 안팔목 바깥막기 anpalmok-bakkat-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Single Knife Hand Outward Block 한손날 바깥막기 hansonnal-bakkat-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Low Side Block 아래 옆막기 arae-yeop-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Low Block 한손날 아래막기 sonnal-arae-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Supported Hand Blade Block 손날 거들어 바깥막기 sonnal-kodureo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Pressing Block 눌러막기 nulleo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Palm Heel Pressing Block 바탕손 눌러막기 batangson-nulleo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Pressing Block 바깥팔목 눌러막기 bakkatpalmok-nulleo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Block 바깥막기 bakkat-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
High Outside Block 올려 바깥막기 olgul-bakkat-makgi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Trunk Push Low Block 아래 헤쳐막기 arae-hecho-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Cross Block 엇걸어막기 otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Low Cross Blocking 아래 엇걸어막기 arae-otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
High Cross Blocking 올려 엇걸어막기 olgul-otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade High Cross Block 손날 엇걸어막기 sonnal-olgul-otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Inward Knife Hand Block 손날 안막기 sonnal-an-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Palm Heel Inward Block 바탕손 안막기 batangson-an-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Supported Downward Hand Blade Block 손날 거들어 내려막기 sonnal-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Twisting Outward Block 손날 비틀어 바깥막기 sonnal-bakkat-bitureo-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Palm Heel Assisted Block 바탕손 거들어 몸통막기 batangson-kodureo-momtong-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Trunk Push Double Block 헤쳐막기 hecho-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Double Block 바깥팔목 헤쳐막기 bakkat-palmok-hecho-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Inside Wrist Double Block 안팔목 헤쳐막기 anpalmok-hecho-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Side Block 옆막기 yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Inside Wrist Side Block 안팔목 옆막기 anpalmok-yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Side Block 바깥팔목 옆막기 bakkat-palmok-yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Side Block 손날 옆막기 sonnal-yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Scissors Blocking 가위막기 kawi-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Supported Trunk Block 거들어막기 momtong-kodureo-makgi Red Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Supporting Outward Block 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi Red Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Supported Downward Block 거들어 내려막기 kodureo-naeryeo-makgi Red Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Double Block 손날 헤쳐막기 sonnal-hecho-makgi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Single Hand Wide Open Block 외산틀막기 wesanteul-makgi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Wide Open Mountain Block 산틀막기 santeul-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Diamond Blocking 금강막기 keumgang-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Keumgang Downward Side Block 금강 내려 옆 막기 keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Keumgang Outward Block 금강 바깥막기 keumgang-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Hand Blade Diamond Downward Side Block 손날 금강 내려 옆 막기 sonnal-keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Hand Blade Diamond Outward Block 손날 금강 바깥막기 sonnal-keumgang-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Bent Wrist Outward Block 굽힌손목 바깥막기 gupinsonmok-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Bull Horn Blocking 황소막기 hwangso-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Outward Block 손날등 바깥막기 sonnal-deung-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Side Block 손날등 옆막기 sonnal-deung-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Double Block 손날등 헤쳐막기 sonnal-deung-hecho-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Supported Downward Block 손날등 거들어 내려막기 sonnal-deung-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Inner Wrist Supporting Side Block 안팔목 거들어 옆막기 anpalmok-kodureo-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Inner Wrist Supporting Outward Block 안팔목 거들어 바깥막기 anpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Palm Assisting Outer Block 손바닥 거들어 바깥막기 sonbadak-kodureo-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Target Block 표적 막기 pyojeok-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Underneath Target Block 아래 표적 막기 arae-pyojeok-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Kicking Block 차막기 cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Outward Kicking Block 바깥 차막기 bakkat-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Inward Kicking Block 안 차막기 an-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Front Kicking Block 앞 차막기 ap-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Side Kicking Block 옆 차막기 yeop-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »

 

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Question. In what year was the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) officially established?

The World Taekwondo Federation is the International Federation [IF] governing the sport of Taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations [ASOIF]. The WTF was established at its inaugural meeting held at the Kukkiwon ( 국기원 ) with participation of 35 representatives from the world and until this day there is a total of 205 Member Nations. The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has renamed itself to World Taekwondo (WT) in 2017.



Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #3 in Korean?

Taegeuk 태극 (in World Taekwondo (WT)) refers to a set of poomse 품새 used to create a foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Each taegeuk form symbolizes a specific state thought to be indicative of the belt the student currently holds, and is represented in World Taekwondo (WT) by trigrams similar to those found in the four corners of the South Korean flag.



Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?

Front Stance is a precursor of the fighting stance ( 겨루기준비 gyeorugi-junbi ) according to some martial arts authors. Body should be relaxed in this stance ( 서기 sogi ) when performed in patterns ( 품새 poomse ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ). Although the specifics of the stance vary by style, overall it is visually similar to a lunge, with the forward leg bent at the knee, and the rear leg straight, while the hips and shoulders remain squarely facing forward.

 

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In martial arts, blocking ( 막기 makgi ) is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body. A block ( 막기 makgi ) usually consists of placing a limb across the line of the attack. Blocks ( 막기 makgi ) are considered by some to be the most direct and least subtle of defensive techniques. Other ways of avoiding attack include evasion, trapping, slipping and deflection of the oncoming attack; this approach is often referred to as the application of 'soft' techniques.

View all taekwondo blocks on the Blocks ( 막기 makgi ) Main Section »

There are five tenets defined in the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and several more in World Taekwondo (WT).

Courtesy ( 예의 ye-ui ): "Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (도장) (designated training area)." View Taekwondo Tenets »

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