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- Outside Wrist Supporting Outward Block ( 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi )
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Outside Wrist Supporting Outward Block
( 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi )
Difficulty Level: Advanced Technique: Blocks ( 막기 makgi )
This advanced block ( 막기 makgi ) uses the outside wrist ( 바깥팔목 bakkatpalmok ) to protect the trunk area with the Outside Middle Block ( 바깥막기 momtong-bakkat-makgi ), while the other hand ( 손 son ) is supporting the block ( 막기 makgi ) with a fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) around the sternum area. The Outside Wrist Supported Outward Block ( 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi ) is similar to the Supported Knife Hand Outward Block ( 손날 거들어 바깥막기 sonnal-kodureo-makgi ) but instead of knife hands ( 손날 sonnal ), the fists ( 주먹 jumeok ) are used to block ( 막기 makgi ).
The blocking hand starts from shoulder level with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) of fist facing up while you stretch the other hand ( 손 son ) far from the waist at shoulder height level with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) of fist facing down. In the final form for the Outside Wrist Supported Outward Block ( 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi ), the blocking arm's elbow ( 팔굽 palgup ) and the supporting hand ( 손 son ) should not be touching each other.
Remember to keep the wrists ( 팔목 palmok ) straight and the blocking arm is angled 90-120 degrees. The supporting hand ( 손 son ) provides extra force for the block ( 막기 makgi ) and acts as a preparation move for follow-up attacks such as with a Punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) or with the Palm Heel Forward Strike ( 바탕손 앞치기 batangson-ap-chigi ).
Typically because of the angles involved, the Outside Wrist Supporting Outward Block ( 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi ) is used to block ( 막기 makgi ) against attacks aimed at the torso. Most critical organs are housed within the torso. For example, in the upper chest, the heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage, while the abdomen contains the stomach, kidney, and etc.
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Taekwondo Summer Olympic Games
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 »
| Year | Date | Flag | City | Host Country |
| 2020 |  |
Tokyo | Japan | |
| 2016 | August 5 -August 21 |  |
Rio de Janeiro | Brazil |
| 2012 | July 27 - August 12 |  |
London | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | August 8 - August 24 |  |
Beijing | China |
| 2004 | August 13 - August 29 |  |
Athens | Greece |
| 2000 | September 15 - October 1 | |
Sydney | Australia |
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Quiz
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Front Stance is a precursor of the fighting stance ( 겨루기준비 gyeorugi-junbi ) according to some authors. Body should be relaxed in this stance ( 서기 sogi ). From the attention stance ( 차렷 charyeot ) with feet together, one foot is placed straight ahead of the other. Depending on the martial art and style, some instructors teach to step sideways slightly when moving forward.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 뒷굽이 dwi kubi )
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Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi kubi ) is specifically focused on shifting weight to the back leg, as it offers much more control, and makes it easier to kick off the front leg. To perform the Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi-kubi ), the body faces to the side, with the front foot facing forward and the front leg bent. The back leg is bent slightly and the foot is turned outwards perpendicular to the front foot making the letter "L" for this stance ( 서기 sogi ).
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 주춤서기 juchum sogi )
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The Horse-Riding Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) generally used to practice punches ( 지르기 jireugi ) and blocks ( 막기 makgi ). It is similar to the Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) but the feet are placed much wider, about two-foot length's apart. Also, the knees ( 무릎 mureup ) are deeply bent and the shins ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) should be kept slightly perpendicular to the floor.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞굽이 ap kubi )
Your answer is correct! Great Job!
Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi ) is one of the most important techniques to learn when starting taekwondo as a beginner. The distance between the inside edges or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of both feet should be between one to two fists apart and is about 4 to 4 one-half foot-length from origin. Rear toes are turned outward about 30 degrees and the body is also naturally angled at 30 degrees or facing straight forward depending on the upper body technique.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞서기 ap sogi )
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The Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and patterns ( 품새 poomse ). Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance. Use of this stance ( 서기 sogi ) is featured prominently in many of the World Taekwondo (WT) Poomse.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #2 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 name of Taegeuk #2 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Yi Jang
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The associated trigram of this poomse represents the Lake. Also, related to the symbol is South East and the relationship of the youngest daughter. The movements of this Taegeuk are aimed to be performed believing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. The Lake and its water symbolize the flowing and calm nature of the martial artist.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #2 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Sam Jang
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This trigram represents Fire. Related to this symbol is also East and the relationship of the Second Daughter. Fire contains a lot of energy. The symbol behind the fire is similar to the symbolism of the water in that both can aid and both can destroy. This form is intended to be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy to reflect fire's rhythmic and energetic dualism.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #2 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Il Jang
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The general meaning of this form and associated trigram is Yang, which represents Heaven and Light. Also, this trigram has a relationship to South and Father. The first Taegeuk form is the beginning of all poomses, the "birth" of the martial artist into Taekwondo. This poomse should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #2 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Chil Jang
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The trigram associated with this poomse represents a Mountain. Also, it represents the northwest and youngest son. The symbolism behind the mountain is the indomitable and majestic nature that all mountains possess. This poomse is intended to be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic due to their unconquerable nature.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Ready Stance?
Ready Stance refers to the most common ready position used in taekwondo training. The stance ( 서기 sogi ) is performed by standing with the feet one foot-length from origin apart, measured from the inside edge or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of the feet. The arms are slightly bent and the fists held tightly about one fist size apart just below the belly button and the fists should be a fist size away from the body.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Ready Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 주춤서기 juchum sogi )
Your answer is wrong! You need to study more!
The Horse-Riding Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) generally used to practice punches ( 지르기 jireugi ) and blocks ( 막기 makgi ). It is similar to the Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) but the feet are placed much wider, about two-foot length's apart. Also, the knees ( 무릎 mureup ) are deeply bent and the shins ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) should be kept slightly perpendicular to the floor.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Ready Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 기본준비 junbi )
Your answer is correct! Great Job!
Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) is performed by standing with the feet one foot-length from origin apart, measured from the inside edge or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of the feet. The arms are slightly bent and the fists held tightly about one fist size apart just below the belly button and the fists should be a fist size away from the body. The stance ( 서기 sogi ) is one of the most important techniques to learn when starting taekwondo as a beginner.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Ready Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞굽이 ap kubi )
Your answer is wrong! You need to study more!
Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi ) is one of the most important techniques to learn when starting taekwondo as a beginner. The distance between the inside edges or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of both feet should be between one to two fists apart and is about 4 to 4 one-half foot-length from origin. Rear toes are turned outward about 30 degrees and the body is also naturally angled at 30 degrees or facing straight forward depending on the upper body technique.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Ready Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞서기 ap sogi )
Your answer is wrong! You need to study more!
The Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and patterns ( 품새 poomse ). Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance. Use of this stance ( 서기 sogi ) is featured prominently in many of the World Taekwondo (WT) Poomse.
There are five tenets defined in the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and several more in World Taekwondo (WT).
Courtesy ( Ye Ui / 예의 ): "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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