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Punches & Strikes

Downward Punch

Naeryo Jirugi 내려 지르기 [NEH-ryoh JEE-roo-gee]
Syllabus Grade 8th Kup (Yellow Belt)

Korean Word Etymology & Meaning

Naeryo 내려

Downward

Jirugi 지르기

Punching / Thrusting with fist

Stance Walking Stance (Gunnun Sogi)
Target Level Downward (Naeryo)
Attacking / Blocking Tool Forefist (Ap Joomuk)

Biomechanical Execution & Sine Wave Notes

Executed from a walking stance or sitting stance, driving the fist downward towards a low target or fallen opponent. Maintain sine wave motion and full hip twist to generate downward momentum.

Featured in ITF Patterns (Tuls)

Dan-Gun Do-San Won-Hyo Yul-Guk Joong-Gun Toi-Gye