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Anatomy & Tool
Footsword
Balkal
발칼
[BAHL-kahl]
Syllabus Grade
8th Kup (Yellow Belt)
Korean Word Etymology & Meaning
Bal
발
Foot
Kal
칼
Knife
Stance
Universal / Standard
Target Level
Full Range
Attacking / Blocking Tool
Hand / Foot
Biomechanical Execution & Sine Wave Notes
Outer edge of foot from heel to base of pinky toe. Toes are pulled back tightly away from direction of thrust.
Featured in ITF Patterns (Tuls)
Dan-Gun
Do-San
Won-Hyo
Yul-Guk
Joong-Gun