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Anatomy & Tool
Knifehand
Sonkal
손칼
[SOHN-kahl]
Syllabus Grade
9th Kup (White Belt / Yellow Stripe)
Korean Word Etymology & Meaning
Son
손
Hand
Kal
칼
Knife
Stance
Universal / Standard
Target Level
Full Range
Attacking / Blocking Tool
Hand / Foot
Biomechanical Execution & Sine Wave Notes
Open hand with four fingers tightly pressed together and thumb tucked flat against side. Impact tool is muscle edge.
Featured in ITF Patterns (Tuls)
Dan-Gun
Do-San
Won-Hyo
Yul-Guk