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Blocks
Low Block
Najunde Makgi
낮운데 막기
[NAH-joon-deh MAHK-gee]
Syllabus Grade
10th Kup (White Belt)
Korean Word Etymology & Meaning
Najunde
낮운데
Low level (groin to solar plexus)
Makgi
막기
Block
Stance
Walking Stance (Gunnun Sogi)
Target Level
Low (Najunde)
Attacking / Blocking Tool
Outer Forearm (Bakat Palmok)
Biomechanical Execution & Sine Wave Notes
Deflects low kicks or punches targeted at the groin area. The forearm stops 15-20cm above the knee parallel to the thigh.
Featured in ITF Patterns (Tuls)
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