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Blocks
W-Shape Block
San Makgi
산 막기
[SAHN MAHK-gee]
Syllabus Grade
3rd Kup (Blue Belt / Red Stripe)
Korean Word Etymology & Meaning
San
산
Mountain / W Shape
Makgi
막기
Block
Stance
Sitting Stance (Annun Sogi)
Target Level
High / Side
Attacking / Blocking Tool
Outer Forearm (Bakat Palmok)
Biomechanical Execution & Sine Wave Notes
Both arms raised creating a 'W' mountain shape to block simultaneous twin high attacks to temple or head sides.
Featured in ITF Patterns (Tuls)
Toi-Gye