Blocks
Low/Down
(Han dan makki)
Front arm is parallel with your forward leg. Other fist on hip.
High/Rising
(San dan makki)
Forward arm is raised over head covering to opposite shoulder, wrist outward.
Other fist on hip.
Inside
(Nai soo makki)
Forward arm is at a 45 °, middle of body and chin high. Other fist on hip.
Outside
(Wai soo makki)
Front arm sweeps across your body to the opposite shoulder. Other fist on hip
Knifehand
(Soo do makki)
Forward arm is at a 45 ° angle, middle of body even with shoulder. Hand is cocked to strike with the outer edge. Other hand is on your chest (at heart) palm up.
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