TKD Hand Techniques

Long fist (Ghin Joomuk)

 
This is very similar to an under fist except that the main knuckles are stiffened and the thumb is bent firmly, leaving some space between the forefinger and the thumb.  It is used to attack the temple or the Adam's apple.

Open Fist (Pyon Joomuk)

 
It is created when the wrist is bent upward and all except the main knuckles are bent towards the palm.  This is used to attack the nose, jaw and point of the chin.  It can be used in blocking in rare cases.

Knuckle fist (Songarak Joomuk)

This is formed with either one of the secondary knuckles of the forefinger or middle finger.  The attack is more effective to a minute vital spot at a close distance if the snap motion is used properly.

Middle knuckle fist (Jung Joomuk)

Push the secondary knuckle of the middle forefinger out of the fore fist with the side of the thumb.  It is used in attacking the solar plexus, temple and philtrum.  The solar plexus is attacked in the same way as an uppercut.

Fore-Knuckle fist (Inji Joomuk)

Push the secondary knuckle of the forefinger out of an under fist with the thumb it is used to attack the Adam's apple, temple and philtrum.

Thumb Knuckle fist (Umji Joomuk)

The form is very similar to the fore knuckle fist but the fore knuckle is not pushed out.  It is used to attack the point of the chin, philtrum, temple and solar plexus.

Side fist (Yop Joomuk)

This is used for attacking the skull, elbow joint, ribs, solar plexus, philtrum and abdomen. It is occasionally used for blocking.

Under fist (Mit Joomuk)

Roll the four fingers into the palm, pressing the forefinger slightly with the thumb. It is effective in attacking the jaw, lips, temple, solar plexus Adam's apple and philtrum.  The second knuckles of the forefinger, middle finger and rig fingers comprise the attacking parts.

Quotes

Defence technique (Bang Eau Gi)

 
Taekwon- Do was designed primarily as self defence and this is the main reason so much emphasis is placed on moral civilisation and exactness of technique.

In a literal sense, Taekwon-Do is exactly that: a self-defence.  This is why students should concentrate on defence.  The defence itself, however, carries out the attacking role at the same time.  Thus the idea of defensive - offensive is well coordinated.

General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree (Founder)

 

 

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