Variable GEON_HIGH_GUARD_POSEConst

☰ 건 (Geon) - Heaven: Taekwondo Power Striking Stance

Korean Name: 건괘 - 하늘 (Geon-gwae - Haneul) Martial Art: Taekwondo (태권도) Ap Seogi (앞서기) - Forward Walking Stance Philosophy: Direct yang force, overwhelming power, heaven's authority descending

Authentic Taekwondo Ap Seogi Characteristics:

• 앞서기 (Ap Seogi): Classic forward stance for aggressive advance
• Front leg bent ~70°, back leg extended ~160° for explosive forward power
• 70/30 weight distribution forward for constant pressure
• High chamber position (높은 준비) ready for 돌려차기 (Dollyo Chagi - roundhouse kick)
• Hands at chin level in Juchum Seogi guard (주춤서기 방어)
• Tight elbows protect floating ribs (늑골 보호)

Biomechanical Analysis:

• Front knee over toes creates spring-loaded power platform
• Back leg straight provides driving force for forward strikes
• Shoulder alignment allows maximum power transfer to fists
• Hip rotation ~30° creates torque for bone-breaking punches (골절타격)

Combat Applications:

• 정권지르기 (Jeongwon Jireugi): Straight punch to solar plexus
• 앞차기 (Ap Chagi): Front snap kick to abdomen/chin
• 돌려차기 (Dollyo Chagi): Roundhouse kick from high chamber
• Direct frontal bone-breaking strikes (+10% damage to skeletal targets)
• High mobility (+15% movement speed for aggressive advance)