Variable HIGH_GUARDConst

상단막기 (Sangdan Makgi) - High Guard

Traditional Taekwondo high block position protecting head and face. Both hands at temple/forehead level with elbows bent tight. Fists vertical (thumb-side up) for maximum protection.

Protects against:

• High strikes to head (머리 공격)
• Overhead attacks (위쪽 공격)
• Face punches (얼굴 주먹)

Application:

• Default guard for Geon (Heaven) stance
• Used in high kicking techniques
• Transitional guard for head-level attacks

Biomechanics:

• Shoulders raised (~15° abduction)
• Elbows bent ~110° (tight guard)
• Fists at temple level
• Forearms vertical for deflection