Variable KOREAN_GUARD_POSITIONSConst

Type Declaration

• HIGH_GUARD: GuardPosition

  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

  Korean

  상단막기자세

• LOW_GUARD: GuardPosition

  하단막기 (Hadan Makgi) - Low Guard

  Low guard position protecting lower body and groin. Used in grappling and ground-fighting scenarios. Hands at abdomen/hip level ready for low attacks.

  Protects against:

  • Low kicks (낮은 발차기)
  • Body kicks (몸통 발차기)
  • Groin attacks (낭심 공격)
  • Takedown attempts (넘어뜨리기)

  Application:

  • Default for Gon (Earth) stance
  • Grappling and clinch range
  • Defense against low attacks

  Biomechanics:

  • Shoulders forward (~20° flexion)
  • Elbows bent ~70° (wider guard)
  • Fists at abdomen/hip level
  • Ready to sprawl or clinch

  Korean

  하단막기자세

• MIDDLE_GUARD: GuardPosition

  중단막기 (Jungdan Makgi) - Middle Guard

  Standard Korean martial arts guard at chest/solar plexus level. Most versatile guard position, used in most fighting stances. Elbows at 90° protecting ribs and torso.

  Protects against:

  • Body punches (몸통 주먹)
  • Solar plexus strikes (명치 공격)
  • Rib attacks (갈비뼈 공격)
  • Liver strikes (간 공격)

  Application:

  • Default guard for most stances
  • Starting position for most techniques
  • Balanced offensive/defensive posture

  Biomechanics:

  • Shoulders neutral (~10° forward)
  • Elbows bent ~90° (classic guard)
  • Fists at chest/chin level
  • Ready to attack or defend

  Korean

  중단막기자세