Variable MIDDLE_GUARDConst

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