Variable TAE_FLUID_GUARD_POSEConst

☱ 태 (Tae) - Lake: Hapkido Fluid Grappling Stance

Korean Name: 태괘 - 호수 (Tae-gwae - Hosu) Martial Art: Hapkido (합기도) Beom Seogi (범서기) - Tiger Stance / Cat Stance Philosophy: Yin softness, adaptive water, circular redirection, lake's receptive surface

Authentic Hapkido Beom Seogi Characteristics:

• 범서기 (Beom Seogi): Cat stance with 90% weight on back leg
• Front leg light (170° nearly straight) ready to sweep or evade
• Back leg deeply bent (120°) like coiled spring for explosive throws
• 팔목잡기 (Palmok Japgi): Wrist grab readiness with open palms
• Lead hand extended for 원형막기 (Wonhyeong Makgi - circular block)
• Rear hand chambered at solar plexus for 관절기 (Gwanjeolgi - joint locks)

Biomechanical Analysis:

• Back-weighted allows front leg to lift instantly for sweeps (발걸기)
• Open palms enable rapid grip transitions for joint manipulation
• Low center of gravity provides stability for throws (던지기)
• Hip mobility allows 360° rotation for redirection techniques

Combat Applications:

• 손목꺾기 (Sonmok-kkeokgi): Wrist twist throw (Kote Gaeshi)
• 팔굽관절기 (Palgup Gwanjeolgi): Elbow joint lock
• 발등걸기 (Baldeung Geolgi): Foot sweep with ankle hook
• Joint locks and circular throws (+15% throw range)
• Small circle joint manipulation (+10% joint lock damage)