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Middle Block
몸통막기Momtong Makgi· Mom-tong Mak-gee
The middle block sweeps the forearm inward across the body to deflect attacks aimed at the midsection.
Target Areas
body
Prerequisites
Low Block
Walking Stance
Speed
The middle block (Momtong Makgi), also called the inner middle block (Momtong An Makgi), deflects punches and strikes directed at the torso. The forearm sweeps across from the outside inward, redirecting the attack to the side of the body rather than absorbing it frontally. It appears frequently in Taeguek poomsae, particularly Taeguek Il Jang and Ee Jang.
Related Techniques
Low BlockHigh BlockKnife Hand Block