FOUR DIRECTION PUNCH (Saju Jirugi)
Taekwon-Do is a practical art; hence it can be learnt only from an instructor. Words and diagrams can serve as a reference, but they cannot replace an instructor. Expert practical guidance from an instructor is invaluable.
“Certainly the most important asset any training hall can have is a good instructor. There is no substitute for a well-trained, intelligent, perceptive and patient instructor.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.6, p.17).
Four Direction Punch (Saju Jirugi)
“This fundamental exercise is practised by 10th grade holder or the very beginner.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.8, p.35)
Diagram (Yon Moo Son)
The student is standing on the line AB and facing D
—Ready Posture (Junbi Jase)
—Parallel ready stance toward D
1. Move the right foot to D and form a right walking stance to D, while the right fist performs a middle punch to D.
2. Move the right foot to A and form a left walking stance to B, while the left forearm performs a low block to B.
3. Move the right foot to B and form a right walking stance to B, while the right fist performs a middle punch to B.
4. Move the right foot to D and form a left walking stance to C, while the left forearm performs a low block to C.
5. Move the right foot to C and form a right walking stance to C, while the right fist performs a middle punch to C.
6. Move the right foot to B and form a left walking stance to A, while the left forearm performs a low block to A.
7. Move the right foot to A and form a right walking stance to A, while the right fist performs a middle punch to A.
—End. Bring the right foot back to parallel ready stance to D.
—Repeat with the other limbs.
1. Move the left foot to D and form a left walking stance to D, while the left fist performs a middle punch to D.
2. Move the left foot to B and form a right walking stance to A, while the right forearm performs a low block to A.
3. Move the left foot to A and form a left walking stance to A, while the left fist performs a middle punch to A.
4. Move the left foot to D and form a right walking stance to C, while the right forearm performs a low block to C.
5. Move the left foot to C and form a left walking stance to C, while the left fist performs a middle punch to C.
6. Move the left foot to A and form a right walking stance to B, while the right forearm performs a low block to B.
7. Move the left foot to B and form a left walking stance to B, while the left fist performs a middle punch to B.
—End. Bring the left foot back to parallel ready stance to D.
Notes:
—when performing the low block, cross the forearms in front of the right/left chest while moving the front foot back. Crossing the forearms is done by keeping the blocking forearm under the other forearm.
—when blocking, the body is half-facing the opponent.
—the blocking tool is the outer forearm.
—the low block may be applied on the inner tibia of the right/left leg of the opponent.
—the middle punch may be applied to the philtrum/chest of a shorter opponent.
—when half-facing, the middle punch may be applied to the ribs of an equal height opponent.
REFERENCE:
Choi, H. H. (1985). Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (Vols. 1–15). Vienna: International Taekwon-Do Federation.
Also see:
Four Direction Block (Saju Makgi)
Four Direction Thrust (Saju Tulgi)
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