Punching Technique (Jirugi)

Basic Principles of forefist punch:

• Clench the fist firmly at the moment of impact.
• Punch from the hip to the target at full speed using the shortest distance.
• Avoid unnecessary tension of the arms and shoulders.
• Pull the opposite fist to the hip at the same time as the punching fist moves out.
• Relax the muscles immediately after the fist has reached the target.
• Keep the back straight at the moment of impact.
• Do not throw the shoulder at the moment of impact.
• The fist must turn a full 180 degrees at the moment of impact (i.e. a corkscrew effect).
• The back fist must face downward when the fist is pulled to the hip.

Parallel Stance Middle Front Punch
(Narani So Kaunde Ap Jirugi)

• Starting from parrallel stance with the left hand extended (Fig. A)
• Raise up both heels about 80% of maximum height (Fig. B)
• As you lower the heels again punch with the right forefist (ap joomuk) to the centre line of the body and bring the left hand back to the hip. (Fig C)

A

B

C

Points to note:

• Make sure that you are punching on the centre line of the body and that your body remains full facing with the shoulders kept square throughout the movement.
• Keep the punching fist shoulder height at the end of the movement (i.e. middle punch)
• Ensure that the heels touch the floor at the exact same time as the punch finishes, exhaling and tensing at this moment.

TIP!
If you find you have a habit of throwing the shoulder forward when you practice this technique then try practising in front of a wall (see picture below) - If you throw your shoulder forward you will hit the wall & hurt your hand! This helps train the body to remain full facing and keeps the shoulders in correct position.

Walking Stance Middle Obverse Punch
(Gunnun So Kaunde Baro Jirugi)

• When performing walking stance punch, ensure, as above, that you keep the body full facing and punch on the centre line (Fig A below)
• Also make sure that the punching fist is extended the same distance as the front foot (Fig B below)

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B

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