This page contains Four Direction Punch (Saju Jirugi) and Four Direction Block (Saju Makgi), which are among the first things a beginning student has to learn. They serve to introduce the most basic techniques and stances and prepare the student to learn patters once a first grading is awarded.

• Saju Jirugi is not a pattern but a training exercise. However, for simplicity, it is often referred to as a pattern during training. Because it is not a pattern, there is no need to shout its name at the end.

• When performing the Right Side, it is only the right foot that moves, the left foot stays on the ground at all times. (Imagine that your left foot is nailed to the ground and cant move)

• When performing the Left Side, it is only the left foot that moves, the right foot stays on the ground at all times. (Imagine that your right foot is nailed to the ground and cant move)

• Saju Makgi is not a pattern but a training exercise. However, for simplicity, it is often referred to as a pattern during training. Because it is not a pattern, there is no need to shout its name at the end.

• When performing the Right Side, it is only the right foot that moves, the left foot stays on the ground at all times. (Imagine that your left foot is nailed to the ground and cant move)

• When performing the Left Side, it is only the left foot that moves, the right foot stays on the ground at all times. (Imagine that your right foot is nailed to the ground and cant move)

• Saju Chagi is not part of any gradings sylabus, but nevertheless a very beneficial training exercise.

• This exercise can be done in slow motion or in normal motion.

• Best results are achieved when the leg is held up for a second at the end of each kick.

• Can be done from Paralel Ready Stance, Walking Stance or L-Stance.