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Strikes (Taerigi)
In patterns, strikes test tool accuracy and controlled arc. The goal is not “big power” — it’s repeatable shape and finish.
What strikes train in patterns
- Tool clarity: knife-hand vs ridge-hand vs backfist vs hammerfist vs elbow.
- Motion control: circular vs vertical paths without wobble.
- Finish discipline: stop cleanly; don’t swing past the line.
Reference table
| ITF Technique Name | Tool | Motion | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonkal Taerigi | Knife-hand | Circular | Middle / High |
| Sonkal Dung Taerigi | Ridge-hand | Circular | Middle |
| Deung Joomuk Taerigi | Backfist | Circular | High |
| Me Joomuk Naeryo Taerigi | Hammerfist | Vertical | Low / Middle |
| Palkup Taerigi | Elbow | Circular | Middle |
Common mistakes
- Turning everything into a punch: tool changes but the student keeps the same mechanic.
- Loose elbow line: the arm flares and the tool arrives late.
- Follow-through drift: the strike swings past the defined finish and kills balance.
Pattern cue: Circular does not mean uncontrolled. The arc is defined — the finish is fixed.