Saju Makgi
A preparatory exercise performed in four cardinal directions combining low outer forearm blocks and middle inner forearm blocks in walking stance. Teaches the student to defend in all four directions. Together with Saju Jirugi, it forms the complete white belt foundation and prepares the student for the formal patterns (Tul) beginning with Chon-Ji at 9th Gup.
Parallel Ready Stance (Narani Junbi Sogi)
Move the left foot backward, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi) toward the front, while executing a middle inner forearm block with the right forearm (Kaunde An Palmok Makgi).
Turn 90° to the left, moving the left foot to form a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi), while executing a low block with the left forearm (Najunde Makgi).
Move the right foot forward, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi), while executing a middle inner forearm block with the right forearm.
Turn 90° to the left, moving the left foot to form a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi), while executing a low block with the left forearm.
Move the right foot forward, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi), while executing a middle inner forearm block with the right forearm.
Turn 90° to the left, moving the left foot to form a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi), while executing a low block with the left forearm.
Move the right foot forward, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi), while executing a middle inner forearm block with the right forearm.
Turn 90° to the left, moving the left foot to form a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi) facing the original direction, while executing a low block with the left forearm. The exercise is then repeated in mirror image to the opposite side.