Gawi Makgi
가위막기
Literally: scissors block
Also known as: Scissors block, Kawi makgi
Scissor block of taekwondo: one arm blocks downward, the other with the inner wrist outward; it appears in the poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang.
Quick Facts
⚠️ Common Mistakes
A bent wrist on impact, a loosely closed fist, and incorrect height, distance or timing of the block.
Katas containing this technique
About
Gawi makgi (가위막기), literally scissor block, is per Kukkiwon terminology the simultaneous execution of the block with the wrist's inner side outward, anpalmok bakkat makgi, and the downward block, naeryeo makgi. The arms cross like scissors. The leading forearm rises to shoulder height and drops with a swing, while the other arm deflects the attack at middle level with the wrist's inner side. It differs from the crossed block eotgeoreo makgi, where both arms do the same thing, in that each arm performs a different block. It thus covers more attack angles at once, and also serves to pull the opponent's arm, lock the elbow, or release from a grip. It appears in the poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang, in Palgwe 5 and in the form Taebaek for 3. dan, required from red stripe.