Gupinsonmok (굽힌손목): technically known as ‘Bent Wrist’                                                                                                                                                       It is the joint area between the back of the hand and the back of the wrist (area) which is bent inward.

          

Deungjumeok (등주먹): technically known as ‘Back Knuckle’

The upper part of the first two knuckles of the index finger and the middle finger when a punch is delivered

             

Dwichuk (뒤축) : Bottom of the Heel

The rear part of the sole.

           

Modumsonkkeut (모둠손끝): technically known as ‘Curled Fingertips’

The fingertips of the five fingers all curled together.


 Taekwondo Applicable Parts

                                                                                                                                     Gomson (곰손) : technically known as ‘Curled Hand’

Indicating the parts including the heel of the palm (Batangson: Palm Heel) and the third knuckles of the fingers except the thumb which are more tightly rolled into the palm than those of Pyeonjumeok (Half-clenched Fist).

                 

Deungpalmok (등팔목) : Back of the Wrist

The upper side of the wrist when a punch is delivered.

 

                

Moeundusonkkeut (모은두손끝): technically known as ‘Combined Two Fingertips’

The fingertips of the index finger and the middle finger are stretched and closed together while other three fingers are rolled into the palm.





             

Gawisonkkeut (가위손끝) : technically known as ‘Scissors Fingertips’

The fingertips of the index finger and the middle finger, stretched and opened apart while three other fingers are rolled into the palm.

             

Mejumeok (메주먹) : technically known as ‘Hammer Hand’

The outside edge of the fist when a punch is delivered.

                  

Dwikkumchi (뒤꿈치): Back of the Heel

The edge of the heel where it joins the Achilles tendon.

                                                      *Photographs and description courtesy of Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)