Saju Jirugi
SAJU JIRUGI (10TH GUP WHITE BELT, 7 MOVEMENTS PER SIDE)
4-Direction Punch is a fundamental excersise practiced by 10th grade holders or new starters to Taekwon-Do. It is comprised of two sides, left and right, each with 7 movements.
Stances and leg techniques
- Parallel Ready Stance
- Walking Stance
Arm techniques
- Mid Punch [Forefist]
- Low Block [Forearm]
Body movements
- Turning L 90°
- Turning R 90°
- Stepping Forward
- Stepping Backward
Diagram directions
| Letter | Direction |
|---|---|
| A | 3:00 |
| B | 9:00 |
| C | 6:00 |
| D | 12:00 |
Left side sequence
| # | Body Movement Motion [Method] | Diagram Direction | Feet In Motion | Leg Section Stance/Leg Technique [Tool; Line] | Arm Section Arm Technique [Tool; Line] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stepping Forward | 12:00; D | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 2 | Turning L 90° / Stepping Backward | 9:00; B | R>L / R | L Walking Stance | L Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 3 | Stepping Forward | 9:00; B | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 4 | Turning L 90° / Stepping Backward | 6:00; C | R>L / R | L Walking Stance | L Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 5 | Stepping Forward | 6:00; C | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 6 | Turning L 90° / Stepping Backward | 3:00; A | R>L / R | L Walking Stance | L Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 7 | Stepping Forward | 3:00; A | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| - | Turning L 90° | 12:00; D | R | Parallel Ready Stance |
Right side sequence
| # | Body Movement Motion [Method] | Diagram Direction | Feet In Motion | Leg Section Stance/Leg Technique [Tool; Line] | Arm Section Arm Technique [Tool; Line] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stepping Forward | 12:00; D | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 2 | Turning R 90° / Stepping Backward | 3:00; A | L>R / L | R Walking Stance | R Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 3 | Stepping Forward | 3:00; A | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 4 | Turning R 90° / Stepping Backward | 6:00; C | L>R / L | R Walking Stance | R Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 5 | Stepping Forward | 6:00; C | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 6 | Turning R 90° / Stepping Backward | 9:00; B | L>R / L | R Walking Stance | R Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 7 | Stepping Forward | 9:00; B | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| - | Turning R 90° | 12:00; D | L | Parallel Ready Stance |
Training note
Saju Jirugi is one of the first directional exercises introduced in ITF Taekwon-Do. It develops coordination, stepping, correct walking stance mechanics, turning, punching, blocking, and directional awareness. Students should practice both sides evenly while maintaining correct posture, balance, and sine wave principles according to their level.