Saju Tulgi (4 Movements Per Side)

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Saju Tulgi

SAJU TULGI (2ND GUP RED BELT, 4 MOVEMENTS PER SIDE)

4-Direction Thrust is a fundamental excersise practiced by 2nd grade holders. It is comprised of two sides, left and right, each with 4 movements.

Stances and leg techniques

  • Close Ready Stance Type C
  • L-Stance

Arm techniques

  • Mid Side Thrust [Elbow]

Body movements

  • Sliding Forward [~2 FT]
  • Turning R 90°
  • Turning L 90°
  • Stepping Forward

Diagram directions

LetterDirection
A3:00
B9:00
C6:00
D12:00

Movement sequence

#Body Movement Motion [Method]Diagram DirectionFeet In MotionLeg Section Stance/Leg Technique [Tool; Line]Arm Section Arm Technique [Tool; Line]
1Stepping Forward12:00; DRR L-Stance [6:00; C]R Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
Sliding Forward [~2 FT]L
Turning L 90°9:00; BR>LR L-Stance [3:00; A]R Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
2Sliding Forward [~2 FT]L
Turning L 90°6:00; CR>LR L-Stance [12:00; D]R Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
3Sliding Forward [~2 FT]L
Turning L 90°3:00; AR>LR L-Stance [9:00; B]R Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
4Sliding Forward [~2 FT]L
Turning L 90°12:00; DR>LClose Ready Stance Type C
5Stepping Forward12:00; DLL L-Stance [6:00; C]L Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
Sliding Forward [~2 FT]R
Turning R 90°3:00; AL>RL L-Stance [9:00; B]L Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
6Sliding Forward [~2 FT]R
Turning R 90°6:00; CL>RL L-Stance [12:00; D]L Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
7Sliding Forward [~2 FT]R
Turning R 90°9:00; BL>RL L-Stance [3:00; A]L Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl]
8Sliding Forward [~2 FT]R
Turning R 90°12:00; DL>RClose Ready Stance Type C

Training note

Saju Tulgi develops advanced directional movement, elbow thrusting control, sliding footwork, balance, and body coordination. Students should focus on maintaining correct L-Stance positioning, accurate elbow thrust alignment, and smooth sliding transitions while preserving posture and stability throughout all directional changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saju Tulgi means 4-Direction Thrust and is a fundamental directional exercise in ITF Taekwon-Do.

Each side contains 4 movements and the exercise is performed on both left and right sides.

Saju Tulgi is practiced by 2nd Gup Red Belt students in traditional ITF Taekwon-Do.

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