Instructions for a Taekwondo Scissors Block (or Kawi Makgi)

This page will teach you how to do a Taekwondo Scissors Block. In Korean, this technique is known as Kawi Makgi or Gawi Makgi. This blocking technique is used in Taekwondo forms & patterns, etc.

For more blocking instructions, please visit the main Taekwondo Blocks section.

Details for a Taekwondo Scissors Block

According to the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters, the Taekwondo scissors block is a "technique of executing anpalmok-bakkat-makgi (Inside Wrist Outward Block) and naeryeo-makgi (Downward Block) simultaneously. This skill is named after a scissoring motion of crossing both arms each other at the front of the chest. One hand makes an outward block with the inside wrist while the other makes a downward block with the outside wrist simultaneously to block the attack of the assailant aimed at the trunk and lower body of the defender."

References

1. Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters, Taekwondo Techniques, http://www.kukkiwon.or.kr/front/pageView.action?cmd=/eng/information/taekwondoSkill2, Added - 05/02/14