Hinge Block

A Hinge Block is a block in which:

• The non-blocking fist is pulled to the waist, just as it would be for a punch
• The blocking arm is held in front of the body

The Hinge Block (also called simply Hinge) is used as a preparatory position (i.e., it is used for chambering).

For a Small Hinge Block, the blocking fist is held just above the non-blocking fist, so that the blocking forearm is held across the lower belly. The blocking fist is held with the palm facing backward, so that the back of the hand is toward the opponent.

For a Large Hinge Block, the blocking fist is held just away from the non-blocking pectoral, so that the blocking forearm is held horizontally across the chest, about two fist-widths away from the chest. The blocking fist is held palm-down, so that the back of the hand is toward the sky.

Hinge Block

Here a Hinge Block is being used to chamber for an upcoming movement in the form Koryo: