Which technique is Side Defense?

• A. Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki
• B. Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki
• C. Choong Dan Yup Mahk Ki
• D. Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki

Answer: (C)

Side defense uses a mid-torso shield with an outward, outer-block motion to deflect a side attack away from your center line. Choong Dan Yup Mahk Ki fits this because it targets the middle of the torso (Choong Dan), uses the outer-block path (Yup), and is a blocking technique (Mahk Ki). This combination is the standard response when a strike comes from the side, protecting the midsection while setting up a counterattack. The other blocks correspond to different heights or hand forms (high or low blocks, knife-hand blocks) and don’t describe the side-defensive action at the midsection.