Nakbeop (Breakfall)

Nakbeop (breakfall) Techniques includes a set of techniques that protect the body from hitting the floor or becoming off-balance by decreasing the pressure exerted on the body. The trainee should place their palms on the ground, while being careful not to sprain their wrists. Specifically, they should protect their head from hitting the floor by pulling the chin down or turning the neck.

The types of Nakbeop (breakfall) include Jeonbangnakbeop (front breakfall), Hubangnakbeop (back breakfall), Cheukbangnakbeop (side breakfall), Hoejeon Gureugi

(rolling breakfall) and Gongjung Hoejeon Nakbeop (air-rolling breakfall).