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«Hana» (하나) is the native Korean word for «one». In kumdo it is the first count called in time-divided strikes such as the 3-count head strike (meorichigi), where «hana» is the raising of the jukdo.

Hana (하나) is the native Korean word for «one». The native Korean series runs hana (1), dul (2), set (3).

In kumdo the count is used when strikes are practised in separate beats. The Korea Kumdo Association describes 3-dongjak-chigi (3동작치기) as a practice method that divides the action into raising, striking and returning to jungdanse (중단세, the middle guard), so the practitioner can check posture.

3-dongjak jeongmyeon meorichigi (3동작 정면 머리치기): on «hana» the jukdo (죽도) is raised to about 45 degrees above the head, on the spot and keeping the jungdan (중단) form. On «set» the body steps back and returns to jungdan. According to one dojang, «hana» raises the left fist above the head with the jukdo straight, «dul» is the strike and «set» is the return to jungdanse.
3-dongjak sonmok-chigi (3동작 손목치기): according to the same dojang, «hana» raises the jukdo straight above the head, as in the head strike, and «dul» strikes at navel height.
2-dongjak jeongmyeon meorichigi (2동작 정면 머리치기): on «hana» the right foot goes in first, pressing forward, and the jukdo is raised and strikes in a single beat.
1-dongjak meorichigi (1동작 머리치기): this is continuous striking, one strike with each step.

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