The Hinge Block (also called simply Hinge) is usually used as a preparatory position (i.e., it is used for chambering). In Karate, a Hinge Block is called a Teacup or koshi gamae; one will sometimes see the word Teacup used in Taekwondo as well. For a Small Hinge Block (jageun dolzteogi), 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. The Small Hinge Block appears, for example, in the form Taebaek.