8th Kup Theory

 

 

All previous theory and techniques plus:

 

Dan Gun Tul 21 moves

 

Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.

 In the face of continuous threats of foreign domination, the legend of Dan-Gun was instrumental in reviving national unity after the twelfth century.

 

The meaning of Green

Green represents the plant’s growth as TaeKwon-Do skills begin to develop.

 

New Terms

Side Kick = Yop Chagi

Turning Kick = Dollyo Chagi

Knifehand Guarding Block = Sonkal Daebi Makgi

Twin Forearm Block = Sang Palmok Makgi

Foot sword = Balkal

Heel = Dwitchook

Instep = Baldung

Palm Heel = Sombadak

 

Grading Requirements

 

8th Kup - Yellow Belt to Green Tag

Dan-Gun

 

3 Step Sparring (1-6)

 

 

Previous Patterns

 

Basic Line work

 

 

Knife-Hand Guard Block

 

Basic Kicks

 

 

Twin Forearm Block

 

Self-Defence (Release from a Double wrist grab & Counter)

 

 

 

 

Theory

 

 

3 Step Sparring (1-6) Includes:

Sitting Stance Double Punch = Annun So, Dool Jirugi

Middle Outward Outer Forearm Block = (Niunja So) Kaunde Bakuro Bakkat Palmok Makgi

Sitting Stance = Annun Sogi

Left Outer Forearm Block, Right High Punch = Wen Bakkat Palmok Makgi, Orun Nopunde Jirugi

Middle Outward Knifehand Block = Kaunde Bakuro Sonkal Makgi

Left Middle Knifehand Block = Wen Kaunde Sonkal Makgi

Right High Knifehand Strike = Orun Nopunde Sonkal Tirigi

 

Dan-Gun Includes:

Knifehand Guarding Block = Sonkal Daebi Makgi

High Obverse Punch = Nopunde Baro Jirugi

Twin Forearm Block = Sang Palmok Makgi

Knifehand Strike = Sonkal Tirigi

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