8th Kup Yellow Belt

Yellow signifies the Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root, as Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.

Pattern: DAN GUN : 21 Movements

Meaning:

DAN-GUN is named after the Holy Dan-Gun the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C.

Starting Position: Parallel ready stance

Movements and Korean Terms

Three step sparring (Movement 1 to 4)

Designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. It teaches the student  correct distance, facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, counter attacks and timing.

Semi free sparring Ban jayoo matsoki

BODY PARTS:HAND

Backfist Dung joomuk

Backfist strike Dung joomuk taerigi

Knifehand Sonkal

Palm Sonbadak

BLOCKS

Guarding block Daebi makgi

Knifehand Guarding Block Sonkal Daebi Makgi

Twin Forearm Block Sang Palmok Makgi

DIRECTIONS

Inward Anaero

Outward Bakaero

STRIKES

Knifehand Strike  Sonkal Taerigi

KICKS

Side piercing kick Yop chajirugi