8th Kup Yellow Belt
Pattern : Dan Gun (21 Moves) Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Tae Kwon-Do foundations are being laid.
Practical
• Twin Forearm Block
• Front Kick Double Punch
• L Stance Inward Block
• Turning Kick Guarding Block
• Forearm Guarding Block
• Grade Pattern – Dan Gun
• 3 Step Sparring (Numbers 1 to 4)
Thoery
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 – Narani Chunbi Sogi
What is 3 Step Sparring? – 3 Step Sparring is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. It teaches the student many things i.e. proper distance, correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, counter attacks and timing.
Korean
General Terms:
• Inward – Anaero
• Outward – Bakaero
Parts of the Body:
• Palm – Sonbadak
• Backfist – Dung Joomuk
Sparring:
• Three Step Sparring – Sambo Matsoki
Basic Movements
Defensive:
• Knife Hand Guarding Block – Sonkal Daebi Makgi
• Twin Forearm Block – Sang Palmok Makgi
Offensive
• Back Fist Strike – Dung Joomuk Taerigi
• Turning Kick – Dollyo Chagi
7th Kup Green Stripe
Pattern : Do San (24 Moves) Green signifies the plants growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Practical
• Basic Hand Techniques
• Turning Kick Guarding Block
• Walking Stance Wedging Block
• Side Kick Guarding Block
• Straight Fingertip Thrust
• Grade Pattern – Do San
• 3 Step Sparring (Numbers 5 to 7)
Theory
Do San – 24 Movements
Meaning – Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Ch’ang Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.
Starting Position – Narani Chunbi Sogi
Korean General Terms:
• Straight – Son
• Thrust – Tulgi
Parts of the Body:
• Fingertips - Sonkut
Stances:
Fixed Stance – Gojong Sogi
Basic Movements
Defensive:
• Wedging Block – Hechyo Makgi
• Release Move – Jappyosol Tae
Offensive:
• Straight Spear Fingertip Thrust – Son Sonkut Tulgi
• Side Piercing Kick – Yop Chajirugi
Pattern : Dan Gun (21 Moves) Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Tae Kwon-Do foundations are being laid.
Practical
• Twin Forearm Block
• Front Kick Double Punch
• L Stance Inward Block
• Turning Kick Guarding Block
• Forearm Guarding Block
• Grade Pattern – Dan Gun
• 3 Step Sparring (Numbers 1 to 4)
Thoery
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 – Narani Chunbi Sogi
What is 3 Step Sparring? – 3 Step Sparring is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. It teaches the student many things i.e. proper distance, correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, counter attacks and timing.
Korean
General Terms:
• Inward – Anaero
• Outward – Bakaero
Parts of the Body:
• Palm – Sonbadak
• Backfist – Dung Joomuk
Sparring:
• Three Step Sparring – Sambo Matsoki
Basic Movements
Defensive:
• Knife Hand Guarding Block – Sonkal Daebi Makgi
• Twin Forearm Block – Sang Palmok Makgi
Offensive
• Back Fist Strike – Dung Joomuk Taerigi
• Turning Kick – Dollyo Chagi
7th Kup Green Stripe
Pattern : Do San (24 Moves) Green signifies the plants growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Practical
• Basic Hand Techniques
• Turning Kick Guarding Block
• Walking Stance Wedging Block
• Side Kick Guarding Block
• Straight Fingertip Thrust
• Grade Pattern – Do San
• 3 Step Sparring (Numbers 5 to 7)
Theory
Do San – 24 Movements
Meaning – Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Ch’ang Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.
Starting Position – Narani Chunbi Sogi
Korean General Terms:
• Straight – Son
• Thrust – Tulgi
Parts of the Body:
• Fingertips - Sonkut
Stances:
Fixed Stance – Gojong Sogi
Basic Movements
Defensive:
• Wedging Block – Hechyo Makgi
• Release Move – Jappyosol Tae
Offensive:
• Straight Spear Fingertip Thrust – Son Sonkut Tulgi
• Side Piercing Kick – Yop Chajirugi
