5th Kup
| What does Blue Belt Signify? |
Blue Belt signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.
| When was the BTC formed? |
21st April 1988
| What is the difference between 2-step and 3-step sparring? |
2-step sparring requires a more complex combination of techniques in defence and attack, therefore greater emphasis on focus, distance and timing is required.
| What is Korean for Free Sparring? |
Jayoo Matsoki
| What is Korean for 2-step sparring? |
Ibo Matsoki
| What is the Blue Tag Pattern? |
Yul Gok Tul
| What is the meaning of Yul Gok Tul & how many movements does it have? |
Yul Gok is the pseudonym of the great 16th Century philosopher and scholar Yi I (pronounced Yee Eye) 1536 – 1584, nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements represent his birthplace on the 38th degree line of latitude.
38 movements.
| Korean Translations |
| ‘X’ Stance | Kyocha Sogi |
| Back Fist High Side Strike | Dung Joomuk Nopunde Yop Taerigi |
| ‘X’ Fist Pressing Block | Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi |
| Palm Upward Block | Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi |
| Double Forearm Block | Doo Palmok Makgi |
| Grasping Block | Butjuba Makgi |
| Palm Hooking Block | Sonbadak Golcho Makgi |
| Twin Knife Hand Block | Sang Sonkal Makgi |
| Outer Forearm Waist Block | Bakat Palmok Hori Makgi |
| Elbow Front Strike | Palkup Ap Taerigi |
| Twin Upset Punch | Sang Dwijibo Jirugi |
| Flat Fingertip Thrust | Opun Sonkut Tulgi |
| Twin Vertical Punch | Sang Sewo Jirugi |
| Knee Kick | Moorup Chagi |
| Side Elbow Thrust | Yop Palkup Tulgi |
| Back Fist Side Strike | Dung Joomuk Yop Taerigi |
| Side Punch | Yop Jirugi |
| Reverse Turning Kick | Bandae Dollyo Chagi |
| Front Snap Kick | Ap Cha Busigi |