8th Kup
What does Yellow Belt Signify? |
Yellow Belt signifies the earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the foundations of Tae Kwon-Do are laid.
What is Korean for 3 step sparring and why is it performed? |
3 step sparring = Sambo Matsoki
We perform this for Focus, Distance and Timing
What is the Yellow Belt Pattern? |
Dan Gun
What is the meaning of Dan Gun Tul and how many movements does it have? |
Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea who established the country in 2333BC.
21 Movements.
Korean Translations |
L Stance | Niunja Sogi (70/30 Weight Distribution) |
Walking Stance | Gunnun Sogi (50/50 Weight Distribution) |
Parallel Ready Stance | Narani Junbi Sogi |
Knife Hand Guarding Block | Sonkal Daebi Makgi |
Twin Outer Forearm Block | Sang Bakat Palmok Makgi |
Outer Forearm Inward Block | Bakat Palmok Anaero Makgi |
Back Fist Front Downward Strike | Dung Joomuk Ap Naeryo Taerigi |
Front Kick | Ap Chagi |
Front Snap Kick | Ap Cha Busigi |
Turning Kick | Dollyo Chagi |