Terminology Applicable to 5th Kup

Patterns

Yul-gok (38 movements): Yul-gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi Ee (1536-1584), nicknamed, "The Confuscious of Korea." The 38 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace in the 38° latitude and the diagram represents "Scholar."

Stances

Guburyo Sogi 'B'

Bending stance 'B'

Kyocha Sogi

X-stance

Body Parts

Ap Palkup

Front elbow

Injoong

Philtrum

Son Badak

Palm

Attacking movements

Ap Palkup Taerigi

Front elbow strike

Defensive Movements

Doo Palmok Makgi

Double forearm block

Golcho Makgi

Hooking block

Sang Sonkal Makgi

Twin knifehand block

Sparring

Ilbo Matsoki

One-step sparring

General Terms

Phiagi

Dodging

Mikulgi

Sliding

Gwanja nori

Temple

Yop tok

Jaw

General Information

Blue belt signifies the heaven, toward which the plant develops into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progressses.