Terminology Applicable to 8^th Kup

Patterns

Dan-Gun (21 movements): Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.

General Information

• Rising block is classified as a front block, so it must be performed full facing.
• Front block means when the blocking tool finishes at the centre line & the body is full facing.
• When performing rising block, the fist must be over the opposite shoulder.
• Three-step sparring may be practised using the same three of ANY attack.
• Remember not to perform the high punch when returning to Chon-Ji.
• Side block is when the body is kept half-facing whilst blocking.
• The 4 defensive movements in Dan-Gun are:
1. Niunja Sogi, Sonkal Kaunde Daebi Makgi,
2. Niunja Sogi, Sang Palmok Makgi,
3. Gunnun Sogi, Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi,
4. Gunnun Sogi, Chookyo Makgi.