8TH KUP

YELLOW BELT

PATTERN:  DAN GUN

NUMBER OF MOVEMENTS: 21

Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.

Ready Position: NARANI CHUNBI SOJI

3 STEP SPARRING 1-4

Three Step Sparring (or Sambo Matsoki in Korean) has been developed in order to give beginners a better understanding of basic techniques and their uses. Three Step Sparring teaches the student essential knowledge regarding distance, correct facing, technique, correct blocks, counter attacking and the importance of timing.

8th KUP THEORY

KOREAN TERMINOLOGY

ENG/KOR

Inward / ANAERO
Outward / BAKAERO
Front Kick Double Punch / AP CHAGI DOO JIRUGI
Outer Forearm Inward Block / BAKAT PALMOK ANAERO MAKGI
Turning Kick / DOLLOYO CHAGI
Back Fist Front Strike / DUNG JOOMUK AP TAERIGI
Knifehand Guarding Block / SONKAL DAEBI MAKGI
High Section / NOPUNDE
Middle Section / KAUNDE
Low Section / NAJUNDE
Three Step Sparring / SAMBO MATSOKI

what does the colour green signify?

Green signifies the plants growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.

when was the tagb formed?

August 1983.

why do we do sambo matoski (three step sparring)?

To develop focus, distance and timing. It is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques and also teaches many things such as correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, and counter attacks.

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