Yellow Belt - 8th Kup

Pattern Definition

Dan Gun

Is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C.

No. of movements – 21

Colour Definition

Green - Signifies the plants growth as the TaeKwon-Do skill begins to develop.

New Terminology

Body Part

  • Palm - Sonbadak

Block

  • Middle Knifehand Guarding Block - Kaunde Sonkal Daebi Makgi
  • Outer Forearm Rising Block - Palmok Chookyo Makgi
  • Low Outer Forearm Block - Najunde Bakat Palmok Makgi
  • Twin Forearm Block - Doo Palmok Makgi

Strike

  • Middle Knifehand Side Strike - Kaunde Sonkal YopTaerigi

Punch

  • High Section Forefist Punch - Nopunde Ap Joomuk Jirugi

Kick

  • Turning Kick - Dollyo Chagi

General

  • Inward - Anuro
  • Outward - Bakuro
  • Double - Doo
  • Twin - Sang
  • Three Step Sparring - Sambo Matsogi