Taekwon-Do student (of all Gup & Degree rank) study curriculum revolve around the techniques and philosophy described in the Taekwon-Do Encyclopedia (Condensed Encyclopedia,5th Edition for all Gup students), as written & published by the Founder of Taekwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi.
Taekwon-Do means the Way (Do) of the foot (tae) and the fist (kwon). The hyphen (-) necessarily joins both the physical (Taekwon) and spiritual/mental (Do) aspects to form a complete Martial Art.
Adult students 6th Gup (Green Belt), age 13 and above, are required to own an Encyclopedia.
Study Text below is directly taken from the Encyclopedia – it may be a handy, quick reference, however, it is a poor replacement. All serious students of Taekwon-Do should own & study directly out of the Encyclopedia itself.
It is important that Gup students read & study only the techniques that they have been taught appropriate to their rank. All other techniques are to be ignored until that student reaches the appropriate rank level & your Instructor has introduced the new technique to the student in a class setting.
* unless instruction below dictate to “commit to memory”, memorization of the reading material is not required at the Gup level.
During their Gup level training, and before testing for 1st Dan Black Belt, Students must commit to memory the following taken directly from the Taekwon-Do Condensed Encyclopedia Vth Edition
P. 525 The number of movements, technical performance, & meaning of each Gup level Tul (pattern) taught to date. (Detailed further below on this page, including pattern videos).
P. 42 The 9 training ‘secrets’ of Taekwon-Do, and the instructions contained within these (for example 1., 2. and 5)
1) To study the theory of power thoroughly.
2) To understand the purpose and method of each movement clearly.
3) To bring together the movement of eyes, hands, feet and breath into a single coordinated action.
4) To choose the appropriate attacking tool for each vital spot.
5) To become familiar with the correct angle and distance for attack and defense.
6) Keep both the arms and legs bent slightly while the movement is in motion.
7) All movements must begin with a backward motion with very few exceptions. However, once the movement is in motion it should not be stopped before reaching the target.
8) To create a sine wave during the movement by utilizing the knee spring properly.
9) To exhale briefly at the moment of each blow except a connecting motion.
P. 48 There are six elements in the Theory of Power: Concentration, Mass, Reaction Force, Equilibrium, Speed, Breath Control
P. 373 The meaning of Belt Colors
White Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
Yellow Signifies the Earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.
Green Signifies the plant’s growth as the Taekwon-Do skill begins to develop.
Blue Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
Red Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Black Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.
P. 108 The 49 Major & Minor vital spots of the body
1. Skull 2. Temple 3. Bridge of nose 4. Eyeball 5. Mastrid 6. Mandibula 7. Philtrum 8. Jaw 9. Point of the chin 10. lips 11. Angle of the mandible 12. Upper neck 13. Adam’s apple 14. Windpipe 15. Clavicle 16. Thenar 17. Radial Artery 18. Back wrist artery 19. Wrist joint 20. Shoulder joint 21. Nose 22. Neck artery 23. Sternum 24. Heart 25. Solar plexus 26. Spleen 27. Liver 28. Epigastrium 29. Umbilicus 30. Lower Abdomen 31. Pubic region 32. Groin 33. Scrotum 34. Instep 35. Occiput 36. Cervix (neck) 37. Upper back 38. Small of back 39. Kidneys 40. Coccyx 41. Fossa 42. Achilles tendon 43. Ankle joint 44. Elbow joint 45. Armpit 46. Floating ribs 47. Knee joint 48. Inner thigh 49. Tibia
P. 106 Sections of the body
High Section – Above the Neck – most accessible vital spot: philtrum
Middle Section – Between Shoulders & Umbilicus- most accessible vital spot: Solar Plexus
Low Section – below Umbilicus- most accessible vital spot: Groin
Lateral divisions: Solar Plexus Line, Chest Line, Shoulder Line
P. 725 The 5 elements of Taekwon-Do Goosung (Composition of Taekwon-Do), which form the Cycle of Taekwon-Do (Soonhwan Do)
1. Fundamental Movements = Individual soldier’s basic training
2. Dallyon = Maintenance of equipment.
3. Patterns = Platoon tactics.
4. Sparring = Field exercises in simulated combat conditions.
5. Self-defense = Actual combat.
Common Class Commands
Charyot – Attention
Kyong-Ye – Bow
Chon Shi Ja Nim Ke – To the Founder
Sasun Nim Ke (9th Dan)- To the Grand Master
Sahyun Nim Ke (7th to 8th Dan)- To the Master
Sabum Nim Ke (4th Dan to 6th Dan) – To the Instructor
Boo Sabum Nim Ke – (1st Dan to 3rd Dan) To the Assistant Instructor
Soo Suk Sasun Nim Ke – To the First Grand Master (Rhee Ki Ha)
Sim sa qua Nim ke – To the Examiner
Kam Sa-Ham Ni Da – Thank you
Ne Sabum Nim – Yes, Teacher
Aniyo Sabum Nim – No, Teacher
Guman – Stop
Gae-sok – Continue
Si-jak – Begin
Ohn mom – Full facing
Pahn mom – Half facing
Orun – Right
Wen – Left
P. 374 How to fold the Do Bok
Significant dates
Taekwon-Do was founded & named April 11th, 1955
The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) was founded March 22nd, 1966 in Seoul, South Korea. The 9 Initial ITF member countries include:
Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, West Germany, Turkey, Italy, Arab Republic (Egypt), USA
Gen. Choi Hong-Hi was born November 9th, 1918 in Hwadae, Hamgyong province, Japanese Korea, passed June 15th, 2002 in Pyongyang
There were/are 9 Kwans (schools) Ji Do Kwan, Moo Duk Kwan, Chung Do Kwan, Song Moo Kwan, Chang Moo Kwan. Also, Oh Do Kwan, Han Moo Kwan, Kang Duk Kwan, Jung Do Kwan.
All written material/handouts received upon graduation to next Gup level.
Encyclopedia Exam Reading Requirements for Adult Gup Students (age 13 and above only)
6th Gup (Green Belt)
P.7-25 Preface,Charter,Song,Imitators,Tenets,Definition,Map,Origin,Koryo Dynasty,Soo Bak-Gi,Taekyon,History
P.524-537 Saju Jirugi,Saju Makgi,Pattern Introduction,patterns Chon-Ji,Dan-Gun,Do-San (from previous ranks), plus knowledge of techniques in pattern Won-Hyo
5th Gup (Blue Stripe)
P. 26-64 Moral Culture,Fitness,Mental Effect,Advantages,Training Secrets,Relationship,Philosophy,Power
P.598-617 Systems Of Sparring *You will perform only the step sparring that you have been taught in class
P.538 all previous, plus knowledge of techniques in Pattern Yul-Gok
4th Gup (Blue Belt)
P.65-103 Stances *Study only those that you have been taught in class, i.e. those that pertain to your rank
P.524-527 Pattern Intro
P.540 all previous, plus knowledge of techniques in Pattern Joong-Gun
3rd Gup (Red Stripe)
P.104-117 Vital Spots,Sections of the body
P.747-765 About Author/History,Index/Terminology
P.542 all previous, plus knowledge of techniques in Pattern Toi-Gye
2nd Gup (Red Belt)
P.681 Self Defense *You will perform only the self defense you have been taught in class
P.321-364 Stepping technique *Read the sections on only the stepping techniques you have taught to this point
P.545 all previous, plus knowledge of techniques in Pattern Hwa-Rang
1st Gup (Black Stripe)
P.725-746 Composition,Rank,Criteria,Classification,Competition,Demonstration
P.368-413 Training
P.365-367 Ground techniques
P.414-522 Fundamentals *only those techniques you have been taught in class
P.547 knowledge of techniques in Pattern Hwa-Rang
* refer to the below sections & find the techniques that you have learned to date, ignore any techniques that you have
not been taught to this point
P.118-249 Hand techniques
P.250-320 Foot techniques
* And all previous readings. Before your Black Belt exam you should have read all sections of the Encyclopedia that correlate
to the techniques you have been taught in class to this point.
P.547 all previous, plus knowledge of techniques in Pattern Choong-Moo
Gup Students should familiarize themselves with an overview of the history of Taekwon-Do (as per reading above, in the 3rd Gup section-P.747-765 About Author/History).
The early significant contributors & pioneers, for example names such as Col. Nam Tae Hi & Bok Man Kim, and including – but not limited to – the 12 original pioneer masters listed below (in reverse alphabetical order)
Rhee Ki Ha (United Kingdom)
Rhee Chong Hyup (Australia)
Rhee Chong Chul (Australia)
Park Sun Jae (Italy)
Park Jung Taek (Canada)
Park Jong Soo (Canada)
Kong Young Il (USA)
Kim Jong Chan (Canada)
Kim Kwang Il (Germany)
Han Cha Kyo (USA)
Choi Kwang Jo (USA)
Choi Chang Keun (Canada)
Taekwon-Do System of Sparring – matsogi goosong
Memorize the definitions of the types of Sambo Matsogi, Ibo Matsogi, Ilbo Matsogi, Jayu Matsogi.
(Other Matsogi definitions in the section are for reference purposes only & need not be memorized)
There are 6 elements (prearranged, prearranged free, free, semi-free, model, foot technique) in the Taekwon-Do System of Sparring.
Gup level students are responsible for the below
Prearranged Sparring Schedule for Gup level students (as per P.411 Condensed Encyclopedia)
Sambo Matsogi (Three-step sparring)
10th Gup (White Belt) – 7th Gup (Green Stripe) 1-5 (as taught in class)
P. 599. “This is the initial basic sparring exercise among beginners …” “This is an exercise for familiarization of correct attack and defense techniques …”
Ibo Matsogi (Two-step sparring)
7th Gup (Green Stripe) – 1st Gup (Black Stripe) 1-5 (as taught in class)
P. 624. “The main purpose of this sparring is to acquire a mixed technique of hand and foot parts, the attacker, therefore, must use both the hand and the foot alternately.”
Ilbo Matsogi (One-step sparring)
6th Gup (Green Belt) – 1-5 introduced up to 1st Gup (Black Stripe) (as taught in class)
P. 630. “… this sparring is considered the most important one from the point of view that the ultimate goal of Taekwon-Do in real combat is to win the victory with just a single seasoned blow.”
(“The secret of this sparring is to deliver a completely accurate speedy and decisive blow at the opponent’s vital spot at the right time with the right weapon while defending against the opponent’s attack effectively.”)
Jayu Matsogi (free sparring)
At a minimum rank level of 4th Gup (Blue Belt) and above
P.660. “… the primary purpose of a free sparring is to develop tactics, maneuver, fighting skill, courage, self-control, extemporaneous sense and indomitable spirit.”
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(Reference purposes only below)
Ban Jayu Matsogi (semi-free sparring)
At a minimum rank level of 5th Gup (Blue Stripe) and above
P. 653. “The distance between players, method of attack and defense used, attacking and blocking tools used and number steps taken are completely optional. Only one series of attack and defense motion is exchanged, however, and then for a brief duration.”
Bal Matsogi (foot sparring)
P. 663. “This is a symbolized form of sparring developed from the ancient Korean art of “Taekyon” and “Soo Bak Gi which mainly relied on the feet. The significance of this sparring is to promote the kicking techniques required in Taekwon-Do.”
Mobum Matsogi (model sparring)
P. 670. “The primary purpose of this sparring is to show the spectator the agility and skill of the demonstrator and the physical application of every single movement.” …” accomplished with repetition of the same movement in a slow motion.”
Yaksok Jayu Matsogi (pre-arranged free sparring)
P. 677. “… participants follow a prepared scenario that enables them to skillfully exhibit a wide variety of techniques without fear of injury.” …”ideal for demonstrations.”
Attack Technique (Gong Gyok Gi)
P. 254 There are 9 types of kicking attack techniques 1) Pushing (Milgi Chagi) 2) Piercing (Cha Jirugi) 3) Pressing (Noollo Chagi) 4) Straight (Jigeau Chagi) 5) Sweeping (Suroh Chagi) 6) Smashing (Cha Busigi) 7) Thrusting (Tulgi Chagi) 8) Consecutive (Yonsok Chagi) 9) Flying (Twimyo Chagi)
Also, take note of kicks: Butjapgo Chagi (Grasping Kick P. 278), Cha Bapgi (Stamping Kick P. 267), Bal Golgi (Foot Tackling P. 282) which may be useful in Hosin Sul (Self Defence P. 681-724)
P. 119 There are 6 type of hand/elbow attack techniques 1) Punching (Jirugi) – internal hemorrhage by twisting attacking tool, most twist 2) Thrusting (Tulgi) – cut through vital spot, less twisting 3) Striking (Taerigi) – destroy or break bone, muscle or vital spots, least twist 4) Cross cutting (Ghutgi) 5) Pressing (Noollo) – in Self Defense 6) Breaking – in Self Defense
Defence Technique (Bang Eau Gi)
P. 310 There are 5 types of kicking defense/block techniques 1) Rising (Cha Olligi) 2) Crescent (Bandal Chagi) 3) Waving (Doro Chagi) 4) Checking (Cha Momchugi) 5) Hooking (Golcho Chagi)
6 Types of Motion in Taekwon-Do
Regular Motion –
Fast Motion – barun dongjak
Slow Motion – neurin dongjak
Continuous Motion – yonsok dongjak
Connecting Motion – euijin dongjak (one sine wave, one breath)
Natural Motion –
In addition …
Stamping Motion- Goorugi Dongjak
Sliding – Mikulgi, slide half the length of current stance P. 346
Shifting – 5 cm foot movement
Twisting Release – Bitulmyo Pulgi (Do-San & Joong-Gun tul)
Pulling Release – Dangmyo pulgi (Hwa-Rang tul)
Historical Reference for Time Periods in Korean History
57 BC – 668 AD – The Three Kingdoms Period (Baekje, Koguryo & Silla)
668 AD – The year Korea was united as a single country
668 – 935 – Unified Korea
935 – 1392 – Koryo Dynasty
1392 – 1910 – Choson/Yi Dynasty
1910 – 1947 – Japanese occupation
1947 – Present – North & South Korea Period
Taekwon-Do Four Direction drills & Tul, Number of Movements & Meanings
(see P. 525 to ensure to also memorize the pattern diagrams as per pattern meanings)
Saju Jirugi – 14 movements (10th Gup, White Belt)
Four Direction Punch
Saju Makgi – 16 movements (10th Gup, White Belt)
Four Direction Block
Saju Tulgi – 8 movements (8th Gup, Red Belt)
Four Direction Thrust
Chon-Ji – 19 movements (9th Gup, Yellow Stripe, pattern #1)
means literally “the Heaven the Earth”. It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.
Dan-Gun – 21 movements (8th Gup, Yellow Belt, pattern #2)
is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 BC.
Do-San – 24 movements (7th Gup, Green Stripe, pattern #3)
is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.
Won-Hyo – 28 movements (6th Gup, Green Belt, pattern #4)
was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 AD.
Yul-Gok – 38 movements (5th Gup, Blue Stripe, pattern #5)
is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi IL (1536-1584) nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea”. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude and the diagram represents “scholar”.
Joong-Gun – 32 movements (4th Gup, Blue Belt, pattern #6)
is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison (1910).
Toi-Gye – 37 movements (3rd Gup, Red Stripe, pattern #7)
is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th Century), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 degrees latitude, the diagram represents “scholar”.
Hwa-Rang – 29 movements (2nd Gup, Red Belt, pattern #8, also one of first patterns developed in Chang-Hun system)
is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
Choong-Moo – 30 movements (1st Gup, Black Stripe, pattern #9, also one of first patterns developed in Chang-Hun system)
was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Lee Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.
1st Dan Tul
Kwang-Gae – 39 movements (pattern #10)
is named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A.D., the year he came to the throne.
Po-Eun – 36 movements (pattern #11)
is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem “I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times” is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
Ge-Baek – 44 movements (pattern #12)
is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek Je Dynasty (660 A.D. ). The diagram ( l ) represents his severe and strict military discipline.
2nd Dan Tul
Eui-Am – 45 movements (pattern #13)
is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak (Oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion) in 1905. The diagram (l) represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation.
Choong-Jang – 52 movements (pattern #14)
is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Lee Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends with a left – hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.
Juche – 45 movements (pattern #15)
is the philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything, in other words, the idea that man is the master of the world and his own destiny. It is said that this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mountain which symbolizes the spirit of the Korean people. The diagram represents Baekdu Mountain.
3rd Dan Tul
Sam-Il – 33 movements (pattern #16)
denotes the historical date of the independence movement of Korea which began throughout the country on March 1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.
Yoo-Sin – 68 movements (pattern #17)
is named after General Kim Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 A.D., the year Korea was united. The ready posture signifies a sword drawn on the right rather than left side, symbolizing Yoo Sin’s mistake of following his king’s orders to fight with foreign forces against his own nation.
Choi-Yong – 46 movements (pattern #18)
is named after General Choi Yong, Premier and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed by his subordinate commanders headed by General Yi Sung Gae, who later become the first king of the Lee Dynasty.
4th Dan Tul
Yong-Gae – 49 movements (pattern #19)
is named after a famous general during the Koguryo Dynasty, Yon Gae Somoon. The 49 movements refer to the last two figures of 649 A.D., the year he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying nearly 300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung.
Ul-Ji – 42 movements (pattern #20, also one of first patterns developed in Chang-Hun system)
is named after general Ul-Ji Moon Dok who successfully defended Korea against a Tang’s invasion force of nearly one million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 A.D., Ul-Ji employing hit and run guerilla tactics, was able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The diagram ( )represents his surname. The 42 movements represents the author’s age when he designed the pattern.
Moon-Moo – 61 movements (pattern #21)
honors the 30th king of Silla Dynasty. His body was buried near Dae Wang Am (Great King’s Rock). According to his will, the body was placed in the sea “Where my soul shall forever defend my land against the Japanese.” It is said that the Sok Gul Am (Stone Cave) was built to guard his tomb. The Sok Gul Am is a fine example of the culture of the Silla Dynasty. The 61 movements in this pattern symbolize the last two figures of 661 A.D. when Moom Moo came to the throne.
5th Dan Tul
So-San – 72 movements (pattern #22)
is the pseudonym of the great monk Choi Hyong Ung (1520-1604) during the Lee Dynasty. The 72 movements refer to his age when he organized a corps of monk soldiers with the assistance of his pupil Sa Myung Dang. The monk soldiers helped to repulse the Japanese pirates who overran most of the Korean peninsula in 1592.
Se-Jong – 24 movements (pattern #23)
is named after the greatest Korean King, Se-Jong, who invented the Korean alphabet in 1443, and was also a noted meteorologist. The diagram ( ) represents the king, while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters of the Korean alphabet.
6th Dan Tul
Tong-il
Four Direction Fundamental Technique Drills for 10th Gup (White Belt)
Taekwon-Do terminology for all movements + Angles, Weight Distribution & Dimensions
(Training secret #5, To become familiar with the correct angle and distance for attack and defense)
*Students should be sure to refer to P.65 in the Encyclopedia. The below is for quick reference purposes only.
Study of the Encyclopedia (which includes diagrams & detailed direction) in addition to in class practice, is essential for a complete understanding.
10th Gup – White Belt
Stances
P. 65 Charyot Sogi – Attention stance – heals together, feet 45 deg, elbows 30deg, 50-50 weight ratio
P. 79 Narani Sogi – Parallel ready stance –feet parallel, shoulder width apart measured from outside of the feet, 5cm between fists, 7cm fist to lower abdomen, 10cm elbows to ribs 30deg bend at shoulder, 40deg bend elbows. 50-50 weight ratio
P. 67 Gunnun Sogi – Walking stance – shoulder and half width long from big to big toe, shoulder width wide from center of both feet, 50-50 weight, back foot turned out 25deg. Front foot straight. Front knee vertical line back heal
P 72 Annun Sogi – Sitting stance – One and half shoulder width between big toes (inside of feet), knee cap over balls of feet, both feet forward, 50-50 weight
P. 81 Walking Ready Stance – gunnun junbi sogi – fists to thigh 30cm, elbows bent 30deg
Sitting Ready Stance – annun junbi sogi
Blocks
P.198 Gunnun So Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi – Walking Stance Low Forearm Block – 20 cm under forearm to thigh, forearm parallel to thigh, elbow bent 25 degrees outward
P. 201 Gunnun So Sonkal Najunde Makgi – Walking Stance knifehand low Block – distance palm to thigh 15 cm, elbow bent 15 degrees outward
Gunnun So An Palmok Kaunde Makgi – Walking Stance inner forearm middle block – 45 degrees in blocking arm
Attack
Annun So Jirugi – Sitting Stance Punch
Gunnun So Jirugi – Walking Stance Punch (middle)
Ap Cha Busigi – Front Snap Kick
Yop Cha Jiruji – Side Piercing Kick
Dollyo Chagi – Turning Kick
Rising Kicks
Yop Cha Olligi – Side Rising Kick
Ap Cha Olligi – Front Rising Kick
Saju Jirugi – 10th Gup (White Belt) – 14 movements
Saju Makgi – 10th Gup (White Belt) – 16 movements
There are a total of 9 Gup level (Colour Belt) patterns (below) that a student must know before testing for 1st Dan Black Belt
#1 Chon-Ji Tul – 9th Gup (Yellow Stripe) – 19 movements
Stances
P 69 Niunja Sogi – L-stance – shoulder and half width long from back footsword to front foot toes, 70 percent weight back leg, 30 front. Both feet toes turned in 15 deg. Back kneecap vertical line with toes. Hip aligned with inner knee on back leg.
Block
Niunja So An Palmok Kaunde Makgi – L-stance Inner Forearm Middle Block
#2 Dan-Gun Tul – 8th Gup (Yellow Belt) – 21 movements
Stances
No new stances introduced
Blocks
P. 234 Niunja So Sonkal Daebi Makgi – L-Stance Knife-hand Guarding Block – Blocking tool (knife hand) half facing target, other knife hand in front of chest 3cm from body
Niunja so Sang Palmok Makgi – L-Stance Twin Forearm Block
P. 217 Gunnun So Palmok Chookyo Makgi – Walking Stance Forearm Rising Block – fist slightly higher than elbow, inner forearm to forehead 7 cm, elbow bent 45 degrees, inner forearm same level as forehead
Attack
Gunnun So Nupunde Jirugi – Walking Stance High Punch
Niunja So Sonkal Kaunde Yop Taerigi – L-Stance Knife-hand Middle Side Strike
#3 Do-San Tul – 7th Gup (Green Stripe) – 24 movements
Stance
P 72 Annun Sogi – Sitting stance – One and half shoulder width between big toes (inside of feet), knee cap over balls of feet, both feet forward, 50-50 weight – Sitting stance – One and half shoulder width between big toes (inside of feet), knee cap over balls of feet, both feet forward, 50-50 weight
Turning
Gujari Dolgi – spot turning
Release
Bitulmyo Pulgi – Twisting Release
Block
Gunnun So Bakat Palmok Nopunde Yop Makgi – Walking stance outer forearm high side block
P. 228 Gunnun So Bakat Palmok Nopunde Hechyo Makgi – Walking stance outer forearm high wedging block – blocking tool (outer forearm) one shoulder width wide, elbows bent 35 degrees at moment of block, fists eye level
Attack
Sun Sonkut Tulgi – Straight fingertip thrust
Gunnun So Dung Joomuk Nopunde Yop Taerigi – Walking stance back fist high side strike
Kaunde Apcha Busigi – Middle front snap kick
Annun So Sonkal Yop Taerigi – Sitting stance knife-hand side strike
#4 Won-Hyo Tul – 6th Gup (Green Belt) – 28 movements
Stance
P. 80 Moa Junbi Sogi A – Close Ready Stance A, 50-50 weight ratio, 30 cm fist to philtrum
P. 71 Gojung Sogi -Fixed Stance – Similar to Niunja sogi except one and half shoulder width between toes. 50-50 Weight ratio.
P. 82 Goburyo Junbi Sogi A– Bending Ready Stance Type A – preparatory stance for yop cha jirugi
Block
Palmok Dollimyo Makgi – Forearm Circular Block
P. 234 Niunja So Palmok Kaunde Daebi Makgi – L-Stance Forearm Middle Guarding Block – Blocking tool (outer forearm) half facing target, other side fist in front of chest 3cm from body
Attack
Niunja So Sonkal Nopunde Anuro Taerigi – L-Stance Knifehand High Inward Strike, attacking tool on Chest line at the time of the blow
Gojung So Kaunde Jirugi – Fixed Stance Middle Punch
Gunnun So Bandae Jirugi – Walking Stance Reverse Punch
Kaunde Yopcha Jirugi – Middle Side Piercing Kick
Najunde Apcha Busigi – Low Front Snap Kick
#5 Yul-Gok Tul – 5th Gup (Blue Stripe) – 38 movements
Stance
P. 75 Kyocha Sogi – x-stance – Cross one foot in front (when stepping into stance) or behind (when jumping into stance), body weight on main supporting foot, other complete ball of foot almost no weight, shin touches calf
Block
P. 211 Gunnun so doo palmok nopunde makgi – walking stance double forearm block – second knuckle little finger to elbow of blocking arm
Niunja so sang sonkal makgi – L-stance twin knife-hand block
P. 226 Gunnun so sonbadak golcho makgi – walking stance palm hooking block – minimum effort, natural motion, elbow bent 25 degrees
Attack
Annun so kaunde jirugi – sitting stance middle punch
Doo Jirugi Barun Dongjak – double punch fast motion
Gunnun so ap palkup taerigi – walking stance front elbow strike
Kyocha so dung joomuk nopun yop taerigi – x-stance back fist high side strike
#6 Joong-Gun Tul – 4th Gup (Blue Belt) – 32 movements
Stance
P. 81 Moa Junbi Sogi B–Close Ready Stance Type B – 15 centimeters fists to navel
P. 77 Dwitbal Sogi –Rear foot stance – length one shoulder width between small toes, rear leg knee over the toes, rear heal slightly beyond heal of front foot, front toes point in 25deg., rear toes 15deg inward. Most body weight on rear foot.
P. 78 Nachuo Sogi – Low Stance – similar to gunnan sogi except 1 foot longer
Block
Niunja So Sonkal Dung Bakuro Makgi – L-Stance reverse knife-hand outward block
Kyocha Joomuk Chukyo Makgi – X-Fist rising block
Sonbadak Noollo Makgi – Palm pressing block
Digutja Makgi – U-Shape block
P. 220 Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi – Palm upward block – “spring up” opponents attacking tool or weapon defending solar plexus & above, defender’s solar plexus level at moment of block, elbow bent 35 degrees
Release
Bitulmyo Pulgi – Twisting Release (when grabbed at wrist)
Attack
Yobap Cha Busigi – Side front snap kick
Wipalgup Taerigi – Upper elbow strike
P. 132 Sang Joomuk Nopunde Sewo Jirugi – Twin fist high vertical punch – elbow bent 40 degrees, medium range
P. 136 Sang Joomuk Dwijibo Jirugi – Twin fist upset punch – 5cm elbow to body, back fist slightly higher than elbow at moment of impact
Dung Joomuk Nopunde Yop Taerigi – Back fist high side strike
Bandae Jirugi – Reverse punch
P. 141 Kiokja Jirugi – Angle punch – fist reach the opposite chest of attacker at moment of impact
#7 Toi-Gye Tul – 3rd Gup (Red Stripe) – 37 movements
Stance
No new stances introduced
Block
Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi – X-Fist pressing block
Goorumyo Bakat Palmok San Makgi – Stamping Outer forearm W-Shape block
Doopalmok Najunde Miro Makgi – Double forearm low pushing block
P.236 Sonkal Najunde Daebi Makgi – Knife-hand low guarding block. Knife-hands parallel line, knife-hand to lower abdomen 3cm. Elbow of Blocking arm 15deg. outward
Attack
* note the front snap kick is type low side front snap kick – najunde yobap cha busigi
Dwijibun Sonkut Najunde Tulgi – Upset fingertip low thrust
Dung Joomuk Yopdwi Taerigi – Back fist side back strike
Moorup Ollyo Chagi – Knee upward kick
Opun Sonkut Nopunde Tulgi – Flat fingertip high thrust
San Yop Palkup Tulgi – Twin side elbow thrust
San Debang Mori Japgi – Head grab with both palms
#8 Hwa-Rang Tul – 2nd Gup (Red Belt) – 29 movements
Saju Tulgi – 2nd Gup (Red Belt) Four direction Thrust is practiced at this Gup level.
Stance
P. 81 Moa Junbi Sogi C – Close Ready Stance Type C – 10 centimeters from hands to abdomen
P. 77 Soojik Sogi – rear foot stance – one shoulder width length between big toes, 60 percent weight rear leg, 40 front, both toes 15 deg inward, both legs straight
Block
Sonbadak Miro Makgi – Palm Pushing Block
An Palmok Kaunde Yobap Makgi – Inner Forearm Middle Side Front Block
P. 211 Yobap Makgi – Side Front Block – block high section (neck & above), outward block, blocking arm middle finger straight line with shoulder, elbow bent 80 degrees, opposite arm side-downward on shoulder line
Release
Bitulmyo Pulgi – Twisting ReleaseDangimyo Pulgi Junbi – Ready position Pulling Release (wrist grabbed)
Dangimyo Pulmyo Yop Cha Milgi – Pulling Release with Side Pushing Kick (start pulling motion with hands slightly first)
Attack
Ollyo Jirugi – Upward Punch
Sonkal Naeryo Taerigi – Knife-hand Downward Strike
Nopunde Dollyo chagi – High Turning Kick
Niunja So Baro Jirugi – L-Stance Obverse Punch
Yop Palkup Tulgi – Side Elbow Thrust
Yop Cha Milgi – Side Pushing Kick
#9 Choong-Moo Tul – 1st Gup (Black Stripe) – 30 movements
Stance
Twigi – Jumping
Block
Palmok Kaunde Ap Magki – Forearm Middle Front Block
Sonkal Kaunde Yop Magki – Knifehand Middle Side Block
Doo Sonbadak Ollyo Magki – Both Palms Upward Block
Attack
Sonkal Nopunde Ap Taerigi – Knife-hand High Front Strike
Twimyo Yopcha Jirugi – Flying Side Piercing Kick
Son Dung Nopunde Ap Taerigi – Reverse Knife-hand High Front Strike
Dwitcha Jirugi – Back Piercing Kick
Dung Joomuk Nopunde Yop Taerigi – Back Fist High Side Strike
#10 Kwang-Gae Tul – 1st Dan (Black Belt) – 39 movements (P. 549)
Stance
Narani So Hanulson – Parallel Stance with a Heaven Hand
Block
P.205 Sonkal Najunde Ap Makgi – Low Front Block with Knifehand
Attack
P.136 Dwijibo Jirugi – Upset punch (single) distance elbow to body 5 cm
P. 277 Noollo Chagi (Bakuro) – Pressing Kick (Outward) . Primarily to Break knee joint or calf bone. Point of focus lower than knee joint of stationary leg.
#11 Po-Eun Tul – 1st Dan (Black Belt) – 36 movements (P. 553)
6-12, 24-30 In Continuous Motion.
Stance
P. 76 Waebal Sogi – One Legged Stance. Footsword to knee joint.
Block
P. 225 Ap Joomuk Noollo Makgi – Pressing Block with Forefist
P. 241 Digutja Japgi – U-Shape Grasp. Grasp & Twist the attacking weapon immediately following the block.
P. 237 Sonkal Dung Najunde Daebi Makgi – Reverse Knifehand Low Gaurding Block. 3cm knife-hand to lower abdomen. Attacking tools parallel, forearm parallel to thigh.
Attack
P. 145 Soopyong Jirugi – Horizontal Punch. Two targets, one arm 90deg, forearms parallel & horizontal
P. 157 Sang Palkup Soopyong Tulgi – Horizontal Thrust with Twin Elbow
#12 Ge-Baek Tul – 1st Dan (Black Belt) – 44 movements (P. 556)
Stance
P.
Block
P. – High block with double arc-hand (looking through it)
P. – 9-shape block
Attack
P – Front strike with back fist
P. – Middle punch with middle knuckle fist
#13 Eui-Am Tul – 2nd Dan (Black Belt) – 45 movements (P. 559)
Stance
P. – Close ready stance D
Block
P. – Downward block with x-fist
P. – middle wedging block with a knife-hand
– Circular block with a reverse knife-hand
– Downward block with alternate palm
– Low inward block with a reverse knife-hand
Attack
P – Middle Reverse turning kick
P. – High crescent punch
– Middle turning punch
#14 Choong-Jang Tul – 2nd Dan (Black Belt) – 52 movements (P. 562)
Stance
P. – Close ready stance D
Block
P. – Side front block with inner forearm
P. – Scooping block with palm
Attack
P – High thrust with double finger
P. – Low front snap kick with knee
– Downward strike with back hand
– High side front strike with back fist
– Horizontal strike with twin knife hand
– High strike with right arc hand
– High punch with open fist
– High crescent punch with twin fore-knuckle fist
#15 Juche Tul – 2nd Dan (Black Belt) – 45 movements (P. 566)
Stance
P. – Parallel stance with a twin side elbow
Close stance with a heaven hand
Block
P. – Parallel block with the outer forearm
Low front block with reverse knife hand
Downward block with outer forearm
Rising block with a twin palm
Attack
P – High reverse hooking kick
Middle hooking kick
High elbow strike
High outward cross-cut
Mid air strike with a knife hand
Pick-shape kick
Downward thrust with a straight elbow
High crescent strike with an arc-hand
High inward strike with twin knife hands
Dodging reverse turning kick
Two direction kick
Horizontal strike with a back fist
High inward cross cut with flat fingertip
Front downward strike with a knife hand
#16 Sam-Il Tul – 3rd Dan (Black Belt) – 33 movements (P. 570)
Stance
P. – Diagonal stance
Block
P. – Reverse knife hand middle wedging block
Outer forearm high outward block
High guarding block with reverse knife hand
forearm middle front block
Attack
Middle twisting kick
Sweeping kick
Double fist low punch
#17 Yoo-sin Tul – 3rd Dan (Black Belt) – 68 movements (P. 572)
Stance
P. – Warrior Ready Stance B
Block
P. – Rising block with X-Knife-hand
Waving kick
Attack
Horizontal strike with back hand
U-shape punch
Middle crescent kick
#18 Choi-Yong Tul – 3rd Dan (Black Belt) – 46 movements (P. 576)
Stance
P. –
Block
P. – W-shape block with knife-hand
Attack
High punch with middle knuckle fist
#19 Yon-Gae Tul – 4th Dan (Black Belt) – 49 movements (P. 579)
Stance
P. – Warrior ready stance A
Block
P. Checking block with an x-fist
Checking block with twin straight forearm
Waist block with inner forearm
Low inward block with reverse knife-hand
Attack
High punch with a Long fist
Horizontal thrust with twin elbow
Downward strike with back fist
#20 Ul-Ji Tul – 4th Dan (Black Belt) – 42 movements (P. 583)
Stance
P. – Parallel stance with and x-back hand
Block
P. Middle crescent kick
Middle wedging block with inner forearm
Middle outward block with knife hand with middle pushing block with palm
Attack
Horizontal strike with twin side fists
