Technique

Getting up defensively, clam
Four point stance, upside & downside
Three point stance with a back piercing & side front punch
L-stance twin forearm block
Walking stance rising block with the forearm
L-stance outward strike knifehand
Walking stance middle block inner forearm reverse side
Sitting stance back elbow thrust
Straight elbow thrust
Downward kick
Pick-shaped kick
Release from a bear hug
Dan-Gun: student must do all the chambers and movements correctly.
All 3 three-steps and first one step punch: (student must do all chambers and movements correctly)

Knowledge

What is the meaning of Dan-Gun?
How many moves are there and what is the diagram of Dan-Gun?
How far should the rear hand be from the chest in a guarding forearm or knifehand?
What is Continuous Motion?
What are the five parts of the Theory of Power?
Name and purpose of all movements in all patterns so far.

Pattern Information

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

Under 10 Meaning The legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C.

Number of Movements  |  21

Diagram   

What is continuous motion?

Continuous motion is performing 2 or more moves with one breath.

How far should the rear hand be from the chest in a guarding forearm or knifehand?

The rear hand should be 1 inch from the chest in a guarding forearm or guarding knifehand.

What are the 5 parts to the Theory of Power?

The 5 Parts to the Theory of Power are:

  1. Reaction Force  |  Using action/reaction.  One hand helps the other.  
  2. Concentration  |  Putting all your force into a small weapon
  3. Equilibrium  |  Keeping your balance.  
  4. Breath Control  |  Exhaling briefly with each move. 
  5. Force = Mass x Speed Squared   |  Mass equals your weight coming down when executing a move.  Speed equals performing the move as fast as possible.  Speed is the most important component in generating the most force.