Black Belt
4th Degree

Pattern Meaning - Yon-Gae

Yon Gae is named after General Yon Gae Somoon, a famous general during the Koguryo dynasty. The 49 movements refer to the last two figures of 649 AD, the year he forced the Tang dynasty to leave Korea after destroying nearly 300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung.

New Attacking Movements Yon-Gae

Long Fist - Ghin Joomuk

New Attacking Movements Yon-Gae

X-Fist Checking Block - Kyocha Momcho Makgi

Straight Forearm Checking Block - Sun Palmok Momcho Makgi

Waist Block - Hori Makgi

Pattern Meaning - Ul-Ji

Ul Ji is named after General Ul Ji Moon Dok who successfully defended Korea against a Tang invasion force of nearly 1,000,000 soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 AD. General Ul Ji used hit and run tactics to destroy a large number of the opposing force. The diagram represents his surname.

New Attacking Movements U-Ji

Flying High Kick - Twimyo Nopende Chagi

Pattern Meaning - Moon-Moo

Honours the 30th King of the Silla Dynasty. It is said that the Sol Gul Am is a fine example of the culture of the Silla dynasty. The 61 movements represent the last two figures of 661 AD when Moon Moo came to the throne.

New Attacking Movements Moon-Moo

Pushing Kick - Miro Chagi

Side Thrusting Kick - Yop Tulumyo Chagi