Yul-gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584), nicknamed "The Confuscious of Korea." The 38 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace in the 38 degrees latitude and the diagram represents "Scholar."
Q1 - What is the meaning of Yul-Gok?
Q2 - What does Blue belt signify?
Q3 - What is Doo Palmok Makgi?
Q4 - Name two types of Motion
Q5 - Name as many types of Fist as you can.
A1 - Yul-gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584), nicknamed "The Confuscious of Korea." The 38 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace in the 38 degrees latitude and the diagram represents "Scholar."
A2 - Signifies Heaven, towards which the plant grows as the TKD skills begin to mature
A3 - Double Forearm Block (the last two movements of Yul-Gok) - Doo Palmok Makgi
A4 - Fast Motion - Barun Dong Jak.
Continuous movement - Yonsok Dong Jak
A5 - Types of Fist
* Forefist - Ap Joomuk
* Backfist - Dung Joomuk
* Sidefist - Yop Joomuk
* Underfist - Mit Joomuk
* Long Fist - Ghin Joomuk
* Open Fist - Pyun Joomuk
Front Elbow Strike - Ap Palkup Taerigi.
Palm Hooking Block - Sonbadak Golcho Makgi.
Double Forearm Block - Doo Palmok Makgi.
X-Stance - Kyocha Sogi
* Fast Motion (Barun Dong Jak) is when two or more moves are performed with a shorter time frame between the moves, each using its own breath contol - For example, the front snap kick / obverse & reverse punch in Do-San).
* Continuous movement (Yonsok Dong Jak) means performing two or more moves without stopping, with each move having its own breath control - for example Low block / rising block combination in Dan-Gun.
* Connecting movement (Euijin Dong Jak) means using one breathe for two movements with an extended breath, as in pattern Yul-Gok with the Hooking Block & Punch.
* Blue Stripe is half way to Black belt, you are now classed as a serious beginner.