Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn-Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he dedicated to furthering the education of the Korean people and to its independence movement.
Q1 - What is the meaning of Do-San?
Q2 - What does Green belt signify?
Q3 - Name the parts of the foot used for Side Piercing Kick (Yopcha Jirugi), Turning Kick (Dollyo Chagi) & Reverse Turning kick (Bandae Dollyo Chagi).
Q4 - Name as many parts of the hand as possible.
A1 - Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn-Chang-Ho (1876-1938).The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he dedicated to furthering the education of the Korean people and to its independence movement.
A2 - Green belt signifies the plant's growth as the Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.
A3 - Footsword (Balkal) is used for Side Piercing Kick (Yopcha Jirugi)
* - Front Sole (Ap Kumchi) is used for Turning Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
* - Back Heel (Dwit Chook) is used for Reverse Turning Kick (Bandae Dollyo Chagi)
A4 - Forefist - Ap Joomuk
* - Backfist - Dung Joomuk
* - Knifehand - Sonkal
* - Reverse Knifehand - Sonkal Dung
* - Sidefist - Yop Joomuk
* - Outer forearm - Bakat Palmok
* - Inner forearm - An Palmok
Reverse Forefist Punch - Bandae Ap Joomuk Jirugi
Straight Fingertip Thrust - Son Sonkut Tulgi
Backfist Strike - Dung Joomuk Taerigi
Front Snap Kick - Ap Cha Busigi
Outer Forearm High Block - Bakat Palmok Nopunde Makgi
Wedging Block - Hechyo Makgi
Sitting Stance - Annun Sogi
* Three-step sparring (Sambo Matsoki) - Attacker in walking stance, defender in parallel stance.
* Semi-free sparring (Ban Jayoo Matsoki) - Both attacker & defender start in L-stance.
* Free sparring (Ban Jayoo Matsoki) - Both attacker & defender start in L-stance.
You will be asked to measure or break for your grading, so get in front of the breaking stand as much as you can.