Green Stripe
7th Kup

Pattern Meaning - Do-San

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.

Typical Grading Questions

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.

Grading Answers

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

New Attacking Techniques in Do-San

Reverse Forefist Punch - Bandae Ap Joomuk Jirugi

Straight Fingertip Thrust - Son Sonkut Tulgi

Backfist Strike - Dung Joomuk Taerigi

Front Snap Kick - Ap Cha Busigi

New Defensive Techniques in Do-San

Outer Forearm High Block - Bakat Palmok Nopunde Makgi

Wedging Block - Hechyo Makgi

New Stances in Do-San

Sitting Stance - Annun Sogi

Helpful Information & Technique Tips

* 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.