Red Stripe
3rd Kup

Pattern Meaning - Toi-Gye

Toi Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confuscianism. The 37 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace on the 37 degree latitude, and the diagram represents "Scholar."

Typical Grading Qustions

Q1 - What is the meaning of Toi-Gye?

Q2 - What is the meaning of Red belt?

Q3 - Name 3 uses of Fingertip Thrust.

Q4 - What motion is used for W-Shape Block (San Makgi)?

Grading Answers

A1 - Toi Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confuscianism. The 37 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace on the 37 degree latitude, and the diagram represents "Scholar."

A2 - Red belt signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

A3 - Straight Fingertip Thrust - Son Sonkut Tulgi.

* - Flat Fingertip Thrust - Opun Sonkut Tulgi

* - Upset Fingertip Thrust - Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi

A4 - Stamping Motion.

New Attacking Techniques in Toi-Gye

- Upset Fingertip Low Strike - Dwijibun Sonkut Najunde Tulgi

- Backfist Side Back Strike - Dung joomuk yopdwi taerigi

- Twin Side Elbow Thrust - Sang Yop Palkup Tulgi

- Knee Upward Kick - Moorup Ollyo Chagi

- Flat Fingertip Strike - Opun Sonkut Nopunde Tulgi

New Defensive Techniques in Toi-Gye

X-Fist Pressing Block - Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi

W-Shape Block - San Makgi

Double Forearm Pushing Block - Doo Palmok Miro Makgi

Helpful Information & Tips

Consecutive Motion (Chari Chari Dong Jak) - The same hand or foot is used to perform two or more techniques in different directions or with different attacking tools.