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."
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)?
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.
- 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
X-Fist Pressing Block - Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi
W-Shape Block - San Makgi
Double Forearm Pushing Block - Doo Palmok Miro Makgi
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.