8TH KUP THEORY-

YELLOW BELT 

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All of the previous Theory plus:

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Meaning of Yellow Belt. 

Yellow belt signifies the earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the foundations of Tae Kwon-Do are laid. 

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Meaning of Pattern Dan Gun 21 Movements. 

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Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea who established the country in 2333BC. 

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What is Korean for three step sparring? 

Sambo Matsoki.  

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Why do we do three step sparring?  

Focus, Distance, & Timing. 

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Korean Terminology. 

Knife Hand Guarding Block                        Sokal Daebi Makgi. 

Twin Outer Forearm Block                         Sang Bakat Palmok Makgi. 

Outer Forearm Inward Block                     Bakat Palmok Anaero Makgi. 

Back Fist Front Downward Strike              Dung Joomuk Ap Naeryo Taerigi. 

Front Kick (Strike Tool Ball of Foot)           Ap Cha Busigi. 

Turning Kick (Strike Tool Ball of Foot)       Dollyo Chagi