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Pattern Definition 
  

Dan Gun

Is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C. 

 

No. of movements – 21

 
 
Terminology

 

Stances (Sogi) 

Walking Stance - Gunnun Sogi

L-Stance - Niunja Sogi

 

Punches (Jirugi)

High Section Forefist Punch - Nopunde Ap Joomuk Jirugi

 

Blocks (Makgi)

Middle Knifehand Guarding Block - Kaunde Sonkal Daebi Makgi

Outer Forearm Rising Block - Bakat Palmok Chookyo Makgi

Low Outer Forearm Block - Najunde Bakat Palmok Makgi

Twin Forearm Block - Sang Palmok Makgi

 

Strikes (Taerigi)

Middle Knifehand Side Strike - Kaunde Sonkal Yop Taerigi