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Pattern Definition 
 
Saju Jirugi - Four Directional Punch
 
Saju Makgi - Four Directional Block
 
 
Terminology

 

What are the Korean terms for the following stances?

Attention Stance - Charyot Sogi

Parallel Stance - Narani Sogi

Sitting Stance - Annun Sogi

Walking Stance - Gunnun Sogi    

             

What are the 3 sections of the body in Korean.       

High Section – Nopunde

Middle Section – Kaunde

Low Section - Najunde

 

What are the Korean terms for the following attacking or defensive tools?

Forefist - Ap Joomuk

Knifehand - Sonkal

Inner Forearm - An Palmok

Outer Forearm - Bakat Palmok

Ball of the Foot – Apkumchi

Footsword – Balkal

Back Heel - Dwichook
 

Middle Section Forefist Punch - Kaunde Ap Joomuk Jirugi

 

Middle Section Inner Forearm Block - Kaunde An Palmok Makgi

Low Section Outer Forearm Block - Najunde Bakat Palmok Makgi

Low Section Knifehand Block - Najunde Sonkal Makgi

 

Sitting Stance Middle Punch - Annun So Kaunde jirugi

Front Rising Kick - Ap Cha Olligi

 
Theory Questions
 

What does Taekwon-Do literally mean?

The art of hand and foot.

 

Who is the founder of Taekwon-Do?

Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan.

 

In which country did Taekwon-Do originate?          

Korea.

 

When was Taekwon-Do officially recognised?        

11th April 1955.

 

What are the five tenets of Taekwon-Do?   

Courtesy; Integrity; Perseverance; Self control; Indomitable Spirit

 

What does a white belt signify?        

Innocence - as the beginner who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.