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Required Knowledge for 9th Gup

Drysdale’s School Of Tae Kwon Do

Required Knowledge for 3rd Gup

· The meaning of the pattern Joong-Gun:

Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese Governor General of Korea. Ito was known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan Merger. The 32 movements represent Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison in 1910.

Joong-Gun has 32 movements and its diagram is a capital “I”.

· The meaning of the Tenet Perseverance (In-Nae):

There is an old oriental saying, “patience leads to virtue or merit. One can build a peaceful home by being patient for 100 times.” Certainly, happiness and prosperity are most likely brought to the patient person. To achieve something, whether a higher degree or perfection of a technique, one must set his goals and constantly persevere. Robert Bruce learned his lesson of perseverance from the persistent efforts of a lowly spider. It was this perseverance and tenacity that finally enabled him to free Scotland in the 14^th century. One of the most important secrets in becoming a leader of Tae Kwon Do is to overcome every difficulty by perseverance.

· The ten (10) parts of the student’s responsibility with regard to Student-Instructor

relationship:

1. Never tire of learning. A good student can learn anytime and anywhere. This is the secret of knowledge.

2. A good student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and his instructor. Many students feel their training is a commodity that is bought with monthly dues and they are unwilling to take part in demonstrations, teaching, and working around the Do-Jang. An instructor can afford to lose this type of student.

3. Always set an example for lower ranking students. It is only natural that they will attempt to emulate their seniors.

4. Always be loyal and never criticize the instructor, the art of Tae Kwon Do or the teaching methods.

5. If an instructor teaches a technique, practice and attempt to utilize it.

6. Remember that a student’s conduct outside of the Do-Jang reflects on the art and instructor.

7. If a student adopts a technique from another gym and the instructor disapproves of it, the student must discard it immediately or train at the other gym.

8. Never be disrespectful to the instructor. Though a student is allowed to disagree, the student must follow the instructions first and discuss the matter later.

9. A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions.

10. Never betray a trust.

· Korean Terms:

1. Rear Foot Stance-Dwitbul Sogi

2. Low Stance-Nachua Sogi

3. Closed Ready Stance “B”-Moa Junbi Sogi “B”

4. U-Shape Block-Digutja Makgi

5. Palm Pressing Block-Sonbadak Noollo Makgi

6. X-Fist Rising Block-Hyo Cha Joomok Chukyo Makgi

7. Palm Upward Block-Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi

8. Ridge-hand Side Block-Sonkal Dung Yop Makgi

9. Upward Elbow Strike-Wi Palkup Taerigi

10. Twin Vertical Puch-Sang Joomok Swijibo Jirugi

11. Angle Punch-Giokja Jirugi

12. Crescent Kick-Bandal Chagi

13. Defensive Hook Kick-Golcho Goro Chagi

14. Sweeping Kick-Surol Chagi

15. Outward Pressing Kick-Bakuro Noollo Chagi

16. Inward Pressing Kick-Annuro Noollo Chagi

17. Drop Reverse Sweep-Ttorojida Bandae Hoejon Surol Chagi

18. Drop Sweep Forward Leg-Ttorojida Apr Dari Surol Chagi

19. Drop Forward Sweep Rear Leg-Ttorojida Dwit Dari Surol Chagi

· Stances:

Rear Foot Stance - Dwitbal Sogi
This is used for defense and occasionally for attack. The advantage of this Stance is the ability to kick or adjust the distance from an opponent with the front foot, which can move spontaneously without any additional shifting of the body weight to the rear foot.

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Move one foot either to the front or the rear a distance of 1 shoulder width between the small toes
Bend the rear leg until the knee comes over the toes, placing the heel slightly beyond the heel of the front foot
Bend the front leg, touching the ground slightly with the ball of the foot
Keep the toes of the front foot 25 degrees inward and the toes of the rear foot 15degrees inward.
Always half facing
Body weight 90% on the rear foot and 10% on the forward foot.
When the right foot is in the rear it is a Right Rear Stance, and vice versa - Be sure to keep the knee of the rear leg pointing slightly inward

Sources:

General Choi’s Encyclopedia of Tae Kwon Do

Master David D. Drysdale Sr. VII Dan ITF/USITF/DSOTKD

Joan M. Drysdale VI Dan ITF/USITF/DSOTKD

16266 King Road

Riverview, Michigan 48193

1-734-479-6255

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