Terminology Applicable to 5^th Kup

Patterns:

Yul-gok (38 movements): Yul-gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584), nicknamed “The Confuscious of Korea.” The 38 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace in the 38º latitude and the diagram represents (+) “Scholar.”

Stances:
Guburyo Sogi 'B'	Bending stance 'B' ( Looking toward the rear)
Kyocha Sogi	X-stance
Body Parts:
Ap Palkup	Front elbow
Son Badak	Palm
Yop Bal Badak	Side Sole (Used for stamping motion)
Attacking Movements:
Ap Palkup Taerigi	Front elbow strike
Defensive Movements:
Doo Palmok Makgi	Double forearm block
Golcho Makgi	Hooking block
Sang Sonkal Makgi	Twin knifehand block
Sparring:
Ilbo Matsoki	One-step sparring
	(Attacker and defender start in parallel stance)
General Terms:
Euijin Dong Jak	Connection Motion
Phiagi	Dodging
Mikulgi	Sliding
Gwanja nori	Temple
Yop tok	Jaw
Twiggi	Jumping
Body Postures:
Ap Mom	Full Facing
Ban Mom	Half Facing
Yop Mom	Side Facing

General Information:

• Continuous movement (Yonsok Dong Jak) means performing two or more moves without stopping, with each move having it’s own breath as in Dan Gun moves 13 & 14.

• Connecting movement ( Euijin Dong Jak) means using one breathe for two movements, as in pattern Yul-Gok movement numbers 16 & 17, and 19 & 20.

• Blue belt signifies the heaven, toward which the plant develops into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progressses.

• Son badak (the palm) is used for Golcho Makgi (hooking block).

• When performing Sang sonkal Makgi, the knifehand rising block must be over the centre line.

• When in Kyocha Sogi (X-stance) both feet must point in the same direction.