- Minimum waiting period 3 months before 4th Kup grading
Terminology applicable to 5th Kup
PATTERNS
| Yul-gok: (38) |
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 38° 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) |
BODY POSITIONS
| Ap Mom | - | Full Facing |
| Ban Mom | - | Half Facing |
| Yop Mom | - | Side Facing |
GENERAL TERMS
| Euijin Dong Jak | - | Connection Motion |
| Pi-a-gi | - | Dodging |
| Mikulgi | - | Sliding |
| Gwanja nori | - | Temple |
| Yop tok | - | Jaw |
| Twiggi | - | Jumping |
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) |
Technique
- 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.
- 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.
Miscellaneous
- Blue belt signifies the heaven, toward which the plant develops into a towering tree as training in TaeKwon-Do progresses
To pass the grading, you are required to perform the following as a MINIMUM requirement as well as understanding the theory above (You will be required to break while performing striking techniques):
- Yul Gok + 1 Other Patter From Previous Gradings
- 2 Step Sparring
- Free Sparring
- Left Side Kick
- Right Side Kick
- Left Reverse Turning Kick
- Right Reverse Turning Kick
- Choice Hand Technique