Information Applicable to 1st dan

 

Theory

 

PO-EUN (36): is the pseudonym of the loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (who was a famous poet and whose poem "I would not serve second master might be crucified a hundred times" is known to every Korean. He wa pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram (-) represents his unerring loyalty to King and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.

 

GE-BAEK (44): is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek Je (660 A.D.). The diagram (l) represents his severe and strict military discipline.

 

GWANG-GAE (39): is named after the famous Gwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo dynasty, who regained all lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territories. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A.D., the year he came to the throne.

 

Pattern Gwang-Gae : Parallel Stance with a Heaven Hand (Narani So Hanulson)

1. Knife-Hand High Guarding Block (Sonkal Nopunde Daebi Makgi)

2. Upset Punch (Dwijibo Jirugi)

3. Forward Double Stepping (Ibo Omgyo Didimyo Nagagi)

4. Palm Upward Block (Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi)

5. Side Fist Downward Strike (Yop Joomuk Naeryo Taerigi)

6. Outward Pressing Kick (Bakuro Noollo Chagi)

7. Consecutive Kick (Yonsok Chagi)

8. Knife-Hand Low Front Block (Sonkal Najunde Ap Makgi)

9. Backward Foot Shifting (Durogamyo Jajunbal)

10. Forearm Low Reverse Block (Palmok Najunde Bandae Makgi)

11. Forward Double Stepping (Apuro Ibo Omgyo Dolgu)

 

Note: Low Stance is performed for the following movements: Pressing Block, Flat Fingertip Thrust. Front Kicks are middle section (Iower abdomen). The second consecutive kick is middle section. Hooking Blocks are high section/centre line. Both Rear Foot Stance/Knife-Hand Guarding Blocks are high section.

 

Pattern Po-Eun (36): Parallel Stance With A Heaven Hand:

1. One Leg Stance (Waebal Sogi)

2. Angle Punch (Kiokja Jirugi)

3. Forefist Pressing Block (Ap Joomuk Noolo Makgi)

4. Back Elbow Thrust (Dwit Palkup Tulgi)

5. Horizontal Punch (Soopyong Jirugi)

6. Forearm Low Front Block (Palmuk Najunde Ap Makji)

7. U-Shape Grasp (Digutja Japgi)

8. Twin Elbow Horizontal Thrust (Sang Palkup Soopyong Tulgi)

9. Back Fist Side Back Strike (Dung Joomuk Vop Dwi Taengi)

10. Reverse Knife-Hand Low Guarding Block (Sonkaldung Najunde Daebi Makgi)

 

Note: Wedging Block Is Middle Section. Forefist Pressing block is on centre line.

 

Pattern Ge-Baek (44): Parallel Ready Stance

1. Low Twisting Kick (Najunde Bituro Chagi)

2. Double Arc-Hand High Block (Doo Bandalson Nopunde Makgi)

3. Scooping Block (Duro Makgi)

4. Back Fist Front Strike (Dung Joomuk Ap Makgi)

5. 9-Shape Block (Gutja Makgi)

6. Middle Knuckle Fist Middle Punch (Joongji Joomuk Kaunde Jirugi)

 

Note: Double Forearm Block in X-Stance is high section. Flat Finger Tip Thrust is done in Low Stance. The palm of the Scooping Block reaches the same level as the solar plexus of the defender. The Back Fist Front Strike is on the centre line. The fist of the Middle Knuckle Fist Reaches the solar plexus.

 

The student will also be expected to be able to spar two against one. This is an excellent test of the member's technical ability as well as his or her general awareness of both opponents. The practitioner must be able to get both opponents in line at any one time. Thus he or she will only be facing one opponent in actual combat. Quick foot movement becomes essential in such an exercise.

 

Important point: If the student wishes to test for 2nd degree black belt (and above) he or she has to firstly successfully pass three preliminary gradings. Then and only then is that person eligible for Dan promotion. Thus, the member will have to train constantly if their goal of promotion is to be realised. This is fairer to those who are extremely dedicated during the set time period of one and a half year~ between First and Second Dan Grading.