Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
Q1 - What is the meaning of Dan-Gun?
Q2 - How many movements are there in Dan Gun?
Q3 - How many patterns are there & why?
Q4 - Describe an Obverse and Reverse technique
A1 - Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
A2 - There are 21 movements in Dan-Gun.
A3 - There are 24 patterns in Taekwon-Do which symbolises 24 hours, or one day, or all of General Choi's life which he has dedicated to the art.
A4 - An OBVERSE technique is performed using the arm on the same side as the leg which has the most weight distributed upon it.
High Front Forefist Punch - Nopunde Ap Joomuk Jirugi
Knifehand Side Strike - Sonkal Yop Taerigi
Knifehand Guarding Block - Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Twin Knifehand Block - Sang Sonkal Makgi
Rising Block - Chookyo Makgi
* When performing rising block, the fist must be over the opposite shoulder.
* Be sure to stretch at least 4 times a week for approx 5-10 minutes to help improve kicking technqiue & reduce the chance of injuries.
* Concentrate on stanes when performing your pattern, the improvements start from the ground up.
* When rotating in patterns, be sure to pivot on your front sole & not your heels.