8th Kup (Yellow belt) Taekwondo theory
The theory a yellow belt studies for the grading to 7th Kup (yellow belt, green tag): the pattern Dan-Gun, 11 Korean terms, and 30 revision questions with answers. All of it is also in the free Theory Trainer quiz.
What the yellow belt means
Yellow signifies the Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root, as Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.
Pattern: Dan-Gun
Dan-Gun
- Grade
- 8th Kup (Yellow belt)
- Movements
- 21
- Ready stance
- Parallel ready stance
Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 BC.
Dan-Gun has 21 movements. It is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2,333 BC.
Korean terms for 8th Kup
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Backfist | Dung joomuk |
| Backfist strike | Dung joomuk taerigi |
| Inward | Anaero |
| Knifehand | Sonkal |
| Knifehand Guarding Block | Sonkal Daebi Makgi |
| Knifehand Strike | Sonkal Taerigi |
| Outward | Bakaero |
| Palm | Sonbadak |
| Semi free sparring | Ban jayoo matsoki |
| Side piercing kick | Yop cha jirugi |
| Twin Forearm Block | Sang Palmok Makgi |
8th Kup grading questions and answers
Dan-Gun Tul
- How many movements are in Dan-Gun?21Dan-Gun has 21 movements. It is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2,333 BC.
- Who is Dan-Gun named after?The holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea
- In which year is Dan-Gun said to have founded Korea?2,333 BC
- True or false: All the punches in Dan-Gun are high section.True
- What is the ready stance for Dan-Gun?Parallel ready stance
- Put the patterns in the order they are learnedChon-Ji → Dan-Gun → Do-San
- What does the green belt signify?The plant's growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop
Parts of the Hand
- "Ap joomuk" is the…Forefist
- "Sonkal" is the…Knife-hand
- "Sonkal dung" is the…Reverse knife-hand
- "Dung joomuk" is the…Backfist
- "Sonbadak" is the…Palm
- "Sonkut" is the…Fingertip
- Match the parts of the handAp joomuk: Forefist; Sonkal: Knife-hand; Dung joomuk: Backfist; Sonbadak: Palm; Sonkut: Fingertip
- True or false: When punching with the forefist, you strike with the two large knuckles.TrueThe index and middle finger knuckles make contact.
Blocks
- What does "Daebi makgi" mean?Guarding block
- What is "knife-hand guarding block" in Korean?Sonkal daebi makgi
- What is "rising block" in Korean?Chookyo makgi
- What is "twin forearm block" in Korean?Sang palmok makgi
- "Palmok" means…Forearm
- "Sonkal taerigi" is a…Knife-hand strike
- Match the blocksDaebi makgi: Guarding block; Chookyo makgi: Rising block; Sang palmok makgi: Twin forearm block; Najunde makgi: Low block
- "Taerigi" means ______.strike
The Student Oath
- As a student of Tae Kwon-Do, I do solemnly pledge to abide by the rules and ______ of the Tae Kwon-Do Association.regulations
- …to strive always to be modest, courteous and ______ to all members…respectful
- …to all members, in particular my ______…seniors
- …to put the art into use only for self defence or defence of the ______…weak
- …and never to ______ my knowledge of the art.abuse
- Put the student oath in orderAs a student of Tae Kwon-Do, I do solemnly pledge → to abide by the rules and regulations of the Tae Kwon-Do Association, → to strive always to be modest, courteous and respectful to all members, in particular my seniors, → to put the art into use only for self defence or defence of the weak → and never to abuse my knowledge of the art.
- True or false: The student oath says the art should only be used for self defence or defence of the weak.True
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