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Test Requirements

RANK #8- BLUE StrIPE I TO BLUE StrIPE II
   
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PATTERN (POOMSE or TUL):
DEFINITION:
YUL-GOK is the pseudonym for the famous philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584 A.D.), nick-named the “Confucius of Korea”. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th latitude. The diagram +/- represents “scholar”.
STANCES (SOGI):
  • X-stance (Kyocha sogi)
BLOCKS/StrIKES:
  • Rising punch (gauging punch)
  • Hooking block
  • Elbow strike to palm- reverse
  • Twin knife hand block
  • Double forearm block
  • Jumping back fist
  • Ridge hand strike
KICKS:
  • 180 degree jumping roundhouse
  • 360 degree roundhouse
  • Front thrusting kick (heel)
  • 180 degree reverse turning roundhouse kick
COMBINATIONS:
  • Twin knife hand block (L-stance)
  • Turning kick
  • Twin forearm block (L-stance)
SPARRING & SELF DEFENCE:
  • Controlled- light contact
THEORY:
  • Pattern definition
  • Korean terminology
(est. time on blue stripe I rank - 4 mths) Top
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Message from Sir:
  Practice at home will pay off. The first ranks are the most important as the rest of your ranks will rest on this foundation.
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