Centerline Martial Arts

Required Physical:

Pattern/Exercise:
Dan-Gun

Additional Techniques for 8th Gup yellow belt preparing for 7th Gup green stripe testing

Kicks:
Turning Kick (lead leg/rear leg/stepping)
Side Turning Kick (lead leg/rear leg/stepping)
Back Piercing Kick

Hand Technique:
Guarding block with the knife-hand
Twin block with the outer forearm
Rising block with the outer forearm
Outward strike with the knife-hand

Step Sparring:
Intermediate 3-step Sparring (Two counters)

Ho Sin Sul:
One joint attack from single straight grab to wrist
One joint attack from single cross grab to wrist
One joint attack from double grab to the wrists
One joint attack from single grab to the lapel
Demonstrate a basic understanding of pressure points

Required Knowledge:

Dan-Gun Pattern Information:
Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2,333 B.C.

Diagram: Capital "i"
Moves: 21

The Student Oath Of Taekwon-Do:
I shall observe the tenants of Taekwon-Do.
I shall respect my instructors and seniors.
I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do.
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
I shall build a more peaceful world.

The Tenants of Taekwon-Do:
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit

The Classes Of Black Belts:
1st - 3rd Novice (Boo sa-bum)
4th - 6th Expert (sa-bum)
7th - 8th Master (sa-hyung)
9th Grand Master (sa-sung)

Pattern Diagram Directions:
The student stands on the A-B line facing D.