Yul Gok (38 moves)
Yul Gok is the Pseudonym of the great 16th century philosopher and scolar Yi I (1536-1584), nicknamed the Confusious Of Korea. The 38 movements represent his birth place on the 38th degree line of latitude.
Blue belt signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree, as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.
21st April 1988
Ibo Matsoki
2 Step sparring requires a more complex combination of techniques in defence and attack, therefore greater emphasis on focus, distance and timing is required.
Jayoo Matsoki
X Stance – Kyocha Sogi
Backfist High Side Strike – Dung Joomuk Napunde Yop Taerigi (Strike Tool: Backfist, Target Area: Temple)
X Fist Pressing Block – Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi (Blocking Tool: Back of Forearms)
Palm Upward Block – Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi (Blocking Tool: Palm)
Double Forearm Block – Doo Palmok Makgi (Blocking Tool: Inner Forearm)
Grasping Block – Butjuba Makgi
Palm Hooking Block – Sonbadak Golcho Makgi (Blocking Tool: Palm)
Twin Knifehand Block – Sang Sonkal Makgi (Blcoking Tool: Knifehand)
Outer Forearm Waist Block – Bakat Palmok Hori Makgi (Blocking Tool: Outer Forearm)
Front Elbow Strike – Palkup Ap Taerigi (Strike Tool: Elbow, Target Area: Solar Plexus)
Twin Upset Punch: Sang Dwijibo Jirugi (Strike Tool: Forefist, Target Area: Kidneys)
Flat Fingertip Thrust – Opun Sonkut Tulgi (Strike Tool: Fingertips, Target Area: Eyes/Neck/Philtrum)
Twin Vertical Punch – Sang Sewo Jirugi (Strike Tool: Forefist, Target Area: Cheek Bones)
Knee Kick – Moorup Chagi (Strike Tool: Knee, Target Area: Groin/ Solar Plexus)
Side Elbow Thrust – Yop Palkup Tulgi
Backfist Side Strike – Dung Joomuk Yop Taerigi
Side Punch – Yop Jirugi
Reverse Turning Kick – Bandae Dollyo Chagi
Front Snap Kick – Ap Cha Busigi
Elbow – Palkup
Knee – Moorup
Back Hell – Dwitchook
Head – Mori