Red Stripe (3rd Kup)

Pattern

Toi Gye (37 moves)

Pattern Meaning

Toi Gye is the pen name of the 16th century scolar Yi Wang, who was regarded as an authority on neoconfusionism.  The 37 movements represent his brithplace on the 37th degree latitude.  The symbol for neo-confusionism is the calligrpahy for scolar.

Red Belt Meaning

Red belt signifies danger, cautioning the student to excerise control, and warning the opponent to beware.

What is Korean for 1 Step Sparring?

Ilbo Matsoki

Who are the founding members of the T.A.G.B and what are their positions on the committee?

Mr David Oliver – Chairman

Mr Michael Dew – Vice Chairman

Mr Ron Sergiew – Treasurer

Mr Paul Donnelly – Liason Officer

Mr Kenny Walton – Team Coach

In which area is your club situated?

North Midlands

Who is your area representative?

Mr Brian Towndrow

Give a brief history of the T.A.G.B

Techniques

Flying – Twimyo

Jumping – Twigi

Closed Ready Stance – Mao Jumbi Sogi

Bending Ready Stance – Guburyo Jumbi Sogi

Fixes Stance – Gojung Sogi

Vertical Stance – Soojik Sogi

X Stance – Kyocha Sogi

Knife Hand Log Guarding Block – Sonkal Najunde Daebi Makgi (Blocking Tool: Knifehand)

X Fist Pressing Block – Kyocha Joomuk Noolyo Makgi

Inner Forearm Middle Block – An Palmok Kaunde Makgi

Palm Inward Pushing Block – Sonbadak Anaero Miro Makgi

Inner Forearm Circular Block – An Palmok Dollimyo Makgi

Outer Forearm W-Shape Block – Bakat Palmok San Makgi (Blocking Tool: Outer Forearm)

Double Forearm Pushing Block – Doo Palmok Miro Makgi (Blocking Tool: Inner Forearm)

X Fist Pressing Block – Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi (Blocking Tool: Back of forearms)

Backfist Strike and Outer Forearm Low Block – Dung Joomuk Taerigi and Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi (Strike Tool: Backfist, Blocking Tool: Outer Forearm)

Upset Fingertip Thrust – Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi (Strike Tool: Fingertip, Target Area: Groin)

Flat Fingertip Thrust – Opun Sonkut Tulgi

Side Punch – Yop Jirugi

Twin Vertical Punch – Sang Sewo Jirugi

Knifehand Inward Strike – Sonkal Anaero Taerigi

Knee Kick – Moorup Chagi

Back Kick – Dwit Chagi

Head – Mori

Waist – Hori

Why do we jump into X Stance in Toi Gye?

To avoid a stick swung beneath legs, horizontal to the ground.

What are the two uses for Circular Block?

1. Block two separate techniques at different heights
2. Scoop a kick up to unbalance your opponent