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DAN-GUN Introduction Meaning Movements Diagram Starting the Form Steps to the Form Tips CHON-JI Introduction This form is typically one of the first forms learned when learning one of the various forms of  Ta Kwon Do (Korean Karate).  It is used by both schools teaching traditional Ta Kwon Do and Sport Karate.  I've found that having it written out helps alot.  I have purchased a few forms books and found the written out form helps me to learn it.  An instructor can help you alot when it comes to the nuances, however, you need to be able to go through the kata before the instructor can see what your doing wrong. Because of the various affiliations, there may be some differences between what I have posted and what the instructor or school expects from the student.  For instance, the traditional karate form as taught in Korea, typically has little allowance for toes bent inward or outward.  Parallel mean parallel.   Traditional Karate can be hard on your knuckles.  I have a friend who broke his several times on purpose while learning in Korea and he can't use his hand for anything, except maybe breaking boards, bottles and brick. Meaning This form was named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C. Movements There are 21 movements starting in the Parallel Ready Stance Diagram Starting the Form READY STANCE - FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART, HANDS IN FISTS IN FRONT OF BELT. Steps to the Form DAN-GUN Movements: Ready Stance: PARALLEL Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance, at the same time executing a middle guarding block with the knife hand. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance while executing a high punch with the right fist. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance, at the same time executing a middle guarding block with the knife-hand. Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance while executing a high punch with the left fist. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance, at the same time executing a low block with the left forearm. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance while executing a high punch with the right fist. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance, at the same time executing a high punch with the left fist. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance while executing a high punch with the right fist. Move the left foot to E, turning counterclockwise to form a right L-stance, at the same time executing a twin forearm block (box block). Move the right foot to E, forming a right walking stance while executing a hight punch with the right fist. Move the right foot to F, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance, at the same time executing a twin forearm block. Move the left foot to F, forming a left walking stance while executing a high punch with the left fist. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance, at the same time executing a low block with the left forearm. Execute a rising block with the left forearm. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance while executing a rising block with the right forearm. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance while executing a rising block with the left forearm. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance while executing a rising block with the right forearm. Move the left foot to B~ turning counterclockwise to form a right L-stance, at the same time executing a middle strike to B with a left knife-hand. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance while executing a high punch with the right fist. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance, at the same time executing a middle strike to A with a right knife-hand. Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance while executing a high punch with the left fist. End: Bring the left foot back to a ready stance. Tips When being judged, the instructor will look for the following: Your confidence.  Find out the protocal for introducing your self and show your confidence by stating your name (and also typically your school/location) loudly and with authority. Proper Yells.   Some schools have student yell while executing every strike, while others only do it on particular strikes (i.e. the first strike after a change in direction).  Find out what your instructor expects and when yelling, yell loudly.  It helps with breathing and the arenalin will allow you to hit harder. Execute you punches and kicks like you are actually striking someone (or something).   The instructor will be looking for solid definate movements. Finish strongly.  Execute your last movement like you mean it. Above all, don't fidgit or clown around.  Ta Kwon Do is fun, however, it is also suppose to help instill discipline. While at a tournament or test, it is no time to be distracted or goof off.  The instructors/judges are in most cases, looking at your attitude more than the form. [Click here to return to Martial Art's Page - Kata's]

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