4th Gup
YUL GOK TUL
Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584) nicknamed the 'Confucius of Korea'. The 38 movements of this pattern represent his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude and the diagram represents the word 'scholar'.
Refer to "The Official USTC Color Belt Testing Requirements" video or your Instructor for details.
Refer to "The Official USTC Color Belt Testing Requirements" video or your Instructor for details.
Mid-Air Lead Leg Side Piercing Kick, Mid-Air Back Piercing Kick
Against 1 Partner
Mid-air 180º Back Piercing Kick
You will be required to answer the following:
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What is the purpose of jumping?
- What is the meaning of YUL-GOK?
YUL-GOK is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yil (sounds like YEE EE) (1536-1584) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea" The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38∞ latitude and the diagram represents "scholar".
- How many movements are in YUL-GOK?
38 movements
Jumping and flying techniques serve three very important purposes:
1. To clear an obstacle in the path of the target.
2. To avoid an opponent from performing a sweeping technique.
3. To strike a target, with power, which is above the waist level (for side and back kicks) and above the face level (for all other strikes).
ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A USTC MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO TESTING!
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