4th Gup

BLUE STRIPE to BLUE BELT
Video: 
See video
Pattern: 

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'.

Self-Defense: 

Refer to "The Official USTC Color Belt Testing Requirements" video or your Instructor for details.

Step Sparring: 

Refer to "The Official USTC Color Belt Testing Requirements" video or your Instructor for details.

Kicking Combinations: 

Mid-Air Lead Leg Side Piercing Kick, Mid-Air Back Piercing Kick

Free Sparring: 

Against 1 Partner

Breaking: 

Mid-air 180º Back Piercing Kick

Questions: 

You will be required to answer the following:

  1. What is the purpose of jumping?

  2. 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).

  3. 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".

  4. How many movements are in YUL-GOK?
    38 movements
Testing Requirements: 

ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A USTC MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO TESTING!

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