Pattern Movements

All 21 movements of Dan-Gun, transcribed from the Encyclopedia.

1. 1Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block (Daebi Makgi) to B with a knife-hand. Right L-stance middle guarding block with a knife-hand toward B.
2. 2Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward B while executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to B with the right fist. Right walking stance high punch toward B.
3. 3Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle guarding block (Daebi Makgi) to A with a knife-hand. Left L-stance middle guarding block with a knife-hand toward A.
4. 4Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward A while executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to A with the left fist. Left walking stance high punch toward A. Application.
5. 5Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward D while executing a low block (Najunde Makgi) to D with the left forearm. Left walking stance forearm low block toward D.
6. 6Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward D while executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to D with the right fist. Right walking stance high punch toward D.
7. 7Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward D, at the same time executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to D with the left fist. Left walking stance high punch toward D.
8. 8Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward D while executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to D with the right fist. Right walking stance high punch toward D.
9. 9Move the left foot to E, turning counterclockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin forearm block (Sang Palmok Makgi) to E. Right L-stance twin forearm block toward E. Other View
10. 10Move the right foot to E, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward E while executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to E with the right fist. Right walking stance high punch toward E.
11. 11Move the right foot to F, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block (Sang Palmok Makgi). Left L-stance twin forearm block toward F.
12. 12Move the left foot to F, forming a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward F, at the same time executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to F with the left fist. Left walking stance high punch toward F.
13. 13Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward C while executing a low block (Najunde Makgi) to C with the left forearm. Left walking stance forearm low block toward C. Other View
14. 14Execute a rising block (Chookyo Makgi) with the left forearm, maintaining the left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward C. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion. Left walking stance forearm rising block toward C. Keep the right heel slightly off the ground. Other View
15. 15Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward C, at the same time executing a rising block (Chookyo Makgi) with the right forearm. Right walking stance forearm rising block toward C. Other View
16. 16Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward C while executing a rising block (Chookyo Makgi) with the left forearm. Left walking stance forearm rising block toward C. Other View
17. 17Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward C, at the same time executing a rising block (Chookyo Makgi) with the right forearm. Right walking stance forearm rising block toward C.
18. 18Move the left foot to B, turning counterclockwise to form a right Lstance toward B while executing a middle strike to B with the left knife-hand. Right L-stance middle strike with a knife-hand toward B. Application Side
19. 19Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward B while executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to B with the right fist. Right walking stance middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) toward B.
20. 20Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle strike to A with the right knife-hand. Left L-stance middle side strike (Yop Taerigi) with a knife-hand toward A.
21. 21Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance (Gunnun Sogi걷는 서기) toward A, at the same time executing a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to A with the left foot. Left walking stance high punch toward A. END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture. Parallel ready stance (Narani Junbi Sogi) toward D. ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PATTERN DO-SAN # Sitting Stance (Annun Sogi앉은 서기) (Annun Sogi) One and a half shoulder width # Walking Stance Outer Forearm High Side Block (Yop Makgi) *(Gunnun So Bakat Palmok Nopunde Yop Makgi)* * 1. The fist reaches the eye level of the defender. * 2. The fist forms a triangle with the shoulders. # Straight Fingertip Thrust (Opun Sonkut Tulgi) (Sun Sonkut Tulgi) # Walking Stance Back Fist (Dung Joomuk등 주먹) High Side Strike (Yop Taerigi) (Gunnun So Dung Joomuk Nopunde Yop Taerigi) * 1. The forefist reaches the eye level of the attacker. * 2. The body becomes half facing the opponent. * 3. The fist becomes half facing the opponent. # Walking Stance Outer Forearm High Wedging Block (Hechyo Makgi) *(Gunnun So Bakat Palmok Nopunde Hechyo Makgi)* ## Top View * 1. The distance between the fists is equal to one shoulder width. * 2. The fist reaches the same level as the eyes of the defender. # Middle Front Snap Kick (Apcha Busigi) (Kaunde Apcha Busigi) * 1. The ball of the foot (Ap Kumchi앞 꿈치) is the attacking tool. * 2. The attacking tool reaches the same level as the solar plexus of the attacker. # Sitting Stance Knife-hand Side Strike (Annun So Sonkal Yop Taerigi) The body becomes flank facing the opponent. # Spot Turning (Gujari Dolgi) Right walking stance toward D. Left foot is moved on line CD. Right foot is moved on line CD. The stance has been changed into a left walking stance toward C.

Vol. 8, p. 169.