Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon Do foundation is being laid.
Pattern or Poomse:
DO-SAN:(24 movements) is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.
Kicking Techniques:
Push Kick (front and side) (back leg and front leg)
180° degree Round House Kick
Jumping Front Snap Kick
Double PI-CHUKI
Lead Leg DownWard(Axe Kick) (crescent)
Combination of all kicks
Combination of Punches and Blocks: (Adults Only)
Middle Block and Reverse Punch (combination movement)
Spear Finger Thrust (walking stance); Hands open at chest to set-up and thrust forward. Pivot feet for release technique.
Back Fist
Wedging Block; Keep hands at shoulder line. Punchs are continuous after kick with sine wave.
Sitting Stance Knife Hand Strike; Slide left foot to right in transition and add sine-wave motion before finishing with knife hand strike on the right side.