Do San Step By Step

A Guide to Do-San

The information below should be memorised. It forms part of the Theory section in all grades; knowing the name of the Pattern, the number of movements and what it means.

Facts To Remember

Do-San is the third of 24 patterns (Korean word : Tul) in ITF Taekwon-Do.

Do-San has 24 movements.

Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Ch’ang Ho (1878-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which was devoted to furthering the education.

NOTE: You may see the dates (1876-1938) - This was a misprint!

Techniques in Dan-Gun

• Parallel Stance
• L-Stance, Knife-Hand Guarding Block
• Walking Stance, High Punch
• Walking Stance, Low Outer Forearm Block
• L-Stance, Twin Outer Forearm Block
• Walking Stance, Outer Forearm Rising Block
• L-Stance, Knife Hand Side Strike

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