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Chon-Ji Dan-Gun Do-San Won-Hyo Yul-Gok Joong-Gun Toi-Gye Hwa-Rang Choong-Moo

Dan-Gun is the second ITF Taekwon-Do pattern and builds on the technical foundation established in Chon-Ji. This page provides a break down of the pattern basics and links to other premium videos.

This is not a step-by-step teaching tutorial. Rather, it helps you check rhythm, stance accuracy, chambering, hand positions and overall presentation.

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About Dan-Gun

Dan-Gun is named after the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 BC. The pattern contains 21 movements and is taught at 8th gup.

Dan-Gun introduces several technical features for beginners, including:

    • knife-hand guarding blocks in L-stance

    • twin forearm block

    • introduction of continuous motiom

These movements help students transition from the basic mechanics of Chon-Ji into more refined motion and coordination.

Key Training Points

    • Maintain a stable L-stance after 270 turns.

    • Keep the reaction hand active and coordinated with each technique.

    • Focus on clear chambering before each block and strike.

    • Ensure high punches finish at eye level with square shoulders.

    • Keep a smooth rhythm with no pauses between movements unless required.

Teaching Ideas for Instructors

    • Practise more tricky techniques separately before combining them.

    • Use slow-motion stepping to help students feel balance and posture.

    • Teach chamber positions early to avoid future correction habits.
    • Encourage students to review their stance transitions on video.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dan-Gun

How many movements does Dan-Gun have?
Dan-Gun has 21 movements.

What level learns Dan-Gun?
Dan-Gun is taught at 8th gup.

What does Dan-Gun mean?
Dan-Gun is named after the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 BC.

Where can I watch a full breakdown?
Inside the TKDCoaching Premium Members area.

Dan-Gun Background & Interesting Details

    • The legend of Dan-Gun goes that God Hwanin sent his son Hwang-Ung to the East to build a new country. Hwang-Ung settled on Paektu Mountain, where Lake Choni-Ji is located.
    • One day, a tiger and a bear appeared in front of Hwang-Ung and asked if they could be human. Hwang-Ung said he would grant them their wish if they had the patience to retire from the sunlight for 21 days (number of movements in the pattern). The tiger couldn’t endure the cave and left, but the bear had more faith and patience and stayed in the cave for the full 21 days so was transformed into a beautiful woman.
    • She married Hwang-Ung and gave birth to their son who they named Dan-Gun. This son gave rise to the first Korean Dynasty in 2333 BC.

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