The 2nd pattern in Tae Kwon Do is Dan-Gun. Dan-Gun is the hyung (pattern) required for advancement from 9th Gup White Belt with Yellow Stripe to 8th Gup Yellow Belt in the International TaeKwon-Do Association. You "Yell" (YAH) on the first and last movement of Dan-Gun.

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Question and Response Sequence For
Dan-Gun

  Instructor: Sound off!
  Student: Dan-Gun of TaeKwon-Do Hyung.
  Instructor: How many movements?
  Student: 21.
  Instructor: Who was Dan-Gun?
  Student: Legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C.

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