10th Kup White Belt What does Taekwon-do literally mean ? The art of hand and foot. Who is the father and founder of Taekwon-do ? Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan. In which country did Taekwon-do originate ? Korea. When was Taekwondo officially recognised ? 11th April 1955. What are the five tenets of Taekwon-do ? Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self control, Indomitable spirit. What does a white belt signify ? Innocence - as the beginner who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo. What is the title given to a 7th or 8th degree black belt ? Master (Sahyun). What is the title given to a 9th degree black belt ? Grand Master (Saseong). What is the Korean term for Instructor ? Sabum. What are the Korean terms for the following stances ? Attention Stance = Charyot Sogi Parallel Stance = Narani Sogi Sitting Stance = Annun Sogi Walking Stance = Gunnun Sogi Name the three sections of the body in Korean. Nopunde(High), Kaunde(Middle), Najunde(Low). What are the Korean terms for the following attacking or defensive tools. Forefist = Ap Joomuk, Knifehand = Sonkal, Inner Forearm = An Palmok, Outer Forearm = Bakat Palmok, Ball of the foot = Apkumchi. What are the Korean terms for ? 4 Direction Punch = Saju Jirugi, 4 Direction Block = Saju Makgi What are the Korean terms for the following techniques ? Middle Punch = Kaunde Jirugi Outer Forearm Low Block = Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi Knifehand Low Block = Sonkal Najunde Makgi Inner Forearm Middle Block = An Palmok Kaunde Makgi Outer Forearm High Block = Bakat Palmok Nopunde Makgi Outer Forearm Rising Block = Bakat Palmok Chookyo Makgi Front Snap Kick = Ap Cha Busigi What are the definitions of: a High Block = A high block is when the fist or the fingertip reaches the same level of the defender's eye. a Middle Block = A middle block is when the fist or the fingertip reaches the same level as the defender's shoulder. a Low Block = A low block is a block that defends against an attack aimed at the lower abdomen or points below. Basic Techniques 1. Sitting Stance Middle Punch x10 2. Front Snap Kick & Walking Ready Stance Forward x4, Back x4 3. Walking Stance Middle Punch Forward x4, Back x4 4. Walking Stance Inner Forearm Middle Block Forward x4, Back x4 5. Walking Stance Outer Forearm Low Block Forward x4, Back x4 6. Walking Stance Outer Forearm High Block Forward x4, Back x4 7. Walking Stance Outer Forearm Rising Block Forward x4, Back x4 Patterns 4 Directional Punch 4 Directional Block Under 12's Theory What does Taekwon-Do mean ? = The art of hand and foot Which coutry did Taekwo-do come from ? = Korea What date did Taekwon-Do start ? = 11th April 1955 Who is the "father" and founder of Taekwon-Do ? Grand Master General Choi 9th Degree What are the tenets of Taekwon-do ? Courtesy, integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit. What does the colour of the white belt mean ? White means innocence, as the beginner has no knowledge of Taekwon-do. What is Stance in Korean ? = Sogi What is Punch in Korean ? = Jirugi What is Block in Korean? Makgi How high should your fist be in a middle block or punch? Shoulder level How high should your fist be in a high block or punch ? Eye Level 9th Kup White Belt Yellow Tag Chon- Ji: means literally "the Heaven the Earth". It is, in the orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other to represent the Earth. Number of movements = 19 Pattern (Tul) is a set of fundamental movements both offensive and defensive against an imaginary opponent. An obverse technique is one in which the attacing or blocking arm is on the same side as that of the leading leg. A reverse technique is one in which the attacking or blocking arm is on the opposite side as that of the leading leg. The leading leg is the one that carries most weight. For example in L stance it is the rear leg. For stances with equal weight distribution such as walking stance the leading leg is the front leg. For symmetrical stances such as parallel stance and sitting stance neither leg is a leading leg. The following apply to punching, striking and thrusting techniques: A high attack is when the attacking tool reaches the eye level of the attacker. A middle attack is when the attacking tool reaches the shoulder level of the attacker. A low attack is when the attacking tool reaches the umbilicus level of the attacker. Terminology L Stance = Niunja Sogi, Knifehand Side Strike = Sonkal Yop Taerigi, Forearm Guarding Block = Palmok Daebi Makgi, Flat Fingertip Thrust = Opun Sonkut Tulgi, Obverse = Baro, Reverse = Bandae. Basic Techniques 1.Sitting Stance 2 Middle Punches (Right, Left x5) (Left, Right x5) 2.Low Front Snap Kick, Walking Stance Middle Obverse Punch (Forward x4) 3.Walking Stance Inner Forearm Middle Block, Middle Reverse Punch (Back x4) 4.Walking Stance Outer Forearm Low Block, Outer Forearm Rising Block (forward x4) 5. Walkin Stance Outer Forearm High Block, Flat Fingertip High Reverse Thrust (Back x4) 6. L Stance Knifehand Middle Side Strike (Forward x4) 7. L Stance Forearm Middle Guarding Block (Back x4) Patterns 4 Directional Punch 4 Directional Block Chon Ji Tul Under 12's Theory What is a pattern ? = A pattern is a set of movements both defensive and offensive against an imaginary opponent. What does Chon-Ji mean ? = Heaven and Earth How many movements are there in Chon-Ji ? = 19 What is the Attention Stance in Korean = Charyot Sogi What is Sitting Stance in Korean ? = Annun Sogi What is Walking Stance in Korean ? = Gunnun Sogi What is Parallel Stance in Korean ? = Narani Sogi What is L Stance In Korean ? = Niunja Sogi What is High, Middle and Low in Korean ? = Nopunde, Kaunde, Najunde. High - above shoulder level , Middle - shoulder level to waist , Low - below waist level. Demonstrate an Obverse and Reverse Punch in Walking Stance (Obverse is the same side as your front leg). 8th Kup Yellow Belt Dan-Gun: Is named after the holy Dan-Gun the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C. Number of movements = 21 A Yellow Belt signifies Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root at the Taekwon-do foundation is being laid. An Makgi = Inside Block; a block that blocks the inside of the opponents attacking limb to expose the inside part of the opponents body. Bakat Makgi = Outside Block; a block that blocks the outside of the opponents attacking limb to expose the outside part of the opponents body. Terminology Knifehand Guarding Block = Sonkal Daebi Makgi High Punch = Nopunde Jirugi Twin Forearm Block = Sang Palmok Makgi Knifehand High Inward Strike = Sonkal Nopunde Anuro Taerigi X-Fist Pressing Block = Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi Twin Fist Vertical Punch = Sang Joomuk Sewo Jirugi Outer Forearm Inward Block = Bakat Palmok Anuro Makgi Side Piercing Kick = Yop Cha Jirugi Footsword = Balkal 3 Step Sparring = Sambo Matsogi Continuous Motion = Iojin Tongjak Basic Techniques 1. L Stance Twin Forearm Block, Knifehand High Inward Strike (Forward x4) 2. Walking Stance X-Fist Pressing Block, Twin Fist Vertical Punch (Back x4) 3. Front Snap Kick, Walking Stance Obverse and Reverse Punch (Forward x4) 4. Side Piercing Kick, L Stance Knifehand Side Strike (Forward x4) Patterns 4 Directional Punch or 4 Directional Block Chon-Ji Tul Dan-Gun Tul Sparring 3 Step Sparring Under 12's Theory Whom is Dan-Gun named after ? = Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the founder of Korea in the year 2333bc. How many movements are there in Dan-Gun ? = 21 What does the colour yellow represent ? = Yellow signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts, as the foundation (root) for Taekwon-do is being laid. What is the Korean For : Middle Punch = Kaunde Jirugi , Low Block = Najunde Makgi , Middle Block = Kaunde Makgi , High Block = Nopunde Makgi , Rising Block = Chookyo Makgi , Guarding Block = Daebi Makgi, Twin Block = Sang Makgi , Kick = Chagi, Strike = Taerigi, Thrust = Tulgi Demonstrate an Obverse and Reverse Punch in L-Stance ( Obverse in L-Stance is on the same side as the back leg. 7th Kup Yellow Belt Green TAG Do-San: - is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876- 1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement. Anuro Makgi Inward Block; a block that convrges inwards towards the centreline of the defenders body. (The same applies to an inward strike) Bakuro Makgi Outward block; a block that moves outwards away fro the centreline of the defenders body. (The same applies top the outward strike) Terminology Straight Fingertip Thrust = Sun Sonkut Tulgi Back Fist Side Strike = Dung Joomuk Yop Taerigi Wedging Block = Hechyo Makgi Circular Block = Dollymyo Makgi Double Forearm High Block = Doo Palmok Nopunde Makgi Turning Kick = Dollyo Chagi Back Piercing Kick = Dwit Cha Jirugi Release Motion = Jappyosul Tae Fast Motion = Bali Basic Techniques 1. Walking Stance Circular Block (Forward x4) 2. Walking Stance Double Forearm High Block, L-Stance Middle Punch (Back x4) 3. Turning Kick, L-Stance Backfist Side Strike (Forward x4) 4. Back Piercing Kick, L-Stance Guarding Block (Forward x4) Patterns Chon-Ji Tul Dan-Gun Tul Do San Tul Sparring 3 Step Sparring Under 12's Theory Whom is Do-San named after ? Do-San is named after the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho, who devoted his entire life to futhering the education of Korea and its Independence movement. How many movements are there in Do-San ? = 24 What is the Korean for: Front Kick = Ap Chagi , Side Kick = Yop Chagi , Turning Kick = DollyoChagi , Back Kick= Dwit Chagi, Forefist= Ap Joomuk, Backfist = Dung Joomuk , Knifehand = Sonkal , Fingertip = Sonkut ,Inner Forearm = An Palmok , Outer Forearm = Bakat Palmok , Ball of the foot = Ap Kumchi , Footsword = Balkal 6th Kup Green Belt Won-Hyo : - was the note monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D. Number of movements = 28 A Green Belt signifies the plants growth as the Taekwon-do skills begin to develop. Terminology Close Ready Stance Type A = Moa Junbi Sogi A Fixed Stance = Gojung Sogi Bending Ready Stance Type A = Guburyo Junbi Sogi A Upper Elbow Strike = Wi Palkup Taerigi Crescent Kick = Bandal Chagi Hooking Kick = Golcho Chagi Side Sole = Yop Bal Badak Side Instep = Yop Baldung Outward Waist Block = Bakuro Hori Makgi Knee upward kick = Moorup Ollyo Chagi Side Fist Downward Strike = Yop JoomukNaeryo Taerigi Outer Forearm Outward Block = Bakat Palmok Bakuro Makgi Palm Hooking Block = Sonbadak Golcho Makgi Outer Forearm Downward Block = Bakat Palmok Naeryo Makgi 2 Step Sparring = Ibo Matsogi Free Sparring = Jayoo Matsogi Basic Techniques 1. L- Stance Backfist Side Strike, Walking Stance Downward Release, High Punch (Forward x4) 2. L-Stance Knifehand Middle Guarding Block, Walking Stance Upper Elbow Strike (Back x4) 3. (Rear Leg) Crescent Kick, Side Kick 4. (Front Leg) Hooking Kick, (Rear Leg) Turning Kick Patterns Cho-Ji Tul or Dan-Gun Tul Do Dan Tul Won Hyo Tul Sparring 2 Step Sparring Free Sparring Self Defence 2 pre- arranged wrist hold releases. 1. 2 handed hold- Outward Release 2. 1 handed hold- Downward Release Power Test Left Side Kick (1 Board, or Kick shield for under 16's) Right Side Kick (1 Board, or Kick shield for under 16's) Under 12's Theory Who is Won-Hyo named after ? Won-Hyo was the monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686A.D. How many movements are ther in Won-Hyo ? = 28 What does the colour green represent ? = Green Signifies the plants growth as the Taekwon-do skills begin to develop What is the Korean for: Close Ready Stance = Moa Junbi Sogi Fixed Stance = Gojung Sogi Bending Ready Stance = Guburyo Junbi Sogi Circular Block = Dollymyo Makgi Wedging Block = Hechyo Makgi Knifehand Side Strike = Sonkal Yop Taerigi Flat Fingertip Thrust = Opun Sonkut Tulgi Straight Fingertip Thrust = Sun Sonkut Tulgi Crescent Kick = Bandal Chagi Hooking Kick = Golcho Chagi Inward = Anuro Outward = Bakuro 5th Kup Green Belt Blue Tag Yul-Gok : -is the pseudonym ofa great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea". The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birth place on 38 degrees latitude and the diagram represents scholar. Ap Makgi - Front Block; a block to the centreline of the body with the body full facing. (The same applies to punches, strikes and thrusts) Yop Makgi - Side Block; a block with the body half facing or side facing the target (The same applies to strikes) Yop Jiugi - Side Punch; a punch with the body side facing the target.( The same applies to thrusts). Terminology Twin Knifehand Block = Sang Sonkal Makgi X Stance = Kyocha Sogi Front Elbow Strike = Ap Palkup Taerigi Low Stance = Nachuo Sogi Palm Pressing Block = Sonbadak Noollo Makgi Palm Upward Block = Sonbadak ollyo Makgi Reverse Turning Kick = Bandae Dollyo Chagi Backheel = Dwitchook Connecting Motion = Yon Gyol Tongjak Basic Taechniques 1. L-Stance Forearm Guarding Block, Low Stance Palm Pressing Block (Forward x4) 2. L-Stance Palm Upward Block (Back x4) 3.(Front Leg) Side Kick, (Rear Leg) Back Kick (Forward x4) 4. (Front Leg) Turning Kick, (Rear Leg) Reverse Turning Kick (Forward x4) Patterns Any two patterns from Chon-Ji Tul to Won-Hyo Tul Yul-Gok Tul Sparring 2 Step Sparring Free Sparring Self Defence 2 pre-arranged wrist hold releases: 1. 2 handed hold - Forward release 2. 2 handed hold - Inward Release , arm bar lock Power Test Left Turning Kick (1 Board, or Kick shield for under 16's) Right Turning Kick ( 1 Board, or Kick shield for under 16's) Under 12's Theory Whom is Yul-Gok named after ? Yul-Gok is named after the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea" How many movements are there in Yul-gok ? = 38 What is the Korean for: X-Stance = Kyocha Sogi Palm Hooking Block = Sonbadak Golcho Makgi Front Elbow Strike = Ap Palkup Taerigi Reverse Turning Kick = Bandae Dollyo Chagi Backfist Side Strike = Dung Joomuk Yop Taerigi Double Forearm Block = Doo Palmok Makgi Sparring = Matsogi Obverse = Baro Reverse = Bandae
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