TaeKwon-Do founder General Choi Hong Hi
Founding Europe Grand Master Master Rhee Ki Ha
Why Taekwon-Do?
Taekwon-Do was founded by General Choi Hong Hi from Korea
Taekwon-Do combines the best of Karate, Kung Fu, Kick Boxing, Jujitsu, Wang Chun and other martial arts. TaeKwon-Do is undergoing a metamorphosis as it grows and changes and improves over time.
Taekwon-Do includes fitness training, stretching, offensive and defensive techniques such as punching and kicking, semi-contact sparring, breaking of boards and bricks, and worldwide competitions which any student can attend or take part in. No other martial art has such a broad and encompassing program. Take a look at the pictures and videos and see for yourself what TaeKwon-Do is about.
Taekwon-Do is the world's most popular martial art and has schools located worldwide so that once you've started, you will never have to start over again, even if you move away to another city or another country.
The Founding Grand Master in Europe is Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha who is located in the United Kingdom. The chief instructor of Surrey TKD had all of his gradings done by Grand Master Rhee up until Grand Master Rhee resigned from the ITF.
The tenets of Taekwon-Do are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and the indomitable spirit. Grand Master Rhee instructed us to be human weapons, however, we are also trained to have the characteristics to manage this powerful ability.
Taekwon-Do TENETS
Explanation of Tenets
Needless to say, the success or failure of Taekwon-Do training depends largely on how one observes and implements the tenets of TaeKwon-Do which should serve as a guide for all serious students of the art.
COURTESY (Ye Ui)
It can be said that courtesy is an unwritten regulation prescribed by ancient teacher of philosophy as a mean to enlighten human being while maintaining a harmonious society. It can further be as an ultimate criterion required of a mortal.
TaeKwon-Do students should attempt to practice the following elements of courtesy to build up their noble character and to conduct the training in an orderly manner as well.
To promote the spirit of mutual concessions
To be ashamed of one's vices, contempting those of others
To be polite to one another
To encourage the sense of justice and humanity
To distinguish instructor from student, senior from junior, and elder from younger
To behave oneself according to etiquette
To respect others' possessions
To handle matters with fairness and sincerity
To refrain from giving or accepting a gift when in doubt
INTEGRITY (Yom Chi)
In Taekwon-Do, the word integrity assumes a looser definition than the one usually presented in Webster's dictionary. One must be able to define right and wrong and have a conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt. Listed are some examples where integrity is lacking:
The instructor who misrepresents himself and his art by presenting improper techniques to his students because of a lack of knowledge or apathy.
The student who misrepresents himself by "fixing" breaking materials before demonstrations.
The instructor who camouflages bad technique with luxurious training halls and false flattery to his students.
The student who requests ranks from an instructor, or attempts to purchase it.
The student who gains rank for ego purposes or the feeling of power.
The instructor who teaches and promotes his art for materialistic gains.
The students whose actions do not live up to his words.
The student who feels ashamed to seek opinions from his juniors.
PERSEVERANCE (In Nae)
There is an old Oriental saying, "Patience leads to virtue or merit, One can make a peaceful home by being patient for 100 times." Certainly happiness and prosperity are most likely brought to the patient person. To achieve something, whether it is a higher degree or the perfection or a technique, one must set his goal, then constantly persevere. Robert Bruce learned his lesson of perseverance from the persistent efforts of a lowly spider. It was this perseverance and tenacity that finally enabled him to free Scotland in the fourteenth century. One of the most important secrets in becoming a leader of TaeKwon-Do is to overcome every difficulty by perseverance. Confucius said, "one who is impatient in trivial matters can seldom achieve success in matters of great importance."
SELF CONTROL (Guk Chi)
This tenet is extremely important inside and outside the dojang, whether conducting oneself in free sparring or in one's personal affairs. A loss of self-control in free sparring can prove disastrous to both student and opponent. An inability to live and work within one's capability or sphere is also a lack of self-control. According to Lao-Tzu "the term of stronger is the person who wins over oneself rather than someone else."
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT (Baekjul Boolgool)
"Here lie 300, who did their duty," a simple epitaph for one of the greatest acts of courage known to mankind. Although facing the superior forces of Xerxes, Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at Thermoplylae showed the world the meaning of indomitable spirit. It is shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against overwhelming odds. A serious student of TaeKwon-Do will at all times be modest and honest. If confronted with injustice, he will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation at all, with indomitable spirit, regardless of whosoever and however many the number may be. Confucius declared," It is an act of cowardice to fail to speak out against injustice." As history has proven, those who have pursued their dreams earnestly and strenuously with indomitable spirit have never failed to achieve their goals.
STUDENT OATH
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
Taekwon-Do Training Secrets
Select a good instructor with proven capabilities. Under the proper guidance of a competent instructor, a student can learn the true techniques of TaeKwon-Do in a comparatively short period of time with less effort.
- Concentration, Reaction Force, Equilibrium (Sine Wave), Mass, Breath Control, and Speed)
- To understand the purpose and method of each movement clearly
- To bring the movement of the eyes, hands, feet and breath into a single coordinated action
- To choose the appropriate attacking tool for each vital spot
- To become familiar with the correct angle and distance for attack and defence
- Keep both the arms and legs bent slightly while the movement is in motion
- All movements must begin with a backward motion with very few exceptions. However, once the movement is in motion it should not be stopped before reaching the target
- To create a sine wave during the movement by utilising the knee spring properly
- To exhale briefly at the moment of each blow except when using a connecting motion
Taekwon-Do STANCES
Charyot Sogi (Attention Stance)
Weight Distribution : 50%-50%
Leading Leg : none
Angle between feet : 45°
Narani Sogi (Parallel Stance)
Weight Distribution : 50%-50%
Leading Leg : none
Feet Parallel
Annun Sogi (Sitting Stance)
Weight Distribution : 50%-50%
Leading Leg : none
Feet Parallel
Gunnun Sogi (Walking Stance)
Weight Distribution : 50%-50%
Leading Leg : Front Leg
Front foot points forward
Rear foot points 25° outward
Niunja Sogi (L-Stance)
Weight Distribution : 70%-30% (70% on the rear leg)
Leading Leg : Rear Leg
Toes of both feet point 15° inward
Moa Sogi (Close Stance)
Weight Distribution : 50%-50%
Leading Leg : None
Stand with feet together
Gojung Sogi (Fixed Stance)
Weight Distribution : 50%-50%
Leading Leg : Front Leg
Toes of both feet point 15° inward
Soojik Sogi (Vertical Stance)
Weight Distribution : 60%-40% (60% on the rear leg)
Leading Leg : Rear Leg
Toes of both feet point 15° inward
Kyocha Sogi (X-Stance)
Weight Distribution : almost 100% of the weight no the balancing leg
Leading Leg : The leg carrying the weight
Nachuo Sogi (Low Stance)
Weight Distribution : 50%-50%
Leading Leg : Front Leg
Similar to Walking Stance but longer by one foot
Dwit Bal Sogi (Rear Foot Stance)
Weight Distribution : 90%-10% (90% on the rear leg)
Leading Leg : Rear Leg
Front foot points 25° inward
Rear foot points 15° outward
Guburyo Junbi Sogi A (Bending Ready Stance Type A)
Weight Distribution : 100%-0%
Leading Leg : The leg carrying the weight
Taekwon-Do
Belt System
There are six orders of belts in Taekwon-Do: white, yellow, green, blue, red, and black.
10th Kup - White Belt
White signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
8th Kup - Yellow Belt
Yellow signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.
6th Kup - Green Belt
Green signifies the plant's growth as the Taekwon-Do skill begins to develop.
4th Kup - Blue Belt
Blue signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
2th Kup - Red Belt
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
1st Degree and above - Black Belt
Black is the opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in TaeKwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Taekwon-Do theory of power
The Taekwon-Do theory of power is based upon science, unlike some other martial arts that promote the spirit or some other religious aspects. Force = Mass x Accleration is a proven scientific formula. Building as much force as you can in Taekwon-Do means focusing on an acronym CREMBS which stands for Concentration, Reaction Force, Equilibrium (Sine Wave), Mass, Breath Control, and Speed.
Concentration (Jip Joong)
Concentrating force of a punch, strike or kick is about using the 2 knuckles on the forefist, the knifehand, backfist, elbow, foot sword, back of the heal etc. It is concentrating the most force we can and delivering with the smallest tool therefore producing as much damage as possible on the target area. A nail lying down on a piece of wood does not concentrate the force of the hammer hitting it, but if stood up and applied force of the small end of the nail into the wood the nail will pierce the wood. It is the same with your Taekwon-Do attacking tools.
Reaction Force (Bandong Ryok)
According to Newton’s Law, every action has as equal and opposite reaction. Another reaction force is your own. A punch with the right fist is aided by pulling back the left fist to the hip. In theory this principle can be applied to many techniques in Taekwon-Do enabling you to utilise the full muscle set of the body, and engaging centrifugal force as well.
Equilibrium (Kyun Hyung)
Equilibrium is the theory of making use of sign wave movement to increase power, and to utilise balance and strength of stance, or when flying to maximise the force of the power. When a good walking stance is used, the back leg is straight and strong enabling the force of the punch to proceed through the target for example. Another example is when you perform a side kick on 3 or 4 plastic boards and your balance is not weight forward, you will bounce off the boards backward and not pierce the target. Balance needs to be considered whether you are stationary or moving in space.
Mass (Zilyang)
Mass is scientifically defined on Wiki as: Mass is the quantity of matter in a physical body. It is also a measure of the body's inertia, the resistance to acceleration (change of velocity) when a net force is applied.[1] An object's mass also determines the strength of its gravitational attraction to other bodies.
More simply the mass of a child's fist is not nearly the size, weight, and density of a black belt adult's fist. In order for a smaller mass weapon like a fist produce an equal amount of power as the adult black belt's fist, you must make up the difference with the other factors in this theory of power. Smaller people need to maximise their technique to produce as much power as a larger and heavier person.
Breath Control (Hohup Jojul)
Breath control helps you tense at the moment of impact, whether you are attacking or defending. Try taking a punch in the stomach without tensing your body with breath control and the punch will push through and penetrate your body, but if you use breath control you will find you can take quite a powerful punch to the stomach without discomfort. Likewise when you punch something a good breath control will focus your body muscles at impact and help you drive through the target. It has been implemented that the breath control should not create noise unnecessarily and should be something like blowing a lit match out in front of you. When taking a punch however, I personally find it better to use breath control with a slight grunt to tense my stomach muscles.
Speed (Sokdo)
Scientifically defined, force equals mass multiplied by acceleration (Force = Mass x Acceleration) or (Power = Mass x VelocitySquared). Given your Mass is not going to change a great deal when delivery a technique, Speed is by far the more contributing factor the force you can produce. Likewise, Velocity is exponentially more important than Mass in producing power. The Wiki definition of Velocity is: Velocity is the directional speed of an object in motion as an indication of its rate of change in position as observed from a particular frame of reference and as measured by a particular standard of time (e.g. 60 km/h northbound).
Taekwon-Do Dictionary
A
Angle Punch Giokja Jirugi
Arc Hand Bandal Son
Assistant Instructor Boosabum
At ease Swiyo
Attention Charyot
Attention Stance Charyot Sogi
B
Back Heel Dwitchook
Back Piercing Kick Dwit Cha Jirugi
Back Sole Dwitkumchi
Backfist Dung Joomuk
Backwards Duruogi
Ball of the Foot Apkumchi
Belt Ti
Bending Ready Stance Guburyo Junbi Sogi
Block Makgi
Bow Kyong Ye
Breath Control Hohup Jojul
C
Checking Block Momchau Makgi
Checking Kick Cha Momchagi
Circular Block Dollymyo Makgi
Close Stance Moa Sogi
Courtesy Ye Ui
Crescent Bandal
Cross Cut Ghutgi
D
Dismiss Hae San
Dodging Pihagi
Double Forearm Doo Palmok
Downward Naeryo
E
Eight Yodul
Elbow Palkup
F
Fingertip Sonkut
Five Dasot
Fixed Stance Gojung Sogi
Flat Fingertip Opun Sonkut
Flying Twimyo
Foot Shifting Jajun Bal
Footsword Balkal
Forearm Palmok
Forefist Ap Joomuk
Forwards Nagagi
Four Net
Four Directional Block Saju Makgi
Four Directional Punch Saju Jirugi
Free Sparring Jayu Matsogi
Front Ap
Front Downward Strike Ap Naeryo Taerigi
Front Elbow Ap Palkup
Front Elbow Strike Ap Palkup Taerigi
Fundamental Exercise Gibon Yonsup
G
Grand Master Soseong
Guarding Block Daebi Makgi
H
High Nopunde
High Elbow Nopun Palkup
High Section Nopun Bubun
Hooking Block Golcho Makgi
Hooking Kick Golcho Chagi
I
Indomitable Spirit Baekjul Boolgool
Inner Forearm An Palmok
Inside Block An Makgi
Instep Baldung
Instructor Sabum
Integrity Yom Chi
Inward Anuro
J
Jumping Twigi
K
Kick Chagi
Knee Moorup
Knifehand Sonkal
L
L Stance Niunja Sogi
Left Wen
Low Najunde
Low Section Najun Bubun
Low Stance Nachuo Sogi
M
Master Sahyim
Mid-Air Kick Twio Dolmyo Chagi
Middle Kaunde
Middle Kaunde Bubun
N
Nine Ahop
O
Obverse Baro
One Hana
One Step Sparring Ilbo Matsogi
Outer Forearm Bakat Palmok
Outside Block Bakat Makgi
Outward Bakuro
P
Palm Sonbadak
Parallel Stance Narani Sogi
Pattern Tul
Perseverance In Nae
Pick Shape Kick Gokang-i Chagi
Practice Suit Do Bok
Pressing Block Noollo Makgi
Pressing Kick Noollo Chagi
Punch Jirugi
Pushing Block Miro Makgi
R
Ready Junbi
Ready Stance Junbi Sogi
Rear Foot Stance Dwit Bal Sogi
Relax Swiyo
Return to Ready Stance Pharo
Reverse Bandae
Reverse Footsword Balkal Dung
Reverse Hooking Kick Bandae Dollyo Goro Chagi
Reverse Knifehand Sonkal Dung
Right Orun
Rising Block Chookyo Makgi
Rising Kick Cha Olligi
S
Scooping Block Duro Makgi
Self Control Guk Gi
Self Defence Techniques Hosin Sul
Semi Free Sparring Ban Jayoo Matsogi
Seven Ilgop
S
Side Yop
Side Back Yopdwi
Side Downward Strike Yop Naeryo Taerigi
Side Fist Yop Joomuk
Side Front Yobap
Side Instep Yop Baldung
Side Piercing Kick Yop Cha Jirugi
Side Pushing Kick Yop Cha Milgi
Side Sole Yop Bal Badak
Side Thrusting Kick Yop Cha Tulgi
Sine Wave Hwaldung Pahdo
Single Wae
Sitting Stance Annun Sogi
Six Yosot
Sliding Mikulgi
Sparring Matsogi
Special Technique Tukgi
Spot Turning Gujari Dolgi
Stamping Kick Cha Bapgi
Stance Sogi
Start Sijak
Step Turning Omgyo Didimyo Dolgi
Stepping Omgyo Didigi
Stop Guman
Straight Elbow Sun Palkup
Straight Fingertip Sun Sonkut
Strike Taerigi
T
Ten Yol
Tenets of Taekwon-Do Taekwon-Do Jungshin
Three Set
Three Step Sparring Sambo Matsogi
Thrust Tulgi
To the Left Jaro
To the Right Uro
Toes Balkut
Turn Around Dwiro Dora
Turning Dolgi
Turning Kick Dollyo Chagi
Twin Sang
Twin Forearm Block Sang Palmok Makgi
Twisting Kick Bituro Chagi
Two Dool
Two Step Sparring Ibo Matsogi
U
U-Shape Block Digutja Makgi
Upper Elbow Wi Palkup
Upset Fingertip Dwijibun Sonkut
Upset Punch Dwijibun Jirugi
Upward Ollyo
V
Vertical Kick Sewo Chagi
Vertical Punch Sewo Jirugi
Vertical Stance Soojik Sogi
Vital Spots Kupso
W
W-Shape Block San Makgi
Waist Block Hori Makgi
Walking Stance Gunnun Sogi
Wedging Block Hechyo Makgi
X
X-Fist Kyocha Joomuk
X-Knifehand Kyocha Sonkal
X-Stance Kyocha Sogi
Taekwon-Do GRADING INFORMATION
These are the minimum grading requirements in order to apply to be promoted. The student will usually be required to perform techniques outside of this minimum.
Stances
Attention - Chariot
Parallel - Narani
Sitting - Annun
Walking - Gunnun
High level - Napunde
Middle level - Kaunde
Low level - Najunde
High section - Nopun bubun
Middle section - Kaun bubun
Low section - Najun bubun
Techniques
Outer forearm block - Bakat palmok makgi
Inner forearm block - An palmok makgi
Knifehand block - Sonkal makgi
Obverse block - So baro makgi
Reverse block - So bandae makgi
Front rising kick - Op cha olligi
Front punch - Ap jamook
Obverse punch - Baro ap jamook jirugi
Reverse punch - Bandae jirugi
Theory
TaeKwon-Do means what? The art of self defence with the hand and foot
Where do you learn TaeKwon-Do? Surrey Hills TaeKwon-Do
What is the history of TaeKwon-Do? Founded Korea, Gen Choi Hung Hi
What are the tenets of TKD? Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, indomitable spirit
What is the oath? I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do, I shall respect my instructor and seniors, I shall never misuse TaeKwon-Do, I shall be a champion of freedom and justice, I shall build a more peaceful world
What are the instructor grades in TKD?
1-3rd Dan National instructor, 4-6th international instructor, 7-8th dan, Master, 9th dan Grand Master
Count to ten in Korean. Hana, dool, set, net, tasut yasut, ilgol, yadol ahope, yaul
What happens in the grading?
10 single middle front punches in parallel stance
10 front rising blocks walking stance
10 push ups
Forward stepping walking stance middle front punch
Backward stepping walking stance inner forearm middle block
Forward stepping and backward stepping inner forearm
Middle block reverse punch
4 directional punch
Questions on theory
What martial art are you learning? TaeKwon-Do
Who was the founder of Taekwon-Do? General Choi Hung Hi
What do the words Taekwon-Do mean? The hand, the foot, and the art or way of
Name and demonstrate the four stances you have leant. Gunnun, walking stance, Annun, sitting stance, Chariot attention stance, Narani parallel
Describe a reverse punch - Punch from the opposite side as the stance
Why are you learning TaeKwon-Do?
Korean Terminology
Forefist - Ap jamook
Inner forearm - An palmok
Outer forearm - Bakat palmock
Knifehand - Sonkal
Middle level - Kaundee
10th Kup Grading Information
10th Kup Directional Punching - Saju Jirugi
1. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
2. Move the right foot to A forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left forearm.
3. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a middle punch to B with the right fist.
4. Move the right foot to D forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
5. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
6. Move the right foot to B forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a low block to A with the left forearm.
7. Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the right fist.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
10th Kup Directional Blocking - Saju Makgi
1. Move the right foot to C forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left knife-hand.
2. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle side block to D with the right inner forearm.
3. Move the right foot to A forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left knife-hand.
4. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a middle side block to B with the right inner forearm.
5. Move the right foot to D forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left knife-hand.
6. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle side block to C with the right inner forearm.
7. Move the right foot to B forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a low block to A with the left knife-hand.
8. Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a middle side block to A with the right inner forearm.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture
The following grading information is for White Belts (10th Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Yellow Tag (9th Kup).
9th Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Yellow Tags (9th Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Yellow Belt (8th Kup).
Grading Requirements
20 push ups
two single forefist middle punches in fast motion in sitting stance
step forward front snap kick walking stance with obverse and reverse forefist middle punches
Chon-ji
Understand and correctly perform all 10th kup techniques
Name and demonstrate L stance - Niunja Sogi
Understand the basic commands
Defensive techniques
Inside block - An makgi
Outside block - Bakat makgi
Inward block - Anuro makgi
Outward block - Bakuro makgi
Offensive techniques
Front snap kick - Apcha busigi
Obverse punch - So Baro ap jamook jirugi followed by a reverse punch - So Bandae Ap Jamook Jirugi
Theory
Know the meaning of the yellow belt colour - the Earth where the seed of TKD is planted and skills begin to develop
Briefly explain what a pattern in TaeKwon-Do is - a series of offensive and defensive movements against an imaginary opponent
Questions on theory
What is a pattern? A pattern is a series of offensive and defensive movements against an imaginary opponent
Name the pattern and the number of moves it has? Chon Ji has 19 movements
What is the meaning of Chon Ji? Chon Ji means the heaven and the earth. The first part represents the heaven and the second the Earth.
Name the blocking techniques in the pattern and the stances they are performed in? Lower outer forearm block (stances come first in Korean terminology) – Gunun Sogi, Najunde bakat palmok makgi, Niunja sogi, middle inner forearm block – Kaunde an palmok makgi
What does the belt colour Yellow signify? The Earth which represents where the the seed is planted enabling TaeKwon-do skills to be planted and skills begin to grow
Describe an inside block (an makgi)
Describe an inward block (anuro makgi)
What are the grades for the following instructor classifications?
A: national instructor
B: international instructor
C: Master
D: Grand master
Chon-Ji
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 the Earth.
Movements - 19
8th Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Yellow Belts (8th Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Green Tag (7th Kup).
Training Time
3 Months Active Minimum at 8th Kup
Techniques
High Obverse Punch - Napunde so baro jirugi
Forearm Rising Block - Bakat chookyo makgi
Middle Knifehand Guarding Block - Kaunde sonkal daebi makgi
Twin Forearm Block - Sang palmok makgi
Middle Knifehand Outward Strike from L-Stance - Kaunde sonkal bakuro taerigi
Patterns/Exercises
Dan-Gun
Sparring
Three Step Sparing with a Partner - Sambo Matsogi
Three Step Semi Free Sparring
Breaking
Minimum one break
Dan-Gun
Who was Dan-Gun? DAN-GUN is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 B.C.
Movements - 21
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
2. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist.
3. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
4. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the left fist.
5. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
6. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist.
7. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the left fist.
8. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist.
9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin forearm block to E.
10. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a high punch to E with the right fist.
11. Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block to F.
12. Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high punch to F with the left fist.
13. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
14. Execute a rising block with the left forearm, maintaining the left walking stance toward C. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion.
15. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm.
16. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the left forearm.
17. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm.
18. Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle outward strike to B with the left knife-hand.
19. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist.
20. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle outward strike to A with the right knife-hand.
21. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the left fist.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
7th Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Green Tags (7th Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Green Belt (6th Kup).
Training Time
3 Months Active Minimum at 7th Kup
Techniques
High Outer Forearm Block - Napunde Bakat Palmok Makgi
Straight Fingertip Thrust - Son Sonkut Tulgi
Release when Straight Fingertip Thrust is Grabbed
High Backfist Side Strike - Napunde Dung Jamook Yop Taerigi
High Forearm Wedging Block - Napunde Palmok Hedgyo Makgi
Middle Outward Knifehand Strike from Sitting Stance - Kaunde Bakuro Sonkal Taerigi - Annun Sogi
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Patterns
Do-San
Sparring
Three Step Sparring - Sambo Matsogi
Three Step Semi Free Sparring
Breaking
One Break, Choice of Technique, Side Kick or Turning Kick
Theory
Who or what is Do-San? 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.
Number of Movements in Pattern Do-San - 24
The Meaning of the colour of Green Belt - Green is the plant as the seed takes root and TaeKwon-Do skills further develop
Do-San
Movements - 24
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
1. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high side block to B with the left outer forearm.
2. Execute a middle punch to B with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward B.
3. Move the left foot on line AB, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance toward A while executing a high side block to A with the right outer forearm.
4. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A.
5. Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
6. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip.
7. Twist the right knife-hand together with the body counter clockwise until its palm faces downward and then move the left foot to D, turning counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a high side strike to D with the left back fist.
8. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist.
9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward E while executing a high side block to E with the left outer forearm.
10. Execute a middle punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward E.
11. Move the left foot on line EF, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance toward F while executing a high side block to F with the right outer forearm.
12. Execute a middle punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward F.
13. Move the left foot to CE forming a left walking stance toward CE, at the same time executing a high wedging block to CE with the outer forearm.
14. Execute a middle front snap kick to CE with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 13.
15. Lower the right foot to CE forming a right walking stance toward CE while executing a middle punch to CE with the right fist.
16. Execute a middle punch to CE with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward CE. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion.
17. Move the right foot to CF forming a right walking stance toward CF while executing a high wedging block to CF with the outer forearm.
18. Execute a middle front snap kick to CF with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 17.
19. Lower the left foot to CF forming a left walking stance toward CF while executing a middle punch to CF with the left fist.
20. Execute a middle punch to CF with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward CF. Perform 19 and 20 in a fast motion.
21. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the left forearm.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with the right forearm.
23. Move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to B with the left knife-hand.
24. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to A with the right knife-hand.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
6th Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Green Belts (6th Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Blue Tag (5th Kup).
Training Time
4 Months Active Minimum at 6th Kup
Stances
Close Ready Stance Type "A" - Moa Junbi Sogi A
Bending Ready Stance Type "A" - Guburyo Sogi A
Fixed Stance - Gojung Sogi
Techniques
Middle Reverse Punch - Kaundi Bandae Jirugi
High Inward Knifehand Strike - Napunde Anuro Sonkal Taerigi
Middle Inner Forearm Circular Block - Kaunde An Palmok Dollimyo Makgi
Middle Forearm Guarding Block - Kaunde Palmok Daebi Makgi
Patterns
Won-Hyo
Sparring
Two-Step Sparing - Ibo Matsogi
Free Sparring Against 1 Opponent - Jayu Matsogi
Breaking
Two Breaks, Choice of Techniques
Knowledge
Who or what is Won-Hyo?WON-HYO was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 A.D.
Number of Movements in Pattern Won-Hyo - 28
Characteristics of Close Ready Stance Type "A"
Characteristics of Bending Ready Stance Type "A"
Characteristics of Fixed Stance
Won-Hyo
Movements - 28
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE A
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin forearm block.
2. Execute a high inward strike to B with the right knife-hand while bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, maintaining a right L-stance toward B.
3. Execute a middle punch to B with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
4. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a twin forearm block.
5. Execute a high inward strike to A with the left knife-hand while bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A.
6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
7. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then turn the face toward D while forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
8. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.
9. Lower the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Move the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
11. Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
12. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight finger tip.
13. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E, at the same time executing a twin forearm block.
14. Execute a high inward strike to E with the right knife-hand while bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, maintaining a right L-stance toward E.
15. Execute a middle punch to E with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.
16. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block.
17. Execute a high inward strike to F with the left knife-hand while bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward F.
18. Execute a middle punch to F with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F.
19. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a circular block to CF with the right inner forearm.
20. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 19.
21. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.
22. Execute a circular block to CE with the left inner forearm while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
23. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 22.
24. Lower the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
25. Turn the face toward C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
27. Lower the right foot on line CD and then move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with the forearm.
28. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding clock to A with the forearm.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
5th Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Blue Tags (5th Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Blue Belt (4th Kup).
Training Time
4 Months Active Minimum at 5th Kup
Stances
X-Stance - Kyocha Sogi
Techniques
Middle Palm Hooking Block - Kaunde Sonbadak Golcho Makgi
Front Elbow Strike - Ap Palkup Taerigi
High Double Inner Forearm Block - Napunde
Twin Knifehand Block - Sang Sonkal Makgi
High Back Fist Strike- Napunde Dung Jamook Taerigi
Patterns
Yul-Gok
Sparring
Two-Step Sparing - Ibo Matsogi
Free Sparring Against 1 Opponent - Jayu Matsogi
Breaking
Reverse Turning Kick - Both Legs
Knowledge
Who or what is Yul-Gok?YUL-GOK is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea" The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 latitude and the diagram represents "scholar".
Number of Movements in Pattern Yul-Gok - 38
Meaning of the colour of Blue Belt - Blue is the heaven as TaeKwon-Do skills flourish
Characteristics of X-Stance
Yul-Gok
Movements - 38
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
1. Move the left foot to B forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the left fist to D horizontally.
2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 2 and 3 in a fast motion.
4. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the right fist to D horizontally.
5. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
6. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion.
7. Move the right foot to Ad forming a right walking stance toward AD while executing a middle side block to AD with the right inner forearm.
8. Execute a low front snap kick to AD with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 7.
9. Lower the left foot to AD forming a left walking stance toward AD while executing a middle punch to AD with the left fist.
10. Execute a middle punch to AD with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward AD. Perform 9 and 10 in a fast motion.
11. Move the left foot to BD forming a left walking stance toward BD at the same time executing a middle side block to BD with the left inner forearm.
12. Execute a low front snap kick to BD with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 11.
13. Lower the right foot to BD forming a right walking stance toward BD while executing a middle punch to BD with the right fist.
14. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward BD. Perform 13 and 14 in a fast motion.
15. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.
16. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the left palm while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.
17. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Execute 16 and 17 in a connecting motion.
18. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle hooking block to D with the left palm.
19. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.
20. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Execute 19 and 20 in a connecting motion.
21. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
22. Turn the face toward D forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
23. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.
24. Lower the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while striking the left palm with the right front elbow.
25. Turn the face toward C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
27. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while striking the right palm with the left front elbow.
28. Move the left foot to E forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin knife-hand block.
29. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip.
30. Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin knife-hand block.
31. Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a middle thrust to F with the left straight finger tip.
32. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the left outer forearm.
33. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward C.
34. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the right outer forearm.
35. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
36. Jump to C forming a left X-stance toward B while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist.
37. Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A at the same time executing a high block to A with the right double forearm.
38. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
4th Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Blue Belts (4th Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Red Tag (3rd Kup).
Training Time
5 Months Active Minimum at 4th Kup
Stances
Close Ready Stance Type "B" - Moa Junbi Sogi B
Low Stance - Nachuo Sogi
Rear Foot Stance - Dwitbal Sogi
Techniques
Middle Outward Reverse Knifehand Block - Kaunde Bakuro So Bandae Sonkal Makgi
High Backfist Side Strike - Napunde Dung Jamook Yop Taerigi
Middle Reverse Punch from L-Stance - Kaunde Bandae Jirugi
Upward Palm Block - Ollyo Sonbadak Makgi
Upper Elbow Strike - Wi Palkup Taerigi
High Twin Vertical Punch - Sang Sewo Jirugi
Twin Upset Punch - Sang Dwijibo Jirugi
X-Fist Rising Block - Kyocha Jamook Nareyo Makgi
Palm Pressing Block - Sonbadak Noolo Makgi
Angle Punch - Giogka Jirugi
Patterns
Joong-Gun
Sparring
One-Step Sparing - Ilbo Matsogi
Free Sparring Against One Opponent - Jayu Matsogi
Breaking
Choice of Hand Technique
Reverse Turning Kick - Both Legs
Knowledge
Who or what is Joong-Gun? JOONG-GUN is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was executed in a Lui-Shung prison (1910).
Number of Movements in Pattern Joong-Gun - 32
Characteristics of Close Ready Stance Type "B"
Characteristics of Low Stance
Characteristics of Rear Foot Stance
Joong-Gun
Movements - 32
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE B
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the left reverse knife-hand.
2. Execute a low side front snap kick to B with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 1.
3. Lower the left foot to B and then move the right foot to B forming a left rear foot stance toward B while executing an upward block with a right palm.
4. Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle block to A with a right reverse knife-hand.
5. Execute a low side front snap kick to A with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 4.
6. Lower the right foot to A and then move the left foot to A forming a right rear foot stance toward A while executing an upward block with a left palm.
7. Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
8. Execute a right upper elbow strike while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D.
9. Move the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Execute a left upper elbow strike while forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot to D.
11. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist.
12. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing an upset punch to D with a twin fist.
13. Move the right foot on line CD and then turn counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with an X-fist.
14. Move the left foot to E forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a high side strike to E with the left back fist.
15. Twist the left fist counter clockwise until the back fist faces downward, at the same time forming a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.
16. Execute a high punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward E. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion.
17. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a high side strike to F with a right back fist.
18. Twist the right fist clockwise until the back fist faces downward, at the same time forming a right walking stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F.
19. Execute a high punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward F. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
20. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with a left double forearm.
21. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
22. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
23. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with the right double forearm.
24. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a left L-stance toward C, pulling the right foot.
25. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the left foot.
26. Lower the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with the forearm.
27. Execute a pressing block with the right palm while forming a left low stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C. Perform in slow motion.
28. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with the forearm.
29. Execute a pressing block with the left palm while forming a right low stance toward C, slipping the right foot to C. Perform in a slow motion.
30. Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward A while executing an angle punch with the right fist. Perform in slow motion.
31. Move the right foot to A forming a right fixed stance toward A while executing a U-shape block to A.
32. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B forming a left fixed stance toward B, at the same time executing a U-shape block to B.
3rd Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Red Tags (3rd Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Red Belt (2nd Kup).
Training Time
5 Months Active Minimum at 3rd Kup
Techniques
Low Upset Fingertip Thrust - Najunde Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi
X-Fist Pressing Block - Kyocha Jamook Naeryo Makgi
High Obverse Flat Fingertip Thrust - Napunde Baro Open Sunkut Tulgi
Twin Outward Elbow Strike - Sang Bakuro Palkup Taerigi
Stamping W-Shape Block -
Low Double Forearm Pushing Block - Najunde Do Palmok Miro Makgi
X-Fist Pressing Block - Kyocha Jamook Naeryo Makgi
Patterns
Toi-Gye
Sparring
One-Step Sparing - Ilbo Matsogi
Free Sparring Against One Opponent - Jayu Matsogi
Breaking
Hand: Inward or Outward Knifehand Strike, or Palm Strike
Foot: Flying Twisting, Vertical, Downward Kick, or 180 Back Piercing Kick
Knowledge
Who or what is Toi-Gye?
Number of Movements in Pattern Toi-Gye
Meaning of the colour of Red Belt
TOI-GYE is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 latitude, the diagram represents " scholar".
Toi-Gye
Movements - 37
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE B
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the left inner forearm.
2. Execute a low thrust to B with the right upset finger tip while forming a left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
3. Bring the left foot to the right foot to form a closed stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the right back fist, extending the left arm to the side downward. Perform in slow motion.
4. Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle block to A with the right inner forearm.
5. Execute a low thrust to A with the left upset finger tip while forming a right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
6. Bring the right foot to the left foot to form a closed stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the left back fist, extending the right arm to the side downward. Perform in slow motion.
7. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.
8. Execute a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 7 and 8 in a continuous motion.
9. Execute a middle front snap kick to D with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 8.
10. Lower the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
11. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.
12. Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward F while executing a twin side elbow thrust. Perform in slow motion.
13. Move the right foot to F in a stamping motion forming a sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the right outer forearm.
14. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer forearm.
15. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm.
16. Move the right foot to E in a stamping motion turning counter clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the right outer forearm.
17. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm.
18. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer forearm.
19. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a low pushing block to D with the left double forearm.
20. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D.
21. Execute an upward kick with the right knee while pulling both hands downward.
22. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
23. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 22.
24. Lower the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high thrust to C with the left flat finger tip.
25. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
26. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 25.
27. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high thrust to C with the right flat finger tip.
28. Move the right foot to D forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm.
29. Jump to C forming a right X-stance toward A while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.
30. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with the right double forearm.
31. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a low guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
32. Execute a circular block to BD with the right inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
33. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a low guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
34. Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
35. Execute a circular block to CE with the right inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward CE.
36. Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A.
37. Move the right foot on line AB to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
2nd Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Red Belts (2nd Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Black Tag (1st Kup).
Training Time
6 Months Active Minimum at 2nd Kup
Stances
Close Ready Stance Type "C" - Moa Junbi Sogi C
Vertical Stance - Soojik Sogi
Techniques
Palm Pushing Block - Sonbadak Miro Makgi
High Upward Punch - Napunde Ap Jamook Ollyo Jirugi
Side Elbow Thrust - Yop Palkup Tulgi
Downward Knifehand Strike - Sonkal Naeryo Taerigi
High Inner Forearm Block with Low Outer Forearm Block - Napunde An Palmok Makgi & Najunde Bakat Palmok Makgi
Low Knifehand Guarding Block - Najunde Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Patterns
Hwa-Rang
Sparring
One-Step Sparring - Ilbo Matsogi
Free Sparring Against 1 Opponent - Jayu Matsogi
Knowledge
Who or what is Hwa-Rang? HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
Number of Movements in Pattern Hwa-Rang - 29
The Six Factors of the Theory of Power - CREMBS - Concentration Reaction Force Energy Mass Balance Sign Wave
Characteristics of Close Ready Stance Type "C"
Characteristics of Vertical Stance
Hwa-Rang
Movements - 29
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE C
1. Move the left foot to B to forma sitting stance toward D while executing a middle pushing block to D with the left palm.
2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
4. Execute a twin forearm block while forming a left L-stance toward A, pivoting with the let foot.
5. Execute an upward punch with the left fist while pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A.
6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A in a sliding motion.
7. Execute a downward strike with the right knife-hand while forming a left vertical stance toward A, pulling the right foot.
8. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the left fist.
9. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
10. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
11. Pull the left foot toward the right foot while bringing the left palm to the right forefist, at the same time bending the right elbow about 45 degrees outward.
12. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot while pulling both hands in the opposite direction and then lower it to D forming a left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand.
13. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
14. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
15. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with a knife-hand.
16. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip.
17. Move the right foot on line EF forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand.
18. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to F.
19. Execute a high turning kick to CF with the left foot and then lower it to F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
20. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
21. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.
23. Move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
24. Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left walking stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C.
25. Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion forming a right L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow.
26. Bring the left foot to the right foot, turning counter clockwise to form a closed stance toward B while executing a side front block with the right inner forearm while extending the left forearm to the side downward.
27. Execute a side front block with the left inner forearm, extending the right forearm to the side downward while maintaining a closed stance toward B.
28. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
29. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
1st Kup Grading Information
The following grading information is for Black Tags (1st Kup) seeking to obtain promotion to Black Belt (1st Dan).
Training Time
6 Months Active Minimum at 1st Kup
Stances
Close Ready Stance Type "C" - Moa Junbi Sogi C
Vertical Stance - Soojik Sogi
Techniques
Middle Outer Forearm Front Block - Kaunde Bakat Palmok Ap Makgi
High Inward Reverse Knifehand Strike - Napunde Anuro Bandae Sonkal Taerigi
X-Knifehand Checking Block - Kyocha Sonkal Momchao Makgi
Twin Palm Upward Block - Sang Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi
Patterns
Choong-Moo
Sparring
Three-Step Sparring (One-Way, Two Way)
Two-Step Sparring
One-Step Sparring
Free Sparring Against One Opponent
Breaking
Downward Forefist on a brick, Side kick, turning kick, reverse turning kick both legs plus other techniques named on the day
Knowledge
Who or what is Choong-Moo? CHOONG-MOO was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Lee Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.
Number of Movements in Pattern Choong-Moo - 30
Meaning of the colour of Black Belt - Black belt is the opposite of white belt and signifies imperviousness to darkness or fear
Parts of the hand used for punching and striking
Choong-Moo
Movements - 30
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin knife-hand block.
2. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high front strike to B with the right knife-hand and bring the left back hand in front of the forehead.
3. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
4. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high thrust to A with the left flat finger tip.
5. Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
6. Turn the face to C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
7. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
8. Lower the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
9. Execute a flying side piercing kick to D with the right foot soon after moving it to D and then land to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E at the same time executing a low block to E with the left forearm.
11. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot.
12. Execute an upward kick to E with the right knee pulling both hands downward.
13. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high front strike to F with the right reverse knife-hand, bringing the left back hand under the right elbow joint.
14. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to the left foot.
15. Execute a middle back piercing kick to F with the left foot. Perform 14 and 15 in a fast motion.
16. Lower the left foot to F forming a left L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with the forearm.
17. Execute a middle turning kick to DE with the left foot.
18. Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C forming a right fixed stance toward C while executing a U-shape block toward C.
19. Jump and spin around counter clockwise, landing on the same spot to form a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
20. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C at the same time executing a low thrust to C with the right upset fingertip.
21. Execute a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle thrust to C with the right straight finger tip.
23. Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.
24. Move the right foot to B forming a sitting stance toward C while executing a middle front block to C with the right forearm and then a high side strike to B with the right back fist.
25. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the right foot turning counter clockwise and then lower it to A.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the left foot turning clockwise.
27. Lower the left foot to A and then execute a checking block to B with an X-knife-hand while forming a left L-stance toward B pivoting with the left foot.
28. Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing an upward block to B with a twin palm.
29. Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a rising block with the right forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A.
30. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
1st Dan Grading Information
The following grading information is for 1st Dan Black Belts seeking to obtain promotion to 2nd Dan Black Belt.
Training Time
1-1/2 Years Active Training Minimum at 1st Dan
Stances
Parallel Ready Stance with Heaven Hands
One-Leg Stance
Techniques
Upset Forefist Punch
Downward Side Fist Strike
Twin Upset Forefist Punch
U-Shape Grasping Block
Rear Elbow Thrust
Horizontal Forefist Punch
X-Knifehand Checking Block
Double Arc-Hand Block
Palm Scooping Block
Front Backfist Strike
Nine-Shape Block
Upward Middle Knucklefist Punch
Patterns/Exercises
All Lower Belt Patterns
Kwang-Gae
Po-Eun
Ge-Baek
Sparring
Three-Step Sparring (Alone, One-Way, Two Way)
Two-Step Sparring
One-Step Sparring
Free Sparring Against Two Opponents
Breaking
Flying turning kick over head height- both legs - 1 board each leg
Brick with forefist punch
Theory
Meanings for the Patterns Kwang-Gae, Po-Eun, Gae-Baek
Number of Movements in Patterns Kwang-Gae, Po-Eun, Gae-Baek
Characteristics of Parallel Ready Stance with Heaven Hands
Characteristics of One-Leg Stance
KWANG-GAE is named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A. D., the year he came to the throne.
KWANG-GAE
KWANG-GAE is named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A. D., the year he came to the throne.
Movements - 39
Ready Posture - PARALLEL STANCE WITH A HEAVEN HAND
1. Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close ready stance B toward D, bringing both hands in a circular motion.
2. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing an upset punch to D with the right fist. Perform in slow motion.
3. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing an upset punch to D with the left fist. Perform in slow motion.
4. Move the left foot to the side front of the right foot, and then move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D, at the same time executing a high hooking block to D with the right palm. Perform in a double stepping motion.
5. Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion to form a right L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a low guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
6. Move the right foot to the side front of the left foot and then move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high hooking block to D with the left palm. Perform in a double stepping motion.
7. Move the left foot to C in a sliding motion forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a low guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
8. Move the left foot to D, forming a right rear foot stance toward D while executing a high guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
9. Move the right foot to D, forming a left rear foot stance toward D while executing a high guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Move the left foot to the side front of the right foot and then turn counter-clockwise, pivoting with the left foot, to form a left walking stance toward C while executing an upward block to C with the right palm. Perform in a slow motion.
11. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing an upward block to C with the left palm. Perform in a slow motion.
12. Execute a low front block with the right knife-hand in a circular motion, hitting the left palm while bringing the left foot to the right foot to form a close stance toward C.
13. Execute a pressing kick to E with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 12.
14. Execute a middle side piercing kick to E with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 13. Perform 13 and 14 in a consecutive kick.
15. Lower the left foot to E, forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a high inward strike to E with the right knife-hand and bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder.
16. Execute a downward strike to E with the left side fist while forming a close stance toward C, pulling the left foot to the right foot.
17. Execute a pressing kick to F with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 16.
18. Execute a middle side piercing kick to F with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 17. Perform 17 and 18 in a consecutive kick.
19. Lower the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a high inward strike to F with the knife-hand and bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder.
20. Execute a downward strike to F with the right side fist while forming a close stance toward C, pulling the right foot to the left foot.
21. Move the left foot to C, forming a left low stance toward C while executing a pressing block with the right palm. Perform in slow motion.
22. Move the right foot to C, forming a right low stance toward C while executing a pressing block with the left palm. Perform in a slow motion.
23. Move the right foot to D in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward F while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist.
24. Execute a middle block to D with the right double forearm while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.
25. Execute a low block to D with the left forearm while shifting to C, maintaining a right walking stance toward D, keeping the position of the right hand as it was in 24.
26. Execute a high thrust to D with the right flat fingertip while forming a right low stance toward D, slipping the right foot to D. Perform in slow motion.
27. Move the left foot on lone CD in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward F while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist.
28. Execute a middle block to C with the left double forearm while forming a left walking stance toward C, pivoting with the left foot.
29. Execute a low reverse block to C with the right forearm while shifting to D, maintaining a left walking stance toward C, keeping the position of the left hand as it was in 28.
30. Execute a high thrust to C with the left flat fingertip while forming a left low stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C.
31. Move the right foot to C in a stamping motion, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high vertical punch to C with a twin fist.
32. Move the left foot to A in a stamping motion, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing an upset punch to A with a twin fist.
33. Execute a middle front snap kick to A with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 32.
34. Lower the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to A to form a left L-stance toward B while executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
35. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the left fist.
36. Move the right foot to B in stamping motion, forming a right walking stance toward B while executing an upset punch to B with a twin fist.
37. Execute a middle front snap kick to B with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 36.
38. Lower the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to B to form a right L-stance toward A at the same time executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
39. Move the right foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the right fist.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
PO-EUN
PO-EUN is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem "I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times" is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
Movements - 36
Ready Posture - PARALLEL STANCE WITH A HEAVEN HAND
1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle guarding block to B with the forearm.
2. Pull the right foot to the left knee joint to form a left one-leg stance toward D, at the same time lifting both fists while turning the face toward A.
3. Execute a pressing kick to A with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 2.
4. Lower the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to A with the right knife-hand.
5. Execute an angle punch with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
6. Execute a pressing block with the left, fore fist while executing a side front block with the right inner forearm, maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
7. Execute a pressing block with the right fore fist and a side front block with the left inner forearm while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
8. Execute a middle wedging block with the inner forearm while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
9. Thrust to C with the right back elbow supporting the right fore fist with the left palm keeping the face as it was in 8 while maintaining a sitting stance towards D.
10. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist slipping the left palm up to the right elbow joint while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
11. Thrust to C with the left back elbow supporting the left fore fist with right palm, keeping the face as it was in 10 while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
12. Execute a right horizontal punch to A while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 6 through 12 in a continuous motion.
13. Cross the left foot over the right foot forming a right X-stance toward D while executing a low front block to D with the right outer forearm and bringing the left finger belly on the right under forearm.
14. Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A at the same time executing a U-shape grasp to A.
15. Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward D while executing a horizontal thrust with a twin elbow, turning the face toward B. Perform in slow motion.
16. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the right back fist and extending the left arm to the side downward.
17. Cross the right foot over the left foot forming a left X-stance toward D while executing a low front block with the left outer forearm and bringing the right finger belly to the left side fist.
18. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a low guarding block to B with a reverse knife-hand.
19. Execute a forearm middle guarding block to A while forming a left L-stance toward A pivoting with left foot.
20. Pull the left foot to the right knee joint to form a right one-leg stance toward D, at the same time lifting both fists while turning the face toward B.
21. Execute a pressing kick to B with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 20.
22. Lower the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to B with the left knife-hand.
23. Execute an angle punch with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
24. Execute a pressing block with the right, fore fist while executing a side front block with the left inner forearm, maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
25. Execute a pressing block with the left fore fist and a side front block with the right inner forearm while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
26. Execute a middle wedging block with the inner forearm while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
27. Thrust to C with the left back elbow supporting the left fore fist with the right palm keeping the face as it was in 26 while maintaining a sitting stance towards D.
28. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist slipping the right palm up to the left elbow joint while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
29. Thrust to C with the right back elbow supporting the right fore fist with left palm, keeping the face as it was in 28 while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
30. Execute a left horizontal punch to B while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 24 through 30 in a continuous motion.
31. Cross the right foot over the left foot forming a left X-stance toward D while executing a low front block to D with the left outer forearm and bringing the right finger belly on the left under forearm.
32. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B at the same time executing a U-shape grasp to B.
33. Bring the right foot to the left foot forming a closed stance toward D while executing a horizontal thrust with a twin elbow, turning the face toward A. Perform in slow motion.
34. Move the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the left back fist and extending the right arm to the side downward.
35. Cross the left foot over the right foot forming a right X-stance toward D while executing a low front block with the right outer forearm and bringing the left finger belly to the right side fist.
36. Move the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a low guarding block to A with a reverse knife-hand.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
GE-BAEK is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek Je Dynasty (660 AD). The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline.
GAE-BAEK
Movements - 44
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
1. Move the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a checking block D with an X-knife-hand.
2. Execute a low twisting kick to D with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 1.
3. Lower the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
4. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Perform 3 and 4 in a fast motion.
5. Move the right foot to C forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a rising block with the left forearm.
6. Execute a low block to D with the left forearm while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a continuous motion.
7. Execute a high block to AD with a double arc hand while looking through it maintaining a left walking stance toward D.
8. Turn the face toward D while forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
9. Lower the left foot to AD to form a sitting stance toward AC while executing a scooping block to AC with the left palm.
10. Execute a middle punch to AC with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward AC. Perform 9 and 10 in a connecting motion.
11. Execute a front strike to AC with the left back fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward AC.
12. Move the right foot on line AB and then move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
13. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 12.
14. Lower the left foot to C forming a left low stance toward C while executing a high thrust to C with the left flat finger tip.
15. Execute a high thrust to C with the right flat finger tip while maintaining a left low stance toward C.
16. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot while pulling both hands in the opposite direction.
17. Lower the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.
18. Move the right foot to D turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with the forearm.
19. Move the left foot to D turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
20. Move the left foot on line CD to form a sitting stance toward A while executing a right 9-shape block.
21. Move the right foot to D, turning counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left knife-hand.
22. Execute a middle turning kick to BC with the right foot and then lower it to C.
23. Execute a flying side piercing kick to C with the right foot. Perform 22 and 23 in a fast motion.
24. Land to C to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a high vertical punch to C with a twin fist.
25. Execute a high block to AC with a double arc-hand while looking through it maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
26. Execute an upset punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
27. Move the right foot on line CD, forming a left walking stance toward D while striking the left palm with the right front elbow.
28. Jump to D, forming a right x-stance toward BD while executing a high block to D with the right double forearm.
29. Move the left foot to BC to form a sitting stance toward BD, at the same time executing a scooping block to BD with the right palm.
30. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward BD. Perform 29 and 30 in a connecting motion.
31. Execute a front strike to BD with the right back fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward BD.
32. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a high front strike to C with the right reverse knife-hand.
33. Move the left foot to A about half a shoulder width while executing a middle turning kick to C with the right foot.
34. Lower the right foot to C, and then turn counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance toward D, pivoting with the right foot while executing a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist.
35. Execute a middle punch to D with the right middle knuckle fist, bringing the left side first in front of the right shoulder while forming a right L-stance toward D pulling the left foot.
36. Move the right foot to D to form a sitting stance toward B, at the same time executing left 9-shape block.
37. Execute a low guarding block to C with a reverse knife-hand while maintaining a sitting stance toward B.
38. Execute a low guarding block to D with a knife-hand while maintaining a sitting stance toward B. Perform 37 and 38 in a continuous motion.
39. Move the left foot to D in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward A while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.
40. Move the left foot to C in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward B while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.
41. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with the right forearm.
42. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
43. Move the right foot on line CD forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a rising block with the left forearm.
44. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
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2nd Dan Grading Information
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