Taekwondo. Student Handbook Yellow Stripe 9 th Kup

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Taekwondo. Student Handbook Yellow Stripe 9 th Kup"

Transcription

1 Taekwondo Student Handbook Yellow Stripe 9 th Kup Copyright James Seaman 2017

2 Contents Patterns (Tuls)... 1 Definition of a Pattern... 1 Belt Meaning... 2 Pattern Meaning... 2 Chon Ji... 2 Advanced pattern (for information only) Stances... 3 Niunja Sogi (L stance)... 3 Theory... 4 General Choi and Korea... 4 Other Martial Arts... 5 Body Parts... 6 Hand Parts (Sang Basin)... 6 Sonkal... 6 Foot Parts (Habansing)... 6 Balkal... 6 Techniques... 6 Daebi... 6 Kicks(Chagi)... 7 Side Kick... 7 Punches... 8 Doo Jirugi... 8 Chon Ji... 9 Grading Revision Sheets th Kup (yellow stripe) Yellow Stripe (9th Kup) Grading... 20

3 Patterns (Tuls) As a yellow stripe you learn your first pattern which is called Chon Ji. One pattern (or tul) is mastered for every belt you acquire in Taekwondo using increasingly advanced techniques. Three exceptions are: 1. Everyone is considered to be a white belt without performing a pattern 2. Saju jirugi is not strictly a pattern it is an exercise 3. High level black belts (>5 th degree) are promoted on a discretionary basis. As you progress, you should regularly practice all previous patterns. A black belt performing Chon Ji should look very different to a yellow stripe performing the same pattern. Most patterns start by moving the left leg and performing a block. This symbolises the defensive nature of Taekwondo. Definition of a Pattern You should learn the following 3 statements: A pattern consists of a combination of full power Taekwondo techniques performed in a logical order against one or more imaginary opponents, designed to practice and perfect techniques some of which might not otherwise be used. The name of the pattern, the number of movements, or the diagrammatic symbol of each pattern symbolises either heroic figures in Korean history or instances relating to historical events. Pattern meanings also demonstrate the use of one or more tenets to give us inspiration to follow. Page 1

4 Belt Meaning White White signifies innocence as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo Yellow Yellow signifies earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid Pattern Meaning You must learn this pattern meaning for your grading: Chon Ji (19 moves) Chon-Ji literally means "Heaven and 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. Advanced pattern (for information only) Chon Ji is the name of a crater which is filled with water (known as a crater lake) atop the extinct volcano Mount Baekdu on the China/Korea border. This was formed around AD after the volcano collapsed leaving a cauldron shape called a caldera. Korean legend states that heaven and earth meet at the lake (which is also supposed to contain a monster) and Baekdu is said to have been the first home of Dan Gun. Page 2

5 Stances Niunja Sogi (L stance) This is a half-facing stance - Maintain one and a half times the width of your shoulders between the rear foot s footsword and the front foot s toes as shown - Both feet should point inwards by 15 degrees - 70% of the weight is on the back leg, you should be able to pick the front leg up quickly and without changing posture - Maintain approximately 2.5cm gap between the heels of the feet. This tends to leave approximately one shoulder width between the little toes as shown - The rear leg should be bent until the knee is in line with toes - The hip should be in line with the inner knee joint Page 3

6 Theory General Choi and Korea Until around 700AD, Korea consisted of three Kingdoms - Silla, Koguryo and Baek Je. Silla was under constant threat from its larger neighbours and a group called the Hwa Rangdo ( royal youth or flowering youth ) were formed from the aristocrats and warriors. They developed a mental and physical fighting system with similarities to Korean Taekyon and Soo Bak Gi (a primitive hand fighting method) and Japanese Ju Jitsu. The Hwa Rangdo became a formidable group of warriors (some as young as 14) and may have formed the basis for Karate, Taekwon-Do and the Samurai saw Japan occupy Korea and all martial arts were outlawed which was a setback for Taekwon-Do, however there has been a resurgence in its popularity and it is now a hugely successful martial art and has achieved a place in the Olympic Games (the only martial arts to have achieved this by 2012 are Taekwon-Do and Judo). General Choi Hong Hi started to develop the art, known as the Chan Hun or Chang Hun style (which was his pen name and means blue cottage ), in 1946 in what is now known as the republic of Korea and it was officially inaugurated as Taekwon-Do in Seoul on April 11 th By 1965 it was declared as the national martial art of Korea and in 1967 Rhee Ki Ha introduced it to the UK. Choi was born in North Korea (Hwa Dae) on 9th November 1918 and died on the 15th June Choi was taught Taekyon by Han Il Dong whilst studying calligraphy as his first exposure to martial arts. In Kyoto, Japan, Choi met Mr Him who taught him Karate; Choi achieved 2nd dan and taught Karate at a YMCA in Tokyo. Choi was jailed for plotting against the Japanese during WWII. He taught his cellmate, then jailer, then large groups of prisoners and staff what would become Taekwon-do. The end of the war (1945) led to Choi returning to Korea and continuing to teach to the Korean army. In 1953 Choi trained the 29th infantry on Chen Ju island. He also opened the 'gym of my way' (Oh Do Kwan). By the end of 1954 he opened the 'gym of the blue wave' (Chung Do Kwan) in South Korea which was the largest civilian gym. Choi attained the rank of major general in The TAGB (Taekwon-Do Association of Great Britain) started in August 1983 as a splinter group from the UKTA. This is now the largest and most successful Taekwon-Do organisation in Britain. The TAGB was formed in a coach in Nottingham due to diverging views between members of the UKTA Page 4

7 Other Martial Arts The precise origins of martial arts can be difficult to pinpoint due to the fact they are often variations or refinements of numerous fighting methods. Nomads such as Buddhist monks and Samurai are known to have played a role in the distribution of fighting skills. Some of the well-known arts are: Kung Fu Savate Judo/karate /aikido China France Japan Sambo Kickboxing Taekwon-Do Russia Thailand Korea Each martial art tends to have a specific style or focus such as the locks of aikido, the kicks of taekwondo and the grappling of judo. There are lessons to be learnt from each martial art but taekwondo gives a balance of skills and is unique in the application of the theory of power. Page 5

8 Body Parts Hand Parts (Sang Basin) Sonkal Knifehand Foot Parts (Habansing) Balkal Footsword Techniques Daebi Guarding Ensure that you cover the body with the rear arm and keep the front arm s elbow tucked in. Page 6

9 Kicks(Chagi) Side Kick (Yop Chagi) Side Piercing kick (Yop cha jirugi) Side Pushing Kick (Yop Cha Milgi, uses mass, not acceleration/power) Reverse Side Piercing Kick (Bandae yop cha jirugi) Side Rising Kick (Yop cha olligi) Attacking Tool Footsword (balkal) The heel should travel in a straight line to the target, static leg should rotate completely Page 7

10 Punches Doo Jirugi Double Punch Both punches should be performed in the time taken to do a single punch normally Page 8

11 Chon Ji Chon Ji is the first formal pattern and teaches you to turn through 180 degrees (half a turn) and also use L stance. 0 The start position is parallel ready stance, stand upright and look forwards. When performing any pattern be sure to keep your head up, don t look down at your feet. Show confidence and demonstrate that you are imagining an opponent. Narani junbi sogi 1 From your ready position, immediately lift the hands up and turn the body anticlockwise slightly to chamber a low block. Step the left foot forwards into a walking stance and execute an outer forearm low block. Try and make the hip twist start by kicking the back leg out which twists the hips and then the arms follow. Gunnon so bakat palmok najunde makgi Page 9

12 2 Bring the right foot forwards and hold the right hip slightly back so you can use the hip twist in your punch. Extend the left arm out so it can act as a reaction hand. Step the right leg forwards into a right walking stance whilst executing a middle section punch. Be sure to pull the reaction arm back with as much force as the punching arm. This will tighten the chest and counter balance against the punching arm. Gunnon so ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 3 When your right arm is extended in a punch you turn 180 degrees (1/2 turn) right and when your left arm is out you turn 90 degrees (1/4 turn) left. Your right arm was out so you turn half a turn to face the opposite way. Move the right leg forwards into a walking stance whilst executing a low section outer forearm block. Tension on impact, make sure every muscle tightens at the moment the foot hits the floor and blocking arm reaches the target. Gunnon so bakat palmok najunde makgi Page 10

13 4 Now step the left foot forwards whilst chambering for an obverse punch (same hand and leg forward). Continue to move the left foot forwards into a left walking stance and perform a middle section front punch. Gunnon sogi ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 5 When the left hand is out we turn one quarter towards the left (anticlockwise) and chamber for a low block. Step the left leg forwards into a left walking stance and perform a low section block with the outer forearm. Gunnon so bakat palmok najunde makgi Page 11

14 6 Bring the right leg forwards and chamber a punch with the right fist, as usual make sure you are one eighth of a turn away from your final position and that your reaction hand is extended with the punching arm on the hip. Continue to move forwards into a right walking stance and perform a middle punch. Gunnon so ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 7 Your right arm was out so perform half a turn clockwise and chamber a low block. Step the right leg out into a walking stance and execute the block. Gunnon so bakat palmok najunde makgi Page 12

15 8 Step the left leg forwards and chamber a punch with the left arm. Continue to move forwards into a left walking stance and perform the punch. Gunnon sogi ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 9 At this stage the pattern changes into the second part which involves L stance and an inner forearm middle block. You continue the quarter turn with left hand out and half turn with right hand out but chamber a middle block (this is the same as the low block chamber). The left foot steps out to form a right L stance and the middle block is executed with the inner forearm. Make sure you are showing a clear distinction between L stance and walking stance with the correct (70/30) weight distribution. Niunja so an palmok kaunde makgi Page 13

16 10 Step forwards and chamber an obverse punch with the right hand. Punch in a right walking stance. Gunnon so ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 11 The right hand was punching so we perform a half turn clockwise and prepare for another middle section block in L stance. Execute the middle section block in a left L stance (Left because most of the weight is on the back foot). Niunja so an palmok kaunde makgi 12 Step the left leg forwards into a chamber for a punch. Page 14

17 Move into a left walking stance and perform the middle section punch again. Gunnon so ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 13 The left hand was punching so we perform a quarter turn anticlockwise and chamber another middle section block with the inner forearm. Move into a right L stance and execute the inner forearm middle block. Niunja so an palmok kaune makgi 14 Step forwards with the right leg and chamber a punch with the right hand. Page 15

18 Move the right leg out into a right walking stance whilst executing a middle punch. Gunnon so ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 15 The right hand was punching so half a turn clockwise and chamber a middle block. Move into a left L stance and execute the inner forearm middle block. Niunja so an palmok kaune makgi 16 Step the left leg forwards and chamber a punch. Page 16

19 Execute the punch landing in a left walking stance. Gunnon so ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 17 This is the second (and final) change in the pattern, rather than rotating in the regular block/punch combination, the last four moves of the pattern involve stepping forwards then backwards. After the punch with the left hand previously, step forwards and chamber another obverse punch with the right. Continue to step on with the right leg into a walking stance and execute a middle punch Gunnon so ap joomuk ap jirugi 18 After stepping forwards and punching twice, we now have to step backwards twice also so we end where the pattern started. Pull the right leg back and chamber a left punch, note that the left hip must still be pulled back as shown, this feels awkward at first. Page 17

20 Step backwards with the right leg to form a left walking stance and execute the middle section punch. Gunnon so ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi 19 The last move of the pattern is another punch stepping backwards. Pull the left leg back, keep the right hip behind the left hip and leave the arm that was punching extended so it can act as a reaction arm. Execute the final punch and perform a ki ap to signify the end of the pattern. Gunnon so ap joomuk ap jirugi Completion The last leg you moved was the left leg so you must bring this towards the right to finish the pattern. The left leg comes forward to form a parallel ready stance just as when you started the pattern. Narani junbi sogi Page 18

21 Grading Revision Sheets 9 th Kup (yellow stripe) Patterns up to: Sparring: Chon Ji including meanings and number of moves None Theory: - Describe what a pattern (tul) is, see Definition of a Pattern - Explain the saju jirugi is not a pattern, it is an exercise with no associated meaning - Step turning - omgyo didimyo dolgi - Kick - Chagi - Ball of the foot Ap kumchi - Knifehand - Sonkal - Daebi guarding - Taerigi - strike - Left wen - Right orun - Identify basic foot parts in Korean and English such as ball of the foot (ap kumchi) and footsword (balkal) - Understand step turning (as used in the pattern) Advanced - Reverse knifehand - Sonkal dung - Backfist - Dung joomuk - Sidefist - Yop joomuk - Important dates: o The art was inaugurated on April 11 th 1955 o In 1967 grandmaster Rhee Ki Ha introduced TKD to the UK o The TAGB formed in August 1983 o The BTC formed on 21st April 1988 Techniques - Double Punch doo jirugi - Front snap kick - Ap cha busigi (ap chagi is front kick ) - Walking ready stance Gunnon junbi sogi - Inner forearm middle section block - an palmok kaunde makgi - Outer forearm middle section block - bakat palmok kaunde makgi - Knifehand side strike - sonkal yop taerigi - Rising block chookyo makgi Stances 1. L stance Page 19

22 Yellow Stripe (9th Kup) Grading State your name and grade Put your left leg out into Sitting Stance and perform 10 double punches (counting out loud) Start in a walking ready stance and perform 10 front kicks (counting out loud) Step forwards in a walking stance performing double punch Step backwards in an L stance performing inner forearm middle block Step forwards in an L stance performing knifehand strike Step backwards in a walking stance performing low block with the outer forearm then a rising block Perform pattern Chon Ji Page 20

9 th Kup - White Belt / Yellow Stripe

9 th Kup - White Belt / Yellow Stripe 9 th Kup - White Belt / Yellow Stripe Chon - Ji Number of movements: 19 Starting position: Parallel Ready Stance (Narani Chunbi Sogi). Meaning of Pattern: Chon-Ji literally means the Heaven and Earth.

More information

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Green Stripe 7 th Kup

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Green Stripe 7 th Kup Taekwondo Student Handbook Green Stripe 7 th Kup Copyright James Seaman 2017 Contents Belt Meaning... 1 Pattern Meaning... 1 Do San... 1 Advanced Pattern Meaning (for information only)... 1 Do San (Advanced)...

More information

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Yellow Belt 8 th Kup

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Yellow Belt 8 th Kup Taekwondo Student Handbook Yellow Belt 8 th Kup Copyright James Seaman 2017 Contents Belt Meaning... 1 Pattern Meaning... 1 Dan Gun... 1 Advanced Pattern Meaning (for information only)... 1 Theory... 2

More information

DAN GUN TUL. Definition: Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC

DAN GUN TUL. Definition: Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC Junbi: Narani junbi DAN GUN TUL 21 Movements Definition: Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC Diagram F D E B X C A START: Parallel Ready Stance 1.

More information

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Blue Belt 4 th Kup

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Blue Belt 4 th Kup Taekwondo Student Handbook Blue Belt 4 th Kup Copyright James Seaman 2017 Contents Belt Meaning... 1 Pattern Meaning... 1 Joong-Gun... 1 Advanced Pattern Meaning (for information only)... 1 Joong-Gun (Advanced)...

More information

DO SAN TUL. Diagram D

DO SAN TUL. Diagram D Junbi: Narani junbi DO SAN TUL 24 Movements Diagram D F E Definition: Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot An Chang-Ho (1876-1938), who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and

More information

1. Training Hall: Dojang. 1. Walking Stance: Gunnan Sogi. 2. Training Suit: Dobok. 2. Inner Forearm Block: An Palmok Makgi

1. Training Hall: Dojang. 1. Walking Stance: Gunnan Sogi. 2. Training Suit: Dobok. 2. Inner Forearm Block: An Palmok Makgi 1. Training Hall: Dojang 2. Training Suit: Dobok 3. Sitting Stance: Annun Sogi 1. Walking Stance: Gunnan Sogi 2. Inner Forearm Block: An Palmok Makgi 3. What s your Instructors name & grade: Ady Jones

More information

Techniques Syllabus 9 th Gup. 9 th Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 9 th Gup. 9 th Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 9 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 STANCES L - Stance (niunja sogi) This stance is widely used for defence, though used in attack as well. The front foot is readily available for kicking with a slight shift

More information

Dan Gun. Meaning Of Dan Gun Dan gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333BC. Dan Gun

Dan Gun. Meaning Of Dan Gun Dan gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333BC. Dan Gun 8 th Kup Yellow Belt Dan Gun Meaning Of Dan Gun Dan gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333BC Dan Gun Number of Moves: 21 Ready Posture: Parallel Ready Stance

More information

Grading Syllabus for 10 th Kup to 9 th Kup. White Belt to Yellow Tag

Grading Syllabus for 10 th Kup to 9 th Kup. White Belt to Yellow Tag Grading Syllabus for 10 th Kup to 9 th Kup 1. Techniques White Belt to Yellow Tag 1.1 10 Press-ups - Flat hand up to 17 years old and over 40 years old 1.2 10 Single Punches - Sitting Stance 1.3 Middle

More information

Red Belt Grading Questions

Red Belt Grading Questions Red Belt Grading Questions Ask 20 out of 30 your choice as to which ones Mark on Grading Card score out of 20 1. What does Black signify? 2. Name 5 and show me 5 different hand parts. 3. What is the meaning

More information

Techniques Syllabus 8 th Gup. 8 th Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 8 th Gup. 8 th Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 8 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 STANCES Parallel, Sitting and L-Stance foot crossing in eight directions + DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUES Forearm rising block (palmok chookyo makgi) The main purpose of this technique

More information

White Belt to Yellow Tag

White Belt to Yellow Tag Grading Requirements Techniques Press Ups (0) Momtong Bachim (Flat Hand Up to 7 years/over 40 Adults Knuckles) Sitting Stance Middle Punching (0) Annun Sogi - Kaunde Ap Joomuk Jirugi Walking Stance Middle

More information

Welcome to Evolution Martial Arts

Welcome to Evolution Martial Arts Welcome to Evolution Martial Arts Hi, my name is Simon Wachon, the founder of Evolution Martial Arts. I would like to thank you on behalf of all the Evolution instructors for choosing us to teach you our

More information

White/Yellow 9th Kup Syllabus. White/Yellow Belt 9th Kup Syllabus

White/Yellow 9th Kup Syllabus. White/Yellow Belt 9th Kup Syllabus White/Yellow 9th Kup Syllabus Traditional Line Work White/Yellow Belt 9th Kup Syllabus Riding stance, mid section double punching. Riding stance, mid section front snap kick, followed by reverse punch.

More information

Taekwon-Do. General Terms. Stances (See Appendix 3) Body Sections. Parts of the Body. - Kaunde. Blocks / Punches / Kicks

Taekwon-Do. General Terms. Stances (See Appendix 3) Body Sections. Parts of the Body. - Kaunde. Blocks / Punches / Kicks 10 th Kup White Belt this is the theory for adult white belts. Juniors are expected to start learning this after passing their orange stripe grading, but won t be tested on it until grading for yellow

More information

10 Press-ups. Momtong bachim10 Front rising kicks. Ap

10 Press-ups. Momtong bachim10 Front rising kicks. Ap Forwards= (Apro Kaggi) Backwards= (Dwiyro Kaggi) JUNIOR WHITEBELT 10 th Kup 10 Press-ups. Momtong bachia 10 Front rising kicks. Ap chaolligi 10 Sitting stance single punches. Annun sogi-jirugi Sim Sparring.

More information

CHOONG MOO TUL. Diagram D

CHOONG MOO TUL. Diagram D Junbi: Narani junbi sogi CHOONG MOO TUL 30 Movements Definition: 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

More information

DSA Taekwondo Club Member: International Taekwondo Federation MASTER TRAINING PROGRAM WHITE BELT TO FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT

DSA Taekwondo Club Member: International Taekwondo Federation MASTER TRAINING PROGRAM WHITE BELT TO FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT WHITE BELT TO YELLOW STRIPE (10 Gup): 1. Founder of Taekwon Do is General Choi Hong Hi. (started developing Taekwon Do in early 1946). 2. Taekwon Do: "Tae" stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash

More information

TOI - GYE TUL. Diagram

TOI - GYE TUL. Diagram Junbi: Moa junbi sogi (B) TOI - GYE TUL 37 Movements Definition: Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neoconfucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer

More information

Techniques Syllabus 4 th Gup. 4 th Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 4 th Gup. 4 th Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 4 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 STANCES Low stance (nachuo sogi) This stance is similar to walking stance, though it is longer by one foot. It can be either full facing or half facing. The advantage of

More information

Techniques Syllabus 6 th Gup. 6 th Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 6 th Gup. 6 th Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 6 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 STANCES Bending ready stance A (guburyo junbi sogi A) When standing with a left foot executing a right forearm guarding block, it is called a left bending ready stance

More information

Ready Position: Warrior Ready Stance A (Moosa Chunbi Sogi A)

Ready Position: Warrior Ready Stance A (Moosa Chunbi Sogi A) YON-GAE Movements: 49 Ready Position: Warrior Ready Stance A (Moosa Chunbi Sogi A) Is named after a famous general during the Koguryo Dynasty, Yon Gae Somoon. The 49 movements refer to the last to figures

More information

Master Paul McPhail Technical Advisor. Mr Norman Ng

Master Paul McPhail Technical Advisor. Mr Norman Ng This handbook outlines the techniques and theory for each of the grades (gup) in International Taekwon-Do. It is designed to provide a basic reference source and a guideline for the grading requirements

More information

United TaeKwon-Do Federation (Scotland)

United TaeKwon-Do Federation (Scotland) United TaeKwon-Do Federation (Scotland) NATIONAL BLACK BELT GRADING SYLLABUS (INCLUDING 1 ST GUP TO BLACK BELT) SEPTEMBER 2010 POINTS TO NOTE Veteran (Executive) Gradings Where there are any requirements

More information

10th Gup Syllabus. Taranaki Taekwon-Do Pocket Handbook technique syllabus by Cameron Tippett. Name:...

10th Gup Syllabus. Taranaki Taekwon-Do Pocket Handbook technique syllabus by Cameron Tippett. Name:... This Taranaki Taekwon-Do Pocket Handbook Technique Syllabus was written for my Black Belt thesis. I also wrote this so that it can be used by the junior class students as it is a simplified form of the

More information

Techniques Syllabus 7 th Gup. 7 th Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 7 th Gup. 7 th Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 7 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 STANCES Parallel, Sitting and L-Stance foot crossing in eight directions + DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUES Outer forearm high wedging block (pakat palmok nopunde hechyo makgi) This

More information

Andrew Chesworth School of Taekwondo

Andrew Chesworth School of Taekwondo Andrew Chesworth School of Taekwondo Korean Terminology Basic Information Taekwondo was founded by General Choi Hong Hi 9 th Dan on 11 th April 1955. It was introduced to the UK on 2 nd July 1967 by Grandmaster

More information

4th Kup Grading Revision Sheet Variations of the grading format are at the examiner's discretion, this sheet is for guidance only.

4th Kup Grading Revision Sheet Variations of the grading format are at the examiner's discretion, this sheet is for guidance only. 4th Kup Grading Revision Sheet Variations of the grading format are at the examiner's discretion, this sheet is for guidance only Practical Combinations in line from Patterns Pattern of the students choice

More information

Techniques Syllabus 5 th Gup. 5 th Gup Techniques Syllabus

Techniques Syllabus 5 th Gup. 5 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 1 5 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 STANCES X-stance (kyocha sogi) Jumping X-stance (twigi kyocha sogi) This is a very convenient stance, in particular for attacking the side or front in a jumping motion.

More information

10 th Kup White Belt. The Basics

10 th Kup White Belt. The Basics 10 th Kup White Belt Starting Tae Kwon Do as a white belt often feels rather daunting, especially when there are so many students around you that appear to make all the moves seem effortless. Just remember

More information

Grand Master Raymond O Neill IX Dan

Grand Master Raymond O Neill IX Dan Grand Master Raymond O Neill IX Dan Ready Position Close Ready Stance B Moa Sogi B Move No.1 Right L Stance, Reverse Knifehand, Reverse, Middle Side Block. Orun Naunja So, Sonkal Dung, Bandae, Kaunde Yop

More information

5th Gup. X-stance (kyocha sogi)

5th Gup. X-stance (kyocha sogi) 5th Gup STANCES X-stance (kyocha sogi) Jumping X-stance (twigi kyocha sogi) This is a very convenient stance, in particular for attacking the side or front in a jumping motion. It is frequently used for

More information

BEGINNERS SHEET. YOUR GRADING EXAMINERS: GRANDMASTER OLIVER 9th DAN, MASTER KENNY WALTON 8 TH DAN or MASTER GIANNI PEROS 8th DAN

BEGINNERS SHEET. YOUR GRADING EXAMINERS: GRANDMASTER OLIVER 9th DAN, MASTER KENNY WALTON 8 TH DAN or MASTER GIANNI PEROS 8th DAN BEGINNERS SHEET TAE KWON DO is the Korean Art of Self-Defence and means Art of Hand and Foot Fighting. It is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practised for many centuries in the Orient. Tae

More information

Grading demands for Gup-grades

Grading demands for Gup-grades ITF TAEKWON-DO Grading demands for Gup-grades Proposed Gup-grading demands for graining in Uganda and Kenya by Niklas Enander VI⁰ Updated: 2013-05-08 INSTRUCTIONS For grading to 9-6 Gup the recommended

More information

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Black Stripe 1 st Kup

Taekwondo. Student Handbook Black Stripe 1 st Kup Taekwondo Student Handbook Black Stripe 1 st Kup Copyright James Seaman 2017 Contents Belt Meaning... 1 Pattern Meaning... 1 Choong-Moo... 1 Advanced Pattern Meaning (for information only)... 1 Choong-Moo

More information

Techniques Syllabus 10 th Gup. 10 th Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 10 th Gup. 10 th Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 10 th Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 Taranaki Taekwon-Do Handbook (Third Edition) This handbook outlines the techniques and theory for each of the grades in Taekwon- Do. It is designed to be a useful reference

More information

Yellow Belt (8 th Grade)

Yellow Belt (8 th Grade) Techniques 1. All lower belt techniques. 2. Inward Knife Hand Strike 3. Middle Section Elbow Strike 4. Knife Hand Guarding Block 5. Twin Forearm Block 6. Rising Block w/outer forearm 7. Low Block/Rising

More information

Extreme SKILLZ. Age-Specific Martial Arts Training for 10 to 14 year olds. Requirement Guide. The Extreme SKILLZ Belts

Extreme SKILLZ. Age-Specific Martial Arts Training for 10 to 14 year olds. Requirement Guide. The Extreme SKILLZ Belts Extreme SKILLZ Age-Specific Martial Arts Training for 10 to 14 year olds Requirement Guide The Extreme SKILLZ Belts There are a total of 10 belts in the Extreme SKILLZ Program. The belts are also broken

More information

Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do

Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do 2-Step Sparring (ibo Matsoki) Produced by: Richard Nutt (3 rd Dan) and Anna Tees-Nutt (3 rd Dan) 2-Set Sparring (Ibo Matsoki) Background Purpose Set sparring assists a student

More information

GREAT MALVERN - SCHOOL OF - TAE KWON DO COLOUR BELT THEORY

GREAT MALVERN - SCHOOL OF - TAE KWON DO COLOUR BELT THEORY GREAT MALVERN - SCHOOL OF - TAE KWON DO COLOUR BELT THEORY GREAT MALVERN SCHOOL OF TAE KWON DO IS AFFILIATED TO COBRA MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION HEAD INSTRUCTOR MR. ROBERT SCOTT 2 nd DAN SENIOR GRADING EXAMINER

More information

IRISH TAEKWON-DO ASSOCIATION

IRISH TAEKWON-DO ASSOCIATION Black Belt Testing Notes: The Black Belt Testing is divided into Fundamental Movements, Kicking Techniques, Patterns, Step-Sparring, Free Sparring, Self Defence, Special Technique, Power Test and Theory.

More information

Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do Student Handbook. White to Black Belt Syllabus. Produced by: Richard Nutt (3rd Dan) & Anna Tees-Nutt (2nd Dan)

Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do Student Handbook. White to Black Belt Syllabus. Produced by: Richard Nutt (3rd Dan) & Anna Tees-Nutt (2nd Dan) Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do Student Handbook White to Black Belt Syllabus Produced by: Richard Nutt (3rd Dan) & Anna Tees-Nutt (2nd Dan) Contents 1 Introduction... 2 2 Instructors... 3 3 Where and When...

More information

Kildare Taekwon-do Dojang

Kildare Taekwon-do Dojang Kildare Taekwon-do Dojang Irish National Taekwon-do association Instructor : Mr John Ng Examiner 5 th Degree Master : Master O Toole Examiner 8 th Degree Instructor Rules for Taekwon-Do Dojang & Student

More information

- You must be able to identify your name, rank and instructor <Your name>, 10 th Kup, James Seaman 3 rd Degree

- You must be able to identify your name, rank and instructor <Your name>, 10 th Kup, James Seaman 3 rd Degree Grading Revision Sheets 10 th Kup (white belt) Patterns up to: Sparring: Theory: Saju Jirugi (Four direction punch) and saju makgi None Basic - You must be able to identify your name, rank and instructor

More information

General Introduction to Taekwon-Do

General Introduction to Taekwon-Do Huddersfield School of TKD Johnnie Chan Vth Dan ITF & UKTA registered instructor Tel: 01484 480572 Mobile:07884 261986 E Mail: Huddersfield.tkd@gmail.com General Introduction to Taekwon-Do Taekwon-Do was

More information

Green Belt 6 th Kup Syllabus. Green Belt 6th Kup Syllabus. Traditional Line Work

Green Belt 6 th Kup Syllabus. Green Belt 6th Kup Syllabus. Traditional Line Work Green Belt 6 th Kup Syllabus Green Belt 6th Kup Syllabus Traditional Line Work L stance forearm guarding block, Followed by L stance, twin forearm block, L stance, inward knife hand strike, Followed by

More information

Techniques Syllabus 3rd Gup. 3rd Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 3rd Gup. 3rd Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 3rd Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 STANCES L-Stance foot crossing in six directions with a with a foot change at each point DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUES X- fist pressing block (kyocha joomuk noollo magki) The X-fist

More information

What you need to know for your 10 th Kup Grading

What you need to know for your 10 th Kup Grading What you need to know for your 10 th Kup Grading You may be asked these questions on your grading, so try and learn all this Where does Tae Kwon-Do come from? Tae Kwon-Do comes from Korea What does Tae

More information

10 th KUP Grade from White Belt to Yellow Ends

10 th KUP Grade from White Belt to Yellow Ends 10 th KUP Grade from White Belt to Yellow Ends Tae Kwon Do was developed from the ancient Korean Art of Self Defence called Taek-kyon by General Choi Hong Hi. The present name of Tae Kwon-Do was adopted

More information

Taekwondo -- Gup 9. White yellow/tip -> Yellow Student/Parent Handbook Donnie Bryson, Aug 2006

Taekwondo -- Gup 9. White yellow/tip -> Yellow Student/Parent Handbook Donnie Bryson, Aug 2006 Taekwondo -- Gup 9 White yellow/tip -> Yellow Student/Parent Handbook Donnie Bryson, Aug 2006 What is Taekwondo? Taekwondo roughly means the way (do) of striking with the feet (Tae) and fist (kwon). To

More information

INTERNATIONAL TAE KWON-DO UNITED KINGDOM GRIFFE FIELD CLUB

INTERNATIONAL TAE KWON-DO UNITED KINGDOM GRIFFE FIELD CLUB INTERNATIONAL TAE KWON-DO UNITED KINGDOM GRIFFE FIELD CLUB Student s Hand Book 2 As your Tae Kwon-Do Skills develop, always remember the OLD as well as the NEW CONTENTS Page No. What is Tae Kwon-Do 2 Conduct

More information

Techniques Syllabus 1st Gup. 1st Gup Techniques Syllabus.

Techniques Syllabus 1st Gup. 1st Gup Techniques Syllabus. 1 1st Gup Techniques Syllabus 2 DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUES X-Knifehand checking block (Kyocha sonkal momchau magki) Although the use of this technique is basically the same as that of a X-fist, an X-knifehand

More information

THE TENETS OF TAEKWON-DO. (TaeKwon-Do Jungshin) TaeKwon-Do aims to achieve. Courtesy (Ye Ui) Integrity (Yom Chi) Perseverance (In Nae)

THE TENETS OF TAEKWON-DO. (TaeKwon-Do Jungshin) TaeKwon-Do aims to achieve. Courtesy (Ye Ui) Integrity (Yom Chi) Perseverance (In Nae) Student Handbook Color Belt Grading Syllabus THE TENETS OF TAEKWON-DO (TaeKwon-Do Jungshin) TaeKwon-Do aims to achieve Courtesy (Ye Ui) Integrity (Yom Chi) Perseverance (In Nae) Self-Control (Guk Gi) Indomitable

More information

Stances. Presentation Of The Stances. Right/Left Characterization. Which Way Is Front? Ready/Junbi

Stances. Presentation Of The Stances. Right/Left Characterization. Which Way Is Front? Ready/Junbi Stances A firm, well balanced and properly preformed stance acts as the literal foundation of every technique. If the stance is unbalanced or improperly executed the power and effectiveness of the technique

More information

Patterns: The Devil Is In The Details

Patterns: The Devil Is In The Details Patterns: The Devil Is In The Details by Stuart Anslow Part 4 For this article I look mainly at the 1s degree patterns with some information that you may find useful... Or not, as the case may be. Toi-Gye

More information

WELCOME TO GTF TAEKWON-DO

WELCOME TO GTF TAEKWON-DO WELCOME TO GTF TAEKWON-DO You have joined the Global Taekwon-Do Federation (Scotland). GTF (Scotland) is one of the largest and best run martial art groups in Scotland. The class you have joined is part

More information

High Blue Belt (4 th Grade)

High Blue Belt (4 th Grade) Techniques High Blue Belt (4 th Grade) 1. All lower belt techniques 2. Rear Foot Stance 3. Low Stance 4. Closed Ready Stance B 5. Walking Stance Shift to L Stance 6. L Stance Shift to Walking Stance 7.

More information

U-Nam Hyung. Dr. George Vitale

U-Nam Hyung. Dr. George Vitale U-Nam Hyung In July 2013, scholars and Taekwon-Do senior officials discovered that the lost or "forgotten" Hyung U-Nam was contained in the first book ever written on Taekwon-Do. The book of course was

More information

Korean Terminology. London Tae Kwon-Do (UK-TKD) Counting. 1-Hanna 2-Dool 3-Seth 4-Neth, Basics

Korean Terminology. London Tae Kwon-Do (UK-TKD)   Counting. 1-Hanna 2-Dool 3-Seth 4-Neth, Basics Counting 1-Hanna 2-Dool 3-Seth 4-Neth, Basics Instructor Sabum Student Jeja Training Hall Dojang Training Suit Dobok Belt Ti Attention Charyot Bow Kyong-ye Ready Junbi Start Si-jak Stop Goman Return to

More information

What I Need To Know For My

What I Need To Know For My What I Need To Know For My Yellow Belt Test Answers the question... What will be on my test? INTRO YELLOW BELT = You are like a Taekwon-Do plant. Yellow symbolizes the soil from which you are grounding

More information

Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do

Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do Sutton Schools of Tae Kwon-Do Student Handbook 3 rd to 4 th Dan Produced by: Richard Nutt (3 rd Dan) and Anna Tees-Nutt (3 rd Dan) Contents 1.0 Introduction... 2 1.1 Grading Eligibility Criteria for 3rd

More information

Clontarf TKD Student grading criteria

Clontarf TKD Student grading criteria Clontarf TKD Student grading criteria This student manual for gradings in Clontarf TKD has been created using various sources including historic syllabus requirements based on the Taekwon-do encyclopaedia

More information

Hadri Taekwondo Academy

Hadri Taekwondo Academy Hadri Taekwondo Academy Green Stripe Syllabus and Student Progress Chart Student Name: Date started: Primary Class: Technique Pull back in long stance + double lower block. Perform inner crescent. 10 x

More information

International Taekwon-Do Federation Belgium. Regulations for colour and black belt tests Version April 2012

International Taekwon-Do Federation Belgium. Regulations for colour and black belt tests Version April 2012 International Taekwon-Do Federation Belgium Regulations for colour and black belt tests Version April 2012 Table of contents 1 General 5 Description of tests 2 Preparation time for colour belt tests (KUP)

More information

TOKEY TAEKWONDO CLUB

TOKEY TAEKWONDO CLUB Detail Information on Belt Grading Time and age limits for Dan Promotions POOM / DAN Minimum Time Required Age Limit for Promotion for Promotion Start from Dan Start from Poom 1 st to Poom NA NA Less than

More information

Class B Umpiring Course. ITF Taekwon-do Australia National Association

Class B Umpiring Course. ITF Taekwon-do Australia National Association Class B Umpiring Course ITF Taekwon-do Australia National Association Course Itinerary Sparring events Entering and leaving the ring (Officials and competitors) Corner umpire Centre umpire Hand signals

More information

1st Dan Black Belt. Requirements: Minimum me from previous grading: 18 months. Pa erns Students are required to know ALL pa erns up to grade.

1st Dan Black Belt. Requirements: Minimum me from previous grading: 18 months. Pa erns Students are required to know ALL pa erns up to grade. 1st Dan Black Belt Requirements: Minimum me from previous grading: 18 months. Pa erns Students are required to know ALL pa erns up to grade. Ge Baek Kwang Gae Po Eun. Note: Students may be asked to perform

More information

WHITE BELT 10th Gup. Belt Color Meaning: Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo.

WHITE BELT 10th Gup. Belt Color Meaning: Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo. WHITE BELT 10th Gup Belt Color Meaning: Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo. Hyung: CHON-JI means Heaven and Earth. In the Orient, it is interpreted

More information

LTKD General Theory for Seniors

LTKD General Theory for Seniors Meaning of Taekwon-Do Foot / Hand, way of Life Founder of Taekwon-Do LTKD General Theory for Seniors TaeKwon-Do was founded by General Choi Hong Hi. President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation

More information

Welcome Note. Welcome to Evolution Tae Kwon-Do

Welcome Note. Welcome to Evolution Tae Kwon-Do Welcome Note Author: Simon Wachon. Publisher: EvolutionTKD Project Editors: Simon Wachon, Terry Helliker. Designers: Simon Wachon, Terry Helliker. Photography: Simon Wachon, Terry Helliker. Welcome to

More information

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POWER BREAKING BOARD COUNTS BOARDS Junior

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POWER BREAKING BOARD COUNTS BOARDS Junior The following points outline the minimum boards to be used on the Power Breaking Competition, the minimum heights to be used in Special Technique Breaking and the procedures that need to be followed by

More information

Hayme Serrato s Martial Arts Little Ninja s 9 th GUP 2 nd Rotation (Going from 9 th Gup White w/yellow stripe to 9 th Gup Yellow w/white stripe)

Hayme Serrato s Martial Arts Little Ninja s 9 th GUP 2 nd Rotation (Going from 9 th Gup White w/yellow stripe to 9 th Gup Yellow w/white stripe) Hayme Serrato s Martial Arts Little Ninja s 9 th GUP 2 nd Rotation (Going from 9 th Gup White w/yellow stripe to 9 th Gup Yellow w/white stripe) Tip Test elements: 1. Star Blocks (closed hand) 2. 4 Stances

More information

Connacht Taekwon-do Schools. Student Handbook

Connacht Taekwon-do Schools. Student Handbook Connacht Taekwon-do Schools Student Handbook The enclosed theory & Training Syllabus is based on that laid down by General Choi Hong Hi in Encyclopaedia of Taekwon-do, Third Ed 1993, published by the International

More information

ROCKY TOP TAEKWONDO STUDENT HANDBOOK

ROCKY TOP TAEKWONDO STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT HANDBOOK ROCKY TOP TAEKWONDO STUDENT HANDBOOK Table of Contents Choong Sil Kwan Philosophy 1 Student Regulations 2 Tenets of Taekwondo 3 Student Oath 4 Belt Testing Requirement 5 Testing Definitions

More information

Chung Yong Hapkido Kup Grade Syllabus

Chung Yong Hapkido Kup Grade Syllabus 2009 Chung Yong Hapkido Kup Grade Syllabus This document outlines the basic requirements for students to progress from white belt to red belt. An exam to prove a student s proficiency should be undertaken

More information

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 edition. AFFILIATED TO

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 edition.   AFFILIATED TO STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 edition www.taekwon-do.co.za AFFILIATED TO Index 3...International Affiliation/ TSA Heads 4...Rules of Dojang 5...General Introduction 6...General Knowledge 7...General Knowledge

More information

How to get your 1st Dan/Poom Black belt

How to get your 1st Dan/Poom Black belt What is a 1st Dan or 1st Poom black belt? An internationally accredited black belt holder has a Dan certificate (over 15 yrs) or a Poom certificate (under 15 yrs) issued by World Taekwondo (WT) headquarters

More information

Changes to the 2012 edition marked in red

Changes to the 2012 edition marked in red Changes to the 2012 edition marked in red 2012 Edition 1 Testing for 2nd dan 22. Neck artery 23. Sternum 24. Heart 25. Epigastrium 26. Spleen Swapped for better accuracy 27. Liver 28. Solar plexus 29.

More information

Clarification of Rules

Clarification of Rules T 5. Competitors JUNIORS Minimum Age of 14 years on October 10 th 2017 All competitors born in the year 1999 are Juniors for this event. Please note that all junior competitors are required to wear an

More information

Movements Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE A. Pattern Meaning

Movements Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE A. Pattern Meaning Movements - 52 Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE A Pattern Meaning CHOONG-JANG is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Lee Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends with a

More information

Southwind Taekwondo. Welcome!

Southwind Taekwondo. Welcome! Hardin s Southwind Taekwondo Welcome! Taekwondo means literally the art of striking with the hand and kicking with the foot. Choong Sil Kwan means literally the School of Constant and Never Ending Improvement.

More information

Hyung Standards: Sam-Il through Moon-Moo

Hyung Standards: Sam-Il through Moon-Moo General Comments: Always pivot on the ball of the foot. When you pivot on your heel you immobilize your hip. Sam-Il Double middle block starts with both fists at shoulder level. High double forearm block

More information

Grandmaster Dr. Ted Gambordella

Grandmaster Dr. Ted Gambordella The Complete Book of Wrist Locks By Grandmaster Dr. Ted Gambordella Everything you need to know about Wrist Locks. By Grandmaster Dr. Ted Gambordella 1 I have always loved to do wrist locks since I first

More information

6 th Kup - 5 th Kup (Green belt - blue tab)

6 th Kup - 5 th Kup (Green belt - blue tab) 6 th Kup - 5 th Kup (Green belt - blue tab) Long stance - Double knife-hand strike : Hammer-fist strike : Back-fist strike : Spear-Hand Punch : Back stance Single fist guarding block : Double fist guarding

More information

ALL THIRD DEGREE BLACK BELTS

ALL THIRD DEGREE BLACK BELTS TAEKWONDO AMERICA ALL THIRD DEGREE BLACK BELTS 3 rd DEGREE YON-GAE 51 Movements Yon-Gae is named after a famous general during the Koguryo Dynasty, Yon Gae Somoon. Ready Stance E 1. Left Circular Double

More information

Yellow Belt Grading Requirements - Details

Yellow Belt Grading Requirements - Details Yellow Belt Grading Requirements - Details Stance and movement: Horse Stance Looking for: Feet shoulder width apart or wider. Knees above feet. Feet face forwards. Thighs ideally parallel with ground.

More information

Hyung Standards: Chon-Ji through Choong-Moo

Hyung Standards: Chon-Ji through Choong-Moo There are three steps in learning a hyung: 1 Learn the steps 2 Perfect the stances and techniques 3 Apply the attacks and blocks, fight for your life. Ready Stance fists start in front of shoulder and

More information

Taekwon-Do and Movement

Taekwon-Do and Movement ITFNZ Inc 2016 Taekwon-Do and Movement Background Shane Rogers II dan Over the years, while studying martial arts, I ve be increasingly focused on how, or more importantly why we move in particular ways

More information

Requirements for Rank

Requirements for Rank American Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do Association A.C.T.A. MN 702 Debbie Ln. Carver, MN 55315 www.tae-kwon-do.org Requirements for Rank 1R Gup Brown Belt to 1D Gup Brown/Black Belt Basic techniques: reverse

More information

WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION

WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION POOMSAE SCORING GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL REFEREES WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION 1 / 43 Stance (Seogi) 2 / 43 Closed stance ( Moa seogi) - Feet together - Toes Facing straight

More information

Terminology. Korean terminology gives the student a task to study and achieve. Red I Page 1. 1 st Dan Page 5 (1 st Dan) 2 nd Dan and above Pages 1-5

Terminology. Korean terminology gives the student a task to study and achieve. Red I Page 1. 1 st Dan Page 5 (1 st Dan) 2 nd Dan and above Pages 1-5 Terminology Taekwondo is taught in over 200 countries around the world. Not all countries learn in English. The Korean language ties all countries practising taekwondo together. From time to time we have

More information

2. How many coloured belt patterns have a release in them? Three - Do-San, Joong-Gun, Hwa-Rang.

2. How many coloured belt patterns have a release in them? Three - Do-San, Joong-Gun, Hwa-Rang. BLACK BELT QUESTIONS 1. What is the difference between a thrust and a strike? A thrust goes straight to a target, whilst a strike can come from any direction. Thrusts are only performed using the fingers

More information

Black Belt Grading Sample Line Work 1st Kup & Above

Black Belt Grading Sample Line Work 1st Kup & Above Black Belt Grading Sample Line Work 1st Kup & Above Please note: The enclosed is sample line work only. This line work could be subject to change at anytime during a Black Belt Grading. Walking stance,

More information

Lukas Grygiel THE PATH TO BLACK BELT

Lukas Grygiel THE PATH TO BLACK BELT Lukas Grygiel THE PATH TO BLACK BELT INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION... 3 2. CHAMPIONS PRESENTATION... 4 3. THE JOURNEY BEGINS... 8 4. WHAT IS TAEKWON-DO... 14 5. SPIRITUAL CULTURE...16 6. TAEKWON-DO TENETS...17

More information

THAN-PHONG INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION TRAINING SYLLABUS

THAN-PHONG INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION TRAINING SYLLABUS THAN-PHONG INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION TRAINING SYLLABUS 10th Kup (White Belt) 1. Junbi stance, low block. Mid-section punch 2. Riding stance, mid-section punch 3. Forward (front) stance 4. Front

More information

Yellow Belt. Scoring is 1 to 10 5 and above is passing. Score Comments White Stripe Service to the school and community

Yellow Belt. Scoring is 1 to 10 5 and above is passing. Score Comments White Stripe Service to the school and community Yellow Belt Yellow Belt Scoring is 1 to 10 5 and above is passing. Waiting period for this rank is 3 months from the date of last promotion. Name of Testee Name of the Testor Score Comments White Stripe

More information

SA-ITF Colour Belt Grading Syllabus

SA-ITF Colour Belt Grading Syllabus SA-ITF Colour Belt Grading Syllabus (10th Gup 1st Gup) 2010 Grading from White belt (10 Gup) to Yellow-stripe (9th Gup) Test Requirements - 20 credits minimum Compulsory Exercise: 4 Directional Punch (Saju

More information

SILK WIND. American Kenpo Karate. Donna and Peter Landini. Vol. 2: Brown to Black Belt (Youth)

SILK WIND. American Kenpo Karate. Donna and Peter Landini. Vol. 2: Brown to Black Belt (Youth) SILK WIND American Kenpo Karate Vol. 2: Brown to Black Belt (Youth) Donna and Peter Landini i A SILK WIND STUDIO BOOK Published by Silk Wind Studio, LLC www.silkwindstudio.com Printed by CreateSpace, an

More information