CYTA CHUNG YONG. Taekwondo Academy. Club Handbook & Syllabus. Document: CYTA-SY-001. Date: 08/08/2016 Produced By: D GIBBS.

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1 CYTA 2016 CHUNG YONG Taekwondo Academy Club Handbook & Syllabus Document: CYTA-SY-001 Issue: V1 : 08/08/2016 Produced By: D GIBBS Student Name:

2 Contents Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Grade by Grade Syllabus Section 3: Practice Notes Introduction 10 th Kup to 9 th Kup Quick Look Requirements Student Oath 9 th Kup to 8 th Kup Translations & TKD Knowledge General Club Rules & Etiquette 8 th Kup to 7 th Kup Guide to Kicking About The CYTA Syllabus 7 th Kup to 6 th Kup Kiboms Students Under 13 Years Old 6 th Kup to 5 th Kup Three Step Sparring Taekwondo Gradings 5 th Kup to 4 th Kup Two Step Sparring Time Requirements & Grades 4 th Kup to 3 rd Kup One Step Sparring Name & Grade Announcement 3 rd Kup to 2 nd Kup Self Defence Translations 2 nd Kup to 1 st Kup Performing Patterns Breaking Section 3: Practice Notes Partner Work Lesson Log Fitness & Flexibility Grading Record Types of Flexibility

3 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

4 Introduction A note from your instructor: Dear Students / Parents Firstly I d like to welcome you to Chung Yong Taekwondo Academy (CYTA) and wish you a productive and enjoyable time training with us. I have put this document together to provide you with advice and additional guidance that will help you as you train, and to outline the requirements that are expected at each grade. I have been training in Taekwondo since I was very young and have a lot to thank my instructors and my fellow students for. Taekwondo has taught me a lot and has definitely helped shape the person I am today and has also helped to keep me fit and healthy. I have trained as a child, junior and adult as well as during all the life changing events that come with growing up such as exams, joining the working world and starting a family of my own. Because of this I am well aware of how busy life can be when trying to find time to train and understand the different pressures we face at all ages. I hope that, as it was for me, the time you spend training with us will be a place away from stress and somewhere you can find a wide variety of people to get to know and learn from. The students of CYTA come in all shapes, ages and fitness levels but what we do have in common is a desire to train hard with a positive attitude. I have always been very proud of how welcoming our students are to newcomers and I m sure you will feel very much a part of our club in no time. I ll be honest with you right from the start and say that this is not the easiest club to gain a black belt in as the standard expected is high and to make it you will need to put in a lot of effort. However, do not let this put you off; if you are up for the training, we will work hard to help you develop and reach your potential no matter what level you are starting from. What I can promise you is that the grades and certificates you gain in CYTA will be something to be proud of, but more importantly these will be backed up by the new skills, knowledge and the experience that matches those grades. There are many opportunities open to you in the Taekwondo world and whatever your personal reasons for starting training, you may be surprised where you end up. If you have any questions during your time with us please always feel free to talk to me or your fellow students and when things get tough, remember our very simple motto: Just keep kicking! Good luck achieving your goals. Yours in Taekwondo Master Dean Gibbs Chung Yong Taekwondo Academy Student Oath Please take a moment to memorise the student oath which briefly outlines the principals under which we train: As a student of Chung Yong Taekwondo Academy I will: Train hard with dedication, discipline and respect. Show team spirit and always work together with my fellow students. Strive to constantly improve and progress, no matter what level I am at. Welcome all others who are willing to train with the same values.

5 General Club Rules and Etiquette During your training you will notice that there are rules and etiquette which are followed by the students of the club as well as the wider Taekwondo community. These are traditional ways of behaving within the Taekwondo martial art and not only help link us to our heritage but also help students develop a respectful, positive and safe attitude towards training. It can seem that there are quite a lot but you will be introduced to these behaviours as you train so there is no need to worry about them too much to start with. As a guide for our new students here is a quick overview of the main ones that you will see your fellow students following during training. If you have any questions about these, please ask your instructor. 1. Bow when you enter the training hall, try to leave any stresses of the day behind you and be ready to train hard. 2. Train as a club, not an individual. Encourage and help others. 3. Have respect for your instructors, fellow students and yourself. 4. Your fingernails and toe nails should be cut short, uniform clean and ironed and all jewellery taken off before training. 5. If you turn up late for a lesson, get changed quickly, apologise to your instructor and ask if it is ok to join in the class. 6. If you cannot make a lesson, let your instructor know in advance as it may impact on the lesson plan. 7. When training, always address your instructor by his or her title or as Sir, Miss or Ma am 8. Listen to your instructor and follow instructions carefully with a positive attitude. 9. When your instructor or any black belt enters the training hall, you should stop, turn and bow to them if you are standing at rest. 10. If you are standing during class and waiting for instructions you should stand with your hands behind your back or in Choon bi position. (Never with your hands on your hips or arms folded.) 11. Line up in straight lines. 12. When you move to work with a new partner or leave an existing partner you should bow to them. 13. When passing items e.g. Pads between students you should hand it over with your right hands, have your left hand under your arm and bow. 14. When passing items to or from your instructor or a Master, take it with both hand and bow. Don t forget to say thank you Sir (or appropriate title). 15. When holding pads or targets with one hand, your other hand should be open and behind your back. 16. When you are standing in lesson and wish to adjust your uniform you should turn away from your instructor or partner. 17. If you have a question or wish to leave your line for any reason you should put your hand up and ask your instructor before doing so. 18. When you need to leave lines you should always run around the outside, never between partners or in front of other students. 19. At the end of a class when your instructor dismisses you, you should say thank you Sir (or appropriate title) and, if practical, shake hands with all the other students. 20. Bow when you leave a class and remember to practice before your next lesson. About The CYTA Syllabus This syllabus outlines the minimum requirements for student to progress from White Belt to Red Belt Black Tag whilst grading with Chung Yong Taekwondo Academy. Upon successful completion of this syllabus a student should be fully competent in the basics of WTF Taekwondo and with a further 6 months training should be ready to take part in a national Black Belt Grading. The training offered at each of Chung Yong s classes may vary depending on each instructor s personal approach to teaching. The aim of this is to allow students to benefit from each instructor s varying experiences and strengths. However, as all CYTA students work to the same grading criteria it is expected that a consistent high standard will be achieved. Students Under 13 Years Old For students aged 12 years and below the requirements for grades up to Blue Belt are slightly reduced. This is done to help make Taekwondo accessible to all ages as well as allow younger students to spend more time focusing on the key elements of Taekwondo that will most benefit their development whilst still allowing them to continue moving through the grades. The requirements for each age group are clearly shown in this syllabus.

6 Taekwondo Gradings What is a grading? A grading is the practical exam you take to move through the belts in Taekwondo. For each grade there is a minimum time period you are required to have trained and a list of techniques and translations you will be tested on. These are set out in this syllabus. Although your instructor will work with you and guide you, it is your responsibility to know and practice your grading requirements. Once you have trained the required time period, please advise your instructor who will then include you in the next pre grading assessment and let you know if you are ready to grade. What happens on the grading day? Once you have been asked to grade by your instructor you will be told the date, time and venue of your grading. On the day of your grading you should turn up in a clean and ironed uniform with your completed grading form (downloadable from our website). You will line up just like in a normal class and the examiners will introduce themselves and explain the order of the day. Usually you will be asked to sit at the back of the hall and will be called up in grade groups to take your exam. The exam will go through the techniques listed on your syllabus which cover basics, routines, sparring, breaking (if you are over 16) and theory which you will be called to the table and tested on. (It is all in your syllabus, so study that and you will have the answer to all the questions) Who are the Examiners? The examiners will be a top table of your instructors who will mark your grading sheet as you are asked to go through your grading requirements. The grading will be very similar to what is listed in your syllabus so providing you have practiced, you should be confident in everything that is asked of you. When will I get my results? Your grading results will usually be given out in normal lessons in the following week. If you have passed you will receive your new grade certificate along with your new belt or tags. What results can I get? The standard results are pass or fail. If you have failed, your instructor will explain why and work with you as you prepare to try again next time. Sometimes you may be borderline and your instructor may decide to pass you with an extended time period before you can take your next grading. If you have done particularly well on your grading you may receive an A pass. This means that, should you be ready, you are allowed to take your next grading after only one month. These results are hard to achieve and require high marks in all areas of your grading. Advice: If you practice and study your syllabus, you will do well. If you have any concerns regarding your grading, please ask your instructor in advance. Time Requirements & Grades The standard expected at each grade gets progressively higher with blue belt and black belt being considered as the two major milestone grades where a substantial step up in standard is expected. The time requirements between each grading are detailed in this syllabus and have been summarised below. These times should be considered a minimum only as it is your instructor who holds the final decision whether or not to recommend you for grading. Start as: White Belt (10th Kup) 3 months training & 20 lessons minimum Grade for: White Belt, Yellow Tag (9th Kup) 3 months training & 20 lessons minimum Grade for: Yellow Belt (8th Kup) 3 months training & 20 lessons minimum Grade for: Yellow Belt, Green Tag (7th Kup) 3 months training & 30 lessons minimum Grade for: Green Belt (6th Kup) 3 months training & 30 lessons minimum Grade for: Green Belt, Blue Tag (5th Kup) 3 months training & 40 lessons minimum Grade for: Blue Belt (4th Kup) 6 months training & 60 lessons minimum Grade for: Blue Belt, Red Tag (3rd Kup) 6 months training & 70 lessons minimum Grade for: Red Belt (2nd Kup) 6 months training & 70 lessons minimum Grade for: Red Belt, Black Tag (1st Kup) 6 months training & 80 lessons minimum Grade for: Black Belt (1st Dan) Note: Keep track of your progress in the lesson log at the back of this handbook.

7 Name & Grade Announcement At the start of a grading your name will be called and you will be pointed to your position which will be marked on the floor with an X. When you hear your name called you should reply with Yes Sir, run to your spot, stand in attention stance, raise your right hand and state your name and grade e.g. Peter Smith, 10 th Kup Sir. You then bow, take up ready position and wait for instructions from the examiner. This is the official start of your grading. It is also important that your uniform is clean, ironed and your belt is tied correctly. Translations The translations included in this document should be learnt as you move through the grades. This list is a guide only and you may be tested on any translation your instructor feels you should know. It is assumed that you will know all translations for your grade and all previous grades. These translations are the Korean terms used in Taekwondo. The actual written Korean language uses phonetic symbols and the Korean spellings included in this syllabus are interpreted phonetic spellings and may vary from country to country or even club to club. Breaking Breaking or demolition is a requirement for students over 16 years of age. Each grade is given set techniques to attempt to break wood, breaking boards, tiles or bricks. You will be assessed on your technique, accuracy, power and ability to complete the break. In general you will be asked to measure up once by demonstrating the technique slowly and only touching the target. This will allow the examiner to assess that your technique is correct and that you understand the safest way of striking. You will then be given a few attempts to break. Advice: Make sure you have practiced the technique at full speed before attending the grading. Aim for the middle of the target and try to strike through the target and not just at it. Confidence is key when breaking so breath deep and try not to hesitate. Partner Work Some techniques like sparring and self defence will be demonstrated with a partner. This partner will be selected for you by the examiners during the grading and will usually be another student attempting the same or similar grade. It is important to remember that you are being assessed on your own technique but also on your respect and control when working with a partner. You may be asked to change partners during a grading to give the examiners a chance to see how you respond against different people who may present different challenges by their level of skill or simply their size in comparison to you. Before starting any activity you will be given clear instructions from the examiners and will likely be called to attention and bow before beginning. Advice: Be a good partner who works hard with flowing and clean exchanges that allow both people to demonstrate their techniques properly. Do not try to correct or instruct you partner. Concentrate on your grading and remember your partner etiquette such as bowing and turning away if you need to tidy your uniform.

8 Fitness & Flexibility Figure 1 Box Splits Fitness and flexibility are considered to be very important in Taekwondo and are a reflection of your attitude to your own personal health as well as the commitment and dedication you have towards your training. There are guideline requirements for fitness and flexibility at each grade which are detailed in this syllabus, however, you will always be assessed as an individual with your age and starting levels taken into account. Although the aim in both fitness and flexibility is for improvement and to demonstrate the effort you are putting in, it should be noted that there are many techniques in Taekwondo that require a good level of both to perform, so it is important that you understand that your ability to progress will be hindered if you are not working hard to improve. Ideally you will progress your flexibility quicker than this but as a guide only, Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the degrees of flexibility and levels of improvement that you should be aiming for as you move through the grades (yellow belt, green belt, blue belt and red belt). When it comes to stretching, little and often is the best approach so we recommend you try to get into a daily routine of stretching. If you are unsure how to stretch properly or would like to be given a simple routine, please speak to your instructor. Advice: Remember flexibility is a whole body thing and not just your legs. It is often the case that what feels like a lack of flexibility in one muscle is actually due to other muscles such as those in your back. Figure 2 Front Leg Raising Types of Flexibility Stretching and flexibility is a big subject with lots of information and theories available on the best approach. It is worth taking the time to do some research into how your muscles work and what happens when you stretch. There are also many different methods of stretching including static, dynamic and assisted. It may take some time for you to discover which is the most effective style for you or indeed the safest style for your age or physical restrictions. In Taekwondo you will need to develop flexibility in both the front to back direction as well as the left and right direction. Different kicks require different types of flexibility and it is not uncommon for a person to naturally find one direction easier than the other. If this is the case, you must work hard to improve the direction that is less naturally flexible for you.

9 SECTION 2: GRADE BY GRADE SYLLABUS

10 10 Kup to 9 Kup White Belt to Yellow Tag Requirements At least 20 lessons trained and 3 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student should have an understanding of the importance of flexibility and be actively working to improve this. Student s level of fitness is not important yet but if it is low they should be working to improve this. Patterns & Kiboms Kibom Sohn il Advice: Take care to hold your stance strong, place all the blocks in the correct position and to pull your reaction hand onto your belt with each move. Stances Attention Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: Stand up straight, toes and heels together. There should be no gap between your feet. Ready Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: Feet shoulder width apart. Take care not to put your feet any wider than this. Horse Back Riding Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: Feet two and a half times the width of your shoulders, knees bent and feet pointing forwards. Walking Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: Feet slightly narrower than shoulder width, one foot about a fists width further forwards than the other but not in line. Back Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: Make the letter L with your feet and move your back foot back about two foot lengths keeping your heels in line. Bend both knees with most of the weight on the back leg. Long Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: A long stance with front knee bent and back leg pushed straight. Front foot pointing forwards and back foot pointing slightly off forwards but not completely to the side. Hips should be relatively square to the front. Blocks High Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Move off with left leg first Advice: Arm held over the head being careful not to hold it too far to the side. The outside of your arm should point up and slightly forwards. Do not over expose your inner wrist Middle Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Move off with left leg first Advice: Fist should be level with your shoulder and elbow bent directly below. Bring your arm across to the centre line of your body Low Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Move off with left leg first Advice: Finishing position with your arm straight held over but not too close to the same side knee. Strikes Single Punch In horseback stance punching to the body to examiners count. Advice: Make sure to push the two striking knuckles forwards and pull your reaction hand back onto your hip at the same time. Try to avoid bending your wrists. Double Punch In horseback stance punching to the body to examiners count. Advice: Make sure to complete both punches fully and aim them both at the same target. Kicks Front Leg Raising From kicking exercise long stance position. To instructors count; perform the move, pull the leg back into stance and block. Advice: This is a stretch and not a kick so the important thing is to keep your leg straight and demonstrate how high you can swing it. Front Kick From kicking exercise long stance position. To instructors count; perform the move, pull the leg back into stance and block. Advice: Make sure the knee is bent when lifting the kick up and that you try to push the ball of your foot forwards when striking. (10 th kup to 9 th kup continued on next page)

11 (10 th kup to 9 th kup continued from previous page) Half Turning Kick (Ages 13+ only) From kicking exercise long stance position. To instructors count; perform the move, pull the leg back into stance and block. Advice: Half turn your standing foot and push the kicking leg hip forwards as you strike. Turning Kick From kicking exercise long stance position. To instructors count; perform the move, pull the leg back into stance and block. Advice: The important thing at this grade is to bring the knee wide and turn your standing foot as you kick. Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height as a minimum. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light or no contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Move around and try to put combinations of kicks together. Breaking Front Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Position the breaking board at a height that is comfortable for you, concentrate on hitting the centre of the board hard with the ball of your foot. Kick through the board not at it. Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * The Body Temple* Philtrum* Solar Plexus* Kidneys* Taekwondo Knowledge Taekwondo originated in Korea*. Our club, Chung Yong, was formed in 1982 by Master William Rose. Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Tae* Kwon* Do* Chung Yong* One* Two* Three* Four* Five* Six* Seven* Eight* Nine* Ten* Block* High Block* Middle Block* Low Block* Punch Single Punch (front) Double Punch Front Leg Raising Foot Hand Way Blue Dragon Hana Dool Set Net Dasot Yasot Ilkop Yodel Ahop Yol Makki Olgul Makki Momtong Makki Arae Makki Jireugi Ap Jireugi Duebom Jireugi Ap Cha Olligi Kick* Chagi Front Kick* Ap Chagi Half Turning Kick Bhi Chagi Turning Kick* Dollyo Chagi Breaking Kyokpa 1 st Hand Technique Kibom Sohn il (End of requirements)

12 9 Kup to 8 Kup Yellow Tag to Yellow Belt Requirements At least 20 lessons trained and 3 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student should be stretching regularly using a range of different stretching techniques. Student s level of fitness is not important yet but if it is low they should be working to improve this. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk il Jang Advice: Try to be relaxed in your movement and not too robotic and stiff as can be common with beginners. Make effort to show the difference between walking stance and long stance. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances All Previous Stances Advice: It is important that the accuracy of these stances along with the whole body posture improves and shows clear understanding of the correct weight distribution. Blocks High Block and Punch Combination Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Move off with left leg first. Block and punch with each step. Advice: Try to get both arms working together to create a smooth push and pull movement. Always block with the same side arm as leg that is forwards. Middle Block and Punch Combination Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Move off with left leg first. Block and punch with each step. Advice: Try to get both arms working together to create a smooth push and pull movement. Always block with the same side arm as leg that is forwards. Outer Block and Punch Combination Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Move off with left leg first. Block and punch with each step. Advice: Try to get both arms working together to create a smooth push and pull movement. Always block with the same side arm as leg that is forwards. Outer block should pass around the opposite arm elbow, raise up to shoulder level then twist out to the front finishing with the fist at shoulder level and back of the fist facing towards you. Low Block and Punch Combination Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Move off with left leg first. Block and punch with each step. Advice: Try to get both arms working together to create a smooth push and pull movement. Always block with the same side arm as leg that is forwards. Strikes Double Punch (Ages 13+ only) Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Advice: Always throw the first of the two punches with the same side arm as leg that is forwards (obverse then reverse punch). Single Knife Hand Strike Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Advice: The start of this movement is similar to that of a middle block with the hand raising beside you and striking out to the front. Push the palm of your knife hand up to avoid creating a bowl shape. Elbow Strike Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance to the examiners count. Advice: Turn your shoulders with this movement so you end with almost a straight line from one shoulder to the other and on to the striking elbow. Avoid forming the elbow too late which will make it look like a hook punch instead of an elbow strike. (9 th kup to 8 th kup continued on next page)

13 (9 th kup to 8 th kup continued from previous page) Kicks Side Kick From kicking exercise long stance position. To instructors count; perform the move, pull the leg back into stance and block. Advice: Make sure to turn your body to the side and lift the knee up to belt height before striking with the base of the heel (or blade of the foot). Pushing Kick (Ages 13+ only) From kicking exercise long stance position. To instructors count; perform the move, pull the leg back into stance and block. Advice: Make sure the knee comes as high up to your chest as possible before pushing forwards with the sole of the foot and pushing your upper body back to add power. Inner Crescent Kick 20 times from guard and block position kicking with alternate legs and counting out loud. Advice: Swing the leg in a wide circle striking inwards with the side of the foot. Place your feet together and push the other leg back to set up for the other side. Outer Crescent Kick (Ages 13+ only) 20 times from guard and block position kicking with alternate legs and counting out loud. Advice: Swing the leg in a wide circle striking outwards with the side of the foot. Place your feet together and push the other leg back to set up for the other side. Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height as a minimum. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light or no contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Move around, try to put combinations of kicks together and start to show an understanding of stance. Breaking Side Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Position the braking board at a height that in comfortable for you, concentrate on hitting the centre of the board hard with the heel of your foot. Kick through the board not at it. Elbow Strike (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Position yourself so the forearm ridge lays flat across the board with your front foot past the board. Draw back twisting towards your back foot and then strike forward with speed and power. Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Pattern Information The 1 st pattern is called Tae Geuk il Jang has 18 moves and means Heaven and Light. * The Body Mandible, Point of Chin, Sternum*, Floating Ribs* Taekwondo Knowledge There are two styles of Taekwondo, International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). The style we practice is WTF. *. WTF Taekwondo is both a traditional martial art and an Olympic sport. Task: Find out your instructors name and grade. * Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Stance* Seogi Attention Stance Charyot Seogi Ready Stance Junbi Seogi Horse Back Stance* Juchum Seogi Walking Stance Ap Seogi Back Stance Dwit Kubi Long Stance* Ap Kubi Outer Block Bakkat Makki Strike Chigi Knife Hand* Sonnal Neck Mok Single Knife Hand Strike* Han Sonnal Chigi Elbow Strike Palkup Chigi Obverse Punch Bandae Jireugi Reverse Punch Baro Jireugi Kicking Exercise Chagi Undong Side Kick* Yop Chagi Pushing Kick Mireo Chagi Inner Crescent Kick* An Chagi Outer Crescent Kick Bakkat Chagi Sparring Kyorugi Free Sparring Jayo Kyorugi Competition Sparring Macho Kyorugi Uniform Dobok Body Armour Hoogo Red Hong Blue Chung Instructor Sabomnim Bow Kyongrye (End of requirements)

14 8 Kup to 7 Kup Yellow Belt to Green Tag Requirements At least 20 lessons trained and 3 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student s flexibility should now allow Kicks to be comfortably demonstrated above belt height with front leg raising at least to chin height. Student s level of fitness should now be improving with the ability to maintain an active movement for the majority of a lesson. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk Ee Jang Advice: Showing the difference between stances as well as body and face targets is important in this pattern. Your reaction hand should now be getting better at staying in place and try to include your head movement as part of the pattern by looking in a direction before you move into it. Kibom Sohn Ee (Ages 13+ only) Advice: Take care to get your 45 directional angles right as well as forming form your stances correctly as you turn from side to side. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances All Previous Stances Advice: It is important that the accuracy of these stances along with the whole body posture improves and shows clear understanding of the correct weight distribution. Also you should now expect the commands to be given in Korean and not English. Blocks Low Section Cross Block (Ages 13+ only) Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: If you have your left leg forwards you should have your left arm on the bottom of the cross. The twist from the shoulder is important in this movement to generate power. High Section Cross Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: If you have your left leg forwards you should have your left arm on the bottom of the cross. The twist from the hip is important in this movement to generate power. Twin Knife Hand Block Middle Section Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in back stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Keep the knife hands strong landing the fingers of the front hand at shoulder level and the elbow of the same arm at lowest rib level. Your rear hand should trace the line of your body with the wrist next to the Solar Plexus. Twin Knife Hand Block Low Section (Ages 13+ only) Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in back stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Keep the knife hands strong landing the front hand over the front leg with the arm almost straight. Your rear hand should trace the line of your body with the wrist next to the Solar Plexus. Strikes Spear finger Thrust (Ages 13+ only) Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Advice: Drive this like a punch keeping a strong spear hand shape on the striking hand and a fist on the reaction hand. Aim for the Solar Plexus. Back Fist Strike to Front Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Advice: Strike same arm, same leg forwards by winding the back fist under the opposite armpit and striking to the front at philtrum height with the back of the two largest knuckles. (8 th kup to 7 th kup continued on next page)

15 (8 th kup to 7 th kup continued from previous page) Kicks Skipping Half Turning Kick From guard and block position and moving forwards by your own count. Advice: Make this a fluid movement and try to get your hips to roll smoothly from the knee to the kick movement. Strike with the instep aiming at floating rib level. Back Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: It is common to kick too low with this kick so aim above belt height and make sure to return all the way around into guard and block position. Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height and try to show your increasing range of techniques. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light or no contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: You should now have a better understanding of stances and movement in sparring and you should try to show this as you attack and react in response to your partner s movement. Breaking Turning Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Position the breaking board at a height that is comfortable for you, concentrate on hitting the centre of the board hard with the ball of your foot. Kick through the board making sure to turn your hips into the movement to add power Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Pattern Information The 2 nd pattern is called Tae Geuk Ee Jang has 18 moves and means Joyfulness. * The Body Collarbone/Clavicle Patella Ribs: You have 12 ribs on each side and these are made up of true ribs, false ribs and floating ribs. * Taekwondo Knowledge WTF Taekwondo is an Olympic sport *. It was a demonstration game in the Seoul Korea games in It became a full Olympic medal event at the Sydney, Australia games in Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Cross Block Otgoreo Makki Cross Block Low Aree Otgoreo Makki Cross Block High Olgul Otgoreo Makki Twin Knife Hand Block Sonnal Makki* Single Knife Hand Block Han Sonnal Makki Spear Hand Strike Pyon-Sonk-Keut Chigi Fist Jumeok* Back Fist Deung Jumeok* Back Fist Front Strike Deung Jumeok Ap Chigi Skipping Half Turning Kick Cha Jun Bal Bhi Chagi Back Kick Dwi Chagi* Master Jan Nim Grand Master Quan Jan NIm Start Shijak Stop Keuman Continue Kyesok Face Olgool Neck Mok Body Momtong Knee Mur Legs Arae* Hand Sohn* Forearm Palmok Elbow Palkup* Fist Jumeok Press ups Mom Tong Bashin (End of requirements)

16 7 Kup to 6 Kup Green Tag to Green Belt Requirements At least 30 lessons trained and 3 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student s flexibility should now be of a good standard with an ability to get most kicks to head height especially front leg raising and turning kick. Student s level of fitness should now be improving noticeably with the student clearly being stronger and faster than when they started training. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk Sam Jang Advice: This pattern introduces tempo and rhythm to your movements which should be getting sharper and more accurate. Take care to form good knife hands, fully extend your punches and have a good understanding of all the stances. Your front kicks should now show good foot shape on strike. Kibom Aree il (Ages 13+ only) Advice: Use this kibom as a chance to show off your improving flexibility and strength. Take care over the footwork and make the blocks strong and complete. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances All Previous Stances Advice: It is important that the accuracy of these stances along with the whole body posture improves and shows clear understanding of the correct weight distribution. Also you should now expect the commands to be given in Korean and not English. Blocks Single Knife Hand Block and Front Punch. Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards by your own count. Knife hand block should be in back stance with the front foot moving forwards to change to long stance for the front punch. Advice: This combination is in Tae Geuk Sam Jang and care should be taken to shift your body weight appropriately when changing stances. Palm Heel Middle Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Aim the palm to block at the same height you would usually throw a body punch. The blocking hand should not be too close to your body. Try to land your block and reaction hand at the same time and draw power from the push and pull movement. Strikes Palm Heel Strike Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Advice: Drive this like a punch but instead pushing the heel of the palm forwards to strike at chin height. The reaction hand should return to a fist. Spinning Back Fist Starting from guard and block, back stance position and moving forwards by your own count. Advice: Keep the fist close to your shoulder on the spin and only open up the arm on the strike. Allow the fist to pass right through the striking area with acceleration and energy before returning to guard and block. You may be asked to turn around which should also be done using correct technique. Kicks Scissor Turning Kick From guard and block position and moving forwards by your own count. Advice: Try to gain good height with the first knee and follow this by turning your hips in to show a good full turning kick movement. This should be a head height kick. Reverse Hook Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: Good hip flexibility will help you in this kick as it needs to be head height and you should concentrate on winding your body around starting with the head and shoulders and working down to the hips. Aim to strike with the back of the heel. (7 th kup to 6 th kup continued on next page)

17 (7 th kup to 6 th kup continued from previous page) Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height and try to show your increasing range of techniques. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light or no contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: You should now have a better understanding of stances and movement in sparring and you should try to show this as you attack and react in response to your partner s movement. Breaking Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Pattern Information The 3 rd pattern is called Tae Geuk Sam Jang has 20 moves and means Fire and Sun. * The Body The five sections of the spine, from top to bottom, are: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral and Coccyx. Taekwondo Knowledge Taekwondo was given its name in 1955 *. This name was suggested by General Choi Hong Hi* Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Scissor Turning Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Try to accelerate into the strike and really push your hip over with the turning kick to generate power. Back Fist Strike (to side) (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Position the board slightly below your own shoulder height, strike through the board with the back of the two striking knuckles. Twist your body away and then back in with acceleration as you break. Single Knife Hand Block Palm Heel Palm Heel Middle Block Palm Heel Strike Back Fist Strike Spinning Scissor Turning Kick Reverse Hook Kick (End of requirements) Han Sonnal Makki* Ba-Tang-Son* Ba-Tang-Son Momtong Makki Ba-Tang-Son Chigi Deung Jumeok Chigi Momdollyo Kawi Dollyo Chagi Huryo Chagi*

18 6 Kup to 5 Kup Green Belt to Blue Tag Requirements At least 30 lessons trained and 3 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student s flexibility should now be of a good standard with an ability to get most kicks to head height. Student should also be showing better control over high kicks and have the ability to double kick without dropping the leg. Student s level of fitness should now be improving noticeably with the student clearly being stronger and faster than when they started training. An increase in stamina and the ability to maintain high intensity activities for longer periods. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk Sah Jang Advice: This pattern represents a step up in technical difficulty and real attention should be given to stances and weight distribution. All knife hand movements need to be strong being careful not to add an extra bend at the wrist. Common mistakes are stabbing forwards with the knife hand strikes going forwards and backwards instead of striking in as if hitting the side of the neck, and mixing up which arms to use when doing the middle blocks towards the end of the pattern. Kibom Aree Ee (Ages 13+ only) Advice: This Kibom is all about side and hip flexibility, try to keep good body shape and avoid overturning your back as this shows a lack of flexibility. Concentrate on fully extending your side kicks and showing correct foot shape. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances Crane Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: You ll need to demonstrate good balance in this stance. Try to get the lifted knee parallel to the floor, bend your standing leg and make sure not to lean forwards. Tiger Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: Keep your back straight and drop your hips into this stance. Lift the heel of the front foot as high as you can whilst keeping good contact on the ground with the ball of the same foot. All Previous Stances Advice: It is important that the accuracy of these stances along with the whole body posture improves and shows clear understanding of correct weight distribution. Also you should now expect the commands to be given in Korean and not English. Blocks Inner Forearm Wedge Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Your inner forearm is the thumb side of your arm. Cross the arms with the leading leg side underneath and your under-wrists facing away from you. Twist the arms out to complete the block finishing no wider than your own body with fists at shoulder level. Outer Forearm Wedge Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Your outer forearm is the little finger side of your arm. Cross the arms with the leading leg side on the outside and your under-wrists facing towards you. Twist the arms out to complete the block finishing no wider than your own body with fists at shoulder level. Strikes Hammer Fist Strike Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Advice: This strike should roll past the same side ear and finish at nose height. Remember to use your reaction hand to gain more power. Side Punch Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in horseback stance by your own count. Advice: We are looking to see the shoulders and upper body used to generate power in this move and this is a great chance to show your understanding of push and pull movement. (6 th kup to 5 th kup continued on next page)

19 (6 th kup to 5 th kup continued from previous page) Kicks 360 Turning Kick From guard and block position and moving forwards by your own count. Advice: This can be done with or without a step at the start to gain speed. Try to keep your body upright and keep the turns tight moving along a linear line. Hook Kick From guard and block position and moving forwards by your own count (kicking from back leg). Advice: This is a difficult kick and requires good flexibility. Add extra power and speed by counteracting the foot hook movement with a pull away of the upper body. Strike with the back of the heel. Axe Kick From guard and block position and moving forwards by your own count. Advice: This is another kick where we can demonstrate that you understand how the upper body can be used to add power. Once your leg is at its highest point, force it down whilst pushing your upper body back. Strike with the back of the heel. Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height and try to show your increasing range of techniques speed and fitness. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light or no contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Your movement and reactions should now be sharper with a wider range of kicks and targets being used. You should also start to understand your distance footwork better. Breaking Back Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: You will need to line up for this kick slightly over to allow for the kick coming down the back side of your body and not the front. Concentrate on fully extending the kick. You can worry about retracting it after the board is broken. Knife Hand Strike (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board with style of knife hand strike selected by student. Advice: Upper body and weight movement is key to this strike. Hit hard with confidence remembering to keep your arm slightly bent to protect your elbow. Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Pattern Information The 4 th pattern is called Tae Geuk Sah Jang has 20 moves and means Thunder. * The Body The key muscles in the leg are: Gluteus, Hamstring, Calf and Quadriceps. The key bones in the leg are: Femur, Patella, Tibia and Fibula Taekwondo Knowledge The five tenets of Taekwondo are: Etiquette, Modesty, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit* (You may also hear an alternative translation of these tenets as Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit.) Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Crane Stance Hakdari Seogi Tiger Stance Beom Seogi* Basic Ready Stance Naranhi Seogi Wedge Block Hecho Makki* Inner Forearm Wedge Block An Palmok Hecho Makki Outer Forearm Wedge Block Bakat Palmock Hecho Makki Pushing Block Nullo Makki Swallow Form Jebipoom Mok Chigi 360 Turning Kick Momdollyo Chagi Hook Kick Nakka Chagi* Axe Kick Naeryo Chagi* Two Step Sparring Ee Bon Kyorugi (End of requirements)

20 5 Kup to 4 Kup Blue Tag to Blue Belt Requirements At least 40 lessons trained and 3 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Milestone Belt: In CYTA we consider blue belt to be a milestone in the progression of a student. They are no longer considered as a beginner grade and their standard should reflect the hard work and dedication it takes to reach this grade. Student s flexibility should now be of a high standard with lack of flexibility having little or no impact on kicking techniques. The student will ideally be close to sitting in both the box splits and the front splits. Student s level of fitness should be high with good core strength. Maintaining and improving this level of fitness should now form part of the student s personal training out of lesson. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk O Jang Advice: Common mistakes are: Not turning into the first long stance properly with the back foot, not using the reaction hand on the hammer fist and not showing the height difference between middle blocks and back fists. This pattern should be solid, sharp and powerful. Moves should have a clear end point and the pattern must be completed at least once with no mistakes. Kibom Sohn Sam (Ages 13+ only) Advice: This kibom should be done with good body shape and sharp movements. The pace can be quite high but make sure to hit your stances and blocks as you go. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances Cross Stance Hands held behind back, moving left foot into position while adjusting/pivoting the right foot to suit. Advice: Both knees bent with the front flat on the floor, back foot on the ball of the foot. Legs should form an X shape with the toes of the back foot facing the side of the front foot which is facing forwards. Left Stance/Right Stance Hands held behind back, moving into position while adjusting/pivoting the standing foot to suit. Advice: Your shoulders can lay about 30 off front and there should be about a foot s distance between the heels of both feet. Blocks Low Block High Block Combination Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Use the same arm for both blocks with one step for each combination. Make sure to use the reaction hand on both blocks. Knife Hand Middle Block Knife Hand High Block Combination Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in back stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Use the same arm for both blocks with one step for each combination. Make sure to use the reaction hand on both blocks and take care to hit good back stances with correct weight distribution. Strikes Ridge Hand Strike Starting from low block ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Advice: Starting as a reaction fist this strike should take a circular route as if to hit the side of the head. Take care to form the ridge hand properly and leave a slight bend at the elbow. Kicks 360 Inner Crescent Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: Keeping your body upright is the key to this kick as allowing your movement to flow smoothly from the lifting knee to the kicking leg. Aim to kick right through the target with the side of your foot. This is a head height kick. 360 Outer Crescent Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: As you rotate round, lift the knee of the kicking leg first before extending the leg and striking over with snap and speed. This is a head height kick. (5 th kup to 4 th kup continued on next page)

21 (5 th kup to 4 th kup continued from previous page) Jumping Front Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: Jump high lifting both knees before pushing your hip through to strike with front kick. Try not to put your feet together before you jump and for extra marks aim to land with both feet at the same time. Jumping Turning Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: Aim for good height in the jump and turn your hips over to perform a full turning kick. Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques including jumping kicks. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height and try to show your increasing range of techniques. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light or no contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: You should now have a good range of movement including jumps, skips, spins to show both attacking and counter attacking kicks to a range of targets and making good use of your flexibility and reach. Free Sparring (two vs one) Demonstrated with two partners using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Aim to win this fight rather than just survive it. Movement will be key to making it difficult for your opponents. Breaking Jumping Front Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Kick forwards and not up. You can use your hip movement to generate more power. Strike with the ball of the foot. Reverse Hook Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: A common mistake it to position the board past the striking point of this kick. You should be in line with the board and accelerate on the break using the back of the heel. Front Punch (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Tight fist, use the correct knuckles and aim through the board. You will need to strike (not push) with confidence and speed. Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Pattern Information The 5 th pattern is called Tae Geuk O Jang has 20 moves and means Wind. * The Body The key muscles in upper arm are: Biceps and Triceps* Taekwondo Knowledge Task: Find out what the Kukkiwon is and where it is. * Task: Find out what the original five Kwans of taekwondo were and which of these forms part of the history of our club. Find out what the name of the WTF national governing body is for Taekwondo in Great Britain. Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Cross Stance Koa Seogi* Left Stance Wen Seogi Right Stance Oreun Seogi Hammerfist Me Jumeok* Downwards Strike Naeryo Chigi Backfist Front Strike Deung Juneok Ap Chigi* Elbow Strike Palkup Chigi* Target Pyojeok 360 Inner Crescent Kick Momdollyo An Chagi 360 Outer Crescent Kick Momdollyo Bakkat Chagi Jumping Front Kick Twimyo Ap Chagi* Jumping Turning Kick Twimyo Dollyo Chagi* (End of requirements)

22 4 Kup to 3 Kup Blue Belt to Red Tag Requirements At least 60 lessons trained and 6 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student s flexibility should now be of a high standard with lack of flexibility having little or no impact on kicking techniques. The student will ideally be close to sitting in both the box splits and the front splits. Student should have a good understanding of the different types of stretching. Student s level of fitness should be high with good core strength. Maintaining and improving this level of fitness should now form part of the student s personal training out of lesson. Majority of moves should be sharp, accurate and fast when needed. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk Yook Jang Advice: Common mistakes are moving the wrong foot when turning around at the bottom and top of the pattern, not demonstrating a twisting stance correctly or fully understanding the circular knife hand block, performing a high half turning kick instead of a full turning kick when moving forwards and moving onto the next move too soon before this turning kick is completed. This pattern should flow with clear and clean movements. You should have good upper body posture as well as good flexibility to demonstrate the head height kicks. Kibom Aree Sam (Ages 13+ only) Advice: Sharp strong movements with a good rhythm. This kibom should present no problems for someone of this grade. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances All Previous Stances Advice: There should be very few or no errors in all stances and body posture now. Blocks Scissor Block Starting from ready position and moving forwards and backwards in long stance by your own count. Move off with left leg first. Advice: Although performed together you should think about each block as an individual move. A common mistake is to have your arms too close to your body or too wide when the block is completed. The arm going down passes on the inside. Strikes (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Kicks Jumping Back Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: This should be done with good height, good speed and appear as a sharp powerful kick. Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques including jumping kicks. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height and try to show your increasing range of techniques. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Your sparring should be quite lively and use the full range of kicks and movement. Your fitness and concentration levels should be high and footwork should maintain a strong stance whilst moving between attacking and defending combinations. Free Sparring (two vs one) Demonstrated with two partners using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Aim to win this fight rather than just survive it. Movement will be key to making it difficult for your opponents. One Step Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using both left and right side attacks to the body only with no takedowns. Advice: Demonstrate an understanding of distance and targets. The moves should be clean and not overly complicated at this grade. Try to have a good mix of both hand defences and kick defences. No takedowns are required. (4 th kup to 3 rd kup continued on next page)

23 (4 th kup to 3 th kup continued from previous page) Self Defence 4 Basic Release Movements Demonstrated with a partner against grabbing both left and right arms using a same to same grab to the wrist. Advice: Take your time and make the technique clear to see. Don t be afraid to move your feet with confidence as you step into the correct positions. One for One Release Against Grabs Demonstrated with a partner against a range of grabs to the arms and uniform. Advice: Read the practice notes in section three of this document as they will help you understand the step by step process you should be demonstrating in self defence. Breaking Jumping Kick of Your Choice (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one or two boards. Advice: Higher marks will be awarded based on difficulty and execution. You can decide how you would like the board held. Theory Pattern Information The 6 th pattern is called Tae Geuk Yook Jang has 23 moves and means Water. The Body The key muscles in the front torso are: Pectorals, Intercostals, and Abdominal Taekwondo Knowledge Have an understanding of the rules and scoring used in Olympic style competition sparring. Translations Scissor Block Kawi Makki One Knifehand - Han Sonnal - Twisting Block Bitureo Makki Low Wedge Block Arae Hecho Makki Jumping Back Kick Twimyo Dwi Chagi Self Defence Ho Sin Sul (End of requirements) Ridge Hand Strike (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to one board as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Make sure you have practiced this strike and are confident how to form a ridge hand and how to hit the board. Remember to keep a slight bend in your arm to protect the elbow joint.

24 3 Kup to 2 Kup Red Tag to Red Belt Requirements At least 70 lessons trained and 6 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student s flexibility should now be of a high standard with lack of flexibility having little or no impact on kicking techniques. The student will ideally be close to sitting in both the box splits and the front splits and be seen to be working to continue improving to sit flat in both. Student s level of fitness should be very high with good core strength, leg strength and leg control. Maintaining and improving this level of fitness should now form part of the student s personal training out of lesson. Majority of moves should be sharp, accurate and fast when needed. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk Chil Jang Advice: Common mistakes are leaning too far into tiger stances, lack of body movement or sharp endings to scissor blocks, opening the fist too early when transitioning between side kick and elbow target strike and, incorrect position of feet in horseback stance. There is a lot of detail in the moves of this pattern and you should make an effort to fully understand each and every move. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Blocks (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Strikes (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Kicks Jumping Reverse Hook Kick 10 times each side from guard and block position by your own count. Advice: This should be done with good height, good speed and appear as a sharp powerful kick. Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques including jumping kicks. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height and try to show your increasing range of techniques. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Your sparring should be quite lively and use the full range of kicks and movement. Your fitness and concentration levels should be high and footwork should maintain a strong stance whilst moving between attacking and defending combinations. Free Sparring (two vs one) Demonstrated with two partners using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Aim to win this fight rather than just survive it. Movement will be key to making it difficult for your opponents. One Step Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using both left and right side attacks to the body only with no takedowns. Advice: Demonstrate an understanding of distance and targets. The moves should be clean and not overly complicated at this grade. Try to have a good mix of both hand defences and kick defences. Takedowns included. Self Defence Front, Side and Back Break Falls Demonstrated on mats at examiners request. Advice: The aim is to demonstrate that you understand how to fall safely keeping your arms and head in safe positions. One for One Release Against Grabs Demonstrated with a partner against a full range of grabs. Advice: Read the practice notes in section three of this document as they will help you understand the step by step process you should be demonstrating in self defence. (3 rd kup to 2 nd kup continued on next page)

25 (3 rd kup to 2 nd kup continued from previous page) Breaking Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Combination Break of Your Choice (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to two targets. Advice: Higher marks will be awarded based on difficulty and execution. You can decide how you would like the boards held. Suspended Reverse Hook Kick (Ages 16+ Only) Advice: This kick is all about speed and snap. Aim to hit the centre of the board with the back of the heel. 10 Tiles Downwards Punch (Ages 16+ Only) Advice: Aim through the tiles, be confident and hit them hard. Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Pattern Information The 7 th pattern is called Tae Geuk Chil Jang has 25 moves and means Mountain. The Body All previous. Taekwondo Knowledge Have an understanding of the different types of fitness needed for taekwondo as well as the reasons we warm up and warm down in class. Explain why you do Taekwondo and what you hope to get out of it. Tiger Stance Close Stance Assisting Blocking Single Knife Hand Side Block Downwards Punch Upset punch Side Punch Backfist Outer Strike Head Grasp Shoulder Grasp Covered Fist Knee Strike (End of requirements) Beom Seogi Moa Seogi Koduero Makki Han Sonnal Yop Makki Naeryo Jireugi Jecho Jreugi Yop Jireugi Deung Jumeok Bakkat Chigi Mori Jabki Akkae Jabki Bo Jumeok Mureup Chigi

26 2 Kup to 1 Kup Red Belt to Black Tag Requirements At least 70 lessons trained and 6 months since starting. Recommended to grade by instructor in pre-grading assessment. Student s flexibility should now be of a high standard with lack of flexibility having little or no impact on kicking techniques. The student will ideally be able to sit in both the box splits and the front splits and have incorporated stretching in their day to day routine. Student s level of fitness should be very high with good core strength, leg strength and leg control. Maintaining and improving this level of fitness should now form part of the student s personal training out of lesson. Majority of moves should be sharp, accurate and fast when needed. A student at this grade should aim to have an impressive level of stamina and endurance as well as very strong mental strength and mental discipline. Written Essay To be submitted one week prior to the grading. Essay to discuss what Taekwondo and the club mean to you and what your aims are for your future in Taekwondo, including beyond achieving a black belt. - Essay length approximately one side of A4. - Maximum length of three sides of A4. Patterns & Kiboms Tae Geuk Pal Jang Advice: Common mistakes are incorrectly positioning the feet on part mountain block along with moving the wrong foot when switching to upper cut punch. Not hitting the long stance correctly after the front leg front kicks from twin knife hand block and, at the end of the pattern, the movement between elbow, back fist and punch needs to be smooth and fluid. This pattern is a powerful pattern which should be done with strength and control. All Previous Patterns & Kiboms Advice: It is important that the standard of patterns and kiboms from previous gradings is very high. These should be performed with confidence, power and no mistakes. Stances (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Blocks (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Strikes (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Kicks (Not included in this grading unless requested by examiners) Sparring & Partner Work One for One Kicking Demonstrated with a partner using both legs and a range of kicking techniques including jumping kicks. Advice: This is a reaction exercise so try to kick fast without kicking below belt height and try to show your increasing range of techniques. Free Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Your sparring should be quite lively and use the full range of kicks and movement. Your fitness and concentration levels should be high and footwork should maintain a strong stance whilst moving between attacking and defending combinations. Free Sparring (two vs one) Demonstrated with two partners using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Aim to win this fight rather than just survive it. Movement will be key to making it difficult for your opponents. Free Sparring Hands Only Demonstrated with a partner using light contact as instructed by the examiners. Advice: Demonstrate a wide range of hand and arm strikes as well as good movement and footwork. One Step Sparring Demonstrated with a partner using both left and right side attacks to the body only with no takedowns. Advice: Demonstrate an understanding of distance and targets. The moves should be clean and not overly complicated at this grade. Try to have a good mix of both hand defences and kick defences. Takedowns included. (2 nd kup to 1 st kup continued on next page)

27 (2 nd kup to 1 st kup continued from previous page) Self Defence Wrist Locks Demonstrate the five basic wrist lock shapes with a partner selected by the examiners. Advice: The aim is to demonstrate that you understand the shapes needed to apply effective wrist locks. One for One Release Against Grabs Demonstrated with a partner against a full range of grabs. Advice: Read the practice notes in section three of this document as they will help you understand the step by step process you should be demonstrating in self defence. Breaking Combination Break of Your Choice (Ages 16+ Only) Demonstrated to two targets. Advice: Higher marks will be awarded based on difficulty and execution. You can decide how you would like the boards held. Hand Break of Your Choice (Ages 16+ Only) Advice: Higher marks will be awarded based on difficulty and execution. You can decide how you would like the boards held.. 10 Tiles Downwards Punch (Ages 16+ Only) Advice: Aim through the tiles, be confident and hit them hard. Instructors Choice (Ages 16+ Only) Advice: Make sure you clearly understand what technique you are being asked to demonstrate. Knife Hand Strike to Brick (Ages 16+ Only) Advice: Move your bodyweight in with the strike. Accelerate and hit with confidence. Theory Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Pattern Information The 8 th pattern is called Tae Geuk Pal Jang has 24 moves and means Earth. The Body All previous. Taekwondo Knowledge Have a good knowledge of the history of your club and its instructors. Translations Students aged 12 years and under are only required to learn items marked with a * Left Part Mountain Block Right Part Mountain Block Assisting Blocking (low) Turning Elbow Strike Uppercut Jaw Punch (End of requirements) Wesanteul Makki Orstanteul Makki Arae Kodureo Makki Palkup Dollyo Chigi Dangkyo Teok Jireugi Note: If this grading is passed and a student wishes to go for Black Belt, the student will need to work with the CYTA instructors to prepare for a national Black Belt grading. A minimum of 6 months and 80 lessons is required before you can be recommended for the national grading.

28 SECTION 3: PRACTICE NOTES

29 Quick Look Grade By Grade Requirements White Belt to Yellow Tag Patterns & Kiboms: Kibom Sohn il Stances: Attention Stance Ready Stance Horse Back Riding Stance Walking Stance Back Stance Long Stance Blocks: High Block Middle Block Low Block Strikes: Single Punch Double Punch Kicks: Front Leg Raising Front Kick Half Turning Kick Turning Kick Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring Breaking: Front Kick Yellow Tag to Yellow Belt Patterns & Kiboms: Kibom Sohn il Tae Geuk il Jang Stances: Attention Stance Ready Stance Horse Back Riding Stance Walking Stance Back Stance Long Stance Blocks: High Block + Punch Middle Block + Punch Outer Block + Punch Low Block + Punch Strikes: Double Punch Single Knife Hand Elbow Kicks: Side Kick Pushing Kick Inner Crescent Kick Outer Crescent Kick Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring Breaking: Side Kick Elbow Yellow Belt to Green Tag Patterns & Kiboms: Kibom Sohn Ee Tae Geuk Ee Jang All Previous Stances: Attention Stance Ready Stance Horse Back Riding Stance Walking Stance Back Stance Long Stance Blocks: Cross Block Low Cross Block High Twin Knife Hand Middle Twin Knife Hand Low Strikes: Spear Finger Thrust Back Fist Front Strike Kicks: Skipping Half Turning Kick Back Kick Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring Breaking: Turning Kick Green Tag to Green Belt Patterns & Kiboms: Kibom Aree il Tae Geuk Sam Jang All Previous Stances: Attention Stance Ready Stance Horse Back Riding Stance Walking Stance Back Stance Long Stance Blocks: Single Knife Hand + Punch Palm Heel Middle Block Strikes: Palm Heel Strike Spinning Back Fist Strike Kicks: Scissor Turning Kick Reverse Hook Kick Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring Breaking: Scissor Turning Kick Back Fist Green Belt to Blue Tag Patterns & Kiboms: Kibom Aree Ee Tae Geuk Sah Jang All Previous Stances: Crane Stance Tiger Stance All Previous Blocks: Inner Forearm Wedge Block Outer Forearm Wedge Block Strikes: Hammer Fist Strike Side Punch Kicks: 360 Turning Kick Hook Kick Axe Kick Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring Breaking: Back Kick Knife Hand Blue Tag to Blue Belt Patterns & Kiboms: Kibom Sohn Sam Tae Geuk Oh Jang All Previous Stances: Cross Stance Left/Right Stance All Previous Blocks: Low & High Block Combination Middle & High Knife Hand Combination Strikes: Ridge Hand Strike Kicks: 360 Inner Crescent Kick 360 Outer Crescent Kick Jumping Front Kick Jumping Turning Kick Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring 2 vs 1 Sparring Breaking: Jumping Front Kick Reverse Hook Kick Front Punch Blue Belt to Red Tag Grading Patterns & Kiboms: Kibom Aree Sam Tae Geuk Yook Jang All Previous Stances: All Previous Blocks: Scissor Block All Previous Strikes: All Previous Kicks: Jumping Back Kick All Previous Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring 2 vs 1 Sparring One Step Sparring Self Defence: 4 Releases Releases From Grabs Breaking: Ridge Hand Jumping Kick of Choice Red Tag to Red Belt Patterns & Kiboms: Tae Geuk Chil Jang All Previous Kicks: Jumping Reverse Hook Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring 2 vs 1 Sparring One Step Sparring Self Defence: Break Falls Release From Grabs Breaking: Combination Breaks Reverse Hook Suspended Punch to Tiles Red Belt to Black Tag Witten Essay Patterns & Kiboms: Tae Geuk Pal Jang All Previous Sparring & Partner Work: One for One Kicking Free Sparring 2 vs 1 Sparring Hands Only Sparring One Step Sparring Self Defence: Wrist Locks Releases From Breaking: Combination Break Hand Break Punch to Tiles Instructors Choice Knife Hand to Brick

30 Translations & Taekwondo Knowledge General Tae* Foot Kwon* Hand Do* Way Chung Yong* Blue Dragon One* Hana Two* Dool Three* Set Four* Net Five* Dasot Six* Yasot Seven* Ilkop Eight* Yodel Nine* Ahop Ten* Yol Breaking Kyokpa Kicking Exercise Chagi Undong Sparring Kyorugi Free Sparring Jayo Kyorugi Competition Sparring Macho Kyorugi 2 Step Sparring Ee Bon Kyorugi Self Defence Ho Sin Sul Start Shijak Stop Keuman Continue Kyesok Uniform Dobok Body Armour Hoogo Red Hong Blue Chung Instructor Sabomnim Master Jan Nim Grand Master Quan Jan Nim Bow Kyongrye Face* Olgool Neck Mok Body* Momtong Knee Mur Legs* Arae Hand Sohn Forearm Palmok Elbow Palkup Fist* Jumeok Press ups Mom Tong Bashin Kicks Front Leg Raising Ap Cha Olligi Kick Chagi Front Kick Ap Chagi Half Turning Kick Bhi Chagi Turning Kick Dollyo Chagi Side Kick* Yop Chagi Pushing Kick Mireo Chagi Inner Crescent Kick* An Chagi Outer Crescent Kick Bakkat Chagi Skipping* Cha Jun Bal Spinning Momdollyo Back Kick* Dwi Chagi Scissor Turning Kick Kawi Dollyo Chagi Reverse Hook Kick* Huryo Chagi Hook Kick Nakka Chagi Axe Kick* Naeryo Chagi Inner Crescent Kick Momdollyo An Chagi Outer Crescent Kick Momdollyo Bakkat Chagi Jumping Front Kick* Twimyo Ap Chagi Jumping Reverse Hook Kick Twimyo Huryo Chagi Knee Strike Mureup Chigi Jumping Turning Kick* Twimyo Dollyo chagi Blocks Block* Makki High Block* Olgul Makki Middle Block* Momtong Makki Outer Block Bakkat Makki Low Block* Arae Makki Cross Block Otgoreo Makki Cross Block Low Arae Otgoreo Makki Cross Block High Olgul Otgoreo Makki Twin Knife Hand Block* Sonnal Makki Single Knife Hand Block Han Sonnal Makki Palm Heel* Ba-Tang-Son Palm Heel Middle Block* Ba-Tang-Son Momtong Makki Wedge Block* Hecho Makki Pushing Block Nullo Makki Swallow Form Jebipoom Scissor Block Kawi Makki Twist Blocking Bitureo Makki Assisting Blocking Koduero Makki Left Part Mountain Block Wesanteul Makki Right Part Mountain Block Orstanteul Makki Assisting Blocking (low) Arae Kodureo Makki (Continued on next page)

31 Stances Stance* Seogi Attention Stance Charyot Seogi Ready Stance Junbi Seo Horse Back Stance* Juchum Seogi Walking Stance Ap Seogi Back Stance Dwit Kubi Long Stance* Ap Kubi Crane Stance Hakdari Seogi Basic Ready Stance Naranhi Seogi Cross Stance* Koa Seogi Left Stance Wen Seogi Right Stance Oreun Seogi Tiger Stance Beom Seogi Close Stance Moa Seogi Strikes Punch Jireugi Single Punch (front) Ap Jireugi Double Punch Duebom Jireugi Strike Chigi Knife Hand* Sonnal Neck Mok Single Knife Hand Strike* Han Sonnal Chigi Elbow Strike Palkup Chigi Obverse Punch Bandae Jireugi Reverse Punch Baro Jireugi Spear Hand Strike Pyon-Sonk-Keut Chigi Fist Jumeok Back Fist* Deung Jumeok Back Fist (strike to front) Deung Jumeok Ap Chigi Palm Heel Strike Ba-Tang-Son Chigi Back Fist Strike Deung Jumeok Hammerfist* Me Jumeok Downwards Strike Naeryo Chigi Backfist Front Strike Deung Jumeok Ap Chigi Elbow Strike Palkup Chigi Target* Pyojeok Downwards Punch Naeryo Jireugi Upset punch Jecho Jreugi Side Punch Yop Jireugi Backfist Outer Strike Deung Jumeok Bakkat Chigi Head Grasp Mori Jabki Shoulder Grasp Akkae Jabki Covered Fist Bo Jumeok Turning Elbow Strike Palkup Dollyo Chigi Uppercut Jaw Punch Dangkyo Teok Jireugi Kiboms 1 st Hand Technique Kibom Sohn il 2 nd Hand Technique Kibom Sohn Ee 3 rd Hand Technique Kibom Sohn Sam 1 st Leg Technique Kibom Arae il 2 nd Leg Technique Kibom Aree Ee 3 rd Leg Technique Kibom Arae Sam Patterns Tae Geuk il Jang 18 Moves, Heaven and Light Tae Geuk Ee Jang 18 moves, Joyfulness Tae Geuk Sam Jang 20 moves, Fire and Sun Tae Geuk Sah Jang 20 moves, Thunder Tae Geuk Yook Jang 23 moves, Water Tae Geuk Chil Jang 25 moves, Mountain Tae Geuk Pal Jang 24 moves, Earth Taekwondo Knowledge Taekwondo originated in Korea. Our club is called Chung Yong Taekwondo Academy Chung Yong, was formed in 1982 by Master William Rose There are two styles of Taekwondo: ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) and WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) The style of Taekwondo we practice is WTF WTF Taekwondo is both a traditional martial art and an Olympic sport. Taekwondo was a demonstration game in the Seoul Korea Olympic games in 1988 and became a full medal event at the Sydney games in The martial art of Taekwondo was given its name in 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi The five tenets of Taekwondo are: Etiquette, Modesty, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit. You may also hear of an alternative five which are: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit. To expand your Taekwondo Knowledge you should take an interest in its activities and set up on a world wide scale. Here are a few suggestions of things you could look up or talk to your instructors about: Find out what and where is The Kukkiwon Find out about the 5 Kwans of Taekwondo Have an understanding of the rules and scoring used in Olympic competition sparring. Have an understanding of the different types of fitness needed for Taekwondo as well as the reasons we warm up and warm down in class. You should also have an understanding of the different styles of stretching used in Taekwondo. Have a good knowledge of the history of your club and its instructors. (You should know their names, grades and who their instructors were.) Understand the different styles and theory of meditation used within traditional Taekwondo

32 Guide to Kicking In this section we have detailed the principals that must be understood to deliver any kick as well as going into a detailed explanation of how to carry out a few of the basic kicks. There are two basic types of kick the first is a linear kick. This is a kick that fires out in a straight line from the kicker towards your opponent and the second is a rotational kick which as it sounds is a kick that uses a circular motion to gain power and speed on route to its target. By knowing which kicks are which you will be able improve your technique and generate more power. Most kicks can be broken down into three parts. The preparation, the strike and the recoil. The Preparation The Preparation usually puts your body in the best position to generate power and speed as well as maintain balance. The Strike The Strike is the part of the kick that accelerates from the preparation position to hit the target. The three main types of strike are hinge, stamp and hook. A hinge movement is when your leg starts bent and the lower part of your leg swings around the knee joint to get to its target. Just like if you were kicking a football. A Stamp movement is when your leg starts coiled up in a Z shape made up of the foot, the lower leg and the upper leg. To strike the foot travels along a straight line to the target (not a circular path as in the hinge movement.) just like when you lift your knee to the front and stamp down on to the floor. A hook movement is when you start with your leg straight and you bend you leg using a reverse hinge movement to strike with the back of the heel or the sole of the foot. The Recoil The Recoil is often a return to the preparation position or just the best way of returning to a balanced position where you can continue kicking or evade a counter attack. Although all three sections of a kick should be performed as a single fluid action it is important to understand and practice all elements of a kick. Most poor technique and weak kicks are due to kickers only concentrating on the strike and neglecting to master the preparation and the recoil. From the top of your head to the end of your toe, each kick will take time and practice and perfect. Adapted for Purpose Within Taekwondo you will practice kicks for a variety of situations and the same kick may be adapted or changed to best suit its use. In patterns kicks are performed with perfect posture and are often held at the point of impact for greater emphasis. During demolition more time can be taken to push off from the ground or wind a kick up as the main aim is to generate power upon impact. Also the recoil section of the kick has less importance. However greater attention should be given to striking with the correct part of the foot to maximise power and avoid injury. In real life self defence situations the fastest and most powerful methods of kicking are used to deal with an opponent as quickly as possible. Perfect posture is a concern but is sometimes superseded by the need to maintain your own safety during kicking. Sparring or competition has a set of rules which the kicks are adapted to suit. Whether it is the need to only make good contact with a target to score a point or the fact that your opponent can only counter attack with a limited range of techniques to a limited set of targets. Often in competition the part of the foot you strike with may be changed and power may be substituted for speed (although speed is often an ample replacement for power delivering a similar result on impact). Starting Position For all the kicks detailed on the following page we will assume a starting position of a guard and block fighting stance and that you are kicking with your right leg. To take up the starting position pull your right leg back so your hips and shoulders are at a 30 angle to the front. Have your left fist in front of you at mid section and your right fist approximately in line with your heart. You should warm up and stretch before practicing any kicks. If your level of flexibility is low you may find it hard to maintain balance whilst practicing your kicks. Please be careful when practicing as, as well as possibly pulling a muscle, if you attempt to kick too high without being flexible your standing leg will simply pull out from underneath you and you will fall. Because of this you may need to aim lower when starting out. (Continued on next page)

33 Front Kick (a linier kick) The Preparation: While the standing foot stays in a fixed position pointing to the front, the other leg should be lifted and bent as tight as possible while the knee is pushed forwards. The point of the knee should aim at the intended target whether it is the groin, body or head and the top of your thigh should be pointing straight up. Your body should stay upright, your hips should stay square and your body weight should be over your standing leg. The Strike: Keeping the upper part of your leg relatively stationary accelerate the lower part of your leg using a hinge movement to strike the target. Traditionally you should have your foot pushed away from you and your toes pulled back to strike with the ball of the foot. This can sometimes be varied to have your toes also pushed forwards to strike with the instep. The leg should be completely straightened at the point of impact and the hip of the kicking leg should be sharply pushed forwards at the same time to generate greater power. The Recoil: Do not just drop the straight leg! Return the lower part of the leg to the bent position whilst continuing to keep the upper part of the leg relatively stationary and then put your foot down as needed (or kick again from the preparation position if needed). Front Turning Kick (a linier/rotational hybrid kick) The Preparation: Twist the standing foot very slightly on the ball of the foot in an anti clockwise direction and push the right hip through to approximately 45. At the same time the right leg should be lifted and bent as tight as possible whilst the knee is pushed forwards. The point of the knee should aim at the intended target whether it is the groin, body or head and the top of the thigh should leaned 45 towards the left. Your body should stay upright and your body weight should be over your standing leg. The Strike: Keeping the upper part of your leg relatively stationary accelerate the lower part of your leg using a hinge movement to strike the target. Traditionally you should have your foot pushed away from you and your toes pulled back to strike with the ball of the foot. This can sometimes be varied to have your toes also pushed forwards to strike with the instep. The leg should be completely straightened at the point of impact and the hip of the kicking leg should be sharply pushed forwards and over at the same time to generate greater power. The Kick should travel along a line 45 between straight up and 90 parallel to the floor. The Recoil: Do not just drop the straight leg! Return the lower part of the leg to the bent position whilst continuing to keep the upper part of the leg relatively stationary and then put your foot down as needed (or kick again from the preparation position if needed).

34 Turning Kick (a rotational kick) The Preparation: Push your right shoulder and arm forwards and pull it back as you twist your standing foot through 180 on the ball of the foot in an anti clockwise direction and push the right hip over so it is almost directly above the left hip. At the same time the right leg should be lifted to the side of you and bent as tight as possible. Continue swinging the bent leg until the point of the knee is aiming at the intended target. The top of the thigh should be turned over the full 90 so it is pointing parallel to the floor towards the left. Your body should lean back and match the position of your hips. Your body weight should be over your standing leg and you should feel that your right elbow is leading your upper body to twist in the opposite direction to your hips and lower body. The Strike: Keeping the upper part of your leg relatively stationary accelerate the lower part of your leg using a hinge movement to strike the target. Traditionally you should have your foot pulled towards you and your toes pulled back to strike with the ball of the foot. The ball of the foot should be slightly lower than your heel. This position can sometimes be varied to have your foot and toes pushed forwards to strike with the instep. The leg should be completely straightened at the point of impact and the hip of the kicking leg should be sharply pushed over at the same time to generate greater power. The Kick should travel along a line 90 parallel to the floor on its way to the target. The Recoil: Do not just drop the straight leg! Return the lower part of the leg to the bent position whilst continuing to keep the upper part of the leg relatively stationary and then put your foot down as needed (or kick again from the preparation position if needed). Side Kick (a linier kick) The Preparation: Push your right shoulder and arm forwards and pull it back as you twist your standing foot through 180 on the ball of the foot in an anti clockwise direction and push the right hip over so it is almost directly above the left hip. At the same time the right leg should be lifted to the side of you and bent as tight as possible. Continue swinging the bent leg until the point of the knee is aiming at the intended target. The top of the thigh should be turned over the full 90 so it is pointing parallel to the floor towards the left. Your body should lean back and match the position of your hips. Your body weight should be over your standing leg and you should feel that your right elbow is leading your upper body to twist in the opposite direction to your hips and lower body. The Strike: Keeping the upper part of your leg relatively stationary accelerate the lower part of your leg using a hinge movement to strike the target. Traditionally you should have your foot pulled towards you and your toes pulled back to strike with the ball of the foot. The ball of the foot should be slightly lower than your heel. This position can sometimes be varied to have your foot and toes pushed forwards to strike with the instep. The leg should be completely straightened at the point of impact and the hip of the kicking leg should be sharply pushed over at the same time to generate greater power. The Kick should travel along a line 90 parallel to the floor on its way to the target. The Recoil: Do not just drop the straight leg! Return the lower part of the leg to the bent position whilst continuing to keep the upper part of the leg relatively stationary and then put your foot down as needed (or kick again from the preparation position if needed).

35 Kiboms Kiboms are short basic routines that are much shorter than patterns and help you practice your blocks, strikes, reaction hand movement, kicks and stances. They are unique to the history of our club. The below information should be used as a reminder when practicing after the Kibom has been taught to you by your instructor. Kibom Sohn il (1st Hand Technique) No. Move Arm Position 1 Low Block Left Left 2 Low Block Right Right 3 Middle Block Left Left 4 Middle Block Right Right 5 Upper Block Left Front 6 Upper Block Right Front 7 Mid Punch Left Front 8 Mid Punch Right Front All stances are Horse Back Stance Kibom Sohn Ee (2nd Hand Technique) No. Move Arm Position 1 Middle Block Left Front 2 Middle Block Right Front 3 Knife Hand Neck Strike Left Right (45*) 4 Knife Hand Neck Strike Right Left (45*) 5 Knife Hand Low Block Left Front (R45*) 6 Knife Hand Low Block Right Front (L45*) 7 High Punch Left Front 8 High Punch Right Front Moves 1, 2, 7 & 8 are Horse Back Stance Moves 3, 4, 5 & 6 are Long Stance Kibom Sohn Sam (3rd Hand Technique) No. Move Arm Position 1 Mid Knife Hand Block Left Left 2 Mid Knife Hand Block Right Right 3 Circular Knife Hand Low Left Left 4 Circular Knife Hand Low Right Right 5 Knife Hand Middle Block Left Left 6 Knife Hand Guard Block Right Right 7a Palm Heel Down Block Right Front 7b Spear Hand Strike Left Front 8a Palm Heel Down Block Left Front 8b Spear Hand Strike Right Front All Stances Are Horse Back Stance Kibom Aree il (1st Leg Technique) No. Move Leg Position 1 Front Leg Raising Right Left (45*) 2 Front Kick Right Left (45*) # Change 3 Front Leg Raising Left Left (45*) 4 Front Kick Left Left (45*) # Change 5 Front Leg Raising Left Right (45*) 6 Front Kick Left Right(45*) # Change 7 Front Leg Raising Right Right (45*) 8 Front Kick Right Right (45*) # Change All moves in Long Stance. All moves followed by Double Low Block Kibom Aree Ee (2nd Leg Technique) No. Move Leg Position 1 Side Leg Raising Left Move Left 2 Side Leg Raising Right Move Right 3 Side Kick Left Move Left 6 Side Kick Right Move Right 7a Side Kick Right Move Left 7b Side Kick Left Move Left 8a Side Kick Left Move Right 8b Side Kick Right Move Right Look in direction you are going until last move when you finish looking forwards. All moves are in Horse Back Stance. Follow all full moves with Double low block except between 7a & 7b and 8a & 8b. Kibom Aree Sam (3rd Leg Technique) No. Move Leg Position 1 Front Kick Right Move Left 2 Turning Kick Left Move Left, Land Right 3 Front Kick Left Move Right 4 Turning Kick Right Move Right Land Left 5a Turning Kick Right Move Left 5b Reverse Hook Kick Left Left, Full Circle 6 Turning Kick Left Move Left, Land Right 7a Turning Kick Left Move Right 7b Reverse Hook Kick Right Right, Full Circle 8 Turning Kick Right Move Right, Land Left All full moves start and finish with Back Stance Guard & Block

36 Three Step Sparring Three Step Sparring is a prearranged set of attacks and defence performed with a partner. It is not included as a requirement on any grading however has been taught within the Chung Yong group for many years to help students understand the importance of stance, footwork and distance. There are 6 short routines that are performed in order by partner A and partner B. Each routine is performed by each partner on both the right side and left side. The correct timing is for partner A to attack right side with Partner B defending then Partner B to attack right side with Partner A defending. This is then repeated for the left side before moving onto the next routine. Notes: All routines detailed are for right side only and should be reversed for left side. Inner and outer forearm descriptions are taken from the arm hanging at your side with palm facing back. If you are unsure which block is being described, place the correct side of your arm on the stated side of the punch and you should be in the correct finishing position. It is recommended that Three Step Sparring is learnt from an instructor first and these notes are only used as a reminder. Attacking Movements for Routines 1 to 5 1. Ready position 2. Right leg back, long stance, left arm low block. 3. Right leg forwards, long stance, right arm middle punch. 4. Left leg forwards, long stance, left arm middle punch. 5. Right leg forwards, long stance, right arm middle punch. 6. Ready position Attacking Movements for Routine 6 1. Ready position 2. Right leg back, long stance, left arm low block. 3. Right leg forwards, long stance, right arm high punch. 4. Left leg forwards, long stance, left arm high punch. 5. Right leg forwards, long stance, right arm high punch. 6. Ready position Defensive Movements for Routine 1 1. Ready position. 2. Right leg back, long stance, left arm outer forearm middle block. (to outside of punch) 3. Left leg back, long stance, right arm outer forearm middle block. (to outside of punch) 4. Right leg back, long stance, left arm outer forearm middle block. (to outside of punch) 5. Slide left leg forwards, right arm punch to floating ribs. 6. Ready position Defensive Movements for Routine 2 1. Ready position. 2. Left leg back, long stance, right arm outer forearm middle block. (to inside of punch) 3. Right leg back, long stance, left arm outer forearm middle block. (to inside of punch) 4. Left leg back, long stance, right arm outer forearm middle block. (to inside of punch) 5. Right leg across and in, sitting stance, right arm elbow to body. (left hand supports right fist.) 6. Ready position Defensive Movements for Routine 3 1. Ready position. 2. Right leg back, long stance, left arm outer forearm middle block. (to inside of punch) 3. Left leg back, long stance, right arm outer forearm middle block. (to inside of punch) 4. Right leg back and to the side, left leg front kick land forwards long stance, double punch. (obverse - reverse) 5. Ready position. Defensive Movements for Routine 4 1. Ready position 2. Right leg back, back stance, left arm outer forearm middle block. (to outside of punch) 3. Left leg back, back stance, right arm outer forearm middle block. (to outside of punch) 4. Right leg back and to the side, left leg side kick land back guard and block in back stance. 5. Ready position.

37 Defensive Movements for Routine 5 1. Ready position 2. Right leg back, back stance, left arm inner forearm middle block. (to inside of punch) 3. Left leg back, back stance, right arm inner forearm middle block. (to inside of punch) 4. Left leg to the side, right leg turning kick under arm to body, pull back knife hand guard and block. 5. Ready position Defensive Movements for Routine 6 1. Ready position 2. Right leg back, long stance, left arm knife hand upper block. 3. Left leg back, long stance, right arm knife hand upper block. 4. Right leg back, long stance, left arm knife hand upper block. 5. Slide left leg forwards, right arm palm heel strike chin. 6. Ready position Two Step Sparring Two Step Sparring is a prearranged set of attacks and defence performed with a partner. It is not included as a requirement on any grading however has been taught within the Chung Yong group for many years to help students understand basic movement as well as evade and counter techniques. There are 3 short routines that are performed in order by partner A and partner B. Each routine is performed by each partner on both the right side and left side. The correct timing is for partner A to attack right side with Partner B defending then Partner B to attack right side with Partner A defending. This is then repeated for the left side before moving onto the next routine. Notes: All routines detailed are for right side only and should be reversed for left side. Attacking Movements for Routine 1 1. Pull right leg back in to back stance guard and block, 2. Move forwards with front kick right leg, 3. Move forwards with side kick left leg, land left leg forwards back stance guard and block. Defensive Movements for Routine 1 1. Step back with the right leg and block the front kick with 2. Left arm low block, step out to the left with the left leg to avoid the side kick and perform a right leg side kick to the body, land forwards in back stance guard and block. Attacking Movements for Routine 2 1. Pull right leg back in to back stance guard and block, 2. Move forwards with front kick right leg, 3. Move forwards with turning kick left leg, land left leg forwards back stance guard and block. Defensive Movements for Routine 2 1. Step back with the left leg and block the front kick with 2. Right arm low block, step out to the left with the left leg and step back with the right leg to avoid the turning kick and perform a left leg turning kick to the body, land forwards in back stance guard and block. Attacking Movements for Routine 3 1. Pull right leg back in to back stance guard and block, 2. Move forwards with front kick right leg, 3. Move forwards with back kick left leg, land left leg forwards back stance guard and block. Defensive Movements for Routine 3 1. Step back with the left leg and block the front kick with right arm low block, 2. Step across to the left with the right leg (big step) and while coming round perform a back kick left leg (avoid the back kick), land forwards in back stance guard and block. One Step Sparring One Step Sparring is included on some of the higher grade gradings and is not prearranged. You will need to work with your instructor to develop your own routines that demonstrate your knowledge of movement, your wide range of techniques and your accuracy and understanding of targets. There are a number of different setups that One Step Sparring may be demonstrated in so please check with your instructor which one is required for your grading.

38 Self Defence The term self defence is used to describe martial arts in general but in this instance is the translation of the term Ho Sin Sul which refers to a specific part of the taekwondo syllabus that deals with grabs, releases, locks and falls. It is important for our high grades to have a good understanding of these techniques to improve the street self defence aspect of their training. To start with it is important to understand that it will take a long time and a lot of practice to become efficient at your Ho Sin Sul techniques. There are a lot of fine details to be learnt and twisting a wrist or arm a degree this way or that way may make the difference between a technique almost working or it giving you control over your opponent. It should also be understood that not only is everybody different but every body is different as well and you will need to learn to adapt your moves to suit the opponent you are working with. There are a few basic principals that you will be expected to demonstrate in Ho Sin Sul and these are designed to drill a best practice approach for street defence situations. The step by step approach you will need to demonstrate on your grading is: Step 1: Your opponent will apply a grab or hold. In practice sessions this will be quite relaxed but come grading time this should be a strong grab that will require an effective technique to deal with. Step 2: You will need to deal with the grab either by a release technique or by reversing the grab so you have control. Step 3: Strike. This is where you demonstrate a counter strike to an appropriate target. You will drop marks if your strikes are considered to be to ineffective targets. Step 4: Make safe. This is where you remove yourself from the situation or pin your opponent in a position they cannot fight back from. This is a very import part of the process and is the part most commonly overlooked. If you remove yourself from the situation you should take a few steps back out of striking distance whilst still keeping your eyes fixed on your opponent and guard up. If you pin your opponent you should have full control usually via a lock of some sort. So in summary: You are grabbed, you deal with the grab, you counter strike and then you make the situation safe. The only part that could be removed from this process is the counter strike as some situations are best dealt with by simply releasing and running or do not require a counter strike. A staged approach is set out in this syllabus that teaches you the key skills of Ho Sin Sul and also deals with how to fall safely which will not only give you an advantage in a fight situation but will allow you and your partner to apply more realism in your training by safely increasing the speed and power moves are applied with. Performing Patterns On gradings you may be asked for the short definition of a pattern which is: A routine that demonstrates defending and attacking movements against imaginary opponents starting and finishing on the same spot In reality a pattern is your chance to shine and demonstrate the hard work and practice you have been putting in. With kicks, blocks, stances and strikes a pattern pulls many of the aspects of your taekwondo training into one routine and allows you to demonstrate your all round progress. Flexibility and power will also be assessed. The key tips for a good pattern are to maintain a proud and stable posture, complete each move fully with snap and power but do not rush between moves. You should not only have a good understanding of the finishing shape of each move but also the correct path the arm or leg must take to reach that position. Each pattern will have a natural rhythm to it and in general you should aim to have a very short hold on the last move in each direction. This will help you lock a strong stance and not bounce through your pattern too quickly. You should also aim to have a very short pause on the strike part of each kick as this will allow you to demonstrate your leg control, flexibility and understanding of correct foot shape. Take pride in your pattern and aim to raise the standard of all your patterns with each grading. Give a lot of attention to your stances as these quite literally give you a strong foundation to build a good pattern on. Patterns should be: Sharp but not rushed, powerful but done with control.

39 SECTION 4: LESSON LOG & GRADING RECORD

40 Lesson Log White Belt to Yellow Tag Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you started training: 10 th kup to 9 th kup. Minimum requirement 20 Lessons

41 Lesson Log - Yellow Tag to Yellow Belt Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Yellow Tag grading: 9 th kup to 8 th kup. Minimum requirement 20 Lessons

42 Lesson Log Yellow Belt to Green Tag Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Yellow Belt grading: 8 th kup to 7 th kup. Minimum requirement 20 Lessons

43 Lesson Log Green Tag to Green Belt Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Green Tag grading: 7 th kup to 6 th kup. Minimum requirement 30 Lessons

44 Lesson Log Green Belt to Blue Tag Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Green Belt grading: 6 th kup to 5 th kup. Minimum requirement 30 Lessons

45 Lesson Log Blue Tag to Blue Belt Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Blue Tag grading: 5 th kup to 4 th kup. Minimum requirement 40 Lessons

46 Lesson Log Blue Belt to Red Tag (Page 1 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Blue Belt grading: 4 th kup to 3 rd kup. Minimum requirement 60 Lessons

47 Lesson Log Blue Belt to Red Tag (Page 2 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Blue Belt grading: 4 th kup to 3 rd kup. Minimum requirement 60 Lessons

48 Lesson Log Red Tag to Red Belt (Page 1 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Red Tag grading: 3 rd kup to 2 nd kup. Minimum requirement 70 Lessons

49 Lesson Log Red Tag to Red Belt (Page 2 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Red Tag grading: 3 rd kup to 2 nd kup. Minimum requirement 70 Lessons

50 Lesson Log Red Belt to Black Tag (Page 1 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Red Belt grading: 2 nd kup to 1 st kup. Minimum requirement 70 Lessons

51 Lesson Log Red Belt to Black Tag (Page 2 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Red Belt grading: 2 nd kup to 1 st kup. Minimum requirement 60 Lessons

52 Lesson Log Black Tag to Black Belt (Page 1 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Back Tag grading: 1 st kup to 1 st Dan. Minimum requirement 80 Lessons

53 Lesson Log Black Tag to Black Belt (Page 2 of 2) Keep track of the number of lessons you have trained by noting the date in the below table and getting a signature from a CYTA instructor or official. you passed Back Tag grading: 1 st kup to 1 st Dan. Minimum requirement 80 Lessons

54 Grading Record Grade Attempted Result Notes Certificate Number

55 Just Keep Kicking!