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Section 1 : Yellow
Belt , 8th Gup:
Time in grade: 2 months minimum
General Knowledge:
- Basic Academy etiquette
- Color and order of belt rank system
- Korean counting
Stances (Chase):
Attention (Charyut Chase)
Ready (Chunbi Chase)
Fighting (Daeryun Chase)
Blocking (Makki):
Four corner blocking drill from a fighting stance:
high, low and push blocks
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Jab
Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Kicking (Chaki):
Front kick: (Ahp Chaki)
Back kick: (Hugul Chaki)
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): #1, #2 & #3, modified from
orange belt, using fighting stances instead of formal stances.
Special Emphasis: Be careful to pay attention to posture, body
movement, and correct formation of the weapons. Remember that acquiring
good biomechanical habits will help you to learn good form. Focus on form
first, don't worry about speed and power.
Section 2 : Orange Belt, 7th Gup:
Time in grade: 2 months minimum
General Knowledge:
- The different arts taught at the Academy
- Benefits of martial arts training
Stances:
Front Stance: Chungul Chase
Side Stance: Yangul Chase
Back Stance: Hugul Chase
Blocking (Makki):
Low Section Outer Forearm (Ha Dan Palmok Makki)
Outward Inner Forearm Middle Section (Chung Dan Bakuro An Palmok Makki)
Inward Outer Forearm Middle Section (Chung Dan Anuro Palmok Makki)
High Section Rising (Sang Dan Palmok Chugyo Makki)
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Front Punch (Jumok Ahp Chirugi)
Reverse Punch (Bandae Jumok Chirugi)
Lunge Punch (Baro Jumok Chirugi)
Side Punch (Jumok Yop Chirugi)
Kicking (Chaki):
Round kick: (Dolyo Chaki)
Side kick: (Yop Chaki)
Form (Poom Se): Chung Ji
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): #1,2, & 3
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Chin from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Left step forward, outside of attacker's foot, forming Left Front
Stance and Left Rising Block
COUNTER: Right Forefist Reverse Punch to Solar Plexus with kihop
ATTACK: Right Front Snap Kick to Abdomen and land in Right Front Stance
DEFENSE: Left step forward to Left Back Stance and Left Down Block
COUNTER: Left step outside to Left Front Stance and Right Forefist Reverse
Punch to Solar Plexus with kihop
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Left step forward to Left Back Stance and Left Outward Inner
Forearm Middle Block
COUNTER: Left step outside to Left Front Stance and Right Forefist Reverse
Punch to Solar Plexus with kihop
Special Emphasis: Demonstrate each stance clearly and make your
body movements with medium force and good control. Stances are your balance
foundation and your power platform. It is therefore important to develop
correct balance and proper weight distribution.
It is time to start work on the Black Belt success cycle:
* Know what you want
* Have a plan
* And a success coach
* Take consistent action
* Review your progress
* Renew your goals
Section 3 : Green Belt, 6th Gup:
Time in grade: 2 months minimum
General Knowledge:
- The purpose of warm up and cool down exercises
Stances (Chase): Cat (Twit Bal Chase)
Blocking (Makki):
Side Knifehand (Yop Sudo Makki)
Double Knifehand Guarding (Doo Sudo Makki)
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Inverted Inward Knife Hand Strike (Anuro Sudo Taerigi)
Outward Knife Hand Strike (Bakuro Sudo Taerigi)
Ridgehand (Yop Sudo Taerigi)
Side Back Fist Strike (Yop Dong Jumok Taerigi)
Side Knife Hand Strike (Yop Sudo Taerigi)
Kicking (Chaki):
Hook (Girler Chaki)
Inward Crescent (Anuro Bandal Chaki)
Outward Crescent (Bakuro Bandal Chaki)
Form (Poom Se): Tae Geuk E Chang
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): #4,5, & 6
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Right step back on centerline forming Left Back Stance and Left
Double Knifehand Guarding Block
COUNTER: Left step outside to Left Front Stance and Right Forefist Reverse
Punch to Solar Plexus with kihop
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Right step inside the attack (approx. 30o) forming a Side Stance
directly facing the attacker and Left Outward Outer Forearm Middle Block
COUNTER: Simultaneously, make a Right Forefist Punch to Ribs with kihop
ATTACK: Right Front Snap Kick to Abdomen and land in Right Front Stance
DEFENSE: Right step back on centerline forming Left Cat Stance and Left
Down Block
COUNTER: Left Front Snap Kick to Abdomen placing foot down in Left Front
Stance and Right Forefist Reverse Punch to Solar Plexus with kihop
Special Emphasis: Your fitness level, concentration and mental
discipline should be much improved at this rank level. Your body is now
ready to work with power and speed. It is time to expect more from yourself
and begin to pay attention to the smaller details.
Section 4 : Blue Belt, 5th Gup:
Time in grade: 3 months minimum
General Knowledge:
- Safety precautions necessary for Tae Kwon Do training
Blocking (Makki):
Double Outer Forearm Wedging (Doo Palmok Hecho Makki)
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Front Backfist Strike (Dong Jumok Ahp Taerigi)
Vertical Spear Finger (Sewar Kwan Soo Chirugi)
Kicking (Chaki):
Low Front Thrust Heel (Ha Dan Ahp Miligi Twi Kumchi Chaki)
Turn Back Side (Dwiro Yop Chaki)
Jump Front (Twio Ahp Chaki)
Form (Poom Se): Tae Geuk Sam Chang
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): #7,8 & 9.
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Lift both feet and shift directly sideways, landing outside of
theattacker's punch forming a Side Stance parallel to the attacker's arm
and Left Inward Outer Forearm Middle Block to attacker's wrist
COUNTER: Pivot both feet forming Left Front Stance and Right Forefist
ReversePunch to Ribs with kihop
ATTACK: Right Front Snap Kick to Abdomen placing foot down in Right FrontStance
and Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Solar Plexus
DEFENSE: Right foot retreats to form Left Front Stance and Left Down Block,
then quickly step with Left foot shifting body inside punch
COUNTER: Right Front Snap Kick to Chin placing foot down to the front
forming Right Front Stance and Left Forefist Reverse Punch to Solar Plexus,
kihop
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Left step outside the attack forming Side Stance facing attacker's
right side and Right Outward Outer Forearm Middle Block
COUNTER: Simultaneously Left Forefist Front Punch to Ribs followed immediately
by a Right Forefist Front Punch from Side Stance to Ribs with kihop
Special Emphasis: Remember that you are capable of causing serious
damage to both yourself and your partner with inaccurate or uncontrolled
techniques. Be aware of yourself and your partners at all times. Strive
after excellence.
Section 5 : Purple Belt, 4th Gup:
Time in grade: 3 months minimum
General Knowledge:
- The functions of referees and judges in Tae Kwon Do sports competitions
- The components of physical fitness
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Elbow Strikes (Palkup Taerigi) [various]
Blocking (Makki):
Double Inner Forearm Wedging Block (Doo An Palmok Hecho Makki)
Kicking (Chaki):
Backside Hook (Dwiro Girler Chaki)
Arc (Dolyo Ahp Chaki)
Twist (Bituro Chaki)
Flying Side (Twimyo Yop Chaki)
Form (Poom Se): Tae Geuk Sa Chang
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): #10, 11 & 12
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Short Left step outside the attack with simultaneous Right Outward
Knifehand Side Block with circular motion
COUNTER: Right Roundhouse Kick with Instep to Solar Plexus stepping down
toward attacker forming a Right Front Stance and Left Forefist Reverse
Punch to Ribs with kihop
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Left step outside and Side Knifehand Block
COUNTER: Right Side Thrust Kick to Floating Ribs. Place foot down toward
attacker forming Right Front Stance and Left Forefist Reverse Punch to
Nose with kihop
ATTACK: Right Roundhouse Kick with Instep to Sternum and place foot down
forward into Front Stance
DEFENSE: Hop to Right back corner forming Left Back Stance and Left Double
Knifehand Guarding Block
COUNTER: Right Roundhouse Kick with Instep to Temple and place foot down
toward attacker forming Right Front Stance and Left Forefist Reverse Punch
to Ribs with kihop
Special Emphasis: At this level you need to begin to study the
details of how you execute your techniques. The degree to which you pay
particular attention to the small details will be directly proportional
to the degree to which your technique will become crisp and clean. If
you begin the process of self analysis at this rank, then you will be
creating an excellent habit and laying a very solid foundation for the
repetitions that you will do as you prepare for your Black Belt rank test.
Section
6 : Brown Belt, 3rd Gup:
Time in grade: 3 months minimum
Stances (Chase):
X (Kyocha Chase)
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Palm Heel (Pyun Jumok Taerigi)
Hammer Fist Strike (Yop Jumok Naryo Yop Taerigi)
Kicking (Chaki):
Inward Axe (Anuro Naryo Chaki)
Spinning Circle (Dwiro Dollimyo Chaki)
Form (Poom Se): Tae Geuk Oh Chang
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): #13, 14 & 15.
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Right step and Right Inward Outer Forearm Middle Block forming
side stance
COUNTER: Pivot, Look over left shoulder at attacker and Left Turn Back
Side Kick to Abdomen with kihop
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Left Front Stance
DEFENSE: Hop to Left side and Right knifehand guarding block with Right
foot forward
COUNTER: Left Inward Crescent Kick to back of the Head followed by Right
Turn Back Hook Kick to Head with kihop
ATTACK: Step Up Left Front Snap Kick to Abdomen landing in Left Front
Stance
DEFENSE: Short Left step to left side
COUNTER: Right Hook Kick with Bottom of Foot to Temple and Roundhouse
Kick with Instep to Nose in a double motion placing foot down toward attacker
forming Right Front Stance and Left Forefist Reverse Punch to Ribs with
kihop
Special Emphasis: The primary emphasis at Brown Belt is combination
movement. Combining movements develops and tones the muscles necessary
for agility and dynamic balance. The combination movement, agility and
dynamic balance results in an increase in power, speed and accuracy. You
should move smoothly and quickly, without hesitation, your combinations
need to be effective and efficient.
Section 7 : Red Belt, 2nd Gup:
Time in grade: 4 months minimum
General Knowledge:
- Methods and principles of teaching
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Flat Spear Finger (Opun Kwan Soo Chirugi)
Kicking (Chaki):
Jump Round (Twio Dolyo Chaki)
Outward Axe (Bakuro Naryo Chaki)
Form (Poom Se): Tae Geuk Yuk Chang
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): #16, 17, 18
ATTACK: Step up Left Side Thrusting Kick to Solar Plexus placing foot
down
forward to make left Back Stance
DEFENSE: Hop to Left front corner Right foot forward forming Cat Stance
toward attacker and Double Knifehand Guarding Block
COUNTER: Right Front Kick and Side Thrusting Kick to Abdomen with kihop
ATTACK: Right Side Thrusting Kick to Chin placing foot down forward forming
Right Back Stance
DEFENSE: Hop to Left front corner forming Right Cat Stance toward attacker
and Double Knifehand Guarding Block
COUNTER: Skipping Right Downward Hook Kick to Base of Cerebellum with
Bottom of Foot placing foot down inside attacker's Right foot and Left
Twist Kick with Instep to Side of Jaw placing foot down outside of attacker's
Right foot forming Left Front Stance and Right Palm Heel Strike to the
Solar Plexus with kihop
ATTACK: Step up Left Roundhouse Kick with Instep to Temple placing foot
forward forming left Back Stance
DEFENSE: Left step to left front corner forming Left Front Stance and
Right Outward Outer Forearm Side Block
COUNTER: Right Outward Axe Kick with Bottom of Foot to Nose and Right
Downward Hook Kick with Bottom of Foot to Side of Neck placing foot forward
toward attacker forming Right Front Stance and Left Forefist Reverse Punch
to Solar Plexus with kihop
Special Emphasis: The Red Belt candidate must be able to accurately
apply weapons to the correct target with full speed and power. You must
have confidence in your form, which will be directly proportional to the
number of repetitions that you perform. Remember that the two qualities
of a champion are attention to detail and follow through.
Section 8 : Red/Black Belt, 1st Gup:
At Red/Black belt your are a candidate for Black Belt. It is now time
to sharpen your technical ability to a fine edge. Remember that the lower
ranks look to you for guidance and it is your responsibility to help uphold
the Academy standards of excellence.
Time in grade: 6 months minimum
General Requirements:
- Unquestionable, good, moral character, attitude and maturity
- Teaching responsibilities and abilities
- Ability to demonstrate all rank requirements
- Cooperation and contribution
- Exemplary attendance and practice
Blocking (Makki):
X (Kyocha Makki) [Low and high section]
Palm Pushing (Chang Jumok Miro Makki)
Hand Techniques (Soo Ki):
Knee Break (Mooreup Keokki)
Kicking (Chaki):
Jump Side (Twio Yop Chaki)
Knee (Mooreup Chaki)
Flying Round (Twimyo Dolyo Chaki)
Form (Poom Se): Tae Geuk Chil Chang
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): 19, 20, 21 & 22
ATTACK: Right Front Snap Kick to Abdomen and place foot forward forming
Right Front Stance and Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum
DEFENSE: Left step to left front corner to form Left Front Stance and
Right Down Block and Right Outward Outer Forearm Circle Block in a double
motion. Push the punching arm downward
COUNTER: Pull Left foot slightly backward and Right Round Kick with Instep
to Temple and Right Hook Kick to Temple in a double motion and place foot
down toward attacker forming Right Front Stance and Left Forefist Reverse
Punch to Bridge of Nose with kihop
ATTACK: Right Side Kick to the Abdomen landing in a right back stance
DEFENSE: Left step to left front corner forming Left Front Stance and
Right Knifehand Side Block
COUNTER: Right Double Hook Kick with Bottom of Foot to Base of Cerebellum
and place foot down toward attacker forming Right Front Stance and Left
Forefist Reverse Punch to Ribs with kihop
ATTACK: Step up Left Side Thrust Kick to Solar Plexus and place foot down
forward forming Left Back Stance
DEFENSE: Hop off Right foot toward left front corner forming Left Fighting
Stance toward attacker
COUNTER: Right Front Snap Kick to Abdomen upon landing on Left foot and
Right twist Kick with to Chin in a double motion, and place foot down
toward attacker forming Right Front Stance and Right Ridge Hand Strike
to Bridge of Nose with kihop whilst rotating stance
ATTACK: Right Front Thrusting Kick to Abdomen placing foot down in front
forming Right Front Stance
DEFENSE: Shift inside the attack
COUNTER: Right Front Kick to Chin and Round Kick to Temple in double action,
place foot toward attacker forming Right Front Stance and Right Outward
Backfist Strike to Temple and Left Forefist Reverse Punch to Solar Plexus
with kihop.
Section
9 : Black Belt, 1st Dan:
Time in Grade: 6 months minimum
Stances (Chase):
Reverse Front (Bandae Chungul Chase)
Blocks (Makki):
Low & High Outer Forearm Combination (Ha Dan Palmok Sang Dan An Palmok
Makki)
Low Outer Forearm & Middle Inner Forearm Combination (Ha Dan Palmok
Chung Dan An Palmok Makki)
Kicks (Chaki):
Jump Hook (Twio Girler Chaki)
Form (Poomse):
Tae Geuk Pul Chang and Chul Gi
One Step Sparring (Il Bo Daeryun): 23,24,25, & 26
ATTACK: Right Side Thrusting Kick to Chin placing foot down in front forming
Right Front Stance
DEFENSE: Right step clockwise to left back corner forming Left Back Stance
toward attacker and Left Palm Heel block
COUNTER: Right Turn Back Double Hook Kick with Bottom of Foot to Base
of Cerebellum and place foot down toward attacker forming Right Front
Stance and Left Forefist Reverse Punch to Ribs with kihop
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch and Left Forefist Reverse Punch from
Front Stance
DEFENSE: Double Outer Forearm Wedging Block from Left Front Stance
COUNTER: Reach through, grab the Head and Right Leg Knee Strike from Front
Stance
ATTACK: Right Forefist Lunge Punch to Sternum from Front Stance
DEFENSE: Step outside and form Side Stance with Left foot forward, Inner
OFA Middle Block with Left hand
COUNTER: Right Spinning Heel Kick to Back of Head placing foot slightly
behind Left foot and Left Side Kick to Ribs in continuous action placing
foot down toward attacker forming Right Front Stance and Left Forefist
Reverse Punch to Solar Plexus with kihop
ATTACK: Step up Left Front Snap Kick to Chin placing foot down in front
forming Left Back Stance
DEFENSE: Shift inside kick close to attacker forming Right Cat Stance
toward
attacker and Knifehand Guarding Block
COUNTER: Right Twist Kick with Instep to Temple and turning counter-clockwise
place foot down directly away from attacker and Left Turn Back Side
Thrust Kick to Abdomen placing foot down toward attacker forming
Left Front Stance and Left Outward Backfist Strike to Temple and
Right Forefist Reverse Punch to Solar Plexus with kihop
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