Kent TaeKwonDo Grading Syllabus
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TaeKwonDo Oath
To strive always to be modest, courteous and respectful to all members especially my seniors.
To put the art into use only for self-defence or defence of the weak.
I agree to never to abuse my knowledge of the art.
Traditional Oath
I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwonDo
I shall respect the instructors and seniors
I shall never misuse TaeKwonDo
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
TaeKwonDo Tenets
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self Control
Indomitable spirit
Class Rules
- On entering and leaving the dojang students should always bow.
- All students should address seniors/instructors as Sir or Ma’am.
- Ask the instructor to enter or leave class if you need to for any reason.
- Never bring food into the dojang.
- Never speak out of turn or disrupt the class.
- Never be late for class.
- Ensure your suit is clean and ironed.
- No jewellery should be worn.
- Personal hygiene should be of the highest order.
- Never lose your temper.
- Respect all members of senior grade.
What are patterns
- Patterns are fundamental to the improvement of technique in TaeKwonDo. Each pattern teaches a student a new technique or level of complexity using an existing technique.
- A pattern is a combination of attack and defence movements in a fixed and logical sequence which could be used to defend against one or more imaginary opponents.
- Patterns are practised to improve TaeKwonDo techniques, to develop speed and power, improve flexibility, master body shifting, develop muscles, balance and breathe control.
- Each meaning gives the student a better understanding of the perseverance of the Koreans to gain independence from other countries who have occupied Korea over the centuries. An understanding of the continuous struggle to achieve this independence should give students of TaeKwonDo the incentive to persevere with the learning and perfecting of TaeKwonDo techniques.
General Choi’s reason for 24 Patterns
Theory Of Power
Physical power combined with technique is the most important factor in TaeKwonDo, since without powerful techniques the student would not be able to overcome an assault. The development of physical power in TaeKwonDo is the result of the utilisation and co-
Reaction Force
Reaction Force has two elements. First, reaction force is generated by pulling the fist to the hip to increase the force of a punch to an opponent; this is often described as the piston action. Later in training the student will develop other methods of reaction force. The second is the effect of an opponent moving towards you and being struck by your attack. The total force is that of your own attack plus that of the opponent moving towards you.
Concentration
Concentration is described as the ability to mobilise the correct muscles in order to optimise the attack and to focus the attack on the target area. By utilising the correct muscle groups maximum power can be achieved. The effectiveness will be determined by the concentration of the power to the smallest possible target area.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium is classified into both dynamic and static balance. They are so closely interrelated that the maximum power can only be produced when the static stability is maintained through dynamic (mobile) stability. To maintain good equilibrium, the centre of gravity must fall on a straight line midway between both legs (assuming both feet remain on the floor).
Breath Control
Correctly controlled breathing can improve one’s stamina. It can also condition the body to receive a blow and increase the power of a blow directed toward an opponent. The student should never inhale while focusing a block or attack against an opponent otherwise the movement will be impeded and the effectiveness reduced.
Speed
Speed is an essential factor of force. Two formulae are used in the calculation of power. Force = Mass x Acceleration, which can be used to determine the power required to mobilise and indeed to demobilise a body. Secondly, Energy = ½ Mass x Velocity x Velocity, the amount of energy contained in an object travelling at speed. Both formula show that for a given mass both speed and acceleration are vital for the maximisation of power.
REMEMBER (C.R.E.M.B.S) Concentration; Reaction Force; Equilibrium [balance]; Mass; Breath Control; Speed [acceleration].
Meaning of Coloured Belt Patterns
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CHON-JI TUL
Literally means the “Heaven the Earth”. It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history. Therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts – one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth. (19 movements)
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
2. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
3. Right 180 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
4. Forward. – Walking – Middle Punch
5. Left 90 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
6. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
7. Right 180 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
8. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
9. Left 90 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
10. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
11. Right 180 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
12. – Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
13. Left 90 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
14. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
15. Right 180 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
16. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
17. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
18. Backward – Walking – Middle Punch
19. Backward – Walking – Middle Punch
End – move left foot to Parallel Ready Stance
DAN-GUN TUL
Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan – Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C. (21 movements)
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
2. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
3. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
4. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
5. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
6. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
7. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
8. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
9. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
10. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
11. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
12. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
13. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
14. Walking. – Rising Block
15. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
16. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
17. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
18. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
19. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
20. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
21. Forward. – Walking – High Punch
End – move right foot to Parallel Ready Stance
DO-SAN TUL
Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Ch’ang-Ho (1876 – 1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement. (24 movements)
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
2. Walking. – Middle Punch
3. Right 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
4. Walking. – Middle Punch
5. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
6. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
7. Left 360 Deg. – Walking. – Release and High Back Fist Strike
8. Forward. – Walking. – High Back Fist Strike
9. Left 270 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Punch
10. Walking. – Middle Punch
11. Right 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Punch
12. Walking. – Middle Punch
13. Left 120 Deg. – Walking. – Middle Wedging Block
14. Forward. – Front Snap Kick
15. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
16. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
17. Right 60 Deg. – Walking. – Middle Wedging Block
18. Forward. – Front Snap Kick
19. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
20. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
21. Left 30 Deg. – Walking. – Rising Block
22. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
23. Left 270 Deg. – Sitting. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
24. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
End – move right foot to Parallel Ready Stance
WON-HYO TUL
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D. (28 movements)
Ready Stance – Close Ready Stance A
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
2. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
3. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
4. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
5. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
6. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
7. Left 90 Deg. – Bending Ready. – Forearm Guarding Block
8. Forward. – Middle Side Kick
9. Land in. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
10. Forward. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
11. Forward. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
12. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
13. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
14. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
15. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
16. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
17. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
18. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
19. Left 90. – Walking. – Circular Block
20. Forward. – Low Front Kick
21. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
22. Walking. – Circular Block
23. Low Front Kick.
24. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
25. Right up to. – Bending Ready. – Forearm Guarding Block
26. Middle Side Kick
27. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Middle Forearm Guarding Block
28. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Forearm Guarding Block
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
YUL-GOK TUL
Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536 – 1584 A.D.) nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea”. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude and the diagram represents “scholar”.
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. To left. – Sitting. – Left Punch Measure
2. Sitting. – Middle Punch
3. Sitting. – Middle Punch
4. L to R. – Sitting. – Right Punch Measure
5. Sitting. – Middle Punch
6. Sitting. – Middle Punch
7. Right 45 Deg. – Walking. – High Inner Forearm block
8. Forward. – Walking. – Low Front Kick
9. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
10. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
11. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – High Inner Forearm block
12. Forward. – Walking. – Low Front Kick
13. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
14. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
15. Right 45 Deg. – Walking. – High Hooking Block
16. Walking. – High Hooking Block
17. Waling. – Middle Punch
18. Forward. – Walking. – High Hooking Block
19. Walking. – High Hooking Block
20. Walking. – Middle Punch
21. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
22. L to R. – Bending Ready
23. Forward. – Side Kick
24. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Front Elbow Thrust
25. Right 180 Deg. – Bending Ready
26. Side Kick
27. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Front Elbow Thrust
28. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Twin Knife Hand Block
29. Forward. – Walking. – Straight Fingertip Thrust
30. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Knife Hand Block
31. Forward. – Walking. – Straight Fingertip Thrust
32. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
33. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
34. Forward. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
35. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
36. Jump Forward. – X. – High Back Fist Strike
37. Left 270 Deg – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
38. Left 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
JOONG-GUN TUL
Joong-Gun is named after the patriot An Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part of the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. An’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison (1910AD).
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. To left. – L. – Reverse Knife Hand Block
2. Low Front Snap Kick
3. Forward. – Rear Foot. – Middle Upward Palm Block
4. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Reverse Knife Hand Block
5. Low Front Snap Kick
6. Forward. – Rear Foot. – Middle Upward Palm Block
7. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
8. – Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – Upper Elbow Thrust
9. Forward. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
10. Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – Upper Elbow Thrust
11. Forward. – Walking. – Upper Elbow Thrust
12. Forward. – Walking. – Twin Fist Upset Punch
13. Step Turn. – Walking. – X Fist Rising Block
14. Left 90 Deg. – L. – High Back Fist Strike
15. L. – Release From Grab
16. Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – High Reverse Punch
17. L to R move R. – L. – High Pack Fist Strike
18. L. – Release From Grab
19. Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – High Reverse Punch
20. R to L Forward. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
21. Pull in L Foot. – L. – Middle Punch
22. Forward. – Middle Side Kick
23. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Guarding Block
24. Pull in R Foot. – L. – Middle Punch
25. Forward. – Middle Side Kick
26. Land in. – L. – Middle Guarding Block
27. Slip L Foot. – Low. – Pressing Block
28. Forward. – L. – Middle Guarding Block
29. Slip R Foot. – Low. – Pressing Block
30. L to R turn 90 Deg. – Close. – Middle Circular Punch (Slow)
31. R Forward L. – Fixed. – U Shape Block
32. R to L move L. – Fixed. – U Shape Block
End – move left foot to Ready Stance
TOI-GYE TUL
Toi-Gye is the pen-name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th A.D.), an authority on neo-confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 degrees latitude, the diagram represents “scholar”.
Ready Stance – Close Ready Stance B
STEP MOVE STANCE TECHNIQUE
1. Left. – L. – Middle Inner Forearm Block
2. Slip L Foot. – Walking. – Upset Fingertip Thrust
3. L to R. – Close. – Low Low Block/High Back Fist (Slow)
4. Right. – L. – Middle Inner Forearm Block
5. Slip R Foot. – Walking. – Upset Fingertip Thrust
6. R to L. – Close. – Low Block/High Back Fist (Slow)
7. Forward. – Walking. – Low X Block
8. High Twin Fist Punch
9. Forward. – Front Snap Kick
10. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Obverse Punch
11. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
12. L to R. – Close. – Posture Move Hands on Hips
13. Left 90 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
14. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
15. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
16. Left 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
17. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
18. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
19. R to L Forward. – L. – Low Double Forearm Block
20. Slip Left Foot. – Walking. – Double Hand Grasp
21. Forward. – Upward Knee Kick
22. Turn. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
23. Forward. – L Low Front Kick
24. Land in. – Walking. – High Flat Fingertip Thrust
25. Forward. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
26. Forward. – R Low Front Kick
27. Land in. – Walking. – High Flat Fingertip Thrust
28. Back. – L. – High Backfist and Low Block
29. Forward Jump. – X. – Low X Block
30. Slip R Foot. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
31. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Low Knife Hand Guarding Block
32. Slip L FootWalking. – Circular Block
33. L to R. – L. – Low Knife Hand Guarding Block
34. Slip R Foot. – Walking. – Circular Block
35. Pivot Feet. – Walking. – Circular Block
36. Pivot Feet. – Walking. – Circular Block
37. Move R Foot. – Sitting. – Middle Punch
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
HWA-RANG TUL
Hwa-Rang is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty about 1400 years ago. This group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the three Kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Tae Kwon Do developed into maturity.
Ready Stance – Close Ready Stance C
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left. – Sitting. – Middle Palm Pushing Block
2. Middle Punch
3. Middle Punch
4. Right 190 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
5. Slide Feet. – Upward Punch
6. Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
7. Pull R Foot. – Vertical. – Downward Knife Hand Strike
8. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
9. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Lower Outer Forearm Block
10. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
11. Slide Foot. – Grasp Right Fist
12. Side Kick, Knife Hand Strike
13. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
14. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
15. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
16. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
17. Left 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
18. Middle Turning Kick
19. Middle Turning Kick. – Land in. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
20. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Low Outer Forearm Block
21. Pull L Foot. – L. – Middle Punch
22. Forward. – L. – Middle Punch
23. Forward. – L. – Middle Punch
24. Slide L Foot. – Walking. – Low X Fist Block
25. – Slide Forward. – L. – Side Elbow Thrust
26. – Left 90 Deg. – Close. – Middle Inner/Low Outer Block
27. Change Position of Hands
28. Left Forward. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
29. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
CHOONG-MOO TUL
Choong-Moo was the given name to the great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin of the Joseon Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (kobukson) which was the precursor of the present day submarine in 1592 A.D. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolise his regrettable death having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king. (30 movements).
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Twin Knife Hand Block
2. – Forward. – Walking. – High Knife Hand Strike/Left Backhand
3. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
4. Forward. – Walking. – Flat Fingertip Thrust
5. Left 90 Deg. L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
6. Right 180 Deg. – Bending Ready
7. Middle Side Kick
8. Left 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
9. Jumping Right Side Kick. – Land. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
10. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Low Outer Forearm Block
11. Slide Left. – Walking. – Both Hands Grab Head
12. Upward Knee Kick
13. Left 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Reverse Knife Hand Strike
14. High Turning Kick
15. Foot to Foot. – Middle Back Kick
16. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Forearm Guarding Block
17. Middle Turning Kick
18. Right 90 Deg. – L. – U Shape Block
19. Jump Anti-CW. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block – 360 Deg
20. Forward. – Walking. – Fingertip Upset Thrust
21. Pull L Foot. – L. – High Back Fist and Low Block
22. – Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
23. Left 270 Deg. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
24. Forward. – Sitting. – Middle Inward Outer Forearm Block. – High Back Fist
25. Left 180 Deg. – Middle Side Kick
26. Middle Side Kick
27. Right 180 Deg. L. – Middle X Knife Hand Check Block
28. Forward. – Walking. – Upward Twin Palm Block
29. Right 180 Deg. – Walking. – Rising Block
30. Walking. – Reverse Middle Punch
End – move right foot to Ready Stance

10th Kup
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10th Kup Theory
Stance: Sogi
Attention Stance: Charyot Sogi
Parallel Ready Stance: Narani Chumbi Sogi
Walking Stance: Gunnun Sogi
Sitting Stance: Annun Sogi
Observe Punch: Baro Jurugi
Reverse Punch: Bandae Jurugi
Ball of Foot: Ap Kumchi
Inner Forearm Block: An Palmok Maki
High Section: Nopunde
Middle Section: Kaunde
Low Section: Najunde
One: Hanna
Two: Dool
Three: Set
Four: Net
Five: Dasut
Founder: General Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan
Chief Instructor: Mr Elliott Walker 5th Dan
Senior Black Belt Examiner: Mr Brian Williams 7th Dan
Practical
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10th Kup Practical
- Sitting Stance – 10 Single Punches
- 10 Front Rising Kicks
- 10 Press Ups
- Four Directional Punch Part 1, right & left hand side
- Four Directional Punch Part 2, right & left hand side
- Walking Stance, Middle punch forwards and backwards
- Walking Stance, Inner forearm block forwards and backwards
- Walking Stance, Combination inner forearm block, reverse punch forwards and backwards
- 3 Step Sparring Number 1-3
- Application of Technique – Two Self Defence Techniques from Four Directional Punch
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1 - 3 Three Step Sparring
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.

9th Kup
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Forefist: Ap Joomuk
L Stance: Niunja Sogi
Front Kick: Ap Chagi
Double Punch: Doo Jurugi
Block: Maki
Rising Block: Chookyo Maki
Back Fist Strike: Dung Jung Taerigi
Middle Section: Kaunde
Strike: Taerigi
Attention: Charyot
Bow: Kyong Yae
Start: Sijak
Stop: Hye Chow
Ready: Chumbi
Pattern: Tul
Six: Yasut
Seven: Ilgope
Eight: Yaudel
Nine: Ahope
Ten: Yaul
Yellow: Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as TaeKwonDo foundations are being laid
Meaning of Patterns: Chon Ji literally means the ‘Heaven and Earth’. It is the orient interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history. Therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. The pattern consists of two similar parts, one to represent Heaven and the other the Earth
Practical
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9th Kup Practical
- Sitting Stance, 10 Double Punches
- 10 Front Rising Kicks
- 20 Press Ups
- Chon-Ji Tul and four directional punch
- Combination Front Snap Kick Double Punch
- Walking Stance, Combination Inner
- Forearm Block Reverse Punch, Low Block, Rising Block in Walking Stance,
- 3 Step Sparring 1-5
- Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
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Chon-Ji Tul
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
2. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
3. Right 180 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
4. Forward. – Walking – Middle Punch
5. Left 90 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
6. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
7. Right 180 Deg – Walking – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
8. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
9. Left 90 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
10. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
11. Right 180 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
12. – Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
13. Left 90 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
14. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
15. Right 180 Deg – L – Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
16. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
17. Forward – Walking – Middle Punch
18. Backward – Walking – Middle Punch
19. Backward – Walking – Middle Punch
End – move left foot to Parallel Ready Stance
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1 - 5 Three Step Sparring
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.

8th Kup
Theory
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8th Kup Theory
Forearm Guarding Block – Palmok Daebi Maki
Knife Hand Guarding Block – Sonkal Daebi Maki
High Punch – Nopunde Jurugi
Twin Forearm Block – Sang Palmok Maki
Knife Hand Strike – Sonkal Taerigi
Kick – Chagi
Side Kick – Yop Chagi
Foot-sword – Balkal
Training Hall – Dojang
Training Suit – Dobok
Belt – Ti
Student – Jeja
Instructor – Sabum
Return to Ready Stance – Parrol
Dismiss – Haessan
Two Step Turn – Dwiryo Torro
Reason for 24 Patterns –
Meaning of Dan Gun – Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
Practical
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8th Kup Practical
- Dan Gun Tul and previous patterns
- Any pattern from lower grade syllabus
- Basic Techniques (Low Block, Rising Block, Knife Hand Strike, Knife Hand Guarding Block, Twin Block, Front Snap Kick etc)
- 3 Step Sparring 1-7
- Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
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Dan-Gun Tul
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
2. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
3. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
4. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
5. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
6. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
7. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
8. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
9. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
10. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
11. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
12. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
13. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Low Section Outer Forearm Block
14. Walking. – Rising Block
15. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
16. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
17. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
18. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
19. Forward. – Walking. – High Punch
20. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
21. Forward. – Walking – High Punch
End – move right foot to Parallel Ready Stance
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1 - 7 Three Step Sparring
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.

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Reverse Punch – Bandae Jurugi
Outer Forearm Block – Bakkot Palmok Maki
Straight Fingertip Thrust – Sun Sulkup Tulgi
Release From Grab – Jap Yosul Tae
Wedging Block – Hechyo Maki
Front Snap Kick – Ap Chabusigi
Downwards Block – Naeryo Maki
The Purpose of Step Sparring –
Meaning of Do-San – Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot An Ch’ang Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.
Meaning Of Green – Green signifies the plants growth as TaeKwonDo skills begin to develop.
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- Do-San Tul and previous patterns
- 3 Step Sparring 1-10
- Basic blocks, strikes and kicks
- Any pattern or step sparring from lower grade syllabus
- Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
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Do-San Tul
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
2. Walking. – Middle Punch
3. Right 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
4. Walking. – Middle Punch
5. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
6. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
7. Left 360 Deg. – Walking. – Release and High Back Fist Strike
8. Forward. – Walking. – High Back Fist Strike
9. Left 270 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Punch
10. Walking. – Middle Punch
11. Right 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Punch
12. Walking. – Middle Punch
13. Left 120 Deg. – Walking. – Middle Wedging Block
14. Forward. – Front Snap Kick
15. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
16. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
17. Right 60 Deg. – Walking. – Middle Wedging Block
18. Forward. – Front Snap Kick
19. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
20. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
21. Left 30 Deg. – Walking. – Rising Block
22. Forward. – Walking. – Rising Block
23. Left 270 Deg. – Sitting. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
24. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – Middle Knife Hand Strike
End – move right foot to Parallel Ready Stance
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1 - 10 Three Step Sparring
1: Defence –
Continue –
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.
8: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right side kick followed by right knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
9: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left inwards palm pushing block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Step to the left with right foot then left foot performing forearm guarding block. Then perform right middle turning kick to floating rib. Then move into vertical stance and perform right knife hand strike to carotid artery.
10: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle knife hand guarding block with right leg back. Perform right back kick followed by right reverse knife hand strike to the carotid artery.

6th Kup
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Close Ready Stance A – Moa Sogi A
Inward Knife Hand Strike – Anuro Sonkal Taerigi
Fixed Stance – Kojung Sogi
Bending Ready Stance – Gaburyo Chumbi Sogi
Circular Block – Dolimyo Maki
Forearm Guarding Block – Palmok Daebi Maki
Twin Fist Vertical Punch – Sang Joomuk Sewo Jurugi
X Fist Rising Block – Kyocha Joomuk Chookyo Maki
Turning Kick – Dollyo Chagi
Waist Block – Hori Maki
Side Punch – Yop Jurugi
Downward Block – Naeryo Maki
Meaning of Won-Hyo: Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
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6th Kup Practical
- Won-Hyo Tul
- 3 Step Sparring (Sambo Matsoki)
- Basic 2 Step Sparring (Ibo Matsoki)
- Any pattern or step sparring from lower grade syllabus
- Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
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Won-Hyo Tul
Ready Stance – Close Ready Stance A
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
2. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
3. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
4. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
5. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
6. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
7. Left 90 Deg. – Bending Ready. – Forearm Guarding Block
8. Forward. – Middle Side Kick
9. Land in. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
10. Forward. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
11. Forward. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
12. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
13. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
14. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
15. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
16. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
17. L. – High Inward Knife Hand Strike
18. Slip Forward. – Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
19. Left 90. – Walking. – Circular Block
20. Forward. – Low Front Kick
21. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
22. Walking. – Circular Block
23. Low Front Kick.
24. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
25. Right up to. – Bending Ready. – Forearm Guarding Block
26. Middle Side Kick
27. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Middle Forearm Guarding Block
28. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Forearm Guarding Block
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
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1 - 10 Three Step Sparring
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.
8: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right side kick followed by righ t knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
9: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left inwards palm pushing block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Step to the left with right foot then left foot performing forearm guarding block. Then perform right middle turning kick to floating rib. Then move into vertical stance and perform right knife hand strike to carotid artery.
10: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle knife hand guarding block with right leg back. Perform right back kick followed by right reverse knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
1 - 4 Two Step Sparring
Ready stance for the attacker: Right leg back in L stance in forearm guarding block
Ready stance for the defender: Parallel ready stance
1. Attack – High punch in walking stance followed by front snap kick.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance and with rising block. Then left leg back in walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block.
Counter attack – Twin fist vertical punch.
2. Attack – Side punch in fixed stance, followed my middle section turning kick.
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with upward palm block. Then left leg back in L stance with waist block..
Counter attack – Slide back towards attacker performing rear elbow strike to solar plexus in sitting stance.
3. Attack – Front kick into walking stance, followed by twin fist vertical punch.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block. Then left back in walking stance with outer forearm wedging
block.
Counter attack – Knee kick whilst at the same time pulling down on the neck of the opponent.
4. Attack – Flat fingertip thrust in walking stance, followed by side kick.
Defence – Right leg back in walking stance with knife hand rising block. Left leg back in L stance with inward palm block.
Counter attack – Front kick with left leg to the coccyx, then twin fist upset punch to the kidneys

5th Kup
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Hooking Block – Golcho Maki
Front Elbow Thrust – Ap Palkup Tulgi
Twin Knife Hand Block – Sang Sonkal Maki
X Stance – Kyocha Sogi
Double Forearm Block – Doo Palmok Maki
Flat Fingertip Thrust – Opun Sonkup Tulgi
Palm Pushing Block – Sonbadak Miro Maki
Upward Palm Block – Ollyo Sonbadak Maki
Twin Punch – Doo Jurugi
Twin Fist Upset Punch – San Joomuk Dwijibun Jurugi
Inward Palm Block – Anuro Sanbadak Maki
Knife Hand Rising Block – Sonkal Chookyo Maki
Meaning of Yul-Gok: Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584 AD) nicknamed the ‘Confucius of Korea’. The 38 movements refer to his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude and the diagram represents scholar.
Meaning Of Blue: Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in TaeKwonDo progresses
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- Yul-Gok Tul and previous patterns
- 2 Step Sparring 1-4, Any 3 Step Sparring
- Free Sparring
- Combination Techniques (Hands and Feet)
- Any pattern or step sparring from lower grade syllabus
Yul-Gok Tul
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. To left. – Sitting. – Left Punch Measure
2. Sitting. – Middle Punch
3. Sitting. – Middle Punch
4. L to R. – Sitting. – Right Punch Measure
5. Sitting. – Middle Punch
6. Sitting. – Middle Punch
7. Right 45 Deg. – Walking. – High Inner Forearm block
8. Forward. – Walking. – Low Front Kick
9. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
10. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
11. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – High Inner Forearm block
12. Forward. – Walking. – Low Front Kick
13. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Punch
14. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
15. Right 45 Deg. – Walking. – High Hooking Block
16. Walking. – High Hooking Block
17. Waling. – Middle Punch
18. Forward. – Walking. – High Hooking Block
19. Walking. – High Hooking Block
20. Walking. – Middle Punch
21. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
22. L to R. – Bending Ready
23. Forward. – Side Kick
24. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Front Elbow Thrust
25. Right 180 Deg. – Bending Ready
26. Side Kick
27. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Front Elbow Thrust
28. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Twin Knife Hand Block
29. Forward. – Walking. – Straight Fingertip Thrust
30. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Twin Knife Hand Block
31. Forward. – Walking. – Straight Fingertip Thrust
32. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
33. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
34. Forward. – Walking. – High Outer Forearm Block
35. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
36. Jump Forward. – X. – High Back Fist Strike
37. Left 270 Deg – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
38. Left 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
1 - 10 Three Step Sparring
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.
8: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right side kick followed by righ t knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
9: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left inwards palm pushing block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Step to the left with right foot then left foot performing forearm guarding block. Then perform right middle turning kick to floating rib. Then move into vertical stance and perform right knife hand strike to carotid artery.
10: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle knife hand guarding block with right leg back. Perform right back kick followed by right reverse knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
1 - 8 Two Step Sparring
Ready stance for the attacker: Right leg back in L stance in forearm guarding block
Ready stance for the defender: Parallel ready stance
1. Attack – High punch in walking stance followed by front snap kick.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance and with rising block. Then left leg back in walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block.
Counter attack – Twin fist vertical punch.
2. Attack – Side punch in fixed stance, followed my middle section turning kick.
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with upward palm block. Then left leg back in L stance with waist block..
Counter attack – Slide back towards attacker performing rear elbow strike to solar plexus in sitting stance.
3. Attack – Front kick into walking stance, followed by twin fist vertical punch.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block. Then left back in walking stance with outer forearm wedging
block.
Counter attack – Knee kick whilst at the same time pulling down on the neck of the opponent.
4. Attack – Flat fingertip thrust in walking stance, followed by side kick.
Defence – Right leg back in walking stance with knife hand rising block. Left leg back in L stance with inward palm block.
Counter attack – Front kick with left leg to the coccyx, then twin fist upset punch to the kidneys
5. Attack – Right back kick, then moving forward in walking stance with open fist high punch (palm heel)
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with waist block. Then left leg back in L stance with right outer forearm inward block.
Counter attack – Slip right into walking stance, with high section reverse knife hand strike.
6. Attack – Right high section turning kick, then moving forward in walking stance with arc hand high strike.
Defence – Left leg back into sitting stance with twin straight forearm block. (Move left leg diagonally). Then right leg in L stance with palm hooking block.
Counter attack – Grabbing the arm perform left side kick, whilst pulling the arm for reaction force.
7. Attack – Right fixed stance with side fist strike. Then left middle reverse turning kick.
Defence – Left leg back in L stance with twin forearm block. Then sliding away to the right with right leg back in forearm guarding block.
Counter attack – Right high reverse turning kick.
8. Attack – Right middle side kick stepping down perform spinning knife hand strike (turning anti-clockwise).
Defence – Right leg back with inner forearm waist block. Then perform double step into knife hand guarding block-blocking the second attack.
Breaking on Adult or Child Board
Favoured side elbow strike
Pure Self-Defence

4th Kup
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Close Ready Stance B – Moa Sogi B
Reverse Knife Hand Block – Sonkal Dung Maki
Upward Palm Block – Ollyo Sonbadak Maki
Rear Foot Stance – Dwit Bal Sogi
Upper Elbow Thrust – Wi Palkup Tulgi
Twin Upset Punch – Sang Dwijibun Jurugi
U Shape Block – Digutcha Maki
Reverse Turning Kick – Bandae Dollyo Chagi
Back Kick – Dwit Chagi
Pressing Block – Noolo Maki
Waist Block – Hori Maki
Outer Forearm Inward Block – Bakkat Palmok Anuro Maki
Low Stance – Nachuo Sogi
Meaning of Joong Gun: Joong-Gun is named after the patriot An Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese Governor General of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part of the Korean-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr An’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shang prison (1910 AD)
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F-D Punch, Chon-Ji Tul & Dan-Gun Tul, Do-San Tul, Won-Hyo Tul, Yul-Gok Tul,
Joong-Gun Tul
Basic Techniques applicable to pattern inclusive of kicks – front, side, turning, back/reverse.
1-10 Three Step Sparring, 1-8 Two Step Sparring, 1 Step Sparring, Semi-Free Sparring,
Intermediate Kicks to Paddles (Inc. reverse techniques)
Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
Joong-Gun Tul
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. To left. – L. – Reverse Knife Hand Block
2. Low Front Snap Kick
3. Forward. – Rear Foot. – Middle Upward Palm Block
4. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Reverse Knife Hand Block
5. Low Front Snap Kick
6. Forward. – Rear Foot. – Middle Upward Palm Block
7. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
8. – Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – Upper Elbow Thrust
9. Forward. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
10. Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – Upper Elbow Thrust
11. Forward. – Walking. – Upper Elbow Thrust
12. Forward. – Walking. – Twin Fist Upset Punch
13. Step Turn. – Walking. – X Fist Rising Block
14. Left 90 Deg. – L. – High Back Fist Strike
15. L. – Release From Grab
16. Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – High Reverse Punch
17. L to R move R. – L. – High Pack Fist Strike
18. L. – Release From Grab
19. Slip Front Foot. – Walking. – High Reverse Punch
20. R to L Forward. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
21. Pull in L Foot. – L. – Middle Punch
22. Forward. – Middle Side Kick
23. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Guarding Block
24. Pull in R Foot. – L. – Middle Punch
25. Forward. – Middle Side Kick
26. Land in. – L. – Middle Guarding Block
27. Slip L Foot. – Low. – Pressing Block
28. Forward. – L. – Middle Guarding Block
29. Slip R Foot. – Low. – Pressing Block
30. L to R turn 90 Deg. – Close. – Middle Circular Punch (Slow)
31. R Forward L. – Fixed. – U Shape Block
32. R to L move L. – Fixed. – U Shape Block
End – move left foot to Ready Stance
Three Step Sparring 1 - 10
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.
8: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right side kick followed by righ t knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
9: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left inwards palm pushing block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Step to the left with right foot then left foot performing forearm guarding block. Then perform right middle turning kick to floating rib. Then move into vertical stance and perform right knife hand strike to carotid artery.
10: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle knife hand guarding block with right leg back. Perform right back kick followed by right reverse knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
2 Step Sparring 1 - 8
Ready stance for the attacker: Right leg back in L stance in forearm guarding block
Ready stance for the defender: Parallel ready stance
1. Attack – High punch in walking stance followed by front snap kick.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance and with rising block. Then left leg back in walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block.
Counter Attack – Twin fist vertical punch.
2. Attack
Side punch in fixed stance, followed my middle section turning kick.
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with upward palm block. Then left leg back in L stance with waist block.
Counter Attack – Slide back towards attacker performing rear elbow strike to solar plexus in sitting stance.
3. Attack – Front kick into walking stance, followed by twin fist vertical punch.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block. Then left back in walking stance with outer forearm wedging block.
Counter Attack – Knee kick whilst at the same time pulling down on the the neck of the opponent.
4. Attack – Flat fingertip thrust in walking stance, followed by side kick.
Defence – Right leg back in walking stance with knife hand rising block. Left leg back in L stance with inward palm block.
Counter Attack – Front kick with left leg to the coccyx, then twin fist upset punch to the kidneys.
5. Attack – Right back kick, then moving forward in walking stance with open fist high punch (palm heel)
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with waist block. Then left leg back in L stance with right outer forearm inward block.
Counter Attack – Slip right into walking stance, with high section reverse knife hand strike.
6. Attack – Right high section turning kick, then moving forward in walking stance with arc hand high strike.
Defence – Left left back into sitting stance with twin straight forearm block. (Move left leg diagonally). Then right leg in L stance with palm hooking block.
Counter Attack – Grabbing the arm perform left side kick, whilst pulling the arm for reaction force.
7. Attack – Right fixed stance with side fist strike. Then left middle reverse turning kick.
Defence – Left leg back in L stance with twin forearm block. Then sliding away to the right with right leg back in forearm guarding block.
Counter Attack – Right high reverse turning kick.
8. Attack – Right middle side kick stepping down perform spinning knife hand strike (turning anti-clockwise).
Defence – Right leg back with inner forearm waist block. The perform double step into knife hand guarding block-blocking the second attack.
Counter Attack – Left jumping ‘X’ stance high back fist side strike.
1 Step Sparring
Ready stance for the attacker and defender: Parallel ready stance.
All – Attacker – Single punch with right then left side.
Defender – Block or dodge attacks with properly formed techniques either with hand or foot. All counter attacks must be repeated on each side.
Students should balance counter attacks equally between hand and foot techniques. All kicks must use traditional foot positions.
No front leg sparring kicks to be used.
Semi Free Sparring
All – Attacker – The attacker should use a variety of kicks to show good technique with traditional foot positions only. Please note no front leg kicks are permitted.
Defender – Block all kicks with properly formed blocks. All blocks should be completed in proper stances.
Breaking on Adult or Child Board
Less Favoured side elbow strike
Pure Self-Defence

3rd Kup
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3rd Kup Theory
Upset Fingertip Thrust – Dwijibun Sonkup Tulgi
W Shape Block – San Maki
Double Forearm Pushing Block – Doo Palmok Miro Maki
X Stance – Kyocha Sogi
Crescent Kick – Bandal Chagi
Hooking Kick – Golcho Chagi
X Fist Pressing Block – Kyocha Joomuk Noolo Maki
Knee Kick – Murup Chagi
Inward – Anuro
Outwards – Bakuro
Stamping Motion – (gurunun dongjak) – This motion is used to emphasise the power in a technique. The part of the foot used is the side sole (yop bal badak).
Theory of Power..
Meaning of Toi-Gye Tul: Toi-Gye is the pen-name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century AD), an authority on neo-confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 degrees latitude. The diagram represents ‘scholar’.
Meaning of Red: Red signifies danger cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Theory of Power
Reaction Force
Reaction Force has two elements. First, reaction force is generated by pulling the fist to the hip to increase the force of a punch to an opponent; this is often described as the piston action. Later in training the student will develop other methods of reaction force. The second is the effect of an opponent moving towards you and being struck by your attack. The total force is that of your own attack plus that of the opponent moving towards you.
Concentration
Concentration is described as the ability to mobilise the correct muscles in order to optimise the attack and to focus the attack on the target area. By utilising the correct muscle groups maximum power can be achieved. The effectiveness will be determined by the concentration of the power to the smallest possible target area.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium is classified into both dynamic and static balance. They are so closely interrelated that the maximum power can only be produced when the static stability is maintained through dynamic (mobile) stability. To maintain good equilibrium, the centre of gravity must fall on a straight line midway between both legs (assuming both feet remain on the floor).
Breath Control
Correctly controlled breathing can improve one’s stamina. It can also condition the body to receive a blow and increase the power of a blow directed toward an opponent. The student should never inhale while focusing a block or attack against an opponent otherwise the movement will be impeded and the effectiveness reduced.
Speed
Speed is an essential factor of force. Two formulae are used in the calculation of power. Force = Mass x Acceleration, which can be used to determine the power required to mobilise and indeed to demobilise a body. Secondly, Energy = ½ Mass x Velocity x Velocity, the amount of energy contained in an object travelling at speed. Both formula show that for a given mass both speed and acceleration are vital for the maximisation of power.
REMEMBER (C.R.E.M.B.S) Concentration; Reaction Force; Equilibrium [balance]; Mass; Breath Control; Speed [acceleration].
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3rd Kup Practical
Joong-Gun Tul, Toi-Gye Tul
Basic Techniques applicable to pattern inclusive of kicks – front, side, turning, back/reverse.
1-10 Three Step Sparring, 1-8 Two Step Sparring, 1 Step Sparring, Semi-Free Sparring,
Intermediate Kicks to Paddles (Inc. reverse techniques)
Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
Toi-Gye Tul
Ready Stance – Close Ready Stance B
STEP MOVE STANCE TECHNIQUE
1. Left. – L. – Middle Inner Forearm Block
2. Slip L Foot. – Walking. – Upset Fingertip Thrust
3. L to R. – Close. – Low Low Block/High Back Fist (Slow)
4. Right. – L. – Middle Inner Forearm Block
5. Slip R Foot. – Walking. – Upset Fingertip Thrust
6. R to L. – Close. – Low Block/High Back Fist (Slow)
7. Forward. – Walking. – Low X Block
8. High Twin Fist Punch
9. Forward. – Front Snap Kick
10. Land in. – Walking. – Middle Obverse Punch
11. Walking. – Middle Reverse Punch
12. L to R. – Close. – Posture Move Hands on Hips
13. Left 90 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
14. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
15. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
16. Left 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
17. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
18. Right 180 Deg. – Sitting. – W Shape Block
19. R to L Forward. – L. – Low Double Forearm Block
20. Slip Left Foot. – Walking. – Double Hand Grasp
21. Forward. – Upward Knee Kick
22. Turn. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
23. Forward. – L Low Front Kick
24. Land in. – Walking. – High Flat Fingertip Thrust
25. Forward. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
26. Forward. – R Low Front Kick
27. Land in. – Walking. – High Flat Fingertip Thrust
28. Back. – L. – High Backfist and Low Block
29. Forward Jump. – X. – Low X Block
30. Slip R Foot. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
31. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Low Knife Hand Guarding Block
32. Slip L FootWalking. – Circular Block
33. L to R. – L. – Low Knife Hand Guarding Block
34. Slip R Foot. – Walking. – Circular Block
35. Pivot Feet. – Walking. – Circular Block
36. Pivot Feet. – Walking. – Circular Block
37. Move R Foot. – Sitting. – Middle Punch
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
Three Step Sparring 1 - 10
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.
8: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right side kick followed by righ t knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
9: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left inwards palm pushing block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Step to the left with right foot then left foot performing forearm guarding block. Then perform right middle turning kick to floating rib. Then move into vertical stance and perform right knife hand strike to carotid artery.
10: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle knife hand guarding block with right leg back. Perform right back kick followed by right reverse knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
2 Step Sparring 1 - 8
Ready stance for the attacker: Right leg back in L stance in forearm guarding block
Ready stance for the defender: Parallel ready stance
1. Attack – High punch in walking stance followed by front snap kick.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance and with rising block. Then left leg back in walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block.
Counter Attack – Twin fist vertical punch.
2. Attack
Side punch in fixed stance, followed my middle section turning kick.
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with upward palm block. Then left leg back in L stance with waist block.
Counter Attack – Slide back towards attacker performing rear elbow strike to solar plexus in sitting stance.
3. Attack – Front kick into walking stance, followed by twin fist vertical punch.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block. Then left back in walking stance with outer forearm wedging block.
Counter Attack – Knee kick whilst at the same time pulling down on the the neck of the opponent.
4. Attack – Flat fingertip thrust in walking stance, followed by side kick.
Defence – Right leg back in walking stance with knife hand rising block. Left leg back in L stance with inward palm block.
Counter Attack – Front kick with left leg to the coccyx, then twin fist upset punch to the kidneys.
5. Attack – Right back kick, then moving forward in walking stance with open fist high punch (palm heel)
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with waist block. Then left leg back in L stance with right outer forearm inward block.
Counter Attack – Slip right into walking stance, with high section reverse knife hand strike.
6. Attack – Right high section turning kick, then moving forward in walking stance with arc hand high strike.
Defence – Left left back into sitting stance with twin straight forearm block. (Move left leg diagonally). Then right leg in L stance with palm hooking block.
Counter Attack – Grabbing the arm perform left side kick, whilst pulling the arm for reaction force.
7. Attack – Right fixed stance with side fist strike. Then left middle reverse turning kick.
Defence – Left leg back in L stance with twin forearm block. Then sliding away to the right with right leg back in forearm guarding block.
Counter Attack – Right high reverse turning kick.
8. Attack – Right middle side kick stepping down perform spinning knife hand strike (turning anti-clockwise).
Defence – Right leg back with inner forearm waist block. The perform double step into knife hand guarding block-blocking the second attack.
Counter Attack – Left jumping ‘X’ stance high back fist side strike.
1 Step Sparring
Ready stance for the attacker and defender: Parallel ready stance.
All – Attacker – Single punch with right then left side.
Defender – Block or dodge attacks with properly formed techniques either with hand or foot. All counter attacks must be repeated on each side.
Students should balance counter attacks equally between hand and foot techniques. All kicks must use traditional foot positions.
No front leg sparring kicks to be used.
Semi Free Sparring
All – Attacker – The attacker should use a variety of kicks to show good technique with traditional foot positions only. Please note no front leg kicks are permitted.
Defender – Block all kicks with properly formed blocks. All blocks should be completed in proper stances.
Breaking on Adult or Child Board
Favoured side palm heel strike
Pure Self-Defence

2nd Kup
Theory
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2nd Kup Theory
Close Ready Stance C – Mao Chumbi Sogi C
Palm Pushing Block – Sonbadak Miro Maki
Upward Punch – Ollyo Jurugi
Downward Knife Hand Strike – Naeryo Sonkal Taerigi
Back Elbow Thrust – Dwit Palkup Tulgi
Flying Kick – Twimyo Chagi
Vertical Stance – Soo Jik Sogi
Side Elbow Thrust – Yop Palkup Tulgi
Jumping Twigi
Twisting Kick – Bitro Chagi
Vertical Kick – Sewo Chagi
Inner Forearm Side-Front Block – An Palmok Yopap Maki
Theory of Power..
Meaning of Hwa-Rang: Hwa Rang is named after the Hwa-Rang Youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty about 1400 years ago. This group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the 3 kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry division where TaeKwonDo developed into maturity.
Theory of Power
Reaction Force
Reaction Force has two elements. First, reaction force is generated by pulling the fist to the hip to increase the force of a punch to an opponent; this is often described as the piston action. Later in training the student will develop other methods of reaction force. The second is the effect of an opponent moving towards you and being struck by your attack. The total force is that of your own attack plus that of the opponent moving towards you.
Concentration
Concentration is described as the ability to mobilise the correct muscles in order to optimise the attack and to focus the attack on the target area. By utilising the correct muscle groups maximum power can be achieved. The effectiveness will be determined by the concentration of the power to the smallest possible target area.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium is classified into both dynamic and static balance. They are so closely interrelated that the maximum power can only be produced when the static stability is maintained through dynamic (mobile) stability. To maintain good equilibrium, the centre of gravity must fall on a straight line midway between both legs (assuming both feet remain on the floor).
Breath Control
Correctly controlled breathing can improve one’s stamina. It can also condition the body to receive a blow and increase the power of a blow directed toward an opponent. The student should never inhale while focusing a block or attack against an opponent otherwise the movement will be impeded and the effectiveness reduced.
Speed
Speed is an essential factor of force. Two formulae are used in the calculation of power. Force = Mass x Acceleration, which can be used to determine the power required to mobilise and indeed to demobilise a body. Secondly, Energy = ½ Mass x Velocity x Velocity, the amount of energy contained in an object travelling at speed. Both formula show that for a given mass both speed and acceleration are vital for the maximisation of power.
REMEMBER (C.R.E.M.B.S) Concentration; Reaction Force; Equilibrium [balance]; Mass; Breath Control; Speed [acceleration].
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2nd Kup Practical
F-D Punch, Chon-Ji Tul & Dan-Gun Tul, Do-San Tul, Won-Hyo Tul, Yul-Gok Tul,
Joong-Gun Tul, Toi-Gye Tul, Hwa-Rang Tul.
Basic Techniques applicable to pattern inclusive of kicks – front, side, turning, back/reverse/jumping
1-10 Three Step Sparring, 1-8 Two Step Sparring, 1 Step Sparring, Semi-Free Sparring, Free Sparring
Advanced Kicks to Paddles (combinations and jumping/flying techniques)
Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
Hwa-Rang Tul
Ready Stance – Close Ready Stance C
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left. – Sitting. – Middle Palm Pushing Block
2. Middle Punch
3. Middle Punch
4. Right 190 Deg. – L. – Twin Forearm Block
5. Slide Feet. – Upward Punch
6. Fixed. – Middle Side Punch
7. Pull R Foot. – Vertical. – Downward Knife Hand Strike
8. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
9. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Lower Outer Forearm Block
10. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
11. Slide Foot. – Grasp Right Fist
12. Side Kick, Knife Hand Strike
13. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
14. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Punch
15. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
16. Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
17. Left 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
18. Middle Turning Kick
19. Middle Turning Kick. – Land in. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
20. Left 90 Deg. – Walking. – Low Outer Forearm Block
21. Pull L Foot. – L. – Middle Punch
22. Forward. – L. – Middle Punch
23. Forward. – L. – Middle Punch
24. Slide L Foot. – Walking. – Low X Fist Block
25. – Slide Forward. – L. – Side Elbow Thrust
26. – Left 90 Deg. – Close. – Middle Inner/Low Outer Block
27. Change Position of Hands
28. Left Forward. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
29. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
Three Step Sparring 1 - 10
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.
8: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right side kick followed by righ t knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
9: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left inwards palm pushing block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Step to the left with right foot then left foot performing forearm guarding block. Then perform right middle turning kick to floating rib. Then move into vertical stance and perform right knife hand strike to carotid artery.
10: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle knife hand guarding block with right leg back. Perform right back kick followed by right reverse knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
2 Step Sparring 1 - 8
Ready stance for the attacker: Right leg back in L stance in forearm guarding block
Ready stance for the defender: Parallel ready stance
1. Attack – High punch in walking stance followed by front snap kick.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance and with rising block. Then left leg back in walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block.
Counter Attack – Twin fist vertical punch.
2. Attack
Side punch in fixed stance, followed my middle section turning kick.
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with upward palm block. Then left leg back in L stance with waist block.
Counter Attack – Slide back towards attacker performing rear elbow strike to solar plexus in sitting stance.
3. Attack – Front kick into walking stance, followed by twin fist vertical punch.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block. Then left back in walking stance with outer forearm wedging block.
Counter Attack – Knee kick whilst at the same time pulling down on the the neck of the opponent.
4. Attack – Flat fingertip thrust in walking stance, followed by side kick.
Defence – Right leg back in walking stance with knife hand rising block. Left leg back in L stance with inward palm block.
Counter Attack – Front kick with left leg to the coccyx, then twin fist upset punch to the kidneys.
5. Attack – Right back kick, then moving forward in walking stance with open fist high punch (palm heel)
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with waist block. Then left leg back in L stance with right outer forearm inward block.
Counter Attack – Slip right into walking stance, with high section reverse knife hand strike.
6. Attack – Right high section turning kick, then moving forward in walking stance with arc hand high strike.
Defence – Left left back into sitting stance with twin straight forearm block. (Move left leg diagonally). Then right leg in L stance with palm hooking block.
Counter Attack – Grabbing the arm perform left side kick, whilst pulling the arm for reaction force.
7. Attack – Right fixed stance with side fist strike. Then left middle reverse turning kick.
Defence – Left leg back in L stance with twin forearm block. Then sliding away to the right with right leg back in forearm guarding block.
Counter Attack – Right high reverse turning kick.
8. Attack – Right middle side kick stepping down perform spinning knife hand strike (turning anti-clockwise).
Defence – Right leg back with inner forearm waist block. The perform double step into knife hand guarding block-blocking the second attack.
Counter Attack – Left jumping ‘X’ stance high back fist side strike.
1 Step Sparring
Ready stance for the attacker and defender: Parallel ready stance.
All – Attacker – Single punch with right then left side.
Defender – Block or dodge attacks with properly formed techniques either with hand or foot. All counter attacks must be repeated on each side.
Students should balance counter attacks equally between hand and foot techniques. All kicks must use traditional foot positions.
No front leg sparring kicks to be used.
Semi Free Sparring
All – Attacker – The attacker should use a variety of kicks to show good technique with traditional foot positions only. Please note no front leg kicks are permitted.
Defender – Block all kicks with properly formed blocks. All blocks should be completed in proper stances.
Free Sparring
Breaking on Adult or Child Board
Basic kick Less Favoured Leg or Basic Hand Technique Less Favoured side
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1st Kup
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1st Kup Theory
All previous theory in written 1 hour exam. Club paper, Mock & Actual paper to pass before physical grading.
Inward Knife Hand Strike – Anuro Sonkal Taerigi
X Knife Hand Side Checking Block – Kyocha Sonkal Momchau Maki
Twin Palm Upward Block – Sang Ollyo Sonbadak Maki
Skip kick – Duro Gamyo Chagi
Meaning of Black: Opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in TaeKwonDo. Also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Meaning of Choong-Moo: Choong-Moo was the name given to the great admiral Yi Sun Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (kobukson) which was the precursor of the present day submarine in 1592 AD. The reason why this pattern ends up with left hand attack is to symbolise his regrettable death having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.
Theory of Power
Reaction Force
Reaction Force has two elements. First, reaction force is generated by pulling the fist to the hip to increase the force of a punch to an opponent; this is often described as the piston action. Later in training the student will develop other methods of reaction force. The second is the effect of an opponent moving towards you and being struck by your attack. The total force is that of your own attack plus that of the opponent moving towards you.
Concentration
Concentration is described as the ability to mobilise the correct muscles in order to optimise the attack and to focus the attack on the target area. By utilising the correct muscle groups maximum power can be achieved. The effectiveness will be determined by the concentration of the power to the smallest possible target area.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium is classified into both dynamic and static balance. They are so closely interrelated that the maximum power can only be produced when the static stability is maintained through dynamic (mobile) stability. To maintain good equilibrium, the centre of gravity must fall on a straight line midway between both legs (assuming both feet remain on the floor).
Breath Control
Correctly controlled breathing can improve one’s stamina. It can also condition the body to receive a blow and increase the power of a blow directed toward an opponent. The student should never inhale while focusing a block or attack against an opponent otherwise the movement will be impeded and the effectiveness reduced.
Speed
Speed is an essential factor of force. Two formulae are used in the calculation of power. Force = Mass x Acceleration, which can be used to determine the power required to mobilise and indeed to demobilise a body. Secondly, Energy = ½ Mass x Velocity x Velocity, the amount of energy contained in an object travelling at speed. Both formula show that for a given mass both speed and acceleration are vital for the maximisation of power.
REMEMBER (C.R.E.M.B.S) Concentration; Reaction Force; Equilibrium [balance]; Mass; Breath Control; Speed [acceleration].
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1st Kup Practical
Basic Techniques applicable to pattern inclusive of kicks – front, side, turning, back/reverse/jumping
1-10 Three Step Sparring, 1-8 Two Step Sparring, 1 Step Sparring, Semi-Free Sparring, Free Sparring, 2v1 Sparring.
Pure self-defence & Breaking (as below)
Advanced Kicks to Paddles (combinations and jumping/flying techniques)
Application of Technique – Three Self-Defence Techniques from Pattern
Choong-Moo Tul
Ready Stance – Parallel Ready Stance
STEP – MOVE – STANCE – TECHNIQUE
1. Left 90 Deg. – L. – Twin Knife Hand Block
2. – Forward. – Walking. – High Knife Hand Strike/Left Backhand
3. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
4. Forward. – Walking. – Flat Fingertip Thrust
5. Left 90 Deg. L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
6. Right 180 Deg. – Bending Ready
7. Middle Side Kick
8. Left 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block
9. Jumping Right Side Kick. – Land. – L. – Knife Hand Guarding Block
10. Left 270 Deg. – L. – Low Outer Forearm Block
11. Slide Left. – Walking. – Both Hands Grab Head
12. Upward Knee Kick
13. Left 180 Deg. – Walking. – High Reverse Knife Hand Strike
14. High Turning Kick
15. Foot to Foot. – Middle Back Kick
16. Right 180 Deg. – L. – Middle Forearm Guarding Block
17. Middle Turning Kick
18. Right 90 Deg. – L. – U Shape Block
19. Jump Anti-CW. – L. – Middle Knife Hand Guarding Block – 360 Deg
20. Forward. – Walking. – Fingertip Upset Thrust
21. Pull L Foot. – L. – High Back Fist and Low Block
22. – Forward. – Walking. – Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
23. Left 270 Deg. – Walking. – High Double Forearm Block
24. Forward. – Sitting. – Middle Inward Outer Forearm Block. – High Back Fist
25. Left 180 Deg. – Middle Side Kick
26. Middle Side Kick
27. Right 180 Deg. L. – Middle X Knife Hand Check Block
28. Forward. – Walking. – Upward Twin Palm Block
29. Right 180 Deg. – Walking. – Rising Block
30. Walking. – Reverse Middle Punch
End – move right foot to Ready Stance
Three Step Sparring 1 - 10
1: Defence – Right leg back into walking stance. Perform left inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in walking stance.
Counter Attack – Right middle reverse punch.
2: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left foot out and forwards. Move right foot around attackers leg and perform right knife-hand strike to the carotid artery.
3: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inward forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks moving back in L stance.
Counter Attack – L Stance back fist strike to bridge of the nose.
4: Defence – Left leg back into L stance. Perform right inner forearm block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move left leg out into sitting stance. Perform left fist measure punch (slow), then full speed double punch to floating rib.
5: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left outer forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, at the same time perform left outer forearm block and right punch.
6: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right foot into sitting stance, and at the same time perform left single knife hand block and right inwards knife hand strike.
7: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left forearm block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right front snap kick with double punch.
8: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle forearm guarding block with right leg back. Perform right side kick followed by righ t knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
9: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left inwards palm pushing block.
Continue – 2 Further blocks back in L stance.
Counter Attack – Step to the left with right foot then left foot performing forearm guarding block. Then perform right middle turning kick to floating rib. Then move into vertical stance and perform right knife hand strike to carotid artery.
10: Defence – Right leg back into L stance. Perform left single knife hand block.
Continue – 1 Further block.
Counter Attack – Move right and across to perform middle knife hand guarding block with right leg back. Perform right back kick followed by right reverse knife hand strike to the carotid artery.
2 Step Sparring 1 - 8
Ready stance for the attacker: Right leg back in L stance in forearm guarding block
Ready stance for the defender: Parallel ready stance
1. Attack – High punch in walking stance followed by front snap kick.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance and with rising block. Then left leg back in walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block.
Counter Attack – Twin fist vertical punch.
2. Attack
Side punch in fixed stance, followed my middle section turning kick.
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with upward palm block. Then left leg back in L stance with waist block.
Counter Attack – Slide back towards attacker performing rear elbow strike to solar plexus in sitting stance.
3. Attack – Front kick into walking stance, followed by twin fist vertical punch.
Defence – Right leg back into walking stance with ‘X’ fist pressing block. Then left back in walking stance with outer forearm wedging block.
Counter Attack – Knee kick whilst at the same time pulling down on the the neck of the opponent.
4. Attack – Flat fingertip thrust in walking stance, followed by side kick.
Defence – Right leg back in walking stance with knife hand rising block. Left leg back in L stance with inward palm block.
Counter Attack – Front kick with left leg to the coccyx, then twin fist upset punch to the kidneys.
5. Attack – Right back kick, then moving forward in walking stance with open fist high punch (palm heel)
Defence – Right leg back into L stance with waist block. Then left leg back in L stance with right outer forearm inward block.
Counter Attack – Slip right into walking stance, with high section reverse knife hand strike.
6. Attack – Right high section turning kick, then moving forward in walking stance with arc hand high strike.
Defence – Left left back into sitting stance with twin straight forearm block. (Move left leg diagonally). Then right leg in L stance with palm hooking block.
Counter Attack – Grabbing the arm perform left side kick, whilst pulling the arm for reaction force.
7. Attack – Right fixed stance with side fist strike. Then left middle reverse turning kick.
Defence – Left leg back in L stance with twin forearm block. Then sliding away to the right with right leg back in forearm guarding block.
Counter Attack – Right high reverse turning kick.
8. Attack – Right middle side kick stepping down perform spinning knife hand strike (turning anti-clockwise).
Defence – Right leg back with inner forearm waist block. The perform double step into knife hand guarding block-blocking the second attack.
Counter Attack – Left jumping ‘X’ stance high back fist side strike.
1 Step Sparring
Ready stance for the attacker and defender: Parallel ready stance.
All – Attacker – Single punch with right then left side.
Defender – Block or dodge attacks with properly formed techniques either with hand or foot. All counter attacks must be repeated on each side.
Students should balance counter attacks equally between hand and foot techniques. All kicks must use traditional foot positions.
No front leg sparring kicks to be used.
Semi Free Sparring
All – Attacker – The attacker should use a variety of kicks to show good technique with traditional foot positions only. Please note no front leg kicks are permitted.
Defender – Block all kicks with properly formed blocks. All blocks should be completed in proper stances.
Free Sparring
2v1 Sparring
Is used to teach students how to defend themselves against multiple opponents. This is extremely complex and a very tiring method of sparring. This type of sparring is used as the student progresses towards Black Belt.
Breaking on Adult or Child Board
Pure Self-Defence (Hosin Sool)
Defence against fixed knife attacks relaxed (16+) – Ilbo Matsogi Dae Dando
Defence against weapons – sparring orientated. (16+) – Juyu Matsogi Dae Dando
Traditional Sparring (1/2 speed inclusive of take downs/low kicks. No dangerous techniques to be used 16+) – Chan T’ong Matsogi
Explanation of three vital points of attack using relevant TKD techniques. Must be named correctly. (18+)
Under 16 to supplement with power kicks to shields.
Pin sparring – 2 seconds hold rule. (back to back 30 secs, 3x rounds)