Practical
Sitting Stance, Single Punch
Front Raising Kick (Apcha Olligi)
10 Press Ups
Saju Jirugi (4 Directional Punching and Blocking)
Line Work:
Forwards in walking stance middle section punch
Backwards in walking stance middles section block
Forwards in walking stance middle section block reverse punch combination
Backwards in walking stance low section block
Theory
Meaning of white Belt
The meaning of white belt signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.
English to Korean Translation
English
Foot Fist Art
High
Middle
Low
Attention Stance
Parallel Ready Stance
Sitting Stance
Walking Stance
Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
Low Section Outer Forearm Block
Forefist Punch
Forefist Obverse Punch
Forefist Reverse Punch
Korean
Tae Kwon Do
Nopunde
Kaunde
Najunde
Charyot Sogi
Narani Junbi Sogi
Annum Sogi
Gunnum Sogi
Kaunde an Polmak Makgi
Najunde Bakat Polmak Makgi
Ap Joomak Jirugi
Ap Joomak Bara Jiurgi
Ap Joomak Bandae Jirugi
Important
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Pattern Chon Ji
Sitting Stance, Double Punch
Front Kick in Walking Stance
20 Press Ups
Line Work:
Forwards in walking stance middle section double punch
Backwards in L-stance middles section block
Forwards in L-stance knife hand strike
Backwards in walking stance low block rising block combination
Theory
Meaning of yellow belt
The meaning of yellow belt signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Tae Kwon Do fountion is being laid.
Interpretation of Pattern, Chon Ji(19 Movements)
Chon Ji means literally the “Heaven and Earth”. It is in the orient interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern performed by the beginner. The pattern consists of two similar parts, one to represent the heaven, the other the earth.
English to Korean Translation
English
Attacks:
Forefist Punch
Double Punch
Front Kick
Knife Hand Strike
Stances:
Parallel Ready Stance
Walking Stance
L-Stance
Blocks:
Low Section Outer Forearm Block
Middle Section Inner Forearm Block
Rising Block
Korean
Ap Joomak Jirugi
Ibo Jirugi
Ap Chagi
Sonkal Taerigi
Narani Junbi Sogi
Gunnum sogi
Niunja Sogi
Najunde Bakat Polmak Makgi
Kaeundi an Polmak Makgi
Chookyo Makgi
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Pattern Dan Gun
Line Work:
Forwards Front Kick Double Punch in Walking Stance
Backwards Inward Forearm Block in L-Stance
Forwards Turning Kick Forearm Guarding Block in L-Stance
Backwards Forearm Guarding Block in L-Stance
Forwards Twin Forearm block in L-Stance
Backwards Knifehand Guarding block in L-Stance
3 Step Sparring (1-4)
Theory
Interpretation of Pattern, Dan Gun (21 Movements)
Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
English to Korean Translation
English
Stances:
Parallel Ready Stance
Walking Stance
L-Stance
Blocks:
Rising Block
Lower Outer Forearm Block
Middle Inner Forearm Block
Knifehand Guarding Block
Twin Forearm Block
Inward Block
Forearm Guarding Block
Attacks:
High Section Forefist Punch
Middle Section Knifehand Strike
Turning Kick
Front Kick
Miscellaneous
3 Step Sparring
Korean
Narani Junbi Sogi
Gunnum sogi
Niunja Sogi
Chookyo Makgi
Najunde Bakat Polmak Makgi
Kaunde an Polmak Makgi
Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Sang Polmak Makgi
Anaero Makgi
Polmak Daebi Makgi
Nopunde ap Joomak Jirugi
Kaunde Sonkal Taerigi
Dollyo Chagi
Ap Chagi
Sambo Matsoki
Important
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Pattern Do San
Line Work:
Forwards Straight Fingertip Thrust Walking Stance
Backwards Side Backfist Strike Walking Stance
Forwards Turning Kick Knife Hand Guarding Block L-Stance
Backwards Wedging Block Walking stance
Forwards Twin Forearm block in L-Stance
Forwards Side Kick Forearm Guarding block L-Stance
3 Step Sparring (5-7)
Theory
Meaning of Green Belt
The meaning of green signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon Do skill begins to develop.
Interpretation of Pattern, Do San (24 Movements)
Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.
English to Korean Translation
English
Stances:
Parallel Ready Stance
Walking Stance
L-Stance
Sitting Stance
Blocks:
High Outer Forearm Outward Block
Knifehand Guarding Block
Wedging Block
Rising Block
Waist Block
Forearm Guarding Block
Attacks:
Middle Reverse Punch
Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
High Side Backfist Strike
Middle Front Snap Kick
Middle Side Knifehand Strike
Side Kick
Turning Kick
Miscellaneous
3 Step Sparring
Foot Sword
Ball of Foot
Release from Grab
Korean
Narani Junbi Sogi
Gunnum sogi
Niunja Sogi
Annun sogi
Nopundi bakat palmok bakuro makgi
Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Hechyo Makgi
Chookyo Makgi
Hori Makgi
Polmak Daebi Makgi
Kaunde Bandae Jirugi
Kaunde Sun Sonkut Tulgi
Nopunde Yop Dung Joomak Taerigi
Kaunde Apcha Busigi
Kaunde Sonkal Yop Taerigi
Yop chagi
Dollyo Chagi
Sambo Matsoki
Balkal
Apkumuchi
Japp Yosul Tae
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Line Work:
Forwards 1st Combination from Won Hyo
Backwards Circular Block Walking Stance
Forwards Side Kick Knife Hand Guarding Block L-Stance
Backwards High Side backfist Strike Walking stance
Examiners Choice Pattern
Pattern Won Hyo
3 Step Sparring (8-10)
3 Step Semi-Free Sparring (Basic)
Free Sparring (No Pads 1 Round)
Theory
Interpretation of Pattern, Won Hyo (28 Movements)
Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
English to Korean Translation
English
Stances:
Bending Ready Stance
Walking Stance
L-Stance
Fixed Stance
Close Ready Stance
Blocks:
Twin Forearm Block
Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
Inner Forearm Circular Block
Middle Forearm Guarding Block
Attacks:
High Inward Knifehand Block
Middle Side Punch
Middle Side Piercing Kick
Middle Straight Fingertip Thrust
Low Front Snap Kick
Middle Reverse Punch
Reverse Turning Kick
Miscellaneous
Free Sparring
3 Step Semi-Free Sparring
Heel
Korean
Narani Junbi Sogi
Gunnum sogi
Niunja Sogi
Gojung sogi
Moa Junbi Sogi
Sang Polmak Makgi
Kaunde Sonkal Baebi Makgi
An Polmak Dolli Myo Makgi
Kaunde Polmak Daebi Makgi
Nopunde Anuro Sonkal Taerigi
Kaunde Yop Jirugi
Kaunde Yop Cha Chagi
Kaunde Sun Sonkut Tulgi
Najunde Apcha Busigi
Kaunde Bandae Jirugi
Bandae Dollyo Chagi
Jayoo Matsoki
Ban Jayoo Matsoki
Dwichook
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Line Work:
Forwards Hooking Block Combination from Yul Gok
Backward Combination From Do San
Forwards Double Side Kick in Knifehand Guarding Block in L-Stance
Backwards Waist Block in L-Stance
Students Choice Pattern
Examiners Choice Pattern
Pattern Yul Gok
2 Step Sparring (1-4)
3 Step Semi-Free Sparring (Intermediate)
Free Sparring (No Pads 2 Rounds)
Theory
Meaning of Blue Belt
Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon Do progresses.
Interpretation of Pattern, Yul Gok (38 Movements)
Yul Gok is the pseudonym of the great scholar, Yi I (1536-1584 AD) nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements in this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude and the diagram of moves represents scholar.
English to Korean Translation
English
Stances:
Parallel Ready Stance
Sitting Stance
Walking Stance
L-Stance
Bending Ready Stance
X Stance
Blocks:
High Inner Forearm Block
High Hooking Block
Twin Knifehand Block
High Outer Forearm Block
High Double Forearm block
Attacks:
Middle Forefist Punch
Low Front Snap Kick
Middle Side Piercing Kick
Front Elbow Strike
Middle Straight Fingertip Strike
High Side Backfist Strike
Miscellaneous
Free Sparring
Semi-Free Sparring
2 Step Sparring
Korean
Narani Junbi Sogi
Annun Sogi
Gunnum sogi
Niunja Sogi
Goburyo Junbi Sogi
Kyocha Sogi
Nopunde an Polmak Makgi
Nopunde Golcha Makgi
Sang Sonkal Makgi
Nopunde Bakat Polmak Makgi
Nopunde Doo Polmak Makgi
Kaunde Ap Joomak Jirugi
Najunde Apcha Busigi
Kaunde Yop Cha Chagi
Ap Palkup Taerigi
Kaunde Sun Sonkut Tulgi
Nopunde Yop Dung Joomak Taerigi
Jayoo Matsoki
Ban Jayoo Matsoki
Ibo Matsoki
Important
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Students Choice Pattern
Examiners Choice Pattern
Pattern Joong Gun
2 Step Sparring (5-8)
3 Step Semi-Free Sparring (Advanced)
Routine Pad Work
Free Sparring 2-3 Rounds without Sparring Equipment
Theory
Interpretation of Pattern, Joong Gun (32 Movements)
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 in 1910.
English to Korean Translation
English
Stances:
Close Ready Stance
L-Stance
Rear Foot Stance
Walking Stance
Low Stance
Close Stance
Fixed Stance
Blocks:
Middle Reverse Knifehand Block
Upward Palmheel Block
Knifehand Guarding Block
X-Fist Block
High Double Forearm Block
Pressing Block with Palm
U-Shape Block
Attacks:
Low Front Snap Kick
High Upper Elbow Strike
Twin Fist Upset Punch
High Side Backfist Strike
High Forefist Punch
Middle Side Piercing Kick
Korean
Moa Junbi Sogi
Niunja Sogi
Dwit Bal Sogi
Gunnan Sogi
Nachuo Sogi
Moa Sogi
Gojung Sogi
Kaunde Sonkal Dung Makgi
Ollyo Sonbadek Makgi
Sonkal Baebi Makgi
Kyocha Joomak Makgi
Nopunde Doo Polmak
Noolo Sonbadek Makgi
Mongdungi Makgi
Najunde Apcha Busigi
Nopundi Wi Palkup Taerigi
Nopundi Sang Joomak Sewo Jirugi
Sang Joomak Dwijibo Jirugi
Nopundi Yop Dung Joomak Taerigi
Nopundi Ap Joomak Jirugi
Kaunde Yop Cha Chagi
Important
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Students Choice Pattern
Examiners Choice Pattern
Pattern Joong Gun
3 Step Semi-Free Sparring (Advanced)
Routine Pad Work
Free Sparring (No Pads 2-3 Rounds)
Theory
Meaning of Red Belt
The meaning of red signifies danger, cautioning an student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Interpretation of Pattern, Toi Gye (37 Movements)
Toi Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16AD) an authority on neo Confucianism. The 37 movements in this pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 degrees latitude, the diagram of the movements in this pattern represents scholar.
English to Korean Translation
English
Stances:
Close Ready Stance
Fixed Stance
L-Stance
Sitting Stance
Walking Stance
Low Stance
Close Stance
Blocks:
Middle Inner Forearm Block
X-Fist Pressing Block
W-Shape Block
Low Double Forearm Pushing Block
Knifehand Guarding Block
High Double Forearm Block
Low Knifehand Guarding Block
Cirular Block
Attacks:
High Side Backfist Strike
Low Upset Fingertip Thrust
High Twin Fist Strike
Middle Front Snap Kick
High Flat Fingertip Thrust
Double Punch
Knee Kick
Korean
Moa Junbi Sogi
Gojung Sogi
Niunja Sogi
Annun Sogi
Gunnan Sogi
Nachuo Sogi
Moa Sogi
Kaunde An Palmok Makgi
Kyocha Joomak Noollo Makgi
Bakat Palmok San Makgi
Najunde Doo Polmak Miro Makgi
Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Nopunde Doo Polmak makgi
Najunde Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Dolli Myo makgi
Nopunde Yop Dung Joomak Taerigi
Najunde Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi
Nopunde Sang Joomak Sewo Jirugi
Kaunde Apcha Chagi
Nopunde Opun Sonkut
Ibo Jirugi
Moorup Chagi
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Line Work is Based On The Examiners Choice.
Students Choice Pattern
2 Examiners Choice Pattern
Pattern Hwa-Rang
Examiners Choice Step Sparring (3 Step or 2 Step)
1 Step Sparring
Routine Pad Work
Free Sparring 2-3 Rounds with Equipment
Theory
You will need to obtain the theory book from your instructor as this will now be your main source of reference from this grade and onwards.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name then 10th Kup while holding up your left hand.
Sitting stance 10 punches.
Leg raise exercise 5 times each leg in walking stance.
Low block pattern to the count.
Linework
Forwards in walking stance middle section punch
Backwards in walking stance middle section block
Forwards in walking stance middle section punch
Backwards in walking stance low section block
Theory
English
What does Tae Kwon Do Mean?
Name 3 Stances?
What is "Stance" in Korean?
What is "Block" in Korean?
What is "Punch" in Korean?
What is the name of the training hall?
Korean
Foot Fist Art
Walking Stance, Sitting Stance & Ready Stance
Sogi (Soggy)
Makgi (Mackie)
Jirugi (Jer-oo-gee)
Dojang (Doe-jang)
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name then 9th Kup while holding up your left hand.
Sitting stance 5 double punches.
Front kick exercise 5 times each leg in walking stance.
Pattern Chon Ji
Linework
Forwards in walking stance double punch
Backwards in L stance middle block
Forwards in walking stance rising block
Backwards in L-stance knife hand strike.
Theory
English
What is the meaning of Chon Ji?
How many moves in Chon Ji?
How much weight on back leg and front leg in L Stance?
What is rising block ?
What is forearm?
What is punch in Korean?
What is the name of the training suit?
Korean
Chon Ji means the Heaven and Earth
19 Movements
70% back leg 30% front leg
Chookyo Makgi,(chuck-e-o)
Palmok,(pal-mock)
Jirugi (Jer-oo-gee)
Dobok (Doe-bok)
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name then 8th KUP Sir holding up your right hand.
Pattern Dan Gun
Linework
Forwards in L stance twin forearm block
Backwards in L stance knifehand guard block
Forwards in L stance turning kick guarding block
Backwards in L stance high back fist strike.
Theory
English
What is the meaning of Dan Gun?
How many moves are there in pattern Dan Gun?
What is Knifehand Guarding Block?
What is Twin Forearm block?
What are the 5 tenets of Tae Kwon Do?
Korean
Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun
21
Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Sang Polmak Makgi
Courtesy
Itegrity
Perserverance
Self Control
Indomitable Spirit
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name and 7th KUP Sir holding up your right hand.
Pattern Do San.
Free sparring
Linework
Forwards fingertip thrust walking stance
Backwards Backfist Strike in L stance
Forwards sidekick guarding block L stance
Backwards wedging block in walking stance
Theory
English
What is the meaning of Do San?
How many moves are there in pattern Do San?
What does green signifies?
Wedging block?
Backfist?
Korean
Do San is the Pseudonnym, (soo-dan-um) of the patriot An Chang Ho.
24 Movements
The Plants Growth
Hechyo Makgi
Dung Joomak
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name and 6th KUP Sir holding up your right hand.
Pattern Won Hyo.
Free sparring
Linework
1st 3 moves from Won Hyo
Backwards 1st 2 moves from Do San
Forwards sidekick Knifehand guarding block L stance
Backwards high back fist in L stance
Theory
English
What is the meaning of Won Hyo?
How many moves are there in pattern Won Hyo?
Closed Ready Stance?
Turning Kick?
What part of the foot do you use in turning kick?
Korean
Won Hyo is the name of the monk who started Buddhism in Korea.
28 Movements
Moe Jumbi Sogi
Dollyo Chagi
Ball of the foot
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name and 5th KUP Sir holding up your right hand.
Pattern Chon Ji and Yul Gok
Free sparring
Linework
Forwards Hooking block combo from Yul Gok
Backwards Twin knifehand block
Forwards double sidekick knifehand guarding block L stance
Backwards High vertical twin fist
Theory
English
What is the meaning of Yul Gok?
How many moves are there in pattern Yulo Gok?
Hooking Block
Knee
Twin Knifehand Block
Front Elbow Strike
Korean
Yul Gok is names after a great philosopher and scholar Yi I who’s name was the Confucius of Korea.
38 Movements
Golcha Makgi
Moorup
Sang Polmak Makgi
Ap Palkup Taerigi
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name and 4th KUP Sir holding up your right hand.
Pattern Dan Gun and Joong Gun
1 Step Sparring
Free sparring
Level 1 pad work
Theory
What is the meaning of Joong Gun?
Joong Gun is names after the patriot who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito the first Japanese GovernorGeneral of Korea. There are 32 movements in this patter which represents Mr Ans age when he was executed.
English
How many moves are there in pattern Joong Gun?
How many moves are there in pattern Dan Gun?
U-Shape Block
Fixed Stance
High Upper Elbow Strike
Low Front Snap Kick
Why do we do 1 Step Sparring?
Korean
32 Movements
21 Movements
Mongdungi Makgi
Gojung Sogi
Nopunde Wi Palkup Taerigi
Najunde Apcha Busigi
Self Defence
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.
Practical
Line up in front of the Master in attention stance.
Come to attention and bow.
Say your name and 3rd KUP Sir holding up your right hand.
Pattern Won Hyo and Toi Gye
Green belt line work
1 Step Sparring Free sparring
Theory
What is the meaning of Toi Gye?
Toi Gye is the pen name of the scholar yi Hwang (16 AD) an authority on neo Confucianism.
English
How many moves are there in pattern Toi Gye?
W-Shape Block?
X-Fist Pressing Block
High Twin Fist Strike
Knee Kick
What is the meaning of Red Belt?
Korean
37 Movements
San Makgi
Kyocha Joomak Nollo Makgi
Nopunde Doo Polmak Makgi
Moorup Chagi
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
REMEMBER!!!
No talking in line or at the back of the Dojang while the grading is taking place.
No running around before the grading, just practice.
Call your Instructor, Master or any other black belts Sir for males and Mamm for females.
When leaving the Dojang make sure to bow at the door and leave quietly.