GRADING INFORMATION

10th Kup Grading

White belt (going for yellow tag)

• 10 Press ups

• 10 Sit ups

• 10 Straight jumps

• Four directional punch (Saju Jirigi)

• Four directional block (Saju Makgi)

• Sitting stance single punch (Narani so jirugi)

• Front rising kick (Apcha ollogi)

• Walking stance middle obverse punch (Gunnun so kaunde baro jirugi)

• Walking stance middle inner forearm block (Gunnun so kaunde an palmok makgi)

• Walking stance middle inner forearm block and middle reverse punch (Gunnun so kaunde an palmok makgi wa kaunde bandae jirugi)

THEORY

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What are the tenets of Taekwon-Do?

Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit

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What country does Taekwon-Do come from?

Korea

What is the training suit called in Korean?

Dobok

What is the training area/hall called in Korean?

Dojang

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Who is your Instructor?

Jonathan Marshall V Dan

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Who founded Taekwon-Do?

Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi

9th Kup Grading

Yellow tag (going for yellow belt)

• 20 Press ups

• 20 Sit ups

• 20 Straight jumps

• Four directional block (Saju Makgi)

• Pattern Chon-Ji (Chon-Ji tul)

• Sitting stance two continuous punches (Annun so doo jirugi)

• Front snap kick then walking stance obverse punch and reverse punch (Apcha busigi wa gunnun so baro jirugi wa bandae jirugi)

• Front rising kick (Apcha ollogi)

• Walking stance middle block reverse punch (Gunnun so kaunde an palmok makgi wa bandae jirugi)

• L-Stance middle inner forearm block ( Niunja so kaunde an palmok makgi)

• L-Stance forearm guarding block (Niunja so palmok daebi makgi)

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THEORY

What is the meaning of pattern Chon-Ji?

Means literally "the heaven and the earth". It is in the Orient, it is 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 the Heaven and the other the Earth.

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What is low section in Korean?

Najunde

What is the training suit called in Korean?

Dobok

What is the training area/hall called in Korean?

Dojang

What is walking stance in Korean?

Gunnun sogi

What country is Taekwon-Do from?

Korea

8th Kup Grading

Yellow belt (going for green tag)

• 20 Press ups

• 20 Sit ups

• 20 Straight jumps

• Pattern Chon-Ji (Chon-Ji tul)

• Pattern Dan-Gun (Dan-Gun tul)

• Walking stance low block rising lock ( Gunnun so najunde bakat palmok makgi wa chukyo makgi)

• Front snap kick then walking stance obverse punch then reverse punch ( Apcha busigi wa gunnun so baro jirug wa bandae jirugi)

• L-stance outward knife hand side strike ( Niunja so wa bakuro sonkal yop taerigi)

• L-stance knife hand guarding block ( Niunja so wa palmok daebi makgi)

• L-stance Twin forearm block (Niunja so wa sang palmok makgi)

• Three step sparring (Sambo matsogi)

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THEORY

What is the meaning of Dan-Gun?

Is named after the holy Dan-Gun, legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.

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Who founded Taekwon-Do?

Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi

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What does I.T.F stand for?

International Taekwon-Do Federation

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What is middle section in Korean?

Kaunde

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What does yellow belt mean?

Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.

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What does U.T.A stand for?

Unified Taekwon-Do Association

7th Kup Grading

Green tag (going for green belt)

• 20 Press ups

• 20 Sit ups

• 20 Straight jumps

• Pattern Dan-Gun (Dan-Gun tul)

• Pattern Do-San (Do-San tul)

• Three step sparring (Sambo matsogi)

• Semi free sparring (Ban jayo matsogi) basic

• Walking stance wedging block (Gunnun so hecho makgi)

• Left and right side piercing kick (Yop cha jirugi)

• Left and right turning kick (Dollyo chagi)

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THEORY

What is the meaning of Do-San?

Is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.

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What does green belt mean?

Signifies the plant's growth as the Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.

What is walking stance called in Korean?

Gunnun sogi

What is high section called in Korean?

Napunde

What is the name of your Taekwon-Do School?

Joint Royston and Melbourn Taekwon-Do School

What is L-stance called in Korean?

Niunja sogi