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Sitting stance – Single punch
Front rising kick exercise
10 Press Ups
Sajo Jirugi (4 directional punching)
Walking Stance – Middle section punch (forwards & backwards)
Walking stance – Low block reverse punch (forwards & backwards)
Walking stance – Middle block reverse punch (forwards & backwards
Sajo-Jirugi No1
Number of Movements: 15
Meaning of Sajo-Jirugi No1:
Four directional punch
Starting Position: Parallel ready stance
• Move right foot forward towards A to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid-section punch
• Bring right foot back to left then move right foot back to form left walking stance towards B, perform obverse low section outer forearm block
• Move right foot forward towards B to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid-section punch
• Bring right foot back to left then move right foot back to form left walking stance towards C, perform obverse low section outer forearm block
• Move right foot forwards towards C to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid-section punch
• Bring right foot back to left then move right foot back to form left walking stance towards D, perform obverse low section outer forearm block
• Move right foot forward towards D to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid-section punch
• Bring right foot back to parallel ready stance towards A
• Move left foot towards A to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid-section punch
• Bring left foot back to right, then move left foot back to form right walking stance towards D, perform obverse low section outer forearm block
• Move left foot towards D to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring left foot back to right then move left foot back to form right walking stance towards C, perform obverse low section outer forearm block
• Move left foot towards C to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring left foot back to right then move left foot back to form right walking stance towards B, perform obverse low section outer forearm block
• Move left foot towards section B to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
End: Bring left foot back to parallel ready stance
Sajo-Jirugi No2
Number of Movements: 15
Meaning of Sajo-Jirugi No2:
Four directional punch
Starting Position: Parallel ready stance
• Move right foot forward towards A to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring right foot back to left then move right foot back to form left walking stance towards B, perform obverse middle inner forearm block
• Move right foot forward towards B to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring right foot back to left then move right foot back to form left walking stance towards C, perform obverse middle inner forearm block
• Move right foot forwards towards C to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring right foot back to left then move right foot back to form left walking stance towards D, perform obverse middle inner forearm block
• Move right foot forward towards D to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring right foot back to parallel ready stance towards A
• Move left foot towards A to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring left foot back to right, then move left foot back to form right walking stance towards D, perform obverse middle inner forearm block
• Move left foot towards D to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring left foot back to right then move left foot back to form right walking stance towards C, perform obverse middle inner forearm block
• Move left foot towards C to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
• Bring left foot back to right then move left foot back to form right walking stance towards B, perform obverse middle inner forearm block
• Move left foot towards section B to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch
End: Bring left foot back to parallel ready stance
Practical
Sitting Stance – Double Punch
Walking Ready Stance – Front Kick
Walking Stance – Double Punch
L Stance – Middle Block
L Stance – Knifehand Strike
Walking Stance – Low Block / Rising Block
Pattern – Chon-Ji
Theory
See your handbook
Chon-Ji
Number of Movements: 19
Meaning of Chon-Ji:
CHON- JI means literally “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
Starting Position: Parallel ready stance
The illustrations for this pattern assume that the student is standing on line AB and facing D
• Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left forearm
• Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a middle punch to B with the right fist
• Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a right walking stance toward A while executing a low block to A with the right forearm
• Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the left fist
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
• Move the right foot to C turning clockwise to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the right forearm
• Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist
• Move the left foot to A forming a right L-stance toward A while executing a middle block to A with the left inner forearm
• Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the right fist
• Move the right foot to B turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the right inner forearm
• Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a middle punch to B with the left fist
• Move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle block to C with the left inner forearm
• Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist
• Move the right foot to D turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle block to D with the right inner forearm
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
• Move the right foot to C forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist
• Move the left foot to C forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture
Practical
L Stance – Twin Forearm Block
Walking Stance – Front Kick / Double Punch
L Stance – Inward Block
Turning Kick land Guarding Block
L Stance – Forearm Guarding Block
Pattern – Dan Gun
3 Step Sparring – Numbers 1,2,3 & 4
THREE STEP SPARRING (SAMBO MATSOKI)
Attack = Always three middle section front punches in walking stance, start with right leg back in low block.
DEFENCES AS BELOW START FROM PARALLEL READY STANCE
1. Right leg back walking stance, middle inner forearm block to the inside three times.
Counter attack = Reverse punch
2. Left leg back ‘L’ stance, middle inner forearm block to the outside three times.
Counter attack = Move the left leg forward 45 degrees, move the right leg behind the opponents front leg into a left ‘L’ stance, execute a right knifehand strike to the neck.
3. Left leg back ‘L’ stance, middle inward outer forearm block to the inside three times.
Counter attack = Slide forward in a left ‘L’ stance and execute a right front backfist strike to the face.
4. Left leg back ‘L’ stance, middle inward forearm block to the outside three times.
Counter attack = Move the left leg into a sitting stance, focus with left hand, execute double punch.
Theory
See your handbook
What is 3 step sparring
Three step sparring is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. It teaches the student many things i.e. proper distance, correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, counter attacks and timing.
Dan-Gun
Number of Movements: 21
Meaning of Dan-Gun:
DAN-GUN is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 BC
Starting Position: Parallel ready stance
• Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand
• Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist
• Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand
• Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the left fist
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the left fist
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist
• Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin forearm block to E
• Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a high punch to E with the right fist
• Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block to F
• Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high punch to F with the left fist
• Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm
• Execute a rising block with the left forearm, maintaining the left walking stance toward C. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion
• Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm
• Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the left forearm
• Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm
• Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle outward strike to B with the left knife-hand
• Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist
• Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle outward strike to A with the right knife-hand
• Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the left fist
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture
Practical
Pattern – Do San
Walking Stance – Back Fist Side Strike
Turning Kick land Knife Hand Guarding Block
Walking Stance – Wedging Block
Side Kick land Guarding Block
Walking Stance – Straight Spear Finger Tip Thrust
3 Step Sparring – Numbers 5, 6 & 7
THREE STEP SPARRING (SAMBO MATSOKI)
Attack = Always three middle section front punches in walking stance, start with right leg back in low block.
DEFENCES AS BELOW START FROM PARALLEL READY STANCE
5. Right leg back ‘L’ stance, middle outer forearm block to the inside two times.
Counter attack = Move to the right into sitting stance parallel to opponent. Execute a left outer forearm block and a high section punch simultaneously.
6. Right leg back ‘L’ stance, middle knifehand block to the inside two times.
Counter attack = Move to the right, form a sitting stance parallel to opponent, execute left outer knifehand guard and a high inward knifehand strike to the neck.
7.Right leg back ‘L’ stance, middle outer forearm block to the inside two times.
Counter attack = Move right foot to left foot, pushing off left foot slide back at a 45 degree angle into a right ‘L’ stance with a forearm guarding block, execute a right front kick landing in a right walking stance double punch.
Theory
See your handbook
Do-San
Number of Movements: 24
Meaning of Do-San:
DO-SAN is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938), who devoted his life to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement
Starting Position: Parallel ready stance
• Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high side block to B with the left outer forearm
• Execute a middle punch to B with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward B
• Move the left foot on line AB, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance toward A while executing a high side block to A with the right outer forearm
• Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A
• Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip
• Twist the right knife-hand together with the body counter clockwise until its palm faces downward and then move the left foot to D, turning counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a high side strike to D with the left back fist
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist
• Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward E while executing a high side block to E with the left outer forearm
• Execute a middle punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward E
• Move the left foot on line EF, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance toward F while executing a high side block to F with the right outer forearm
• Execute a middle punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward F
• Move the left foot to CE forming a left walking stance toward CE, at the same time executing a high wedging block to CE with the outer forearm
• Execute a middle front snap kick to CE with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 13
• Lower the right foot to CE forming a right walking stance toward CE while executing a middle punch to CE with the right fist
• Execute a middle punch to CE with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward CE. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion
• Move the right foot to CF forming a right walking stance toward CF while executing a high wedging block to CF with the outer forearm
• Execute a middle front snap kick to CF with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 17
• Lower the left foot to CF forming a left walking stance toward CF while executing a middle punch to CF with the left fist
• Execute a middle punch to CF with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward CF. Perform 19 and 20 in a fast motion
• Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the left forearm
• Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with the right forearm
• Move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to B with the left knife-hand
• Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to A with the right knife-hand
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
Practical
Combinations in line from Patterns
Pattern – set by the grading examiner
Pattern – Won Hyo
3 Step Sparring – numbers 8, 9 & 10
Semi-free Sparring (basic level)
THREE STEP SPARRING (SAMBO MATSOKI)
Attack = Always three middle section front punches in walking stance, start with right leg back in low block.
DEFENCES AS BELOW START FROM PARALLEL READY STANCE
8. Right leg back ‘L’ stance, middle knifehand block to the inside two times.
Counter attack = Move right foot to left foot, pushing off left foot slide back at a 45 degree angle into a right ‘L’ stance with a forearm guarding block. Execute a right side kick landing in left ‘L’ stance, right front back fist strike or knifehand strike to the neck.
9. Right leg back ‘L’ stance, middle palm pushing block to the outside three times.
Counter attack = Slide back at a 45 degree angle to the outside of your opponent into a right ‘L’ stance with a knifehand guarding block. Execute a right mid section turning kick, put the kicking foot behind the opponent’s front foot landing in vertical stance while executing a knifehand strike to the neck.
10. Right leg back ‘L’ stance, middle knifehand block to the inside two times.
Counter attack = Move right foot to left foot pushing off left foot, slide back at a 45 degree angle into a right ‘L’ stance with a knifehand guarding block. Execute a reverse side kick, land in a right walking stance whilst executing a left hand reverse knifehand strike to the philtrum.
THREE STEP SEMI-FREE SPARRING (BAN JAYOO MATSOKI)
Attacking students start in L stance, guarding block.
Defending students start in parallel stance.
Please note: the attacker starts with either leg back every time.
Basic Level
Attack = Kicking with back leg first, front kick, side kick, turning kick.
Defence = Any block suitable for each individual kick.
Counter = Reverse punch.
Theory
What is 3 Step Semi-Free Sparring
This form of sparring is designed as a step forward from basic 3 step sparring. It involves three consecutive attacks and three blocks or evasions, plus a counter attack.
Won-Hyo
Number of Movements: 28
Meaning of Won-Hyo:
WON-HYO was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 AD
Starting Position: Closed ready stance A
• Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin forearm block
• Execute a high inward strike to B with the right knife-hand while bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, maintaining a right L-stance toward B
• Execute a middle punch to B with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B
• Bring the left foot to the right footand then move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a twin forearm block
• Execute a high inward strike to A with the left knife-hand while bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A
• Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A
• Bring the right foot to the left foot and then turn the face toward D while forming a right bending ready stance A toward D
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot
• Lower the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Move the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight finger tip
• Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E, at the same time executing a twin forearm block
• Execute a high inward strike to E with the right knife-hand while bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, maintaining a right L-stance toward E
• Execute a middle punch to E with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E
• Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block
• Execute a high inward strike to F with the left knife-hand while bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward F
• Execute a middle punch to F with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F
• Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C forming a left walkng stance toward C while executing a circular block to CF with the right inner forearm
• Execute a low front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 19
• Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist
• Execute a circular block to CE with the left inner forearm while maintaining a right walking stance toward C
• Execute a low front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 22
• Lower the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist
• Turn the face toward C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot
• Lower the right foot on line CD and then move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with the forearm
• Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding clock to A with the forearm
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture
Practical
Combinations in line from Patterns
Pattern – of the students choice excluding Yul Gok
Pattern – set by the grading examiner
Pattern – Yul Gok
2 Step Sparring – Numbers 1,2,3 & 4
Semi-free Sparring (intermediate)
Free Sparring
TWO STEP SPARRING (IBO MATSOKI)
Attacker starts right leg back, forearm guarding block.
Defence starts in parallel ready stance.
1. Attack = High punch, front kick.
Defence = Left leg back, walking stance, rising block. Right leg back, walking stance X fist pressing block.
Counter = Twin vertical punch.
2. Attack = Side punch, fixed stance, turning kick.
Defence = Right leg back, L stance, upward palm block. Left leg back, L stance, waist block.
Counter = Slide forward into right L stance, right side elbow.
3. Attack = Front kick, twin vertical punch.
Defence = Right leg back, walking stance, X fist pressing block. Left leg back, walking stance, outer forearm wedging block.
Counter = Knee kick, at the same time pull opponents shoulders.
4. Attack = Flat fingertip thrust, side kick.
Defence = Right leg back, walking stance, knifehand rising block. Left leg back, L stance, inward palm block.
Counter = Front kick to coccyx, twin upset punch to kidneys.
THREE STEP SEMI-FREE SPARRING (BAN JAYOO MATSOKI)
Attacking students start in L stance, guarding block.
Defending students start in parallel stance.
Please note: the attacker starts with either leg back every time.
Intermediate Level
Attack = Kicking with back leg first, any kick (in any order) from the following; front kick, side kick, turning kick, reverse side kick.
Defence = Any block suitable for each individual kick.
Counter = Any hand attack.
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
Two Step Sparring
Designed for the intermediate student to learn more advanced techniques, alos using the same timing and distance as in the three step sparring, but with more varied attacks, thus allowing the attacking student to develop various combinations
Yul-Gok
Number of Movements: 38
Meaning of Yul-Gok:
YUL-GOK is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584) nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea” The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 latitude and the diagram represents “scholar”
Starting Position: Parallel ready stance
• Move the left foot to B forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the left fist to D horizontally
• Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D
• Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 2 and 3 in a fast motion
• Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the right fist to D horizontally
• Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D
• Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion
• Move the right foot to Ad forming a right walking stance toward AD while executing a middle side block to AD with the right inner forearm
• Execute a low front snap kick to AD with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 7
• Lower the left foot to AD forming a left walking stance toward AD while executing a middle punch to AD with the left fist
• Execute a middle punch to AD with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward AD. Perform 9 and 10 in a fast motion
• Move the left foot to BD forming a left walking stance toward BD at the same time executing a middle side block to BD with the left inner forearm
• Execute a low front snap kick to BD with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 11
• Lower the right foot to BD forming a right walking stance toward BD while executing a middle punch to BD with the right fist
• Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward BD. Perform 13 and 14 in a fast motion
• Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot
• Execute a middle hooking block to D with the left palm while maintaining a right walking stance toward D
• Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Execute 16 and 17 in a connecting motion
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle hooking block to D with the left palm
• Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while maintaining a left walking stance toward D
• Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Execute 19 and 20 in a connecting motion
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
• Turn the face toward D forming a right bending ready stance A toward D
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot
• Lower the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while striking the left palm with the right front elbow
• Turn the face toward C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot
• Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while striking the right palm with the left front elbow
• Move the left foot to E forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin knife-hand block
• Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip
• Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin knife-hand block
• Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a middle thrust to F with the left straight finger tip
• Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the left outer forearm
• Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward C
• Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the right outer forearm
• Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward C
• Jump to C forming a left X-stance toward B while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist
• Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A at the same time executing a high block to A with the right double forearm
• Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture
Practical
Pattern – of the students choice excluding Joong-Gun
Pattern – of the grading examiners choice
Pattern – Joong-Gun
2 Step Sparring – Numbers 5,6,7 & 8
3 Step Semi-Free Sparring (advanced)
Free Sparring
Joong-Gun (4th Kup) print-friendly version
Number of Movements: 32
Starting Position: Closed ready stance B
• Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the left reverse knife-hand
• Execute a low side front snap kick to B with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 1
• Lower the left foot to B and then move the right foot to B forming a left rear foot stance toward B while executing an upward block with a right palm
• Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle block to A with a right reverse knife-hand
• Execute a low side front snap kick to A with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 4
• Lower the right foot to A and then move the left foot to A forming a right rear foot stance toward A while executing an upward block with a left palm
• Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Execute a right upper elbow strike while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D
• Move the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Execute a left upper elbow strike while forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot to D
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing an upset punch to D with a twin fist
• Move the right foot on line CD and then turn counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with an X-fist
• Move the left foot to E forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a high side strike to E with the left back fist
• Twist the left fist counter clockwise until the back fist faces downward, at the same time forming a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E
• Execute a high punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward E. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion
• Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a high side strike to F with a right back fist
• Twist the right fist clockwise until the back fist faces downward, at the same time forming a right walking stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F
• Execute a high punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward F. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion
• Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with a left double forearm
• Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot
• Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with the right double forearm
• Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a left L-stance toward C, pulling the right foot
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the left foot
• Lower the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing amiddle guarding block to C with the forearm
• Execute a pressing block with the right palm while forming a left low stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C. Perform in slow motion
• Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with the forearm
• Execute a pressing block with the left palm while forming a right low stance toward C, slipping the right foot to C. Perform in a slow motion
• Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward A while executing an angle punch with the right fist. Perform in slow motion
• Move the right foot to A forming a right fixed stance toward A while executing a U-shape block to A
• Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B forming a left fixed stance toward B, at the same time executing a U-shape block to B
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture
TWO STEP SPARRING (IBO MATSOKI) Attacker starts right leg back, forearm guarding block. Defence starts in parallel ready stance. 5. Attack = Right back kick, left walking stance, high palm strike. Defence = Right L stance, palm waist block, left L stance, inward outer forearm block. Counter = Right walking stance, left reverse knifehand, middle inward strike (slipping right foot). 6. Attack = Right high turning kick, left walking stance arc-hand strike. Defence = Sitting stance twin straight forearm block (moving left foot diagonally), right L stance palm hooking block (grabbing the arm). Counter = Left side kick (still holding grabbed arm). 7. Attack = Right fixed stance, side fist side strike, left middle reverse turning kick. Defence = Left L stance, twin forearm block, right L stance knifehand guarding block (sliding away using block as guard only). Counter = Right high reverse turning kick. 8. Attack = Right middle side kick, right L stance, knifehand high strike (turning clockwise). Defence = Right L stance, inward inner forearm waist block, right L stance knifehand guarding block (double stepping). Counter = Left X stance, high backfist side strike. THREE STEP SEMI-FREE SPARRING (BAN JAYOO MATSOKI) Attacking students start in L stance, guarding block. Defending students start in parallel stance. Please note: the attacker starts with either leg back every time. Advanced Level Attack = Stepping forward, execute any three techniques (hand or foot). Defence = Any block suitable for each individual technique. Counter = Any hand or foot technique.
Practical
Pattern – of students choice excluding Toi Gye
Pattern – of grading examiners choice
Pattern – Toi Gye
3 Step Semi-free Sparring (advanced)
1 Step Sparring (basic)
Free Sparring
Toi-Gye (3rd Kup)
Number of Movements: 37
Starting Position: Closed ready stance B
• Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the left inner forearm
• Execute a low thrust to B with the right upset finger tip while forming a left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B
• Bring the left foot to the right foot to form a closed stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the right back fist, extending the left arm to the side downward. Perform in slow motion
• Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle block to A with the right inner forearm
• Execute a low thrust to A with the left upset finger tip while forming a right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A
• Bring the right foot to the left foot to form a closed stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the left back fist, extending the right arm to the side downward. Perform in slow motion
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a pressing block with an X-fist
• Execute a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 7 and 8 in a continuous motion
• Execute a middle front snap kick to D with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 8
• Lower the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
• Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D
• Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward F while executing a twin side elbow thrust. Perform in slow motion
• Move the right foot to F in a stamping motion forming a sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the right outer forearm
• Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer forearm
• Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm
• Move the right foot to E in a stamping motion turning counter clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the right outer forearm
• Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm
• Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer forearm
• Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a low pushing block to D with the left double forearm
• Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent’s head while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D
• Execute an upward kick with the right knee while pulling both hands downward
• Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand
• Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 22
• Lower the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high thrust to C with the left flat finger tip
• ove the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand
• Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 25
• Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high thrust to C with the right flat finger tip
• Move the right foot to D forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm
• Jump to C forming a right X-stance toward A while executing a pressing block with an X-fist
• Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with the right double forearm
• Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a low guarding block to B with a knife-hand
• Execute a circular block to BD with the right inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B
• Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a low guarding block to A with a knife-hand
• Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A
• Execute a circular block to CE with the right inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward CE
• Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A
• Move the right foot on line AB to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
Practical
Combinations in line from Patterns
Patterns – of grading examiners choice
Pattern – Hwa-Rang
3 Step Sparring
2 Step Sparring
1 Step Sparring (advanced)
Free Sparring
One Step Sparring (ILBO MATSOKI)
Both attacker and defender start in parallel ready position, attacker step forward with right leg into walking stance and punches with right hand. On the second occasion, the same attacker steps forward, but with left leg and left hand punching.
Red belts are expected to develop their own techniques on one step sparring using the following guidelines.
These are not in any set order!
1. Hand only.
2. Foot only.
3. Hand and foot.
4. Foot and hand.
5. Jumping.
Theory:
See your handbook
Hwa-Rang
Number of Movements: 29
Meaning of Hwa-Rang:
HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty about 600 AD. 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
Starting Position: Closed ready stance C
• Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle pushing block to D with the left palm
• Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D
• Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D
• Execute a twin forearm block while forming a left L-stance toward A, pivoting with the let foot
• Execute an upward punch with the left fist while pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A
• Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A in a sliding motion
• Execute a downward strike with the right knife-hand while forming a left vertical stance toward A, pulling the right foot
• Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the left fist
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
• Pull the left foot toward the right foot while bringing the left palm to the right forefist, at the same time bending the right elbow about 45 degrees outward
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot while pulling both hands in the opposite direction and then lower it to D forming a left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand
• Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist
• Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
• Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with a knife-hand
• Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip
• Move the right foot on line EF forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand
• Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to F
• Execute a high turning kick to CF with the left foot and then lower it to F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion
• Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm
• Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot
• Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist
• Move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist
• Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left walking stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C
• Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion forming a right L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow
• Bring the left foot to the right foot, turning counter clockwise to form a closed stance toward B while executing a side front block with the right inner forearm while extending the left forearm to the side downward
• Execute a side front block with the left inner forearm, extending the right forearm to the side downward while maintaining a closed stance toward B
• Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand
• Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
Practical
Combinations in line from Patterns
Colour belt pattern of your choice, excluding Choong Moo
Pattern – of grading examiners choice
Pattern – Choong Moo
3 Step Sparring
2 Step Sparring
1 Step Sparring (advanced)
Free Sparring
Theory:
See your handbook
Choong-Moo
Number of Movements: 30
Meaning of Choong-Moo:
CHOONG-MOO was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king
Starting Position: Parallel ready stance
• Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin knife-hand block
• Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high front strike to B with the right knife-hand and bring the left back hand in front of the forehead
• Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand
• Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high thrust to A with the left flat finger tip
• Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Turn the face to C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot
• Lower the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Execute a flying side piercing kick to D with the right foot soon after moving it to D and then land to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand
• Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E at the same time executing a low block to E with the left forearm
• Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent’s head while forming a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot
• Execute an upward kick to E with the right knee pulling both hands downward
• Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high front strike to F with the right reverse knife-hand, bringing the left back hand under the right elbow joint
• Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to the left foot
• Execute a middle back piercing kick to F with the left foot. Perform 14 and 15 in a fast motion
• Lower the left foot to F forming a left L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with the forearm
• Execute a middle turning kick to DE with the left foot
• Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C forming a right fixed stance toward C while executing a U-shape block toward C
• Jump and spin around counter clockwise, landing on the same spot to form a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand
• Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C at the same time executing a low thrust to C with the right upset fingertip
• Execute a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot
• Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle thrust to C with the right straight finger tip
• Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm
• Move the right foot to B forming a sitting stance toward C while executing a middle front block to C with the right forearm and then a high side strike to B with the right back fist
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the right foot turning counter clockwise and then lower it to A
• Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the left foot turning clockwise
• Lower the left foot to A and then execute a checking block to B with an X-knife-hand while forming a left L-stance toward B pivoting with the left foot
• Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing an upward block to B with a twin palm
• Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a rising block with the right forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A
• Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture