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Training Hall | Dojang |
Training Suit | Dobok |
Instructor | Sabum |
Student | Jeja |
Bow | Kyong-ye |
Ready | Chunbi |
Dismiss | Haessen |
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One | Hanna |
Two | Dool |
Three | Seth |
Four | Neth |
Five | Dasual |
Six | Yasual |
Seven | Ilgop |
Eight | Yodoll |
Nine | Ahop |
Ten | Yoll |
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Low | Najunde |
Middle | Kaunde |
High | Nopunde |
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Four Directional Punch | Sajo Jirugi |
Four Directional Block | Sajo Makgi |
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Punch | Jirugi |
Block | Makgi |
Kick | Chagi |
Stance | Sogi |
Major General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree
Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit
White signifies the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of TaeKwon Do
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do. I shall respect the instructor and seniors. I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice. I shall build a more peaceful world.
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Pattern | Tul |
Strike | Taerigi |
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L-Stance | Niunja Sogi |
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Open Fist Strike | Pyun Joomuk Taerigi |
High Section Obverse Punch | Nopunde Baro Jirugi |
Front Snap Kick | Ap Cha Busigi |
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Rising Block | Chookyo Makgi |
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Three Step Sparring | Sambo Matsoki |
Chon Ji' literally means Heaven and Earth. In the orient it is interpretted 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 heaven the other to represent the earth
An 'L Stance' is formed by placing the leading foot facing forwards one and a half shoulder widths in front of the rear foot (measured from the toe of the front foot to the outside of the rear foot) which faces to the side creating an L shape with the feet. 70% of the body weight is placed on the rear foot. This enables the practitioner to react quickly with the front foot to any attacking or defending situations
Three step sparring is designed for the beginner to practice basic techniques with a partner. It teaches the student many things including 1. correct stances 2. correct facing 3. accurate blocks 4. counter attacks 5. timing 6. co-ordination 7. proper distance 8. and forearm conditioning All attackers start in left walking stance, low outer forearm block. All defenders start in parrallel ready stance
Bakat Palmok or Outer Forearm
Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon Do foundation is being laid
Ap Kumchi or Ball of Foot
To jump, kick or smash with the foot
To punch or destroy with the hand or fist
Art, method or way
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Inwards | Anaero |
Outwards | Bakaero |
Upwards | Ollyo |
Downwards | Naeryo |
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Knifehand Guarding Block | Sonkal Daebi Makgi |
Twin Forearm Block | Sang Palmok Makgi |
Inward Outer Forearm Block | Anaero Bakat Palmok Makgi |
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Side Front Snap Kick | Yop Ap Cha Busigi |
Middle Knifehand Strike | Kaunde Sonkal Taerigi |
Middle Reverse Punch | Kaunde Bandae Jirugi |
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Three Step Sparring | Sambo Matsoki |
Green signifies the plant's growth as TaeKwon-Do skills begin to develop
4th July 2009
22 March 1966
Twin forearm block is made of two blocks - an outer forearm block to the front which finishes with the fist level with the shoulder and an outer forearm rising block to the side to protect the head. This technique is designed to defend against two possible attacks at the same time
Charyot Sogi - Attention Stance. Narani Sogi - Parallel Stance. Annun Sogi - Sitting Stance. Gunnon Sogi - Walking Stance. Niunja Sogi - L Stance.
Kaunde An Palmok Makgi - Middle Inner Forearm Block. Najunde Bakat Palmok Makgi - Low Outer Forearm Block. Chookyo Makgi - Rising Block. Sonkal Daebi Makgi - Knifehand Guarding Block. Sang Palmok Makgi - Twin Forearm Block.
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Kick | Chagi |
Thrust | Tulgi |
Straight | Son |
Online Turn | Gujari Dolgi |
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Fingertips | Sonkut |
Footsword | Balkal |
Ball of Foot | Ap Kumchi |
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High Outer Forearm Block | Nopunde Bakat Palmok Makgi |
Release Move | Jappyolsol Tae |
Wedging Block | Hechyo Makgi |
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Straight Fingertip Thrust | Son Sonkut Tulgi |
Back Fist Strike | Dung Joomuk Taerigi |
Side Kick | Yop Chagi |
Turning Kick | Doolyo Chagi |
Wedging block is used as a defence against a grasp to the neck, shoulders or head or as a defence against a twin vertical punch to the head. The arms drive upwards in a wedging motion between the attackers arms and then pull down and out to shoulder width forcing the attacker to release their grip. The arms remain at shoulder width during the performance of a counter to afford the defender a level of defence and have the arms in position to do a follow up counter quickly.
The reason for 24 patterns is because, the founder Major General Choi Hong Hi compared the life of man with a day in the life of the earth. He believed that people should strive to bequeath a good spiritual legacy to coming generations and in so doing gain immortality. Therefore if we can leave something behind for the welfare of mankind, maybe it will be the most important thing to happen in our lives. As the founder said: ‘Here I leave TaeKwon-do for mankind, as a trace of a man of the late 20th century
Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life furthering the education of Korea and it's Independence movement.
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Back | Dwit |
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Foot Parts | Habansin |
Hand Parts | Sangbansin |
Elbow | Palkup |
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Bending Stance | Guburyo Sogi |
Fixed Stance | Gojong Sogi |
Closed Ready Stance A | Moa Chunbi Sogi A |
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Forearm Guarding Block | Palmok Daebi Makgi |
Circular Block | Dollymio Makgi |
X-Fist Pressing Block | Kyocha Joomuk Noolyo Makgi |
Upward Palm Block | Ollyo Sonbadak Makgi |
Waist Block | Hori Makgi |
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Inward Knifehand Strike | Anaero Sonkal Taerigi |
Twin Vertical Punch | Sang Sewo Jirugi |
Side Elbow Strike | Yop Palkup Taerigi |
Reverse Side Kick | Bandae Yop Chagi |
Side piercing kick | Yop Cha Jirugi |
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Free Sparring | Jayo Matsoki |
Three Step Semi Free Sparring | Sambo Banjayo Matsoki |
Two Step Sparring | Ibo Matsoki |
Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in TaeKwon-Do progresses
WON-HYO was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 A.D.
Two Step Sparring is designed for the intermediate student to practice more advanced techniques whilst still maintaining the same distance ands timing as in Three Step but with more varied techniques thus allowing the student to develop various combinations. All attackers start in right L Stance Forearm Guarding Block and all defenders start in Parrallel Ready Stance
Ap Kumchi - Ball of Foot. Balkal – Footsword. Baldung – Instep. Dwit Chook – Back Heal.
Sonkal – Knifehand. Sonbadak – Palm. Sonkut – Finger Tips. Ap Joomuk – Forefist. Dung Joomuk – Back Fist.
Free sparring is when two students are allowed to practice controlled kicking and punching against each other. Each student is trying to land a successful strike or kick to specific targets on their opponent, whilst keeping their own defences tight. Safety equipment must always be worn. This type of sparring must only be carried out under supervision of a qualified instructor. Both students start in a right L¬stance forearm guarding block. Tournament sparring must be seen purely as the sport side of Taekwon-Do and not confused with self defence, it is totally different and must be approached in a totally different manner. To be a competent tournament fighter certain skills have to be developed such as speed, stamina, timing, balance and flexibility. Most students when they attempt tournament sparring for the first time tend to attack without thinking about a good tight defence. Even when all the skills have developed it still does not guarantee success, as with most things there is no substitute for experience.
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Jumping | Twigi |
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Arc Hand | Bandal Son |
Back Sole | Dwit Kumchi |
Back Heel | Dwit Chook |
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X-Stance | Kyocha Sogi |
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Double Forearm Block | Doo Palmok Makgi |
Hooking Block | Golcho Makgi |
Twin Knifehand Block | Sang Sonkal Makgi |
Inward Palm Block | Anaero Sonbadak Makgi |
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Free Sparring | Jayo Matsoki |
Three Step Semi-Free Sparring | Sambo Banjayo Matsoki |
Two Step Sequences 3 & 4 | Ibo Matsoki |
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".
Explain what attacking tools you would use for certain targets- i.e. knifehand against a soft target like throat or neck, backfist to temple or nose, front snap kick to knee etc.
X Stance is a very convenient stance in particular for attacking to the side or front in a jumping motion. It is frequently used for blocking and serves as a preparatory stance for moving into the next manouevre. Body weight is on the stationary foot. When the weight is on the right foot it is a right X Stance and vice versa
Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in TaeKwon-Do progresses
The name TaeKwon-Do was presented by General Choi Hong Hi 9th degree to a meeting of leading Masters, Historians and Politicians where it became officially recognised
As a Blue Belt you are now classed as a senior grade and are expected to start showing very good technique when applying basics. You will now move on to 6 monthly gradings. This is so that you are able to develop and improve what you already know. Do not become complacent thinking you have ages to get ready for your next grading. Patterns become progressively harder as you climb the the grades and require a lot more practice and refinement to perfect. You should try and remember everything you've learnt for previous gradings. This will make life a lot easier.
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Reverse Knifehand | Sonkal Dung |
Side Sole | Yop Balbadak |
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Closed Ready Stance B | Moa Chunbi Sogi B |
Rear Foot Stance | Dwit Bal Sogi |
Low Stance | Nachuo Sogi |
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U-Shaped Block | Digutcha Makgi |
Reverse Knifehand Block | Sonkal Dung Makgi |
X-Fist Rising Block | Kyocha Joomuk Chookyo Makgi |
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Angle Punch | Kiokja Jirugi |
Upper Elbow Strike | Wi Palkup Taerigi |
Downward Kick | Naeryo Chagi |
Pressing Kick | Noolyo Chagi |
Side Thrust Kick | Yop Cha Tulgi |
Reverse Turning Hooking Kick | Bandae Dollyo Golcho Chagi |
Consecutive Kick | Yonsok Chagi |
Korean | Number of Moves |
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Joong-Gun | 32 |
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Free Sparring | Jayo Matsoki |
One Step Sparring | Ilbo Matsoki |
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, whilst warning the opponent to stay away.
One step is the most useful form of sparring there is. One step is practiced to develop the fast reflexes necessary for self defence situations. This form of sparring is completely different to any other form of Taekwon-do sparring, involving take downs, joint locks, strangles and restraints. Both students start in parallel stance. The attack is a front punch in walking stance and the defence and counter any block and counter you are familiar with. At this level you are expected to perform one step with full sine wave. This enables the defender to start developing predictive skills by observing shoulder twist, sine wave and weight transfer in their opponent. Body language is the most important indicator of an attackers intent and should be observed carefully.
JOONG-GUN is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was executed in a Lui-Shung prison (1910).
U Shaped block is a defence against a Bow Staff attack enabling the defender to stop the attack and disarm the opponent
Patterns are practised to improve Taekwon-Do techniques, to develop sparring techniques, improve flexibility of movement, master body shifting, build and tone muscles and improve balance and breath control. They also enable the student to learn techniques which cannot be found in other forms of training.
The name, the number of movements and the diagrammatic symbol of each pattern symbolize either a historical event, a heroic figure in Korean history or instances relating to historical events. These events are to be respected. Although the history is Korean, all people and cultures can relate to the struggle and triumphs. The messages and morals are universal and the purpose of memorising the meanings is to honour and uphold the people, actions and events, therefore representing the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
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Flying | Twinyo |
Grasping | Japki |
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Closed Stance | Moa Sogi |
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W-Shaped Block | San Makgi |
Low Double Forearm Pushing Block | Najunde Doo Palmok Miro Makgi |
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Upset Fingertip Thrust | Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi |
Upward Knee Kick | Ollyo Moorup Chagi |
Front Grasp | Ap Japki |
Twin Side Elblow | Sang Yop Palkup |
Front Pushing Kick | Ap Cha Milgi |
Korean | Number of Moves |
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Toi-Gye | 37 |
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Free Sparring | Jayo Matsoki |
One Step Sparring | Ilbo Matsoki |
TOI-GYE is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 latitude, the diagram represents " scholar".
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, whilst warning the opponent to stay away.
Ap Chagi or Front Kick. Bandal Chagi or Crescent Kick. Bituro Chagi or Twisting Kick. Dollyo Chagi or Roundhouse Kick. Dwi Chagi or Back Kick. Dwi Huryeo Chagi or Spinning Hook Kick. Eedan Ap Chagi or Jumping Front Kick. Geodeup Chagi or Repeating Kick. Huryeo Chagi or Hook Kick. Kawi Chagi or Scissor Kick. Meereo Chagi or Push Kick. Moreup Chigi or Knee Strike. Naeryeo Chagi or Axe Kick. Narae Chagi or Double Roundhouse Kick. Twi-myo Dwi Chagi or Flying Back Kick. Twi-myo Yeop Chagi or Flying Side Kick. Yeop Chagi or Side Kick.
Chookyo Makgi or Rising Block. Sonkal Daebi Makgi or Knifehand Guarding Block. Sang Palmok Makgi or Twin Forearm Block. Anaero Bakat Palmok Makgi or Inward Outer Forearm Block. Ollyo Sonbadak Makgi or Upward Palm Block. Hori Makgi or Waist Block. Dollymio Makgi or Circular Block. Palmok Daebi Makgi or Forearm Guarding Block.
Guburyo Sogi or Bending Stance. Gojong Sogi or Fixed Stance. Moa Chunbi Sogi A or Closed Ready Stance A. Niunja Sogi or L-Stance. Kyocha Sogi or X-Stance. Gunnun Sogi or Walking Stance. Charyot Sogi or Attention Stance. Narani Sogi or Ready Stance. Annun Sogi or Sitting Stance.
Remember at this grade you are only one grading away from Black Belt. You are now expected to show a high degree of competence in both practical and theoretical TKD
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Sonbadak | Palm |
Instep | Baldung |
Reverse Footsword | Balkal Dung |
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Vertical Stance | Soojik Sogi |
Closed Ready Stance C | Moa Chunbi Sogi C |
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Palm Pushing Block | Sonbadak Miro Makgi |
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Downward Knifehand Strike | Naeryo Sonkal Taerigi |
Upward Punch | Ollyo Jirugi |
Korean | Number of Moves |
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Hwa-Rang | 29 |
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Free Sparring | Jayo Matsoki |
One Step Sparring | Ilbo Matsoki |
Black signifies maturity and proficiency in TaeKwon-Do. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa 9th Degree
HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty around 600 A.D. 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 Taekwon-Do developed into maturity
Major General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree Grand Master
You should think about why you do Taekwon-do and how you practice it. There are no wrong answers to this question. The grading examiner wants to know want motivates you
See Patterns Sections
The Theory on these sheets is only a guide as to what you may be asked. You should expect to be asked questions on anything you have learnt. on your Taekwon-do journey to date. The questions shown below are an example of what may be asked. You are now going for your Black Belt. At this grade you are expected to be able to find your own answers to the questions. If you are really struggling to find answers then talk to your instructor. Your Instructor will be able to give you ideas of what may be asked but each Black Belt grading is different and consequently the questions are different
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Side Instep | Yop Baldung |
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Twin Upward Palm Block | Sang Ollyo Sonbadak Makgi |
Side X Knifehand Checking Block | Yop Kyocha Sonkal Momchau Makgi |
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Back Piercing Kick | Dwitcha Jirugi |
Twisting Kick | Bituro Chagi |
Flying Side Kick | Twimyo Yop Chagi |
Front Knifehand Strike | Ap Sonkal Taerigi |
Front Reverse Knifehand Strike | Ap Sonkal Dung Taerigi |
Korean | Number of Moves |
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Choong Moo | 30 |
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Free Sparring | Jayo Matsoki |
One Step Sparring | Ilbo Matsoki |
Black signifies maturity and proficiency in TaeKwon-Do. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.