Grading Syllabus - 8th kup yellow belt

Physical:

 

Students should be able to give examples of stretching, showing improvement from the previous grade.

Side splits

Butterfly stretch

Hamstring stretch, upright with one leg in front and then the other

Lower back stretch, on the back with knees bent to 90 degrees and arms out

15 push ups (knuckles

15 abdominal crunches

15 squats

 

Patterns:

Chon-Ji

 

Hand Techniques:

Annun so, ap joomuk kaunde jirugi (balli tongjak)

Gunnun so, ap joomuk baro kaunde jirugi, ap joomuk bandae kaunde jirugi (potonguro tongjak & balli tongjak)

Gunnun so, bakat palmok najunde makgi, bakat palmok chookyo makgi

Niunja so, an palmok kauande makgi

Niunja so, sonkal yop taerigi

Niunja so, palmok daebi makgi

Niunja so, sonkal daebi makgi

Niunja so, sang palmok makgi

 

Foot Techniques:

 

Naeryo chagi, niunja sogi (gujari with front leg)

Yop dollyo chagi, niunja sogi (gujari with front leg, ap kumchi)

Yopcha jirugi, niunja sogi (nagagi with rear leg & duruogi with front leg)

Apcha busigi, gunnun sogi (nagagi & duruogi)

Twigi apcha busigi, niunja sogi (gujari)

Dwitcha jirugi niunja sogi (gujari)

 

Sparring:

Attacker front kick, defender avoiding with counter

Attacker side kick, defender avoiding with sidestep

Sambo matsogi (2 elements with partner)

 

Street Defence:

Throat release

Single lapel release

Pushing, avoid and counter

 

Power Test:

Niunja so, sonkal yop taerigi (against kick shield)

Yopcha jirugi (1 board)

 

Theory:

Chon-Ji Tul (19 movements)

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.

 

Yellow Belt

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

 

Terminology

L Stance	Niunja sogi
Normal Motion	Potonguro
Fast Motion	Balli tongjak
Knifehand side strike	Sonkal yop taerigi
Twin forearm block	Sang palmok makgi
Downward kick	Naeryo chagi
Turning kick	Dollyo chagi
Jumping front snap kick	Twigi apcha busigi
3 step sparring	Sambo matsogi
Self defence	Hosinsul
Power Test	Wi-Ryok
Inward	Anuro
Outward	Bakuro
Belt	Ti
Courtesy	Ye ui
Integrity	Yom chi
Perseverance	In nae
Self Control	Guk gi
Indomitable spirit	Baekjool bolgool
Assistant instructor	Boosabum
Instructor	Sabum
Master	Sahyun
Grandmaster	Sasung

 

You should know the application of all learned techniques

You should be able to describe the dimensions, weight distribution and relevant angles of all stances

You should be able to name all attacking and blocking tools and show their location

You should be able to explain the tenets of Taekwon-Do in your own words

 

What is Taekwon-Do?

The scientific use of the body for attacking and defensive techniques, learned through intense physical and mental training

 

What are the four levels of instructor?

I Dan - III Dan Assistant instructor - Boosabum

IV Dan - VI Dan Instructor - Sabum

VII Dan - VIII Master - Sahyun

IX Dan - Grandmaster - Sasung

 

What is the student oath?

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do

I shall respect my 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

 

What are the sections of the body?

High section - From the top of the shoulders to the top of the head

Middle section - From the umbilicus to the top of the shoulder

Low section - All areas lower than the umbilicus

A high block is when the highest point of the blocking tool is at the same level as the eyes of the defender

A middle block is when the highest point of the blocking tool is at the same level as the shoulder of the defender

A low block defends against an attack aimed below the umbilicus

 

What is the significance in the way Taekwon-Do is written on the back of the Dobok?

It represents the Evergreen Tree which never sheds its leaves and always shows its true colours. In the same manner a student of Taekwon-Do is expected to aspire to always be at his or her best.

 

Give a basic explanation of sine wave (hwaldung pahdo)?

The body should relax at the beginning of all movements. The centre of gravity is raised allowing for the creation of potential energy which can be converted to kinetic (in movement) energy by dropping, thus increasing the power of the technique.

or

Relaxing, raising and dropping the body weight to increase power.

 

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