Grading Requirements
Grading from white Belt (10th Kup) to Yellow Tag (9th Kup)
Stances : |
Sogi : |
| Attention stance | Charyot Sogi |
| Bow posture | Kyong Ye Jase |
| Parallel ready stance | Narani Junbi Sogi |
| Sitting stance | Annun Sogi |
| Walking stance | Gunnun Sogi |
| Terminology: | |
| Forefist | Ap Joomuk |
| Outer forearm | Bakat Palmok |
| Inner forearm | An Palmok |
| High section | Nopunde |
| Middle Section | Kaunde |
| Low Section | Najunde |
| Techniques to be performed during the grading: | |
| Press ups x10 | |
| Sitting stance middle punch x 10 | Annun So Kaunde Jirugi |
| Front rising kick both left and right x10 | Gunnun So Ap Cha Olligi |
| Four directional punch left and right | Saju Jirugi |
| Walking stance middle obverse punch | Gunnun So Kaunde Baro Jirugi |
| Walking stance inner forearm middle block | Gunnun So An Palmok Kaunde Makgi |
| Walking stance inner forearm middle block, reverse punch | Gunnun So An Palmok Kaunde Makgi Kaunde Bandae Jirugi |
Theory :
What is Taekwon-Do?
Taekwon-Do is the art of self defence founded by the General Choi Hong Hi, a Korean General. Translated literally "Tae" means jumping or flying, to kick or smash with the foot. "Kwon" means the fist, to punch or destroy with the hands or fist. "Do" means art or way, the right way built by the saints and sages in the past.
Foundation of Taekwon-Do: 11th April 1955.
Foundation of the I.T.F: 22nd March1966.
Tenets of Taekwon-Do:
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self Control
Indomitable Spirit
International Taekwon-Do Federation oath:
As a Student of Taekwon-Do:
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
I shall respect the Instructors and Seniors.
I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do.
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
I shall build a more peaceful world.
Meaning of Belt Colour :
- White signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
- Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.
