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Junior White Belts & Junior 1 (Purple Stripe)

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    What is the name of the training hall in Korean?

    Dojang

  2. 2
    What is the name of your belt in Korean?

    Ti

  3. 3
    What is the name of your training suit in Korean?

    Dobok

  4. 4
    What is the name of your instructors?

    Mr Burdock, Mr Hamill & Mr Norton

  5. 5
    How do you address people in the Dojang?

    Sir or Ma’am

  6. 6
    What must you do when entering or leaving the Dojang?

    Bow

10th Kup (White Belt Adult) or Junior 2 (Orange Stripe)

Name of Patterns (pre-arranged movements): Saju Jirugi 1 & 2 & Saju Makgi

Number of Movements in each pattern: 14

What is the meaning of Pattern: Four direction punch (Saju Jiruigi) and 4 directional block (Saju Makgi)

Advancement: These sets of pre-arrange movements are required to advance from 10th Kup White Belt or Orange Stripe to 9th Kup White Belt with Yellow

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    How does Taekwon-Do translate from Korean?

    The Art of Foot and Hand

  2. 2
    Which country did Taekwon-do come from?

    Korea

  3. 3
    What date did Taekwon-Do start?

    11th April 1955

  4. 4
    Who is the founder of Taekwon-Do?

    Grand Master General Choi 9th Dan

  5. 5
    What are the ‘tenets’ of Taekwon-Do?

    Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit

  6. 6
    What does the white belt signify?

    Signifies innocence. No previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do, as that of a beginner student.

  7. 7
    What is Stance in Korean?

    Sogi

  8. 8
    What is Punch in Korean?

    Jirugi

  9. 9
    How high should your fist be in a middle block or punch?

    Shoulder level

  10. 10
    How high should your fist be in a high block or punch?

    Eye level

9th Kup (White with Yellow Tag Belt)

 

Name of Pattern : Chon-Ji                                 Number of Movements : 19

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 9th Kup White Belt with Yellow Tag to 8th Kup Yellow Belt.

Meaning of Pattern: Literally means Heaven and Earth. In the orient it is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the first pattern learnt by a beginner. The pattern consists of two similar parts, one representing the Heaven and the other the Earth.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    What is a pattern?

    A pattern is a set of movements both defensive and offensive against an imaginary opponent.

  2. 2
    What is the meaning of Chon-Ji?

    The Heaven, the Earth.

  3. 3
    How many movements are there in Chon-Ji?

    19

  4. 4
    What is the shape of the pattern followed?

    +

  5. 5
    What is Attention stance in Korean?

    Charyot sogi

  6. 6
    What is Sitting stance in Korean?

    Annun sogi

  7. 7
    What is Walking stance in Korean?

    Gunnun sogi

  8. 8
    What is Parallel stance in Korean?

    Narani sogi

  9. 9
    What is L-stance in Korean?

    Niunja sogi

  10. 10
    What is High, Middle and Low in Korean?

    Napunde, Kaunde, Najunde

    High – above shoulder level

    Middle-shoulder level to waist

    Low – below waist level

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8th Kup (Yellow Belt)

 

Name of Pattern : Dan-Gun                               Number of Movements : 21

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 8th Kup Yellow Belt to 7th Kup Yellow Belt with Green Tag.

Meaning of Pattern: Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Dan-Gun

  2. 2
    How many movements are there in Dan-Gun?

    21

  3. 3
    What is the shape of the pattern followed?

    I

  4. 4
    What is meaning of pattern Dan-Gun?

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

  5. 5
    What does the yellow belt represent?

    Represents the earth where the seed of Taekwon-Do is planted as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.

  6. 6
    Korean Terminology: What is?

    Middle Punch? Kaunde Jirugi

    High Punch? Nopunde Jirugi

    Low Block? Najunde Makgi

    Middle Block? Kaunde Makgi

    High Block? Nopunde Makgi

    Rising Block? Chookyo Makgi

    Guarding Block? Daebi Makgi

    Twin Block? Sang Makgi

    Kick? Chagi

    Strike? Taerigi

    Thrust? Tulgi

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7th Kup (Yellow Belt with Green Tag)

 

Name of Pattern : Do-San                                       Number of Movements : 24

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 7th Kup Yellow Belt with Green Stripe to 6th Kup Green Belt.

Meaning of Pattern: Do San is the pseudonym for the patriot Ahn Chango-Ho (1876 to 1938). The 24 movements in this pattern represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and it’s independence movement.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Do-San

  2. 2
    How many movements are there in Do-San?

    24

  3. 3
    What is meaning of Pattern Do-San?

    Do San is the pseudonym for the patriot Ahn Chango-Ho (1876 to 1938).

  4. 4
    What diagram does the pattern followed?

    I

  5. 5
    Korean Terminology: What is?

    Front Kick? Ap Chagi

    Side Kick? Yop Chagi

    Turning Kick? Dollyo Chagi

    Back Kick? Dwit Chagi

    Fore-fist? Ap Joomuk

    Back-fist? Dung Joomuk

    Knife-hand? Sonkal

    Fingertip? Sonkut

    Inner Forearm? An Palmok

    Outer Forearm? Bakat Palmok

    Ball of the foot? Ap Kumchi

    Foot-sword? Balkal

THEORY FOR PRIEVIOUS GRADES SHOULD BE REVISED

6th Kup (Green Belt)

 

Name of Pattern : Won-Hyo                                       Number of Movements : 28

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 6th Kup Green Belt to 5th Kup Green Belt with Blue Tag.

Meaning of Pattern: Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty of Korea in the year 686 AD.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Won-Hyo

  2. 2
    How many movements are there in Won-Hyo?

    28

  3. 3
    What is the meaning of Pattern Won-Hyo

    Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty of Korea in the year 686 AD.

  4. 4
    What is the shape of the pattern followed?

    I

  5. 5
    What does the green belt represent?

    Green signifies a plants growth as Taekwon-do skills begin to develop.

  6. 6
    Korean Terminology: What is?

    Close ready stance? Moa Junbi Sogi

    Fixed Stance? Gojang Sogi

    Bending Ready Stance? Guburyo Junbi Sogi

    Circular Block? Dollymyo Makgi

    Wedging Block? Hechyo Makgi

    Knife-hand Side Strike? Sonkal Yop Taerigi

    Flat Fingertip Thrust? Opun Sonkut Tulgi

    Straight Fingertip Thrust? Sun Sonkut Tulgi

    Crescent Kick? Bandal Chagi

    Hooking Kick? Golcho Chagi

    Inward? Anuro

    Outward? Bakuro

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5th Kup (Green Belt with Blue Stripe)

 

Name of Pattern : Yul-Gok                                     Number of Movements : 38

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 5th Kup Green Belt with Blue Tag to 4th Kup Blue Belt.

Meaning of Pattern: Yul Gok is the pseudonym of the great philospher and teacher Yi I (1536 to 1584). He was nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th degree latitude and the diagram represents Scholar.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Yul Gok

  2. 2
    How many movements are there in Yul-Gok?

    38

  3. 3
    What is the shape of the pattern followed?

    ±

  4. 4
    Korean Terminology: What is?

    X Stance? Kyocha Sogi

    Palm Hooking Block? Sonbadak Golcho Makgi

    Front Elbow Strike? Ap Palkup Taerigi

    Reverse Turning Kick? Bandae Dollyo Chagi

    Back-fist Side Strike? Dung Joomuk Yop Taerigi

    Double Forearm Block? Doo Palmok Makgi

    Sparring? Matsogi

    Obverse? Baro

    Reverse? Bandae

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4th Kup (Blue Belt)

 

Name of Pattern : Joong-Gun                                         Number of Movements : 32

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 4th Kup Blue Belt to 3rd Kup Blue Belt with Red Tag.

Meaning of Pattern: Joong Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor general of Korea, who played a leading part in the Korea-Japan Merger. The 32 movements in this pattern represent Ahn Joong Gun’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shing prison in 1910.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Joong-Gun

  2. 2
    How many moves in pattern Joong-Gun?

    32

  3. 3
    What is the meaning of pattern Joong-Gun?

    Joong Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor general of Korea, who played a leading part in the Korea-Japan Merger.

  4. 4
    What does Blue Belt signify?

    Signifies the sky and the heavens, towards which the tree grows as Taekwon-Do training progresses.

  5. 5
    Korean Terminology: What is?

    Close Ready Stance Type B?   Moa Junbi Sogi B

    Rear Foot Stance? Dwit Bal Sogi

    Reverse Knife-hand Middle Block? Sonkal Dung Kaunde Makgi

    Low Side Front Snap Kick? Najunde Yobap Cha Busigi

    Twin Fist Upset Punch? Sang Joomuk Dwijibo Jirugi

    X-Fist Rising Block? Kyocha Joomuk Chookyo Makgi

    Angle Punch? Giokja Makgi

    U-Shape Block? Digutja Makgi

    Upset Fingertip Low Thrust? Dwijibun Sonkut Najunde Tulgi

    Foot Shifting? Jajun Bal

    3 Step Semi Free Sparring? Ban Jayoo Matsogi

    1 Step Sparring? Ilbo Matsogi

    Slow Motion? Chonchonhi

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3rd Kup (Blue Belt with Red Stripe)

Name of Pattern : Toi-Gye                                               Number of Movements : 37

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 3rd Kup Blue Belt with Red Tag to 2nd Kup Red Belt.

Meaning of Pattern: Toi Gye is the pseudonym of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements represent his birthplace on the 37th degree latitude and the diagram represents scholar.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Toi-Gye

  2. 2
    How many moves in pattern Toi-Gye?

    37

  3. 3
    Korean Terminology: What is?

    Backfist Side Back Strike? Dung Joomok Yopdwi Taerigi

    Twin Side Elbow Thrust? Sang Yop Palkup Tulgi

    Double Forearm Low Pushing Block? Doo Palmok Najunde Miro Makgi?

    Knife-hand Low Guarding Block? Sonkal Najunde Daebi Makgi

    Outer Forearm W-Shape Block? Bakat Palmok San Makgi

    Upward Punch? Ollyo Jirugi

    Flying Side Kick? Twimyo Yop Chagi

    Twisting Kick? Bituro Chagi

    Pressing Kick? Noollo Chagi

    Reverse Hooking Kick? Bandae Dollyo Goro Chagi

    Downward Kick? Naeryo Chagi

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2nd Kup (Red Belt)

 

Name of Pattern : Hwa-Rang                                         Number of Movements : 29

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 2nd Kup Red Belt to 1st Kup Red Belt with Black Tag.

Meaning of Pattern: Hwa Rang is named after the Hwa Rang youth group that originated in the Silla dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division commanded by General Choi in 1953 where Taekwon-Do was developed into maturity.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Hwa-rang

  2. 2
    What does the pattern mean?

    Hwa Rang is named after the Hwa Rang youth group that originated in the Silla dynasty in the early 7th century.

  3. 3
    How many moves in pattern Hwa-Rang?

    29

  4. 4
    What does red belt signify?

    Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, and warning an opponent to stay away.

  5. 5
    Korean Terminology: What is?

    Close Ready Stance Type C? Moa Junbi Sogi C

    Vertical Stance? Soojik Sogi

    Palm Pushing Block? Sonbadak Miro Makgi

    Knife-hand Side Downward Strike? Sonkal Yop Naeryo Taerigi

    Side Elbow Thrust? Yop Palkup Tulgi

    Side Front Block? Yobap Makgi

    Stepping? Omgyo Didigi

    Flying Reverse Turning Kick? Twimyo Bandae Dollyo Chagi

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1st Kup (Red Belt with Black Stripe)

 

Name of Pattern : Choong-Moo                                      Number of Movements : 30

Advancement: This is the pattern required to advance from 1st Kup Red Belt with Black Tag to 1st Degree Black Belt.

Meaning of Pattern: Was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reported to have invented the first armoured battleship (kobukson) in 1592, which is said to have been the precursor of the present day submarine. The pattern ends with a left-hand attack symbolising his regrettable death. He was never allowed to reach his full potential as he was forced to be loyal to the king.

Questions and Answers

  1. 1
    Whom is pattern named after?

    Admiral Yi Soon-Sin

  2. 2
    How many moves in pattern Choong-Moo?

    30

  3. 3
    What is the meaning of pattern Choong-Moo?

    Was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reported to have invented the first armoured battleship (kobukson) in 1592, which is said to have been the precursor of the present day submarine. The pattern ends with a left-hand attack symbolising his regrettable death. He was never allowed to reach his full potential as he was forced to be loyal to the king.

  4. 4
    What does Black Belt signify?

    The opposite of white, therefore signifying a maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the holder’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.

  5. 5
    Why are there 24 patterns?

    Research this to find the answer

  6. 6
    Why do you deserve a Black Belt?

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  7. 7
    If you had to name a 6th Tenet for Taekwon-do, what would it be? And why?

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  8. 8
    Korean Terminology

    Name every move you completed in 1 Step Sparring in Korean.

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