8th Kup Grading
The following cards show all things you need to demonstrate for your next grading.
It is assumed you can demonstrate everything from previous gradings.
Yellow Belt Meaning
Yellow signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.
Pattern - 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.
Pattern - Dan-Gun
Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2,333 B.C.
Theory
The Founder Of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree Black Belt.
Theory
Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art.
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Taekwon-Do literally means ‘Foot Hand Art’ - The art of hand and foot fighting.
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Taekwon-Do was founded on 11th April 1955.
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ITF - International Taekwon-Do Federation.
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Tenents Of Taekwon-Do
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self Control
- Indominatable Spirit
Commands
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Attention | Charyot |
| Ready | Junbi |
| Back to Ready | Paro |
| At Ease | Swiyo |
| Dismiss | Hae San |
Numbers
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| One | Hanna |
| Two | Dul |
| Three | Set |
| Four | Net |
| Five | Dasot |
| Six | Yasot |
| Seven | Elgob |
| Eight | Yadol |
| Nine | Ahop |
| Ten | Yol |
Levels
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Low | Najunde |
| Middle | Kaunde |
| High | Nopunde |
Titles
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Sabum |
Terms
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Foot | Tae |
| Hand | Kwon |
| Art | Do |
| Pattern | Tul |
Body Parts
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Knife-Hand | Sonkal |
| Forearm | Palmok |
| Inner Forearm | An Palmok |
Stances
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Attention Stance | Charyot Sogi |
| Walking Stance | Gunnun Sogi |
| Sitting Stance | Annun Sogi |
| L-Stance | Niunja Sogi |
| Ready Stance | Junbi Sogi |
| Parallel Ready Stance | Narani Junbi Sogi |
Strikes
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Obverse Punch | Baro Jirugi |
| Reverse Punch | Bandae Jirugi |
| Side Punch | Yop Jirugi |
| Outward Strike | Bakuro Taerigi |
Blocks
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Middle Block | Kaunde Makgi |
| Low Block | Najunde Makgi |
| Side Block | Yop Makgi |
| Rising Block | Chookyo Makgi |
| Guarding Block | Daebi Makgi |
| Twin Forearm Block | Sang Palmok Makgi |
Kicks
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Front Snap Kick | Apcha busigi |
Sparring
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| 3-Step Sparring | Sambo Matsogi |
Power
| Technique |
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