White Belt 10th Kup to Yellow Tag 9th Kup
Questions & Answers
| Origin of TaeKwon-Do | |
| What does TaeKwon-Do literally mean? | The art of hand and foot. |
| Who is the father and founder of TaeKwon-Do? | Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan. |
| In which country did TaeKwon-Do originate? | Korea. |
| When was TaeKwon-Do officially recognised? | 11th April 1955. |
| Tenets of TaeKwon-Do | |
| What Tenets are the student expected to live by? | |
| Courtesy | Ye Ui |
| Integrity | Yom Chi |
| Perseverance | In Nae |
| Self Control | Guk Gi |
| Indomitable Spirit | Baekjul Boolgool |
| Titles | |
| What is the title given to 1st to 3rd Degree black beltes? | Assistant Instructor ( Bo Sabum) |
| What is the title given to 4th, 5th and 6th Degree black belts? | Instructor (Sabum) |
| What is the title given to a 7th or 8th degree black belt? | Master (Sahyun). |
| What is the title given to a 9th degree black belt? | Grand Master (Saseong). |
Theory
| A white Belt signifies innocence – as the beginner who has no previous knowledge of TaeKwon-Do. | |
| Stances | |
| Attention Stance | Charyot Sogi |
| Parallel Stance | Narani Sogi |
| Sitting Stance | Annun Sogi |
| Walking Stance | Gunnun Sogi |
| Sections of the body | |
| High | Nopunde |
| Middle | Kaunde |
| Low | Najunde |
| Attacking or Defensive Tools | |
| Forefist | Ap Joomuk |
| Knifehand | Sonkal |
| Inner Forearm | An Palmok |
| Outer Forearm | Bakat Palmok |
| Ball of the Foot | Ap Kumchi |
| Patterns | |
| 4 Direction Punch | Saju Jirugi |
| 4 Direction Block | Saju Makgi |
| Techniques | |
| Middle Punch | Kaunde Jirugi |
| Outer Forearm Low Block | Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi |
| Knifehand Low Block | Sonkal Najunde Makgi |
| Inner Forearm Middle Block | An Palmok Kaunde Makgi |
| Outer Forearm High Block | Bakat Palmok Nopunde Makgi |
| Outer Forearm Rising Block | Bakat Palmok Chookyo Makgi |
| Front Snap Kick | Ap Cha Busigi |
| What are the definitions of the following techniques: | |
| High Block? | A high block is when the fist or fingertip reaches the same level of the defender’s eyes. |
| Middle Block? | A middle block is when the fist or fingertip reaches the same level of the defender’s shoulder. |
| Low Block? | A low block is a block that defends against an attack aimed at the lower abdomen or points below. |
Grading Syllabus
| Basic Techniques | |
| Sitting Stance Middle Punch (video) | x10 |
| Front Snap Kick & Walking Ready Stance | forward x 4, backward x 4 |
| Walking Stance Middle Punch | forward x 4, backward x 4 |
| Walking Stance Inner Forearm Middle Block | forward x 4, backward x 4 |
| Walking Stance Outer Forearm Low Block | forward x 4, backward x 4 |
| Walking Stance Outer Forearm High Block | forward x 4, backward x 4 |
| Walking Stance Outer Forearm Rising Block | forward x 4, backward x 4 |
| Patterns |
| 4 Directional Punch (video) |
| 4 Directional Block (video) |
Theory