Yellow Stripe (Grading to Yellow Belt) Syllabus

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General Information

Dimensions of stances

Walking Stance - One shoulder width wide, one and a half long
L-Stance - One and a half shoulder width from toes to toes
Sitting Stance - One anda half shoulder width from toes to toes

Weight Ratio's of stances

Walking Stance - 50% on the front leg, 50% on the back leg
L-Stance - 30% on the front leg, 70% on the back leg

Body Positions of stances

Walking Stance - When punching, shoulders should be square, but when blocking, they should be half-side on
L-Stance - Side on

Korean Terminology

Kicks - Chagi

Front Snap Kick - Ap Cha Busigi
Yop Chagi - Side Kick
Yop Cha Jirugi - Side Piercing Kick
Dwitcha Jirugi - Back Piercing Kick
Bandae Dollyo Chagi - Reverse Turning Kick

Punches

Double Middle Punch - Doo Kaunde Jurigi

Blocks

Inner Forearm Middle Block - An Palmok Kaunde Makgi
Middle Section Reverse Block - Kaunde Bandae Jurigi
Outer Forearm Low Block - Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi
Outer Forearm Rising Block - Bakat Palmok Chookyo Makgi

Stances

Goburyo Sogi - Bending Ready Stance
L Stance - Niunja Sogi

Hand Parts

Bakat Palmo Hechio Makgi - Twin Outer Forearm Block
Sang Sewo Jirugi - Twin Vertical Punch
Sang Dwigibun Jirugi - Twin Upset Punch
Sang Palmo Makgi - Twin Forearm Block
Palmo Daebi Makgi - Forearm Guarding Block
Sonkal Daebi Makgi - Knifehand Guarding Block

Combination Techniques

Ap Cha Busigi, Duo Keunde Jirugi - Front Snap Kick, Double Punch

Other Terms

Twimyo - Flying
Moorup - Knee
Mori - Head
Dung Joomuk - Back Fist
Sambo Matsoki - 3 Step Sparring
Dojang - Gymnasium or training hall
Dobok - Tae Kwon-Do Suit
Ti - Belt
Sabum - Instructor
Sonkal - Knifehand
Sonbadak - Palm
Sonkut - Fingertip
Palkup - Elbow
Apkumchi - Ball of the foot

Belt Meanings

YELLOW

Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.

GREEN

Signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skill begins to develop.

Pattern Information

Why do we do patterns (TUL)?

A pattern is performed to develop strong techniques, co-ordination, power, balance, breathing control, stamina, but most of all to create a dedicated and disciplined mind

What is a pattern?

A Pattern is a set sequence of movements using attacking and defensive moves set against one or more imaginary opponents

Interpretations of patterns

Patterns are fundamental movements, most of which present either attack or defensive techniques set to a fixed or logical sequence. Though sparring may merely indicate that a student is more or less advanced, patterns are more a critical barometer in evaluating an individuals technique.

There are 24 patterns, which represent 24 hours of the day, of one year, of eternity. Each pattern should:

  • Start and finish in the same spot
  • Correct Posture and facing must be maintained
  • Patterns should be performed with rythmn
  • Each pattern should be perfected before moving on to the next
  • Students should perform each move with realism
  • Students should know the purpose of each movement

    • Interpretations - General Info

    The name of the patterns, the number of the moves and the diagramatic symbol of each pattern symbolizes either heroic figures in Korean history, or instances relating to historic events.

    CHON JI - 19 Moves, Interpretation

    Means literally the heaven and 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 representing the heaven, the other the earth.

    The Starting Position

    Parallel Ready Stance - Narani Junbi Sogi

    Diagram

    Chon Ji Diagram Picture

    The Movements

    1. 90° FACE C, LEFT WALKING STANCE, LOW OUTER FOREARM BLOCK
    2. STEP FORWARD, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    3. 180° FACE D, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, LOW OUTER FOREARM BLOCK
    4. STEP FORWARD, LEFT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    5. 90° FACE A, LEFT WALKING STANCE, LOW OUTER FOREARM BLOCK
    6. STEP FORWARD, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    7. 180° FACE B, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, LOW OUTER FOREARM BLOCK
    8. STEP FORWARD, LEFT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    9. 90° FACE D, RIGHT L STANCE, MIDDLE INNER FOREARM BLOCK
    10. STEP FORWARD, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    11. 180° FACE C, LEFT L STANCE, MIDDLE INNER FOREARM BLOCK
    12. STEP FORWARD, LEFT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    13. 90° FACE B, RIGHT L STANCE, MIDDLE INNER FOREARM BLOCK
    14. STEP FORWARD, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    15. 180° FACE A, LEFT L STANCE, MIDDLE INNER FOREARM BLOCK
    16. STEP FORWARD, LEFT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    17. STEP FORWARD, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    18. STEP BACKWARD, LEFT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    19. STEP BACKWARD, RIGHT WALKING STANCE, MIDDLE OBVERSE PUNCH
    END BRING LEFT LEG BACK TO READY STANCE ON COMMAND

    Stances

    There are THREE stances in Chon Ji:
    Narani Jumbi Sogi
    Gunun Sogi
    Niunja Sogi

    Blocks

    There are TWO blocks in Chon Ji:
    Bakat PalmoNejunde Makgi Ann Palmo Keunde Makgi

    Punches

    All punches are Baro Jirugi - directed to the mid section