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 Welcome to Collierville Taekwondo
What have I signed up for?
We are teaching the traditional Korean martial art called Taekwondo, both traditional and sport forms.
More importantly, this is a WTF school, i.e. the World Taekwondo Federation. The WTF is the largest
federation in the world and growing. It is the only federation allowed to participate in the Olympic Games.

You have enrolled in a school with an established curriculum and highly ranked, seasoned instructors.
Unlike most sports or gym memberships, this is a serious educational process, very much like earning
a 4-year college degree. Your long term goal is Black Belt. Your short term goal is the next rank or
color belt in succession. The curriculum will focus you and prepare you for each rank promotion, step-
by-step towards the black belt. You will be tested every 2 to 3 months for a new belt.

What are the benefits?

Taekwondo has many benefits--mental and physical. Mentally we are teaching focus, positive attitude,
respect, discipline, manners, confidence, perseverance and self-control. Physically we are helping you
improve your flexibility, balance, speed, coordination and endurance as well as self-defense.

What is the order of the ranks(belts) up to Black Belt?

1. White 10. Red
2. Yellow 11. Red II
3. Orange 12. Red/Black
4. Green 13. Black/Red
5. Purple 14. Recommended Black Belt
6. Blue 15. Recommended Black Belt I
7. Blue II 16. Recommended Black Belt II
8. Brown 17. Recommended Black Belt III
9. Brown II 18. 1st Degree Black Belt

How long does it take to achieve Black Belt?

With consistent training and very few breaks, you could earn your 1st degree black belt in 3 years. Most
people take 3 ½ to 4 years as this an educational process, not a race.

Will my Black Belt be accredited and recognized?

Yes! We are a fully accredited school under the sanction of The Kukkiwon, which is headquarters of
the World Taekwondo Federation based in Seoul, Korea. Upon achieving your black belt you will
receive a WTF certificate of accreditation that comes from The Kukkiwon as well as a laminated ID card.
Your name and rank will go into their data base. No one can ever deny your rank or take this
achievement away from you. It will be honored by any Kukkiwon sanctioned school in the world.

Now you can begin your journey to black belt and experience the benefits of the martial arts without any
concerns about your path and the quality of its design and instruction. We will do everything in our
power to help you along the way, and we hope you overcome the odds and achieve what most people
cannot—Black Belt.

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 History of Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a distinctly Korean art with a long and interesting history. Taekwondo began more
than 2000 years ago, around 50 B. C. This is documented by murals found on the walls of an
ancient royal tomb in Korea called the Muyong-Chong. The murals depicted people practicing
Taekwondo stances, blocks and punches. In those times, secret military forces used Taekwondo.
Evidence shows that since its inception, Taekwondo was practiced both as a sport and as a way
of self-defense.

In ancient times, Korea was divided into three Kingdoms: Silla, Koguryu and Baekche. Taekwondo
first began in the Koguryo kingdom. However, Silla unified the kingdoms and was most influential
in the advancement of the art. King Jin Heung established a military, educational and social
organization called the Hwa Rang Do. The Hwa Rang Do consisted of youths of noble families
devoted to cultivating mind and body in order to better serve Silla. The martial spirit represented
by the Hwa Rang Do became the root of Silla's nation 66l? morality and strength. They followed
a code of honor comprised of rigid loyalty to the nation, respect and obedience to their parents,
unswerving loyalty to friends, courage in battle, and prudence on the use of force. This code of
honor remains the philosophical backbone of the Korean Martial Arts even to this day! In addition
to advocating the study of unarmed combat as a part of physical military training, the Hwa Rang
Do also recommended it as a recreational activity.

During the Koryo dynasty (935AD—1392AD), the study of unarmed combat, then known as
Soobak, reached its greatest early popularity. The study of Soobak was supported by the royal
family and those skilled in the art were often favorably considered for promotion in the military or
civil service. From the end of this kingdom to around the twentieth century, unarmed combat
experienced a decline as Confucian ideas became more popular. Confucian thinking stated only
"inferior men" engaged in strenuous activities such as the martial arts.

In 1909 Japan conquered Korea and forbade the practice of martial arts. However, martial arts
went underground and was practiced secretly throughout the country. When liberated in 1945, the
popularity of Taekwondo, then known as Tae Kyon, exploded into the open. However, because of
the Tae Kyon had been practiced secretly for so long by hundreds of small groups, many different
styles had developed. In the early 1960’s, after years of discussion, most instructors were able to
agree on a unified style called Taekwondo.

Today, people all over the world are discovering the benefits of Taekwondo training. It is recognized
as the most popular martial art in the world. Taekwondo has been an Olympic demonstration sport
since 1988 and began as an official event in the 2000 Olympics. It is the World Taekwondo
Federation that has been mainly responsible for the growth of the martial art and continues to be
the primary source of its education and leadership. Headquarters of the WTF are located in Seoul,
Korea at The Kukkiwon, which means “The Institute for a National Sport.”

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 Philosophy of Taekwondo
TAE KWON DO means “two feet, two hands, one mind” martial art. From Taekwondo's ancient
beginnings to the modern day, Its purpose has remained unchanged—To serve as a way of
physical and mental training which will forge a healthy body and a clear mind. Hence, it is a system
of both self-defense and exercise. The practice of Taekwondo improves characteristics such
as strength, speed, coordination, flexibility, power and balance. These attributes relate to the
body. Taekwondo enhances mental and spiritual qualities by teaching discipline, confidence,
respect, patience, manners, concentration, attitude, and self-control. All these attributes are
related to the mind. To be a complete Martial Artist one must possess the ability to control the
mind and the body as one.

Student Oath

SIR, I shall observe the tenets of Taekwondo.

I shall respect my instructors and seniors.

I shall never misuse Taekwondo.

I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.

I shall build a more peaceful world, SIR.

5 Tenants of Taekwondo
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit

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 House Rules

Attendance Policy
The best way for you to achieve the benefits of Taekwondo is to attend class consistently.
Coming to class two or three time each week should allow you to see the progress and results
that you desire. In order for us to help you achieve the benefits you are looking for we have an
attendance and progress card system. 16 Classes and two months of training are required in
order to test for your next rank.

Restrooms
There are separate men and women's changing rooms. The restrooms are located at the back of
the school.

Holiday Schedule
We are closed most federal and national holidays. There is an announcement board on the wall
that lists all closing and schedule changes at least two weeks prior to the event. Please call or
email the school if you ever have a question regarding whether or not we will be o p e n .

Belt Promotions
All students must wear their uniform tops and not their T-shirts. Remember to turn your testing
applications in at least 2 days before your test day. Make sure to show up15--30 minutes
before your test time.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE AND REMEMBER TO DO YOUR BEST!

Dress Code
Please wear a clean and neat, school issued uniform for every class. You may wear a school T-
shirt in place of your traditional uniform top. Testing days require full traditional Uniforms.
Uniforms and safety gear pads should be washed regularly. Belts should not be washed. For
safety reasons, no jewelry or chewing gum will be allowed in class.

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Respect for Uniforms and Belts
The Taekwondo uniform is to be worn with pride. Students should make a great effort to wear
their DOBOK only for classes and demonstrations. Uniforms should always be clean and
wrinkle free for each class. Belts are not to be washed.

Respect for Ongoing classes

We welcome your family members and guests. However, because it is our goal to
provide the absolute best individual instruction on the training mat, we ask for "library-
like" conditions in the front lobby, and lowered voice when you are waiting for your class
tostarrt Donotblock the DOJANG door when Students exit the room.

Respect for School Property

A Taekwondo school is shared by its members. Hence, the condition of the classroom,
locker room, training equipment and restrooms should represent the pride we take in our art
and quality of our school. While our school is cleaned regularly, all members are asked to
avoid any unnecessary messes or damage.

Progress Card
At the beginning of the class find your progress card in the card rack and present it to an
available instructor. This the record of your attendance and progress. In order to test for the
next rank, you must have all your stars and stripes and attendance holes punched.

Stripe Review
30 days after your rank test we will do a stripe review (progress check) to make sure you are
on your way, progress wise and attendance wise, to achieving your next rank. You will
receive a white stripe for attendance (8 classes) and a colored stripe of your next belt color for
progress on your assigned techniques. The week before the test we will do another stripe
review to make sure you have the required attendance (16 classes) and have completed your
assigned techniques. You will be given a black stripe which confirms you are ready for the
upcoming test.

Membership Cancellation
Membership Cancellation requires 30 days written notice and a brief meeting with the
management explaining the reason for cancellation. Examples of reasonable cancellations are
moving 20 miles or more away from the school, physically unable to continue your training, and
financial concerns. It is in your best interest to communicate with us as we are reasonable
people who will help you resolve this matter.

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 School Etiquette
Bow each time you enter or exit the practice area to show respect for your instructor and
fellow students.

Address your instructors and all black belts as sir or ma'am.... answer all questions with
"Yes, Sir", "Yes, Ma'am", "No, Sir", "No, Ma'am".

When training during the class always walk behind fellow students never crossing in front of them out respect if at
all possible.

Pay very close attention in every class and focus your attention and concentration as
directed by your instructor

Please find your progress card in the card holder and present it to any instructor before
the class begins.

Trim all toenails and fingernails to insure safety in your partner drills; wear a clean uniform
on a clean body as a courtesy to the other students.

Bring your sparring equipment only on designated sparring days and put your name on
every piece.

All students will conduct themselves in a respectable manner outside of the school to
protect themselves, their family, or the weak.

No jewelry or chewing gum will be allowed in class.

No profanity is allowed around the school, whether in training or not.

No one will enter the school under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Do not place your belt, that you've spent so much energy earning on the floor and ground.
Your belt represents the respect that you've earned.

Black Belt
"Signifies maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo"
The dawn of a new day. The sun breaks through the
darkness. The previous day has ended giving way to
a new dawn. The student must begin a new phase of
training, that of being a black belt.
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 Bowing and Its Purpose
Bowing is the form of body language in Korea. A bow can be used to say "hello", "good-
bye", "thank you", or "your welcome". Bowing is also a way of showing courtesy and
acceptance. When two people bow to each other they are showing mutual respect.

Traditionally, Taekwondo students demonstrate respect by bowing to the flags before

entering or leaving the training floor, to the instructors, to senior belts at the beginning and
end of class and to a partner before and after each interaction.

It is a part of Taekwondo to bow whenever and wherever you see each other. Overtime,
you will find that bowing has become a natural form of expressing the special relationship
you have with your fellow Taekwondo instructor, student, and partner.

Bowing is like a handshake, a shared expression. '1

Students learn that to earn respect and to give respect are very
much the same thing.

An old saying: "When in doubt, bow!"

How to Bow
1. The student stands at attention, head up, shoulders down, back straight, relaxed.
2. Both feet are together, the heels are touching, and the toes are pointing straight
3. The hands should be held straight at the sides of the body.
4. Bend the head down to 45 degree angle and bend deeply at the waist.
5. When bowing, one's eyes look downward.

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 Sparring Drills
White Belt Set
Jab, Back Leg Front Snap Kick, Jab/Punch

Yellow Belt Set

Jab, Back Leg Round House Kick, Jab/Punch

Orange Belt Set

Jab, Back leg Side Kick, Jab/Punch

Green Belt Set

Jab, Front leg skipping Round House kick, Jab/Punch

Purple Belt Set

Jab, Back leg Front Kick & Back leg Side kick, Jab/Punch

Blue Belt Set

Jab, Back Leg Half Round House Kick/Skipping Round House Kick, Jab/punch

Brown Belt Set

Jab, Back leg Half Round Kick/Axe kick, Jab/punch

Red Set
Jab, Bag leg Half Round Kick/Back Thrust kick, Jab/punch

Red/Black Set
Jab, Back leg Half Round House Kick/Spinning Hook kick/Jab/punch

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 Self Defense
Beginner
White Belt

1. Same-Side Wrist Grip Escape

2. Cross Wrist Grip Escape

Yellow Belt

3. Same-Side Wrist Grip Escape with Knife-hand Strike

4. Cross Wrist Grip Escape with Knife-hand Strike

Orange Belt

5. Same-Side Wrist Grip into an Arm Bar (Move your hand from inside to out in a circular
fashion. With your free hand grab the opponent’s wrist with your free hand. Then with
the arm you released press against your opponent’s elbow with your elbow.)

6. Same-Side Wrist Grip into a Wrist Lock (Move your hand from outside to in in a
circular fashion until your hand is 180 degrees from where it was originally. Using
your free hand grab the opponent’s wrist as deeply as possible and pull your wrist
out of their grip. After that, with the escaped wrist, press down on the opponent’s
knuckles.)

Green Belt

7. Cross Wrist Grip into a Shoulder Lock (When you are in a cross grip, grab the
opponent’s wrist with your free hand. Pull your hand slightly pull towards yourself.
Then if they resist by pulling back, then step forward and by lifting their arm and go
under it get to their back and put them into a shoulder lock.)

8. Adding to #7, you put the opponent into a guillotine choke and kick Behind their knee
in order to make them fall.

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 Self Defense
Intermediate and Advanced
Purple Belt

9. Double Wrist Grip Escape (With one of your hands, quickly grab the opponent’s wrist
freeing your other hand, Then with your free arm snap it against you opponent’s elbow.)

10. Cross Grip into a Chicken Wing (Grab your opponent’s wrist with both of your hands.
Move your outside foot in and lift up the arm that you’re holding and go under it and pull
it.)

Blue Belt

11. Upper-Double Grip Escape with Fingertip Strike (Targeting Eyes) and Front Snap Kick
(To the Groin)

12. Upper-Double Grip Escape with Fingertip Strike (Targeting Throat) and Front Snap Kick
(To the Groin)

Brown Belt

13. Major Outer Reaping Throw

14. Major Hip Throw
15. One-Arm Shoulder Throw

Red Belt

16. Blocking against a High-Section Punch and countering with Major Outer Reaping
Throw

17. Blocking against a High-Section Punch and countering with Major Hip Throw

Red/Black Belt

18. Counter against Someone Grabbing you from Behind #1: Squat and spread your arms
and legs out. Then grab and pull their leg between your legs in order for them to fall.
Then execute a heel kick to their groin.

19. Counter against Someone Grabbing you from Behind #2: Squat and stretch your right
leg out slightly; then execute a One-Arm Shoulder Throw.

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 Korean Terminology
School Do Jang Breaking Kyuk Pah
Uniform Do Bok Fist Joo Mok
Wrist Pal Mok
Belt Dee Reverse Bahn Dae
Master Instructor Sah Bum Nim Block Makgi
Grand Master Instructor Kwan Jang Nim Kick Chagi
Sparring Kyoroogi Jump Dwe Uh
Single Hanh Bun
Self Defense Ho Shin Sool
Double Doo Bun
Attention Cha Ryut Triple Sae Bun
Bow Jung Yae Thank You Gahm Sah Hahm Ni Da
Begin Si Chak How Are You? Ahn Yeong Ha Shim Nika
At Ease She Uh Hello Ahn Yeong Ha Sae Oh
Switch Feet Bal Bah Gwuh

Strikes
Punch Jee Roogi Side Punch Yup Joo Mok
Middle Section Punch Mom Tong Jee Roogi Back Fist Deung Joo Mok
Low Punch Arae Jee Roogi Hammer Fist Mae Joo Mok
High Punch Ul Gool Jee Roogi Tiger Mouth Strike Ah Gum Sohn (Black Belts only)
Spear Finger Thrust Soon Goot Jee Roogi Palm Heel Strike Ba Tang Sohn Chee Gi (Black Belts Only)
Knife Hand Strike Sohn Nal Chee Gi Knife hand High Block With Reverse Knife hand Strike Jebi Poem Mok
Palm Heel Strike Bah Tang Sohn Chee Gi Chee Gi

Stances
Horse Back Stance Ki Majasae Back Stance Dwe Cubi
Ready Stance Joon Bee Cross Stance Koh ah Sugi
Walking Stance Ap sugi Tiger Stance Bum Sugi
Front Stance Ap cubi Crane Stance Hakdari Sugi
Pushing Hands Ready stance Tongmilgi Joon Bee

Kicks
Front Stretch Kick Ap Cha Olegi Back Thrust Kick Dwe Chagi
Front Snap Kick Ap Chagi Spin Hook Kick Dwe Dol Yuh Chagi
Side Kick Yup Chagi Front Hook kick Ap Bal Dwe Dol Yuh Chagi
Crescent Kick Bahn Dal Chagi Axe Kick Nae Ree uh Chagi
Round House Kick Dol Yuh Chagi Jumping Front Snap Kick Dwi Uh Chagi

Blocks
Low Block Ah Rae Makgi Single Mountain Block Weh Sanh Teul
Middle Block Mome Tong Makgi Single Knife Hand Middle Block Hahn Sohn Nal Mome Tong Makgi
High Block Ul Gool Makgi Double Knife Hand Middle Block Doo Sohn Nal Mome Tong Makgi
Wedge Block Hetchuh Makgi X Block Uh Guh Uh Makgi
Scissor Block Kah Wee Makgi Mountain Block San Teul Makgi (Black Belt Only)
Palm Block Ba Tang Sohn Makgi

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 SPECIFIC PROMOTION REQUIRMENTS
White Belt - Minimum 16 Classes with a 2 month Duration
Ki-Cho – Beginner form

Meaning of Ki Cho: Foundation

Demonstrate
• Attention; At-Ease;
• Ready; As you were

Chambers/Blocks
• Low Block; Middle Block; High Block

Strikes
• Jab; Punch

Stances
• Horse Back; Front; Kicking; Ready

Kicks/Foot Work
• Front Stretch Kick, Front Snap Kick; Roundhouse Kick;
• Scissor run;

Ki-Cho Poomsae
• Moves 1-16

Sparring Set
• Jab, Back Leg Front Snap Kick, Jab Then Punch

Self-Defense
• Numbers 1 & 2

Memorize and be able to recite these below:

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Charyot (Attention)
• Kyung-Yae (Bow)
• Joonbi (Ready Stance)
• Why do we Bow? (To show respect)
• Which country did Taekwondo originate from? (Korea)

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Yellow Belt - Minimum 16 Classes with a 2 month Duration
Taegeuk 1 (IL) Jang

Keon - Symbolizes heaven: the spirit of solid foundation

Chambers/Blocks/ Strikes
• Reverse Middle Block
• Combination High Block then Reverse Middle Punch
• Combination Low Block then Reverse Middle Punch

Stances

• Forward; Walking

Kicks
• Skipping Roundhouse
• Skipping Side Kick
• Jumping Front Snap Kick

Taegeuk Form 1 (IL) Jang

• Moves 1-18

Sparring Set
• Jab, Back Leg Round House Kick, Jab Then Punch

Self-Defense
Numbers 3 & 4

Board Break
• Hammer Fist (not required for promotion)

Memorize and be able to recite these terms below:

• Front Stance (Ap Cubi)

• Walking Stance (Ap Sugi)
• Block (Mahki)
• Kick (Chagi)
• Korean (Numbers1-10)
• Student Oath
• Tenets Of Taekwondo

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 Taegeuk Form 1 – IL Jang

ACTUAL PATTERN SHAPE OF TAEGEUK FORMS

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 Orange Belt - Minimum 16 Classes with a 2 month Duration
Taegeuk 2 (Ee) Jang:

Tae - Symbolizes River: inner strength and external.

Chambers/Blocks/ Strikes

• Combination High Block Then Reveres High Punch

• Combination Reverse Middle Block Then Middle Punch
• Combination Low Block Then Reverse High Punch

Stances

• Forward
• Walking

Kicks & Combination Kicks

• Axe Kick
• Combination Front Snap Kick, Then Roundhouse Kick

Taegeuk 2 (Ee) Jang

• Moves 1-23

Sparring Set

• Jab, Back Leg Side Kick, Jab and Punch

Self Defense

• Numbers 5 & 6

Board Break

• Skipping Side Kick (Not Required for Promotion)

Memorize and be able to recite these terms below:

• Walking Stance (Ap Sugi)

• Front Snap Kick (Ap Chagi)
• Axe Kick (Nae Ruh Chaggii)
• High Block (Uhl Gool Makgi)
• Low Block (Arae Makgi)
• Reverse (Bondae)
• What does Tae Kwon Do mean? (“Two Hands, Two Feet, One Mind” Martial Art)
• What is Courtesy?

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Tae Geuk 2 - Ee Jang

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Green Belt - Minimum 16 Classes with a 2 month Duration
Taegeuk 3 (Sahm) Jang:

Yi - Symbolizes fire: the spirit of enthusiasm

Chambers, Blocks & Strikes

• Reverse Knife Hand Strike

• Single Knife Middle Block
• Single Knife Hand Middle Block & Reverse Punch

Stances

• Forward
• Walking
• Back Stance

Kicks/Foot Work

• Combo’s: Roundhouse Kick/Axe Kick ,

• Back Thrust Kick

Taegeuk 3 (Sahm) Jang

• Steps 1 - 34

Sparring Set

• (Jab, Front Leg Skipping Round House Kick, Jab/Punch)

Self Defense

• Numbers 7 and 8

Board Breaking

• Inward Knife Hand Strike (not required for promotion)

Memorize and be able to recite these terms below:

• What is Integrity?
• Single Knife Hand Middle Block (Hahn Sohn Nal Mome Tong Makgi)
• Knife Hand Strike (Sohn Nal Mok Cheegi)
• Middle Block (Mome Tong Makgi)
• Reverse Punch (Bahn Dae Jee Roo Gi)
• Round House Kick (Dol Yuh Chagi)
• Back Thrust kick (Dwe Chagi)
• Back Stance (Dwe Cubi)
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 Purple Belt - Minimum 16 Classes with a 2 month Duration
Taegeuk 4 (Sah) Jang:

Jin - Symbolize thunder: the spirit of the undeniable.

Chambers, Blocks &Strikes

• Double Knife Hand Middle Block

• Spear Finger Thrust
• Knife Hand High Block with Reverse Knife Hand Strike,
• Backfist

Stances

• Forward;
• Walking; Back
• Stance

Kicks

• Combination Round House and Skipping Roundhouse Kick/Side Kick

• Skipping Hook Kick

Taegeuk 4 (Sah) Jang

• Moves 1-29

Sparring Set

• Jab, Back Leg Front Kick then back leg Side Kick, Jab and Punch

Self Defense

• Numbers 9 and 10

Board Break

• Front Snap Kick (not required for rank promotion)

Memorize and be able to recite these terms:

• What is Perseverance? Never Giving Up regardless of the circumstances.

• Knife hand High Block with reverse knife hand strike (Jae Bee Poem Mok Chee Gi)
• Spear Finger Thrust (Soon Goot jee rugi)
• Double Knife hand Middle Block (Doh Son Nile Mome Tong Maki)
• Back Fist ( Dung Ju Mok)
• Side Kick (Yup Chagi)
• Skipping Hook Kick ( Ap Bal Dwe Doi Yuh Chaggi)
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 Blue Belt - Minimum 32 Classes with a 4 month Duration
Taegeuk 5 (Oh) Jang:

Sohn – Symbolizes wind: the spirit of gentle.

BLUE I – 16 Classes • School (Do Jang)

Chambers, Blocks & Strikes • Belt (Dee)
• What is Self Control?
• Low Block with Reverse Middle
Block
• Back Fist with reverse Middle BLUE II – 16 Classes
Block; Chambers, Blocks & Strikes
• Elbow Strike
• Reverse Elbow Strike • Low Block with Reverse Middle
Block
Stances • Back Fist with reverse Middle Block
• Elbow Strike
• Cross Stance • Reverse Elbow Strike

Kicks Stances

• Spinning Hook Kick • Cross Stance

• Roundhouse Kick/Spinning Hook Kick
Kicks
Taegeuk 5 (Oh) Jang
• Spinning Hook Kick
• Moves 1-13 • Roundhouse Kick/Spinning Hook Kick

Taegeuk 5 (Oh) Jang

Sparring Set
• Moves 14-32
• Jab, Back Leg Half Round House
Kick, Skipping Half Round Kick, Jab
and Punch Sparring Set

Self Defense • Jab, Back Leg Half Round House

Kick, Skipping Half Round Kick, Jab
• Numbers 11 & 12 and Punch

Board Breaking Self Defense

• Back Thrust Kick (not required for • Numbers 11 & 12

promotion)
Board Breaking
Memorize and be able to recite these terms:
• Back Thrust Kick (not required)
• Cross Stance (Koh Ah Sugi)
• Elbow Strike (Palkyup Cheegi)
• Spinning Hook (Dwe Dol Yuh Chagi)
• Uniform (Do Bok)
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 Brown Belt - Minimum 16 Classes with a 2 month Duration
Taegeuk 6 (Yook) Jang:

Gahm - Symbolizes water: the spirit of flow and ultimate flexibility.

Brown I – 16 Classes Brown II – 16 Classes

Chambers, Blocks & Strikes Chambers, Blocks & Strikes
• Reverse Knife Hand sweeping Block, • Reverse Knife Hand sweeping Block,
Outer Forearm Middle Block, Outer Forearm Middle Block,
• Palm Press Middle Block • Palm Press Middle Block

Stances Stances
Back Stance, Back Stance,
Cross Stance Cross Stance

Kicks Kicks
• Combination Round Kick, then Axe • Combination Round Kick, then Axe
Kick, then Back Thrust Kick Kick, then Back Thrust Kick

Taegeuk 6 (Yook) Jang Taegeuk 6 (Yook) Jang

• Moves 1-17 • Moves 18-32

Sparring Set Sparring Set

• Jab, Back Leg Half Round House Kick • Jab, Back Half Round House Kick
then Axe Kick, Jab then Punch then Axe Kick, Jab then Punch

Self Defense Self Defense

• Numbers 13, 14 and 15 • Numbers 13, 14 and 15

Board Break Starts at this Rank Board Breaking Starts at this Rank
• Jumping Front Snap Kick (Required) • Jumping Front Snap Kick(required)

Memorize and be able to recite these terms below:

• Reverse Knife Sweeping Block – (Son Nal Hetche Makki)
• Palm Heel Block – (Ba Tang Sohn Makki)
• Jumping Front Snap Kick (Dwe Uh Ap Chaggi)
• Double Punch (Doe Bohn Jee Roogi)
• Horse Back Stance middle section Punch (Kee Majasae Momtong Jeerugi)
• Breaking (Kyup Pa)
• Switch Feet (Pal Buh Gwuh)
• What is Indomitable Spirit?

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 Red Belt - Minimum 32 Classes with 4 a month Duration
Taegeuk 7 (Chil) Jang:

Gahn – Symbolizes the mountain: the spirit of firmness and strength.

RED I – 16 Classes RED II – 16 Classes

Chambers, Blocks & Strikes Chambers, Blocks & Strikes

• Double Knife Hand Low Section Block • Double Knife Hand Low Section Block
• Double-Forearm Middle Block (Wedge • Double-Forearm Middle Block (Wedge
Block) Block)
• Scissor Block • Scissor Block
• Double Upper Cut • Double Upper Cut
• Cross Forearms Low Section Block (X • Cross Forearms Low Section Block (X
Block) Block)

Stances- Stances-
• Tiger Stance • Tiger Stance

Taeguek 6 (Chil) Jang Taeguek 6 (Chil) Jang

• Moves 1-17 • Moves 18-33

Kicks Kicks
• Combination Round House Kick, then • Combination Round House Kick, then
Back Thrust Kick, Then Round House Back Thrust Kick, Then Round House
Kick, Kick,

Sparring Set Sparring Set

• Jab, Back Leg Round House Kick, • Jab, Back Leg Round House Kick,
Then Back Thrust Kick, Then Jab and Then Back Thrust Kick, Then Jab and
Punch Punch

Self Defense Self Defense

• Numbers 16 and 17 • Numbers 16 and 17

Board Break Board Break

• Round House Kick • Round House Kick

Memorize and be able to recite these terms below:

• Scissors Block (Kah Wee Makgi)
• Wedge Block (Hetcha Makgi)
• X Block (Uh Guh Uh Makgi)
• Double Knife Hand Low Section Block (Doo Sohn Nal Ah Rae Makgi)
• Tiger Stance (Bum Sugi)
• Self Defense (Ho Shin Sool)
• What qualities of the mind are we trying to enhance in Tae Kwon Do?
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Red/Black Belt - Minimum 32 Classes with 4 month Duration
Taegeuk 8 (Pal) Jang:
Gon – Symbolizes the earth: the spirit of humbleness.

RED/BLACK I – 16 Classes BLACK/RED – 16 Classes

Chambers, Blocks &Strikes Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
• Double Forearm Mid-Block; • Double Forearm Mid-Block;
• Single Mountain Block; • Single Mountain Block;
• Combination Single Knife hand block • Combination Single Knife hand block
the reverse elbow strike, back fist, the reverse elbow strike, back fist,
punch punch
• Single Upper Cut Strike; • Single Upper Cut Strike;

Stances Stances
• Forward • Forward
• Walking • Walking
• Back Stance • Back Stance
• Cross Stance • Cross Stance
• Tiger Stance • Tiger Stance

Kicks Kicks
• Combination Round House Kick, Then • Combination Round House Kick, Then
Spin Hook Kick, Then Round House Spin Hook Kick, Then Round House
Kick, Kick,

Taegeuk 8 (Pal) Jang Taegeuk 8 (Pal) Jang

• Moves 1-15 • Moves 16-37

Sparring Set Sparring Set

Jab, Back Leg Round House Kick, Then Spin Jab, Back Leg Round House Kick, Then Spin
Hook Kick, then Jab and Punch Hook Kick, then Jab and Punch

Self Defense Self Defense

• Numbers 18 and 19 • Numbers 18 and 19

Board Break Board Break

• Spinning Hook Kick • Spinning Hook Kick

Memorise and be able to recite these terms below:

• Single Mountain Block ( Weh San Teul Makgi)
• Double Forearm Low Block (Doo Sohn nal Ah Rae Makgi)
• Double Forearm Middle Block (Doo Sohn nal Mome Tong Makgi)
• Instructor (Sah Bum Nim)
• Grand Master (Kwan Jang Nim)
• Thank You (Gahm Sah Hahm Ni Da)
• How are You (Ahn Yeong Ha Shim NiKa)
• What Qualities of the Body are we trying to enhance in Taekwondo?
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 You have now begun your peperation for your black belt test. This will be a comprehensive review and
refreshing of everything you have learned since you began Taekwondo broken down into 4 stages.

Recommended Black Belt 0 & I - Minimum 32 Classes with a 4 month Duration

RECOMMENDED REDCOMMENDED
BLACK BELT 0 – 16 Classes BLACK BELT I – 16 Classes
Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
• White Belt Techniques Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
• Yellow Belt Techniques • Green Belt Techniques
• Orange Belt Techniques • Purple Belt Techniques
• Blue Belt Techniques
Stances
• Forward Stances
• Walking • Forward
• Walking
Kicks • Back Stance
• White belt Kicks • Cross Stance
• Yellow Belt Kicks
• Orange Belt Kicks Kicks
• Green Belt Kicks
Poomsae • Purple Belt Kicks
• Ki Cho Basic Form (White) • Blue Belt Kicks
• Taegeuk 1 (Il) Jang (Yellow)
• Taegeuk 2 (Ee) Jang (Orange) Poomsae
• Taegeuk 3 (Sahm) Jang
Sparring Set • Taegeuk 4 (Sah) Jang
• White Belt Sparring Set • Taegeuk 5 (Oh) Jang
• Yellow Belt Sparring Set
• Orange Belt Sparring Set Sparring Set
• Green Belt Sparring Set
• Purple Belt Sparring Set
Self Defense • Blue Belt Sparring Set
• Numbers One Through Six
Self Defense
Board Break • Numbers Seven Through Twelve
• One hand & One Foot Technique
Board Break
Terminology • One Hand & One Foot Technique
• White, Yellow and Orange Belt
Terminology
• Green, Purple Belt and Blue Belt

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Recommended Black Belt II & III - Minimum 16 Classes with a 2-month Duration

RECOMMENDED
BLACK BELT II – 16 Classes
REDCOMMENDED
Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
• Brown Belt Techniques BLACK BELT III – 16 Classes
• Red Belt Techniques
• Black/Red Techniques
Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
Stances • All Techniques
• Tiger Stance

Kicks Stances
• Brown belt Kicks • Forward
• Red Belt Kicks • Walking
• Black/Red Kicks • Back Stance
• Cross Stance
Poomsae • Tiger Stance
• Taegeuk 6 (Yuk) Jang (Brown)
• Taegeuk 7 (Chil) Jang (Red) Kicks
• Taegeuk 8 (Pal) Jang (Black/Red) • All Kicks

Sparring Set
• Brown Belt Sparring Set Poomsae
• Red Belt Sparring Set • Taegeuk 1(Il) Jang through Taekguek 8
• Black/Red Sparring Set (Pall) Jang
• Ki Cho Poomsae (White Belt Form)
Self Defense
• Numbers 13 Through 19
Sparring Set
Board Break • All Sparring Sets
• One hand & One Foot Technique
Self Defense
Terminology • Numbers One Through Nineteen
• Brown, Red and Black Red Belt
Board Break
• One Hand & One Foot Technique

Terminology
• All Terminology
• History of Taekwondo - Written Report
• Oral Summary of the history of
Taekwondo During Black Belt Test

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 1st Degree Black Belt Requirements to obtain 2nd degree
Minimum 144 classes with minimum 18-month Duration

KORYO POOMSAE – Symbolizes a Strong and Virtuous Warrior

Makki
• Pushing Hands Ready Stance -Tongmilgi
1st Degree Yellow Patch
24 Classes & 3 months
Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
1st Degree Green Patch
• Combination outward Knife hand 24 Classes & 3 months
Strike Then Knife Hand Low Block
• White and Yellow Belt Techniques
Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
Stances • Reverse Tiger Mouth Strike
• Koryo Junebee Stance-Tongmilgi • Reverse Knee Break
• Reverse Wedge Block
Kicks • Orange and Green Belt Techniques
• Double Side Kick
• Jumping Axe Kick Stances
• All Previously Learned Stances

Poomsae Kicks
• Ki Cho Basic Form (White) • Double Side Kick
• Taegeuk 1 (Il) Jang (Yellow) • 360 Spinning Axe Kick
• Koryo Moves 1-10
Poomsae
• Taegeuk 2 (Ee) Jang
Sparring Set • Taegeuk 3 (Sahm) Jang
• White Belt Sparring Set • Koryo Moves 11-17
• Yellow Belt Sparring Set
Sparring Set
• Orange Belt Sparring Set
Self Defense • Green Belt Sparring Set
• Numbers 1 Through 4
Self Defense
Board Break • Numbers 5 Through 8
• Two hand & One Foot Technique
Consecutively Board Break
• One Hand & Two Feet Techniques
Terminology Consecutively
• Outward Knife hand Strike – Hansonnal
Mokchigi Terminology
• Knife hand Low Block – Hannsonnal Arae • Tiger Mouth – Ah Gum Sohn
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 1st Degree Black Belt Requirements to obtain 2nd degree
Minimum 144 classes with 18 month Duration

1st Degree Blue Patch 1st Degree Red Patch

24 Classes & 3 months 24 Classes & 3 months
Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
• Low Section Finger tip Thrust Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
• Purple and Blue Belt Techniques • Combination Inward Knife hand Strike
then Knife hand low section block
Leadership (6 Classes) • Brown and Red Belt Techniques
• Lead Stretching - 2 Classes
• Teach Ki Cho Poomsae – 2 Classes Leadership (6 Classes)
• Lead Agility in class – 2 Classes • Lead Stretching - 2 Classes
• Teach Taegeuk 1 (IL) Jang – 2
Stances Classes
• All Previously Learned • Lead Agility Drills for - 2 Classes

Kicks Kicks
• 360 round house kick • Half Round House Kick Then Jumping
Axe Kick Combination
Poomsae
• Koryo Moves 18-28 Poomsae
• Taegeuk 4 (Sah) Jang (Blue) • Taegeuk 6 (Yuk) Jang
• Taegeuk 5 (Oh) Jang (Brown) • Taegeuk 7 (Chil) Jang
• Koryo moves 29-40
Sparring Set
• Purple Belt Sparring Set Sparring Set
• Blue Belt Sparring Set • Brown Belt Sparring Set
• Red Belt Sparring Set
Self Defense
• Numbers 9 Through 12 Self Defense
• Numbers 13 Through 15
Board Break
• One hand & Three Foot Technique Board Break
• Three Hand & One Foot Technique
Terminology
• Low Section Fingertip Thrust - Terminology
Pyonsonkkeut Arae Jiroogi • Reverse wedge Block – Bondae
Momtang Hechomakki

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 1st Degree Black Belt Requirements to obtain 2nd degree
Minimum 144 classes with 18 month Duration

1st Degree Black Patch 2nd Degree Black Belt

24 Classes & 3 months & Leadership Patch
24 Classes & 3 months
Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
• Reverse Knee Press then slide back
to walking stance for reverse Wedge Chambers, Blocks &Strikes
Block • All Previously Learned
• Red/Black Belt Techniques
Leadership (6 Classes)
Leadership (6 Classes) • Lead Stretching - 2 Classes
• Lead Stretching - 2 Classes • Lead Agility For - 2 Classes
• Teach Taegeuk 2 (Ee) Jang – 2 • Teach Taeguek Form 3 (Sahm) Jang
Classes – 2 Classes
• Lead Agility - 2 Classes
Kicks
Kicks • All Previously Learned
• Combination Half Round House Kick
Then 360 Spinning Axe kick Poomsae
• Taegeuk 1 Through 8
Poomsae • Koryo Poomsae
• Taegeuk 8 (Pal) Jang
• Koryo Poomsae Sparring Set
• All Previously Learned
Sparring Set
• Red/Black Belt Sparring Set Self Defense
• All previously Learned
Self Defense
• Numbers 16 Through 18 Board Break
• (New) Two Hand and Two Feet in a
Board Break consecutive order
• Two hand & Two Feet Technique in
consecutive order Terminology
• All Previously Learned
Terminology
• Meaning of Koryo Sparring
• Multi Opponent Sparring

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