2ND KUP
RED BELT
GRADING REQUIREMENTS
Everything you need to learn and practise in preparation for your 2nd Kup grading. Make sure you understand the theory and can demonstrate each practical requirement when asked.
YOUR CURRENT GRADE
2ND KUP
Red Belt
THEORY
11 Questions
Learn the terminology, pattern knowledge, stances and techniques.
PRACTICAL
12 Requirements
Patterns, sparring, self-defence, kicking and breaking requirements.
ROUTINE
Hwa-Rang
Hwa-Rang plus all previous patterns.
THEORY QUESTIONS
Learn and understand the following questions and answers in preparation for your grading.
1
Name all of the patterns you have learnt and how many moves in each?
Chon-Ji – 19 moves
Dan-Gun – 21 moves
Do-San – 24 moves
Won-Hyo – 28 moves
Yul-Gok – 38 moves
Joong-Gun – 32 moves
Toi-Gye – 37 moves
Hwa-Rang – 29 moves
Dan-Gun – 21 moves
Do-San – 24 moves
Won-Hyo – 28 moves
Yul-Gok – 38 moves
Joong-Gun – 32 moves
Toi-Gye – 37 moves
Hwa-Rang – 29 moves
2
What was Hwa-Rang?
Hwa-Rang is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated
in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer
to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
3
Why are there 29 movements in Hwa-Rang?
The 29 refers to the 29th Infantry Division commanded by General Choi
in 1953, where Taekwon-Do was developed into maturity.
4
Name the six factors involved in producing power.
Mass
Reaction Force
Speed
Balance or Equilibrium
Breath Control
Concentration
Top tip: Remember using MRS BBC.
Reaction Force
Speed
Balance or Equilibrium
Breath Control
Concentration
Top tip: Remember using MRS BBC.
5
Name and show all the stances you know.
Moa sogi A, B, C – Close stance A, B, C
Charyot sogi – Attention stance
Feet form a 45° angle.
Narani sogi – Parallel stance
1 shoulder width measured outside to outside.
Annun sogi – Sitting stance
1½ shoulder widths measured inside to inside.
Gunnun sogi – Walking stance
1 shoulder width centre of feet, 1½ shoulder widths long measured toe to toe.
Front foot points forward, rear foot pointing outward by 25°.
Weight distributed 50% front leg and 50% rear leg.
Nachuo sogi – Low stance
1½ shoulder widths long measured heel of front foot to toes of rear foot.
Weight distributed 50% front leg and 50% rear leg.
Niunja sogi – L stance
1½ shoulder widths measured toes to outside rear foot.
Toes of both feet point in by 15°.
Weight distributed 30% front leg and 70% rear leg.
Gojung sogi – Fixed stance
1½ shoulder widths measured toes to inside rear foot.
Toes of both feet point in by 15°.
Weight distributed 50% front leg and 50% back leg.
Guburyo sogi A – Bending stance A
Kyocha sogi – X-stance
Dwitbal sogi – Rear foot stance
1 shoulder width measured toes to outside rear foot.
Toes of front foot point in by 25°, toes of rear foot point in by 15°.
Soojik sogi – Vertical stance
1 shoulder width measured toes to inside rear foot.
Toes of both feet point in by 15°.
Charyot sogi – Attention stance
Feet form a 45° angle.
Narani sogi – Parallel stance
1 shoulder width measured outside to outside.
Annun sogi – Sitting stance
1½ shoulder widths measured inside to inside.
Gunnun sogi – Walking stance
1 shoulder width centre of feet, 1½ shoulder widths long measured toe to toe.
Front foot points forward, rear foot pointing outward by 25°.
Weight distributed 50% front leg and 50% rear leg.
Nachuo sogi – Low stance
1½ shoulder widths long measured heel of front foot to toes of rear foot.
Weight distributed 50% front leg and 50% rear leg.
Niunja sogi – L stance
1½ shoulder widths measured toes to outside rear foot.
Toes of both feet point in by 15°.
Weight distributed 30% front leg and 70% rear leg.
Gojung sogi – Fixed stance
1½ shoulder widths measured toes to inside rear foot.
Toes of both feet point in by 15°.
Weight distributed 50% front leg and 50% back leg.
Guburyo sogi A – Bending stance A
Kyocha sogi – X-stance
Dwitbal sogi – Rear foot stance
1 shoulder width measured toes to outside rear foot.
Toes of front foot point in by 25°, toes of rear foot point in by 15°.
Soojik sogi – Vertical stance
1 shoulder width measured toes to inside rear foot.
Toes of both feet point in by 15°.
6
Name and point to all the hand parts you know.
See the hand parts diagram below.
7
Name three techniques using fingertips.
Straight Fingertip Thrust – Son Sonkut Tulgi
Flat Fingertip Thrust – Opun Sonkut Tulgi
Upset Fingertip Thrust – Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi
Flat Fingertip Thrust – Opun Sonkut Tulgi
Upset Fingertip Thrust – Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi
8
Name and point to all the foot parts you know.
See the foot parts diagram below.
9
Demonstrate Yopcha Jirugi (Side Piercing Kick) and name the part of the foot you use.
Balkal – Foot sword.
Be able to demonstrate Side Piercing Kick.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate Side Piercing Kick.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
10
Demonstrate Dollyo Chagi (Turning Kick) and name the part of the foot you use.
Ap Kumchi – Front sole.
Be able to demonstrate Turning Kick stood at a 45° angle.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate Turning Kick stood at a 45° angle.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
11
Demonstrate Bandae Dollyo Chagi (Reverse Turning Kick) and name the part of the foot you use.
Dwitchook – Heel.
Be able to demonstrate Reverse Turning Kick stood at a 45° angle.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate Reverse Turning Kick stood at a 45° angle.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
QUESTION 6
Hand Parts
QUESTION 8
Foot Parts
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
You should be able to demonstrate each of the following correctly when asked.
01
Pattern Hwa-Rang
02
Be prepared to perform any of the previous grade patterns
03
One step sparring
04
Free sparring
05
Two Verses One sparring
06
Self defence techniques
07
Demonstrate Left and Right Side kick against a target
08
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Side kick
09
Demonstrate Left and Right Turning kick against a target
10
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Turning kick
11
Demonstrate Left and Right Reverse Turning kick against a target
12
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Reverse Right Turning kick
ROUTINE
You will need to perform Hwa-Rang and be prepared to perform any of your previous grade patterns.
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