5TH KUP
BLUE STRIPE
GRADING REQUIREMENTS
Everything you need to learn and practise in preparation for your 5th Kup grading. Make sure you understand the theory and can demonstrate each practical requirement when asked.
YOUR CURRENT GRADE
5TH KUP
Blue Stripe
THEORY
10 Questions
Learn the terminology, pattern knowledge and techniques.
PRACTICAL
10 Requirements
Patterns, sparring, kicking and breaking requirements.
ROUTINE
Yul-Gok
Yul-Gok plus all previous patterns.
THEORY QUESTIONS
Learn and understand the following questions and answers in preparation for your grading.
1
Name and identify six parts of the hand and arm you have learnt so far.
Be able to name and identify the six parts shown in the diagram below.
2
Who was Yul-Gok?
Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar
Yi I (1536–1584), nicknamed the Confucius of Korea.
The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on
38° latitude and the diagram represents scholar.
3
How many movements does this pattern have?
38 movements.
4
What is the purpose of movements 1 and 4?
To measure.
5
Name and show 2 ‘Sang’ (Twin) techniques you know.
Twin Knifehand Block – Sang Sonkal Makgi
Twin Forearm Block – Sang Palmok Makgi
Twin Forearm Block – Sang Palmok Makgi
6
What does the colour ‘blue’ signify in Taekwon-Do?
Blue signifies the sky and the heavens, towards which the tree grows
as Taekwon-Do training progresses.
7
What techniques could you use the following tools for: Balkal, Ap Kumchi and Dwitchook?
Balkal – Side Kick
Ap Kumchi – Turning Kick or Front Kick
Dwitchook – Reverse Turning Kick
Ap Kumchi – Turning Kick or Front Kick
Dwitchook – Reverse Turning Kick
8
Demonstrate Yopcha Jirugi (Side Piercing Kick) and name the part of the foot you use.
Balkal – Footsword.
Be able to demonstrate Side Piercing Kick stood in front of a target.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate Side Piercing Kick stood in front of a target.
Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
9
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.
10
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 1
Parts of the Hand and Arm
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
You should be able to demonstrate each of the following correctly when asked.
01
Pattern Yul-Gok
02
Be prepared to perform any of the previous grade patterns
03
Two step sparring
04
Free sparring
05
Demonstrate Left and Right Side kick against a target
06
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Side kick
07
Demonstrate Left and Right Reverse Turning kick against a target
08
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Reverse Turning kick
09
Adults demonstrate a choice of hand technique against a target
10
Adults are given the option to attempt breaking a focus board using a hand technique
ROUTINE
You will need to perform Yul-Gok and be prepared to perform any of your previous grade patterns.