7TH KUP
GREEN STRIPE
GRADING REQUIREMENTS
Everything you need to learn and practise in preparation for your 7th Kup grading. Make sure you understand the theory and can demonstrate each practical requirement when asked.
YOUR CURRENT GRADE
7TH KUP
Green Stripe
THEORY
17 Questions
Learn the terminology, pattern knowledge and techniques.
PRACTICAL
8 Requirements
Sparring, kicking and breaking requirements.
ROUTINE
Do-San
Do-San plus all previous patterns.
THEORY QUESTIONS
Learn and understand the following questions and answers in preparation for your grading.
1
How many patterns do you know?
At 7th Kup you know three patterns: Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun and Do-San.
2
Name the pattern you have learnt and how many moves it has?
Do-San and it has 24 moves.
3
What is the meaning of the pattern you have learnt?
Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876 to 1938).
The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering
the education of Korea and its independence movement.
4
What does the colour ‘green’ signify in Taekwon-Do?
Green signifies the plant’s growth as your training in Taekwon-Do begins to develop.
5
What are the different instructor classifications?
Boosabum or National Instructor – 1st to 3rd Dan
Sabum or International Instructor – 4th to 6th Dan
Sahyung or Master – 7th and 8th Dan
Saseung or Grandmaster – 9th Dan
Sabum or International Instructor – 4th to 6th Dan
Sahyung or Master – 7th and 8th Dan
Saseung or Grandmaster – 9th Dan
6
What class is your instructor?
Either:
Master Steven Millis – 8th Dan Master Instructor
Mr Shaun Parkin – 5th Dan International Instructor
Master Steven Millis – 8th Dan Master Instructor
Mr Shaun Parkin – 5th Dan International Instructor
7
What is a Makgi?
Makgi means Block.
8
What is a Jirugi?
Jirugi means Punch.
9
What is a Chagi?
Chagi means Kick.
10
What is a Tulgi?
Tulgi means Thrust.
11
What is a Taerigi?
Taerigi means Strike.
12
Name and perform a Thrust from pattern Do-San.
Son Sunkut Tulgi – Straight Fingertip Thrust.
13
Name and perform a Strike from pattern Do-San.
Either:
Dung Joomuk Taerigi – Backfist Strike
Sonkal Yop Taerigi – Knifehand Side Strike
Dung Joomuk Taerigi – Backfist Strike
Sonkal Yop Taerigi – Knifehand Side Strike
14
When performing a Front Kick what part of the foot do you use?
Ap Kumchi – Front sole.
15
The two punches that follow the Front Kicks in Do-San are performed in a particular motion. What is this Motion called?
Barun Donjak – Fast Motion.
16
Demonstrate Side Kick and name the part of the foot you use.
Balkal – Footsword.
Be able to demonstrate Side Kick. Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate Side Kick. Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
17
Demonstrate Turning Kick and name the part of the foot you use.
Ap Kumchi – Front sole.
Be able to demonstrate Turning Kick. Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate Turning Kick. Juniors use a pad; seniors use breaking boards.
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
You should be able to demonstrate each of the following correctly when asked.
01
Pattern Do-San
02
Be prepared to perform any of the previous grade patterns
03
Three step sparring
04
Three step semi-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 Turning Kick against a target
08
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Turning Kick
ROUTINE
You will need to perform Do-San and be prepared to perform any of your previous patterns.