6TH KUP
GREEN BELT
GRADING REQUIREMENTS
Everything you need to learn and practise in preparation for your 6th Kup grading. Make sure you understand the theory and can demonstrate each practical requirement when asked.
YOUR CURRENT GRADE
6TH KUP
Green Belt
THEORY
10 Questions
Learn the key facts, terminology and pattern knowledge.
PRACTICAL
11 Requirements
Demonstrate each requirement correctly.
ROUTINE
Won-Hyo
Won-Hyo and previous grade patterns.
THEORY QUESTIONS
Learn and understand the following questions and answers in preparation for your grading.
1
Name all the patterns you have learnt and how many moves in each?
At 6th Kup you know four patterns:
Chon-Ji – 19 moves
Dan-Gun – 21 moves
Do-San – 24 moves
Won-Hyo – 28 moves
Chon-Ji – 19 moves
Dan-Gun – 21 moves
Do-San – 24 moves
Won-Hyo – 28 moves
2
Who was Won Hyo?
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 A.D.
3
What does the colour ‘green’ signify in Taekwon-Do?
Green signifies the plant’s growth as your training in Taekwon-Do begins to develop.
4
What are 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 – Close stance A
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.
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
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.
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
6
Name and point to all the hand parts you know?
See the hand parts diagram below.
7
Name and point to all the foot parts you know?
See the foot parts diagram below.
8
Demonstrate Yopcha Jirugi (Side Piercing Kick) and name the part of the foot you use.
Balkal – Footsword.
Be able to demonstrate side kick stood in front of target.
Juniors use pad, Seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate side kick stood in front of target.
Juniors use 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 pad, Seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate turning kick stood at a 45° angle.
Juniors use 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 pad, Seniors use breaking boards.
Be able to demonstrate reverse turning kick stood at a 45° angle.
Juniors use pad, Seniors use breaking boards.
QUESTION 6
Hand Parts
QUESTION 7
Foot Parts
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
You should be able to demonstrate each of the following correctly when asked.
01
Pattern Won-Hyo
02
Be prepared to perform any of the previous grade patterns
03
Two step sparring
04
Three step semi-free sparring
05
Free sparring
06
Demonstrate Left and Right Side kick against a target
07
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Side kick
08
Demonstrate Left and Right Turning kick against a target
09
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Turning kick
10
Demonstrate Left and Right Reverse Turning kick against a target
11
Adults attempt breaking a focus board using Left and Right Reverse Turning kick
ROUTINE
You will need to perform Won-Hyo and be prepared to perform any of your previous grade patterns.