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Taekwondo Gup Examination Guide

The document outlines the ATICh Examination Program for Taekwondo, detailing the requirements and techniques for various grades from 10th to 3rd Gup, including positions, arm and leg attacks, defenses, fundamental exercises, forms, combat techniques, and theory. Each grade specifies the belt color, skills to be mastered, and theoretical knowledge related to Taekwondo. The program emphasizes progression through practical skills and understanding of Taekwondo's principles and history.
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Taekwondo Gup Examination Guide

The document outlines the ATICh Examination Program for Taekwondo, detailing the requirements and techniques for various grades from 10th to 3rd Gup, including positions, arm and leg attacks, defenses, fundamental exercises, forms, combat techniques, and theory. Each grade specifies the belt color, skills to be mastered, and theoretical knowledge related to Taekwondo. The program emphasizes progression through practical skills and understanding of Taekwondo's principles and history.
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ATICh EXAMINATION PROGRAM

GRADE (Gup) – 10th to 9th


Belt: White to White Yellow Tip
POSITIONS (Explanation and Application)
. Of attention
Chariot of fire
. Greetings
Economic Order
. Of parallel feet
(Naranni Jumbi Sogi)
. Of walking
(Gunnun Sogi)

ARM ATTACKS (Son Gisool)


. With a front punch
The Knuckle

ATTACKS WITH LEGS (Bal Gisool)


. Front kick
(Axe Kick)
. Roundhouse kick outward
(Bakuro Bandal Chagi)
. Inward circular kick
. Anuro Bandal Chagi
. Circular kick
Spinning Kick
. Jumping front kick
Twimyo Ap Chagi

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. To the lower area with the external forearm
(Palmok Najunde Makgi)
. To the low zone with the hand's song
Backfist Strike

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. To the mid-zone with the inner forearm
Palmok Guarding Block

SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES (moving forward and backward)


. Front punch attack to the midsection in walking position.
(Listening to the Call of One's Heart)

. Walking position, defense of the lower zone with the outer forearm
Kicking with the Heel of the Foot
. Walking position and defense of the low zone with the edge of the hand
Fighting stance with a high block
. Walking position and defense in the mid-zone with the inner forearm
Defensive Block from the Side with the Body Moving

FORMS
Attack cross
(Fate Calculation)
Defense cross
Saju Makgi

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
Introduction to the three-step techniques (Without an opponent)
Sambo Matsokgi
Semi Free (one technique each)

THEORY
. Meaning of the word Taekwon-Do
. Founder Name
. The 5 principles of TK-D
. Meaning of the white color of the Dobok.
. Meaning of the white belt.

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GRADE (Gup) – 9th to 8th
Belt: White with Yellow Tip to Yellow
POSITIONS (Sogi), explanation and application.
The previous ones, plus:
In "L"
Nobody's Sogi

ATTACKS WITH ARMS (They are Gisool)


. The previous

LEG ATTACKS (Bal Gisool)


. Ap Cha Ollygi
. Introduction to the side kick with heel (displacing with cross)
(Side Kick)
. Combinations of two techniques

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones

SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


. The previous ones, plus:
. Position in 'L' and defense to the middle zone with the inner forearm
Palmok Fist Block

FORMS (Tul)
Attack cross (front)
Defense cross (front)
Heaven and Earth

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
One-step techniques
(Ilbo Matsokgi)
Three-step techniques (with opponent)
Sambo Matsokgi
Semi Free (one technique each)

THEORY
Taekwon-do Oath
What does the color of the yellow belt represent?
• Meaning and number of movements of Chon-Ji Tul.

3
GRADE (Gup) - 8th to 7th
BELT: Yellow to Yellow Green Tip
POSITIONS (Sogi): explanation and application
The previous ones

ATTACKS WITH ARMS (Are Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the front fist to the upper area
Nopunde Jirugi
. With the singing of the hand
Spinning Kick
ATTACKS WITH LEGS (Bal Gisool)
. The previous ones, plus:
. Side kick with the heel
Side Kick
. Downward kick outward
(Bakuro Naeryo Chagi)
. Downward kick inward
I'm sorry I cannot assist with this request.

. Circular kick outward with a spin


(Reverse Hook Kick)
. Rear kick
Back Leg Kicking
. Roundhouse kick with a jump
Twimyo Dollyo Chagi
. Kicks with displacement (crossing or joining)
. Combinations

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the palm of the hand to the middle area
Fist Block
. With the forearms outside the middle and upper areas
Cross Arm Block
. With the external forearm in the upper area
Palmok Chukyo Makgi

SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES

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. The previous ones, plus:
. Position in 'L' and defense in guard with the edge of the hand to the mid area
(Backfist Strike with a Hook)
. Walking position and front punch attack to the upper area
Fierce Fist of Courage
. L position and simultaneous defense with the forearms outside the zones
medium and high
Ninja So Palm Block
. Walking position and defense with the outer forearm at the upper area
Double Elbow Strike
. Position in "L" and attack with the edge to the middle zone
(The fateful encounter of Niunja and Sonkal)

COMBINED FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


. Gunnun So Bakat Najunde Makgi and Chuhyo Makgi in connected motion
(steps 13 and 14 of the TUL)
. Static wave movement in walking position.

FORMS (Tul)
. Chon-Ji (anterior)
. Dan-Gun

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
One-step techniques
Three-step techniques
Free

THEORY

. What does the color of the green belt represent?


. Date of creation of Taekwon-Do and the ITF.
. Meaning and number of movements of Dan-Gun Tul.

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GRADE (Gup) – 7th to 6th
BELT: Yellow Tip Green to Green
POSITIONS (Sogi)
. The previous ones, plus:
. The Rider
(Annun Sogi)
ATTACK WITH ARMS (Son Gisool)
. The previous ones, plus:
. With the tips of the fingers
(Sun Sonkut Tulgi)
. With the back of the fist
Dung Joomuk
LEG ATTACK (Bal Gisool)
. The previous ones, plus:
. Side kick with hook
Goro Chagi
. Side kick with spinning hook
Back spinning kick
. Kicks with movements
. Side kick with the heel jumping
Twimyo Yop Chagi
. Combinations of feet only and of feet and hands

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, plus:
. with the outer forearm turned outward and towards the upper area
Back Palm Block
. With the external forearms (double) turned outwards
Backfist Hammer Fist Strike
SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES
. The previous ones, plus:
. Walking position and defense with the external forearm facing outwards and to the
high area
Low Block with Cross Arm Technique
. Walking position and attack with the tip of the fingers to the mid area
(Gunnun so Sun Sonkut Tulgi)
. Walking position and backhand punch attack to the upper zone
(Gunnun So Dung Joomuk Nopunde Yop Taerigi)

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. Walking position and defense with the external forearms (double) outwards
to the upper area
High Block with the Palms in an Upward Direction
. Rider position and attack with the edge of the side hand to the upper area
(Annu so Sonkal Yop Taerigi)

COMBINED FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES:


1 and 2: Bakat Palmok Nopunde Yeop Makgi and Ap Joomuk
13, 14, 15, and 16: Side Stance High Block, Front Snap Kick, and Side Stance
So Ap Joomuk Kaunde Jirugi (Baro and Bande).
23 and 24: balance of Annun So Sonkal Yeop Taerigi

FORMS (Tul)
. Dan-Gun (anterior)
. Do-San

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
. 1 and 3 step techniques
. Free

BREAKAGE
. Standing: Yop Chagi.
. With the hand: Punch with the forehand and backhand.

THEORY
. Instructors who introduced ITF Taekwon-Do in Chile.
. Classification of instructors and teachers according to their graduation.
. Meaning and number of movements of Do-San Tul.
. Meaning of the Green Belt.

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GRADE (Group) – 6th to 5th
Belt: Green to Blue Tip Green

POSITIONS (SOGI)
. The previous ones, plus:
. Feet together position
(Moa Sogi)
. Long "L" position
Gojung Sogi
. Position of a leg
Goobooryo Sogi

ATTACKS WITH ARMS (Son Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the palm facing inward and towards the upper area
Sonkal Anuro Taerigi

LEG ATTACKS (Bal Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. Side kick with a 180º turn while jumping
Twin You Band Side Kick
. Downward kick inward with jump
Twimyo Anuro Naeryo Chagi
. Circular kick outward with a jump turn
Kick with the Twimyo Bandae Bakuro technique

. Combinations of feet and hands


. Double-triple kicks (using the same leg and without lowering it)

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, plus:
. In guard position with the external forearm
Palmok Major Block
. Lowering and raising with the inner forearm
Palmok Dollimyo Makgi

SIMPLE BASIC EXERCISES


. The previous ones, plus:
. Position in 'L' and strike with the edge of the hand inward and to the upper area
Punching and Kicking Techniques in Taekwondo

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. Long 'L' position and front punch to the midsection
(Gojung so Kaunde Jirugi)
. Position on one leg and guard defense with the external forearm to the
middle zone
(Goobooryo Preparation Posture A)

. Walking position and defense raising with the inner forearm


(Blocking the Attack with a Palm Hook)

. Position in 'L' and guard defense with the external forearm to the mid area.
(Nine-step Palmok Defensive Block)
. Wave movement in position 'L' (static)

COMBINED FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES:


1 and 2
7-8 and 9
20-21 and 22: Ap Cha Busigi, Ap Joomuk and Dollymio Makgi
FORMS (Tul)
. Do-San (anterior)
. Won-Hyo

COMBATS (Matsokgi)
. 1 and 3 step techniques
. Introduction to 2-step techniques
. Free

BREAK
. From hand: Fist.
. Standing: Dollyo Chagi.

THEORY
. Fechas de nacimiento y muerte del Gral. Choi Hong Hi.
. Moral Culture
. Meaning and number of movements of Won-Hyo Tul
. What does the color of the blue belt represent?
. Explanation of: Goobooryo and Gojung Sogi

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GRADE (Gup) – 5th to 4th
BELT: Green Tip Blue to Blue
POSITIONS (Sogi)
. The previous ones, plus:
. Crossed feet position
(Cooperation Principle)

ATTACKS WITH ARMS (Son Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the front elbow
(Ap Palkup Taerigi)
ATTACKS WITH LEGS (Bal Gisool)
. The previous ones, plus:
. Circular kick with hook and 180º turn, jumping
Twimyo Bandae Dollyo Goro Chagi
. Simultaneous front kick and circular kick, jumping
Twimyo Apcha Dollyo Chagi
. Simple tension kicks: front-circular-side
Side Kick
. Downward kick inward, 360º turn
Twio Dolmyo Anuro Naeryo Chagi
. Combinations

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, plus:
. The descending check with the open hand
(Dodge Punch)
. With the hand gesture to the mid and upper area
. Spear Hand Block
. With the inner forearm accompanied
Double Forearm Block

SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


. The above, plus:
. Rider position and attack with a front punch to the midsection
(Annun so Kaunde Jirugi)
. Walking position and descending (checking) block with an open hand
Fighting with Sombadak and Golcho Makgi

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GRADE (Gup) – 7th to 6th
BELT: Yellow Tip Green to Green
POSITIONS (Sogi)
.
.

ATTACK WITH ARMS (Son Gisool)


.
.

LEG ATTACK (Bal Gisool)


.
.

.
.

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


.
.

SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


.
.

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GRADE (Gup) – 4th to 3rd
BELT: Blue to Blue Red Tip
POSITIONS (Sogi): Explanation and Application
The previous ones, plus:
In the shorter 'L'.
(Twin Support)
Longer Walk
(Nachuo Sogi)

ARM ATTACKS (Son Gisool)


The previous ones, plus:
With the upward frontal elbow
Wipalkup Taerigi
With the fists (double) and front
Sang Joomuk Sewo Jirugi
With double hook punches to the midsection.
(Two-Finger Punch with a Knuckle Fist)

ATTACKS WITH LEGS (Bal Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. Side kick jumping and spinning 360º
Twio Dolmyo Yop Chagi
. Descending kick outward with a 180º turn and jumping
(Falling Down the Twimyo Bandage)
. Half-moon kick with jump and 360º turn
(Twio Dolmyo Dollyo Chagi)
. Inward fan kick with jump and 360º turn
Two Dolmyo Bakuro Chagi
. Introduction to Bituro Chagi
. Combinations

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the inner song of the hand
Backfist Strike
. With the palm of the hand facing upwards
Sombadak Ollyo Makgi
. With crossed fists to the upper area

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Cross Hand Knife Down Block
. With the palm of the hand facing downward to the lower area
Sombadak Noollo Makgi
. With the arch of the hand to the middle and upper areas, with both hands.
(Mongdung-I Makgi)

SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


. The previous ones, plus:
. Position in "L" and defense with the inner hand to the midzone
(Nine Knife Hand Downward Block)
. Short "L" position and defense with the palm of the hand ascending to the area.
media
(Double Arm Block)
. Walking position and attack with the ascending frontal elbow to the upper area
(Drifting So Wipalgup Taerigi)
. Walking position and attack with both fists forward to the upper area
(Performing the Hammer Fist Strike)
. Walking position and attack with both fists (hook type) frontal to the area
media
Heavy Weight Hammer Fist Strike
. Walking stance and defense with crossed fists to the upper zone
(Punching and Kicking Techniques of the Traditional Martial Arts)

. Position in 'L' and backhand punch attack to the upper area


Nine Punching with Downward Hammer Fist
. Position in 'L' and attack with the front fist to the midsection
(Twin Tiger Fist)
. Walking position and defense with the palm of the hand descending to the area
low
The Art of Sombadak Noollo Makgi
. Position of feet together and attack with a hook punch to the midsection
(Moa so Kiokja Jirugi)
. Long 'L' position and defense with the arch of the hand to the mid and upper zone,
with both hands.
(Gojung so Mongdung-I Makgi)

COMBINED FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


. 1-2 and 3
. 7 and 8

13
. 14-15 and 16
. 23-24-25 and 26

FORMS (Tul)
. Yul-Gok (anterior)
. Joon-Gun

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
. 1, 2, and 3 step techniques
. Semi Free
. Free

SELF DEFENSE
. Resolution of different types of grips (of arms, neck, hair, clothing, from
forward, from behind, etc.)

BREAK
. From Technique: Twymio Nomo Yop Chai, with or without obstacles.
. Of Power: Only from the feet.
. Free
(The free technique cannot be earlier or later)
THEORY
. Duties of the student
. History of Taekwondo
. What does the color of the red belt represent?
. Meaning and number of movements of the Joon-Gun

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GRADE (Gup) – 3rd to 2nd
Belt: Blue Tip Red to Red
POSITIONS (Sogi)
. The previous ones

ATTACKS WITH ARMS (Son Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the tips of the fingers to the lower area on an inverted foot
(Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi)
. With the back of the fist to the upper area and backward
Dung Joomuk Yop Dwi Taerigi
. With the tips of the fingers to the upper area
Opun Sonkut Tulgi

ATTACKS WITH LEGS (Bal Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the knee in an ascending shape
The Moorup Ollyo Chagi
. Circular kick outward with jump and 360º spin
Two Dolmyo Bakuro Sewo Chagi
. Lateral kick with hook with jump and 360º turn
(Twio Dolmyo Goro Chagi)
Fronto-lateral kick
(Back Fist Strike)
. Twisting Kick (Najunde and Kaunde)
Bituro Chagi
. Kicks retreating.
. Combinations.

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With crossed fists to the lower area
Crossing Arms Punch
. With the external forearms (doubles) to the upper area
(Backfist Strike with Fist Backhand)

. With the inner forearm pushing down to the lower area


(Doopalmok Najunde Miro Chagi)

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. With the hand's song to the lower area
Sonkal Najunde Daebi Makgi

SIMPLE BASIC EXERCISES


. The previous plus:
. Walking position and attack with the fingertips to the lower area
(Gunnun So Dwijibun Sonkut Najunde Tulgi)
. Feet together position and attack with the back fist to the upper area and towards
back
(Moa So Dung Joomuk Yopdwi Taerigi)
Walking stance and defense with crossed fists to the lower zone
Gunnun So Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi
. Position in 'L' and defense with the inner forearm accompanied by the other
arm, pushing to the lower area
(Niunja So Doopalmok Najunde Miro Makgi)
. Knee strike to the midsection, from Gunnun Sogi.
(The Moorup Ollyo Kick)
. Walking position and attack with the fingertips to the upper area
(Gunnun so Opun Sonkut Nopunde Tulgi)
. Position in 'L' and backhand punch attack to the upper area and backwards
Ninja with a Dung Joomuk Backfist Strike
. Cross position and defense with fists crossed to the lower area
Kyocha So Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi
. L position and defense with the edge of the hand to the lower zone
Nine Block Pulse Arm Strike

COMBINED FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


1 and 2
7 and 8
20 and 21
22-23 and 24
31 and 32
FORMS (Tul)
. Joon-Gun (anterior)
. Toi-Gye

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
. 1, 2, and 3 step techniques
. Semi Free

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. Free

SELF-DEFENSE
. Resolution with opponent imbalance (sweep one leg, both; trap it)
and push it; throw it

BREAK
. From Technique: 360° spins, two spots, etc.
. Of Power
. Free
. (The free technique cannot be earlier or later)

THEORY
. History of ITF Taekwondo in Chile
. Types of motions.
. Meaning and number of movements of Toi-Gye Tul
. Meaning of the Red Belt.

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GRADE (Gup) – 2nd to 1st G
Belt: Red to Red Black Tip

POSITIONS (Sogi): Explanation and Application


. The previous ones, plus:
. Vertical "L" position
(Soo Jik Sogi)
ATTACKS WITH ARMS (Son Gisool)
. The previous ones, plus:
. With the front fist in an upward shape
(Ollyo Jirugi)
. With the handclap in a downward motion
Falling Upwards
. With the elbow backward
Yop Palkup Tulgi
ATTACKS WITH LEGS (Bal Gisool)
. The previous ones, plus:
. Downward kick outward while jumping and 360º turn
Twio Dolmyo Bakuro Naeryo Chagi
. Heel kick
(Dwitcha Busigi)
. Double front kick jumping
(Twimyo Sangbal Ap Chagi)
. Precision kicks in front of a partner
. Combinations

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, plus:
. With the palm of the hand pushing
Sonbadak Miro Makgi
. With the inner forearm facing forward and to the side
An Palmok Yobap Makgi
SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES
. The previous ones, plus:
. Rider's position and blocking with the palm of the hand pushing to the area
media
(Annun so Sonbadak Miro Makgi)

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. Position in 'L' and attack with an upward front punch
(No one can escape the cold)
. Vertical "L" position and attack with the song of the hand in shape
descendant
(So Jik and Sonkal Hitting Down Technique)

. High zone roundhouse kick.


(Backfist Strike)
. Position in 'L' and attack with the inverted front punch
(Any person with a role)
. Position in 'L' and attack with the elbow backward
(Niunja so Yop Palkup Tulgi)
. Feet together position and defense with the inner forearm to the upper lateral area
(Moa so An Palmok Yobap Makgi)
. Static waving movement in a feet-together position

COMBINED FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


1 – 2 and 3
4-5 and 6
10-11 and 12

FORMS (Tul)
. Toi- Gye (anterior)
. Hwa-Rang

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
. 1, 2, and 3 step techniques
. Free

SELF-DEFENSE
. Resolution of attacks and grabs of different types of levers (to the neck,
shoulder, elbow, wrists, fingers, knees, etc.

BREAKAGE
. From Technique: Twimyo Bandae Dollyo Chagi
. Of Power: Hook Kick, minimum 2 inches.
. Free

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THEORY
. What is Tulle?
. Different types of confrontation. What is 'confrontation', what is its
objective?
. Difference between Martial Art and Sport
. Composition cycle of Taekwon-Do
. Meaning and number of movements of Hwa-Rang Tul
. What does the color of the black belt represent?

20
GRADO (Gup) – 1st to 1st Dan
CINTURÓN: Rojo Punta Negra a Negro
POSITIONS(Sogi)
Review of all previous ones

ATTACKS WITH ARMS (Are Gisool)


The previous ones, plus:
With backhand slap
(Sonkal Dung Ap Taerigi)

ATTACKS WITH LEGS (Bal Gisool)


. The previous ones, plus:
. Jumping outward fan kick
Twimyo Bakuro Sewo Chagi
. Inside jump fan kick
(Twin Love is a Sweet Choice)
. Heel kick backward
Dwitcha Busigi
. Two strikes (leg and/or hand) with a jump

DEFENSE WITH ARMS (Makgi)


. The previous ones, more:
. With the outer forearm facing inward
Palmok High Block
. With hymns of hands crossed
Crossing Arm Knife Hand Strike
. With the palms of the hands facing upwards
Sang Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi
SIMPLE FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES
. The previous ones, plus:
. Walking position and striking with the edge of the hand inward to the area
high
The moment I give you my heart
. Jumping side kick.
Twimyo Yopcha Jirugi
. Position in 'L' and defense with the outer forearm to the lower zone

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Palmok Najunde Makgi
. Walking position and attack with the inner edge of the hand to the upper area
(Swallowing the Downward Feeling of Mountain Breeze)

. Back heel kick.


(Kaunde Dwitcha Jirugi)
. Jump spinning
(Twigi)
. Rider position and defense inward with the external forearm to the area
media
(Annun so Palmok Kaunde Ap Makgi)
. Rider's position and backhand strike to the upper and lateral zones
Annun so Dung Joomuk Nopunde Yop Taerigi
. Position in 'L' and defense with the hands crossed at the midsection.
Knife Hand Block Technique
. Walking position and double defense with the palms of the hands in shape
ascending
(Pick Up the Sang Sombadak)

COMBINED FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES


1-2
5 - 6 - 7 and 8
13 – 14 – 15 and 16
18, 19 and 20
21, 22 and 23.

FORMS (Tul)
. Hwa-Rang (anterior)
. Choong-Moo
. Review of any previous form (Tul)

COMBAT (Matsokgi)
. 1, 2, and 3 step techniques
. Semi Free
. Free

SELF-DEFENSE
. A) Resolution with the leg takedown (against any kick)

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. B) Study and application of vital points on various grip techniques
or attacks

BREAK
. Of Technique
. Of Power
. Free
(The free technique cannot be earlier or later)

THEORY

. Theory of Power
. Relación Instructor-Alumno
. 1st Dan: Expert or Novice?
. Moral Culture and Philosophy of Taekwon-Do
. Meaning and number of movements of Choong-Moo
. What does the color of the Black Belt represent?
. Vocabulary.

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Common questions

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Key defensive techniques in Taekwondo include the Cross Arm Block, Palmok Major Block, and the Sonbadak Miro Makgi. These techniques enable practitioners to effectively deflect incoming attacks, protecting key areas like the head and torso. For example, the Cross Arm Block uses forearms to intercept and redirect attacks away from the body . The Palmok Major Block is used to defend against high attacks by raising the forearm in alignment with the head . Together, these techniques enhance a practitioner's ability to quickly respond to threats, maintain defensive stances, and create opportunities for counterattacks, thereby strengthening their self-defense capabilities .

The color belt system in Taekwondo reflects a student's progression not only in skill but also in understanding of the underlying philosophy. Each belt color represents a stage in the student's journey: the green belt signifies the growth of Taekwondo skills akin to the growth of a plant , the red belt warns of danger, indicating that the student should control their skills to prevent harm , and the black belt symbolizes maturity and proficiency, embodying the readiness to begin teaching others . This progression requires students to introspect on their personal development, discipline, and responsibility as practitioners, aligning their physical capabilities with moral understanding.

Essential elements of self-defense within Taekwondo include resolution of grips, balance disruption techniques, and vital point targeting. Practitioners learn to neutralize threats by breaking various holds on the arm, neck, or clothing and applying counterattacks . Techniques like sweeps and leg takedowns reinforce balance disruption to off-balance an opponent and create openings for escape or counteraction . Understanding vital points helps practitioners immobilize or incapacitate attackers effectively. These skills are critical as they enable practitioners to handle real-world threats with confidence and efficiency, ensuring personal security and control over physical confrontations .

Understanding the theory of motion in Taekwondo assists students by providing them with insights into the mechanics behind their movements, allowing for more effective execution of techniques. The theory encompasses different types of motion, such as linear and circular, which are fundamental in performing techniques with precision and power. Teaching students about these motion principles enables them to harness maximum force by utilizing body dynamics efficiently and results in optimal timing and coordination . This deeper comprehension aids in mastering complex techniques that rely on fluid transitions and the seamless application of force .

Understanding Taekwondo's historical development has significant implications for modern practitioners by grounding their practice in the rich cultural and philosophical roots of the martial art. Knowledge of its evolution from traditional Korean martial arts to the modern sport emphasizes the transformation and adaptation that Taekwondo has undergone, highlighting its resilience and openness to change . This historical context fosters a deeper appreciation for the art's techniques and forms, inspiring practitioners to honor the traditions while contributing to its future development. Additionally, it instills a sense of identity and continuity, connecting practitioners with past masters and their teachings, thereby enriching the training experience and imparting values like perseverance, respect, and integrity .

Integrating defensive and offensive combinations enhances a practitioner's combat effectiveness in Taekwondo by creating a seamless blend of attack and defense. This integration allows for fluid transitions between blocking and striking, enabling practitioners to maintain pressure on their opponent while simultaneously protecting themselves. For example, techniques involving a simultaneous block and counter-strike, such as the Double Elbow Strike or Palmok Chukyo Makgi, provide opportunities to disrupt an opponent's rhythm and create advantageous conditions for attack . By mastering these combinations, practitioners can adapt quickly to dynamic combat situations, increasing their capability to control the engagement and respond effectively to varying threats .

Power break techniques in Taekwondo training and evaluation serve as critical measures of a practitioner's strength, precision, and control. These techniques, involving operations like hook kicks to break boards, assess the ability to concentrate force accurately and the effectiveness of technique execution . Successful power breaks demonstrate a practitioner's understanding of kinetic energy transfer and their mastery in generating powerful movements from different parts of the body, such as the legs and torso. Moreover, they provide feedback on areas needing improvement, thereby playing a crucial role in goal-setting and skill enhancement within Taekwondo practice .

The fundamentals of Taekwondo's forms (Tul), such as Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun, and Yul-Gok, contribute significantly to a student's technical and philosophical growth. Technically, forms reinforce basic stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks, promoting muscle memory and precision in execution. They ensure that students practice correct posture and alignment, which is crucial for effective technique performance . Philosophically, each form embodies a historical or moral lesson, such as resilience, respect, and history, which encourages students to reflect on the virtues they should embody in their martial practice . This dual reinforcement of physical skill and moral introspection fosters holistic development in students.

The concept of confrontation in Taekwondo serves broader objectives beyond just physical fighting by emphasizing mental discipline, strategic thinking, and emotional control. Taekwondo teaches practitioners to approach confrontations with a calm and focused mindset, analyzing the situation before reacting . The objective is not merely to overpower an opponent but to end conflicts with minimal harm, promoting peace and understanding. Practitioners learn to control aggressive instincts and use confrontations as opportunities for personal growth and self-reflection, aligning with the martial art's philosophical tenets of respect and humility .

Twisting and spinning kicks in Taekwondo, such as the Twio Dolmyo Bakuro Naeryo Chagi (jump and 360º turn) and the Circular kick outward with a jump turn, require a higher degree of coordination, agility, and balance compared to basic kicks. These kicks involve complex body movements, including rotations and jumps, which challenge the practitioner's ability to maintain balance mid-air and control their body position upon landing. This enhances their overall agility by forcing them to quickly adapt their balance and leverage momentum efficiently .

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