First Grading Information
There is a Student Handbook available, which details the syllabus and all the information that you should know for each grade. We would strongly recommend that you buy one, it is a fantastic training aid and was compiled by Master Ray O'Neill.
However here is what you need to know for you first grading:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Facts
- Taekwon-Do was founded on the 11th April 1955
- UKTA Founder, Chief Instructor and Examiner is Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha IX Dan
- Founder of Taekwon-Do was General Choi Hong Hi
- Instructors: Miss Zoe Tate IV Dan, Mr Robert Dolan IV Dan
White Belt
- Signifies innocence as that of a beginning student who has had no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
Meaning of Taekwon-Do
- Tae - Means to Jump, Kick or Smash with the Foot
- Kwon - Denotes the Fist, Mainly to Punch, Block, Strike, Thrust, or destroy with the hand.
- Do - Means the Art, Way or Method
TAEKWON-DO TENETS AND OATH
Tenets
- Courtesy (Ye-Ui)
- Integrity (Yom-Chi)
- Perseverance (In-Nae)
- Self Control (Guk-Gi)
- Indomitable Spirit (Beakjul Boolgool)
The Oath
- I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do
- I shall respect the Instructor and Seniors
- I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do
- I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
- I shall build a more peaceful world
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
STANCES
| Korean |
English |
| Charyot Sogi |
Attention Stance |
| Narani Sogi |
Parallel Stance |
| Gunnun Sogi |
Walking Stance |
| Annun Sogi |
Sitting Stance |
| Niunja Sogi |
L Stance |
Body Levels and Sections
|
Body Level |
Body Section |
| High |
Nopun De (Eye Level) |
Nopun Boobun |
| Middle |
Kaun De (Shoulder Level) |
Kaun Boobun |
| Low |
Najun De (Waist Level) |
Najun Boobun |
Blocks (Makgi
| Block Types |
Block Methods |
| Bakat Palmok |
Outer Forearm |
An |
Inside [the opponent's attacking tool] |
| An Palmok |
Inner Forearm |
Bakat |
Outside [the opponent's attacking tool] |
| Chookyo |
Rising |
Anuro |
Inward (your block moves inwards) |
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Bakuro |
Outward (your block moves outwards) |
Basic Exercise: Saju Jirugi
- Saju Jirugi is a basic exercise directed towards White belts
- It consists of two parts, each containing a series of 4 directional punches and 4 directional outer forearm low blocks.
