TAGB Tae Kwon Do – 10th Kup Grading Revision Guide

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10th Kup (White Belt) Grading Requirements

This guide will help you prepare for your upcoming grading. Remember that the actual format may vary at the examiner’s discretion.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

What You Need to Know

Practical Elements

1. Basic Techniques:
   • Sitting stance with a single punch
   • Front rising kick exercises
   • 10 push-ups (proper form)
2. Stances and Movement:
   • Walking stance with middle section punch (forward and backward)
   • Walking stance with a low block and reverse punch (forward and backward)
   • Walking stance with middle block and reverse punch (forward and backwards)
3. Pattern:
   • Sajo Jirugi (4 directional punching)

Theoretical Knowledge

The Meaning of the White Belt

The white belt represents innocence, symbolizing a beginning student approaching Tae Kwon Do with no preconceptions and an open mind ready to learn.

The Five Tenets of Tae Kwon Do

1. Courtesy (Ye Ui)
2. Integrity (Yom Chi)
3. Perseverance (In Nae)
4. Self-Control (Guk Gi)
5. Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)

Essential Korean Terminology

Numbers:

• 1: Hanna
• 2: Dool
• 3: Seth
• 4: Neth
• 5: Dasaul
• 6: Yosaul
• 7: Ilgop
• 8: Yodoll
• 9: Ahop
• 10: Yoll

Commands:

• Attention: Charyot
• Bow: Kyong Ye
• Ready: Chunbi
• Start: Si-jak
• Stop: Goman
• Return to ready stance: Barrol
• Dismiss: Haessan
• About turn: Dwiyro Torro

Stances:

• Attention Stance: Charyot Sogi
• Parallel stance: Narani sogi
• Sitting Stance: Annun Sogi
• Walking Stance: Gunnun Sogi

Directions:

• Forwards: Apro Kaggi
• Backwards: Dwiyro Kaggi

Sections:

• High Section: Nopunde
• Middle Section: Kaunde
• Low Section: Najunde

Body Parts:

• Forearm: Palmok
• Inner Forearm: An Palmok
• Outer Forearm: Bakat Palmok
• Forefist: Ap Joomuk

Techniques:

• Obverse punch: Baro jirugi
• Reverse punch: Bandae jirugi
• Inner forearm block: An palmok makgi
• Outer forearm block: Bakat palmok makgi
• Front Rising Kick: Ap Chaolligi
• Side rising kick: Yop chaolligi
• Four Directional Punch: Sajo Jirugi

Other Terms:

• Tae Kwon Do: Foot-Fist-Art
• Belt: Ti
• Training Suit: Dobok
• Training Hall: Dojang
• Instructor: Sabum
• Student: Jeja

Sajo-Jirugi No.1 (Four Directional Punch)

Number of Movements: 15 Starting Position: Parallel ready stance

1. Move right foot forward to A, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
2. Return right foot to the left, then step back to form a left, walking stance toward B with an obverse low section outer forearm block.
3. Move right foot forward to B, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
4. Return right foot to the left, then step back to form a left, walking stance toward C with an obverse low section outer forearm block.
5. Move right foot forward to C, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
6. Return right foot to the left, then step back to form a left, walking stance toward D with an obverse low section outer forearm block.
7. Move right foot forward to D, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
8. Return right foot to parallel ready stance facing A
9. Move left foot forward to A, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
10. Return left foot to the right, then step back to form a right walking stance toward D with an obverse low section outer forearm block.
11. Move left foot forward to D, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
12. Return left foot to the right, then step back to form a right walking stance toward C with an obverse low section outer forearm block.
13. Move left foot forward to C, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
14. Return left foot to the right, then step back to form a right walking stance toward B with an obverse low section outer forearm block.
15. Move left foot forward to B, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
16. End: Return left foot to parallel ready stance.

Sajo-Jirugi No.2 (Four Directional Punch)

Number of Movements: 15 Starting Position: Parallel ready stance

1. Move right foot forward to A, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
2. Return right foot to the left, then step back to form a left, walking stance toward B with an obverse middle inner forearm block.
3. Move right foot forward to B, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
4. Return right foot to the left, then step back to form a left, walking stance toward C with an obverse middle inner forearm block.
5. Move right foot forward to C, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
6. Return right foot to the left, then step back to form a left, walking stance toward D with an obverse middle inner forearm block.
7. Move right foot forward to D, forming a right walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
8. Return right foot to parallel ready stance facing A
9. Move left foot forward to A, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
10. Return left foot to the right, then step back to form a right walking stance toward D with an obverse middle inner forearm block.
11. Move left foot forward to D, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
12. Return left foot to the right, then step back to form a right walking stance toward C with an obverse middle inner forearm block.
13. Move left foot forward to C, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch.
14. Return left foot to the right, then step back to form a right walking stance toward B with an obverse middle inner forearm block.
15. Move left foot forward to B, forming a left walking stance with an obverse middle section punch
16. End: Return left foot to parallel ready stance

Practice Tips

1. Practice regularly in front of a mirror to check your stances and techniques.
2. Focus on accuracy before speed
3. Practice Korean terminology daily
4. Attend classes consistently before your grading
5. Ask your instructor for feedback on areas needing improvement
6. Review this guide thoroughly before your grading date

Good luck with your 10th Kup grading!

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