TKD Student Manual II PDF

Master Chongs
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Dedication
I would like to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to those students
and instructors who have contributed their time and effort to make Master
Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do Centers and this student manual a
success. Truly, together we can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Grandmaster Sun Ki Chong

Founder, World Class Tae Kwon Do
Copyright 2000 Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do Centers, East Amherst, NY 14051.
Contents
Section 1 - Introduction
Grandmaster Sun Ki Chong........................................................................................................................................................6
MasterChongsWorldClass TaeKwonDoMission Statement................................................................................................7
TaeKwonDo is for Everyone!...................................................................................................................................................8
Definition of Tae Kwon Do.....................................................................................................................................................9
The Complete Art of Tae Kwon Do..........................................................................................................................................10
Important Information for New Members................................................................................................................................12
Additional Services...................................................................................................................................................................13
Our Tae Kwon Do Uniform Dobok.......................................................................................................................................15
Guidelines for Being a Tae Kwon Do Kid............................................................................................................................16
Adult Student Responsibility Code...........................................................................................................................................18
The Meaning Behind the Color of Each Belt Rank in Tae Kwon Do.......................................................................................19
Instruction on Tying the Belt Dee.........................................................................................................................................20
Bowing and Its Purpose............................................................................................................................................................21
Kihap: The Energy Yell............................................................................................................................................................22
Rules for Sparring.....................................................................................................................................................................23
Answers to Common Questions About Advancement and Belt Promotion.............................................................................24
Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Curriculum........................................................................................29
Section 2 - Belt Rank Curriculums

White Belt Curriculum...........................................................................................................................................................33
White Belt Personal Record......................................................................................................................................................34
Tips, Time and Testing Requirements.......................................................................................................................................35
Black Belt Philosophy - FOCUS..............................................................................................................................................37
Form: Kibon Poomse...............................................................................................................................................................38
One Step Sparring.....................................................................................................................................................................43
Korean Terms #1.......................................................................................................................................................................44
Yellow Belt Curriculum..........................................................................................................................................................45
Yellow Belt Personal Record....................................................................................................................................................46
Black Belt Philosophy - ENTHUSIASM.................................................................................................................................49
Form: Pal Gwe Il Jang.............................................................................................................................................................50
Korean Terms #2.......................................................................................................................................................................56
Green Stripe Curriculum.......................................................................................................................................................57
Green Stripe Personal Record...................................................................................................................................................58
Black Belt Philosophy - GOAL SETTING...............................................................................................................................61
Form: Pal Gwe Ee Jang...........................................................................................................................................................62
One Step Sparring ....................................................................................................................................................................67
Korean Terms #3.......................................................................................................................................................................68
Green Belt Curriculum...........................................................................................................................................................69
Green Belt Personal Record......................................................................................................................................................70
Black Belt Philosophy - COOPERATION...............................................................................................................................73
Form: Pal Gwe Sam Jang........................................................................................................................................................74
Self Defense..............................................................................................................................................................................80
Korean Terms #4.......................................................................................................................................................................81
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Blue Stripe Curriculum..........................................................................................................................................................83
Blue Stripe Personal Record.....................................................................................................................................................84
Black Belt Philosophy - SELF CONTROL..............................................................................................................................87
Form: Pal Gwe Sah Jang.........................................................................................................................................................88
Self Defense..............................................................................................................................................................................94
Korean Terms #5.......................................................................................................................................................................95
Blue Belt Curriculum.............................................................................................................................................................97
Blue Belt Personal Record........................................................................................................................................................98
Black Belt Philosophy - PERSEVERANCE..........................................................................................................................101
Form: Pal Gwe Oh Jang........................................................................................................................................................102
One Step Sparring...................................................................................................................................................................108
Self Defense............................................................................................................................................................................109
Red Stripe Curriculum......................................................................................................................................................... 111
Red Stripe Personal Record....................................................................................................................................................112
Tips, Time and Testing Requirements.....................................................................................................................................113
Black Belt Philosophy - CONFIDENCE................................................................................................................................115
Form: Pal Gwe Yuk Jang.......................................................................................................................................................116
Self Defense............................................................................................................................................................................123
Red Belt Curriculum............................................................................................................................................................125
Red Belt Personal Record.......................................................................................................................................................126
Black Belt Philosophy - RESPECT........................................................................................................................................129
Form: Pal Gwe Chil Jang......................................................................................................................................................130
Self Defense............................................................................................................................................................................136
Single Black Stripe Curriculum..........................................................................................................................................137
Single Black Stripe Personal Record......................................................................................................................................138
Black Belt Philosophy - RESPONSIBILITY.........................................................................................................................141
Form: Pal Gwe Pal Jang........................................................................................................................................................142
Self Defense............................................................................................................................................................................150
Double Black Stripe Curriculum.........................................................................................................................................151
Double Black Stripe Personal Record.....................................................................................................................................152
Black Belt Philosophy - LEADERSHIP.................................................................................................................................155
The Meaning Behind the Black Belt.......................................................................................................................................156
Section 3 - Appendix
Why Do We Learn Korean Terms?.........................................................................................................................................160
Guidelines for Leading Warmup...........................................................................................................................................160
The American and Korean National Flags..............................................................................................................................162
The Banners in our Dojang.....................................................................................................................................................163
Competition Events and Rules................................................................................................................................................164
Tae Kwon Dos Development as an International Sport.........................................................................................................167
The WTF.................................................................................................................................................................................169
Tae Kwon Dos History..........................................................................................................................................................170
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Dear Students and Parents,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school, and wish you the best on your journey
through the exciting art of TaeKwonDo.
Tae Kwon Do has a rich and varied history. It began 2000 years ago as a form of military
training, developed into an Olympic sport, and has become popular throughout the world
as a unique form of fitness and self improvement. Millions of students of all ages have
benefited from practicing this fascinating Korean martial art.
The system of Tae Kwon Do taught at our schools is the result of many years of study and
experience. My staff and I continue to train and research so that our centers will offer the
most beneficial and effective instruction to our students.
I am very proud of my school and of my staff. They are among the most qualified, skilled,
and hard working Tae Kwon Do teachers in the country. I am sure your interaction with
them will be pleasurable and beneficial. We are all committed to providing you with a
World Class experience every time you walk through our doors.
I am certain that you will find Tae Kwon Do to be tremendously rewarding. It will provide
you or your family with greater self confidence, increased self discipline, and improved
physical health. Attaining these benefits requires time, effort, and dedication. At times
it can be challenging. All of our instructors are here to help you with your commitment
to excellence, and offer our knowledge to assist you. So please feel free to discuss any
questions or concerns you have with your instructors.
I am confident that your involvement in Tae Kwon Do and your selection of our school
will be a wise decision with life long rewards. Once again, welcome and enjoy your
TaeKwonDo experience to the fullest.
Sincerely,
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Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do
Over 40 Years Experience

Instructor of National and International Champions
U.S. National Team Head Coach
1995 Pa n -A m G a m e s , A r g e n t i n a
1992 Pan-Am Championship, USA
1989 World Games III, Germany
1988 Pan-Am Championship, Peru
As one of the most successful head coaches

of the U.S. National Tae Kwon Do Team,
Grandmaster Sun Chong has earned
international recognition for his Tae Kwon
Do skills and teaching methods.
Having completed his coaching career with
distinction, Grandmaster Chong currently
directs all of his efforts to developing World
Class TaeKwonDo Centers for the benefit
of his students.
Grandmaster Chong with the U.S. National Team, Italy
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Introduction
MasterChongsWorldClass
TaeKwonDoCenters
Grandmaster Sun Chong and the staff of Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do Centers
Our Mission
Provide the highest quality martial arts instruction
Empower our students with valuable skills for daily life
Contribute to a safe and peaceful community
We can make a difference!!
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TaeKwonDo is for Everyone!

Kids Reach New Heights
Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do staff
specializes in working with children. Classes are
divided by age and skill to provide the best possible
match of teaching style to students needs. All children
are taught at their own pace to develop their maximum
potential.
We Help Children:
Develop self confidence and an I can do it attitude
Improve self discipline for better behavior at home
Sharpen listening skills for improved grades
Enhance strength, coordination and athletic ability
Have tons of fun in classes, training camps,
tournaments, demonstrations and other special events
Adults Gain a Healthy Body and Peace of Mind

Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do offers
adults a comprehensive fitness program with the
added benefit of self defense skills and overall self
improvement.
Adult Students Enjoy:

Improved endurance, flexibility, and strength
A healthy and fun option for stress relief
Positive relationships with enthusiastic and
motivated people
Greater variety than traditional exercise programs
Self defense skills and awareness for greater personal
security
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Introduction
Families Grow Closer Together

Because of todays hectic schedules, many parents are
looking for activities that allow the entire family to
spend time together. A unique opportunity at Master
Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do is the chance to
attend class as a family. Special times are reserved for
parents and children to learn side by side.
Train Together and Benefit From:

A common interest that everyone can share and
look forward to
Greater respect between family members
An exercise program everyone can do together
Meeting other positive, health-oriented families
Definition of Tae Kwon Do

Literally translated, the Korean word, TAE means to
kick with the foot. KWON implies a hand or fist to
block, punch, or strike. DO means an art or a way.
Thus, TaeKwonDo means, the art of kicking, blocking
and punching. However, TaeKwonDo is not merely a
physical fighting skill, it is also a way of thought and life.
Through disciplined training, TaeKwonDo improves

both the mind and body, placing great emphasis on the
development of personal character. Students are taught
that self control, self discipline, kindness and humility must
accompany their increased physical strength and ability.
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The Complete Art of Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do is comprised of the following major areas of practice:
Kyukpa
(breaking)
Kyukpa (breaking) is done to practice and illustrate
the formidable power, precision and great mental
concentration developed through TaeKwonDo training.
Different materials, but most commonly pine boards,
are broken. This area of practice develops internal and
external strength, derived from a confidence in ones
ability to overcome normal limitations.
Poomse
(pattern or form)
Ilsushik
(one step sparring)
Ilsushik (onestep sparring) is a formal way of
practicing self defense against a punch, using a pre-
arranged set of defensive skills. Because ilsushik is
choreographed, techniques that are not permitted in
competition, can be practiced safely. Ilsushik also
develops cooperation and teamwork as both partners
must help one another to practice effectively.
Poomse (pattern or form) is a collection of

TaeKwonDo techniques arranged in a pattern.
The combination of movements represents a
defensive response to an imaginary opponent.
As students progress in belt rank, the poomse
they learn become increasingly more complex
and challenging. The performance of poomse
develops concentration, balance, coordination,
and flexibility. A well executed poomse is
beautiful to watch, demonstrating both grace
and power.
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Introduction
Gyoroogi Ho Shin Sool

(sparring) (self defense)
Gyoroogi (sparring) is live action spontaneous

practice, with a partner. Protective gear is
worn, and a strict set of rules and guidelines
define acceptable methods of attack and
defense. Through sparring, students improve
their reflexes, speed, and understanding of
how to apply each technique. As a form of
sport, TaeKwonDo sparring is part of athletic
competitions around the world, including the
Olympics.
Ho Shin Sool (self defense) is the practice of

escapes and counter moves against an attackers
grab or holds. Self defense incorporates
not only TaeKwonDo kicks and strikes but
pressure points (areas of the body that when
pressed will cause pain), joint locks and
throws. As with one step sparring, self defense
drills require cooperation and communication
between training partners to allow safe,
beneficial practice.
Mook Sahang
(meditation)
Mook Sahang (meditation) is performed at the

beginning of each session to allow students time
to focus on their training and their personal goals
for the class. Meditation also improves students
ability to visualize, and to conduct mental practice.
Through visualization, TaeKwonDoists can
practice techniques that they are still learning or
refining. The ability to stay focused also helps to
relieve stress and to reduce some of lifes daily
pressures.
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Important Information
for New Members
changes at least two weeks prior

Attendance Policy to the event. Please call the
& Attendance Cards school if you ever have a question
regarding whether or not we will
The best way for you to achieve be open.
the benefits of Tae Kwon Do
is to attend class consistently.
Coming to class two to three Changing Rooms
times each week should allow Vacations, Absences
There are separate mens and
you to see the progress and results & Medical Situations womens changing rooms. Each
that you desire. In order for us has individual shower facilities,
Please notify the instructors if you
to help you achieve the benefits clothing hooks and shoe cubicles.
will be going on vacation, or if
you are looking for, we have an It is strongly recommended that you
you have an illness or injury that
attendance card system. do not leave valuables unattended
will make you unable to attend
Upon enrollment, you will receive classes for a week or more. in the changing room.
an attendance card. Attendance If you have had a prolonged The bathrooms located in each
cards are kept at the front desk medical situation, for your safety, changing room are for students
and are filed in alphabetical order. we may request documentation to and their families only. For
Prior to each class you should pick ensure that it is appropriate for safety reasons, children should be
up your attendance card and bring you to resume physical activity. escorted when walking across the
it with you onto the training floor. training floor to the rest rooms.
Instructors collect the cards at the When returning from an absence
beginning of every class. Your due to injury, please notify the
attendance is recorded and is used instructors of any limitations you Lobby
by the instructors to help keep may have.
Parents are invited and encouraged
you on track towards achieving
to watch their childs classes as
your goals. If your attendance
often as possible. Guests and
record indicates that you have Holiday Schedule younger siblings are welcome
not been to class during a given
as well. Please monitor the
week, you will receive a phone We are closed on Memorial
behavior of younger children to
call from one of the instructors. Day, The Fourth of July, Labor
help maintain a better learning
This is a courtesy call to make Day, Thanksgiving weekend,
environment for the students.
sure that everything is O.K. and Christmas Eve through New
to determine when you will be Years Day, and on the days of
attending class again. major school special events,
such as tournaments or school
picnics. We are open for most
other holidays. There is an
announcement board in the lobby
that lists all closings and schedule
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Introduction
Student Dropoff Safety Additional Services

& Pickup Our most important priority in
If you do choose to drop off your classes and around our school is Demonstration Teams
child, please do so as close as safety. Maintaining a high level and Speakers
possible to the front curb of the of awareness is the number one Our World Class staff and
school. It is also recommended thing that we can all do to ensure demonstration teams are
that you wait until your children
that our school and classes are available for exciting and
have entered the school before
leaving. safe. Please report any safety educational demonstrations
concerns to one of our staff. We for any community event.
Occasionally, students are given appreciate your cooperation and If you are interested in
handouts with announcements or attention to this matter. scheduling our team, please
information regarding upcoming
events. Please ask your child if see one of the instructors.
they have received any handouts
when you pick them up. Birthday Parties
We host childrens birthday
Lost and Found parties at our centers after
At the end of each day of instruction classes on Saturdays, and
all items that are left at the school selected Sundays. Our
are placed in the Lost and Found Feedback parties include: instruction,
bins in the lobby. Items deemed & Comments decorations, food, drinks,
to be unsanitary, a mouth guard and a birthday cake. We ask
Our goal is to provide you with a
without its case for example, are that you make reservations
World Class experience every time
thrown away. All valuables that four weeks in advance.
you come into our school. Please let
are found will be kept at the front If you think your childs
us know how we are doing!
desk until they are claimed. Master instructors are fun in class,
Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do wait until you see them at
is not responsible for items that are a party!
left in the school. We strongly urge
you to take the time to write your Guest Passes
name or initials, using permanent
marker, on the tags in your uniform The highest compliment
top and bottom and on all pieces of you can give our staff is to
safety equipment. recommend us to a friend.
At Master Chongs World
Class TaeKwonDo, we
Dress Code appreciate your referrals.
Please wear a clean and neat, Please see your school
school issued uniform for every manager for details on our
class. Uniforms and safety gear current student referral
pads should be washed regularly. program.
Belts should not be washed. For
safety reasons, no jewelry is
allowed to be worn during class.
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Special Events
Throughout the year we host a number of special events,
including Halloween parties, summer picnics, charity
Breakathons, and Championship Tournaments. The events
are specifically designed to enhance your TaeKwonDo
experience. Come see what all the fun is about!
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Introduction
Our Tae Kwon Do Uniform

Dobok
Our Tae Kwon Do uniform (dobok) is always to be kept neat and clean. It is white, symbolizing our
innocence in martial arts knowledge. All students wear the same uniform to help highlight the skills and
personalities that make everyone unique. Four patches may be sewn on the uniform; no other patches
are permitted without an instructors permission.
Korean Flag Patch American Flag Patch

right sleeve, left sleeve,
just below shoulder seam just below shoulder
seam
Master Chongs
Black Belt Member Patch
Tae Kwon Do School Patch left chest
right chest
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Guidelines
for Being a Tae Kwon Do Kid
Parents are encouraged to review these guidelines with their children. They have been designed
to help make your childs experience with our school as safe, fun, and beneficial as possible.
Tae Kwon Do Kids are Responsible:
They know they should attend classes at least two

times per week, and they try to do that as often as
possible. They also remind mom and dad to call the
Tae Kwon Do school if they will be missing classes
for a week or more.
They know it is important to be on time and to get

ready quickly at home if they are running late.
They take good care of their Tae Kwon Do uniforms,

belts, and safety gear, making sure that they are clean
and labeled with their names. They only wear patches
on their uniform that their instructors have approved.
They always remember to bring their uniforms, belts
and all of their safety gear to every class.
Tae Kwon Do Kids Act Special

When They Come to the School:
They bow and greet their instructors with a cheerful

hello sir or hello maam.
They remember to get their attendance cards and take
care of them.
They place their shoes in the bins and coats on the
hooks in the changing rooms, so that they can be proud
of the way their Tae Kwon Do school looks.
They change into their uniforms quickly and quietly.
They ask their friends or family to whisper, and their
younger brothers and sisters to behave in the lobby.
This helps Tae Kwon Do kids concentrate better when
they are in class.
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Introduction
Tae Kwon Do Kids Follow

The Rules of Proper Practice:
They avoid silly or dangerous playing

around, especially in the changing rooms.
They look, listen and think about what their
teacher is saying.
They always do their best.
They trust their instructors decisions
regarding which techniques they should
practice and when they should take their
next tip or belt test.
They remember that they must have their
instructors permission before competing,
demonstrating, or teaching someone else.
Tae Kwon Do Kids Cooperate:
They are quiet when other classes are going on.

Tae Kwon Do Kids Act
They are courteous and careful with their training partners.
Like Tae Kwon Do Kids
All the Time: They follow the instructors directions.
They walk away from trouble

and dangerous situations.
They never use their TaeKwon
Do skills to show off or to bully
someone else.
They use focus and concentration
when studying.
They are respectful to the
people they meet.
They make choices that will
keep them healthy.
They believe that with hard work
they can learn to do anything!
Being a Tae Kwon Do Kid is something to be proud of!

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Adult Student Responsibility Code

At Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do, we are proud of our family-oriented atmosphere,
and our commitment to excellence. With your help, we can ensure that all students are able
to train in an environment that is safe, beneficial and fun.
The following guidelines teach the traditions and etiquette followed in Tae Kwon Do training:
Instructors Professional Role

The instructors select the material they teach
in classes, and make recommendations about
tips and belt testing, in accordance with the
students best interest. As a result, students
should accept their instructors decisions
and guidance in these areas. In addition,
students must have the permission of the
instructors before competing, demonstrating
or teaching others.
Bowing
Bowing is the primary way to show
respect between martial artists and to ones
TaeKwonDo school. Bowing should be
done consistently, to greet and say farewell
Respect for Safety to instructors, and before beginning a
conversation or asking a question. It is also
Tae Kwon Do techniques are taught as an
done when entering and leaving the training
art form, self defense, and method of self
floor. A sincere bow is performed from a
development. They are not to be treated
standing position in the attention stance.
lightly. All sparring requires safety gear at
all times, as well as the permission of the
instructors. Finger and toe nails should be
trimmed short, and jewelry should not be
worn. Attending classes under the influence Proper Use of Titles
of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Out of respect for their experience and rank,
Following these guidelines helps to keep
all instructors and assistant instructors are
you and your training partners safe.
referred to as Mr., Mrs., and Miss. Master
You should always notify the instructors level instructors are called Master. When
of any injury or condition that may impede speaking with an instructor, it is also proper
your ability to train safely. to use the responses of sir and maam.
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Introduction
Respect for Uniform and Belt Respect for Ongoing Classes

The Tae Kwon Do uniform is to be worn Master Chongs Tae Kwon Do welcomes your
with pride. Students should make a great younger family members and guests. However,
effort to wear their dobok only for classes and because it is our goal to provide the absolute best
demonstrations. Uniforms should always be student service on the training floor, we ask for
clean and wrinkle free for each class. Belts are library-like conditions in the front lobby, and
not to be washed. The only patches that should lowered voices when you are waiting for your
be worn on your uniform are those available class to begin. We appreciate your cooperation in
at the school. The proper placement for these helping us maintain a better learning atmosphere
patches is covered in this manual. for students.
Respect for School Property

A Tae Kwon Do school belongs to its members. The condition of the classrooms, locker room, training
equipment and rest rooms is a representation of the pride we take in our art and our school. While our school
is professionally cleaned regularly, all members are asked to avoid any unnecessary messes or damage.
Belt Colors
The Meaning Behind the Color of Each Belt Rank in Tae Kwon Do
The belt that a Tae Kwon Do student wears carries
a lot of meaning. It indicates their length of
training and level of knowledge. Each color is also
symbolic of a stage of growth and development as
a martial artist. The meaning of each belt color is
as follows:
White Belt Yellow Belt Green Belt

Representative of purity, a Signifies the Earth from which A green plant is one that is already
new beginning and no prior plants grow. Similarly this stage reaching up and out, growing in
knowledge of Tae Kwon Do. is the foundation and beginning strength and maturity. The green
growth stage of the Tae Kwon belt level symbolizes a more solid
Do student. level of skill and ability.
Blue Belt Red Belt Black Belt

Represents the sky and new Represents the sun, a source of The opposite of white, it
heights. The blue belt student tremendous power and energy. represents proficiency and
continues to progress in skills The color red is also universally maturity. It also marks the end
both physical, mental and symbolic of danger and caution. At of one path (the color belt ranks)
emotional. this level a TaeKwonDo student and the beginning of a whole new
should have great strength and level of training (the pursuit of
confidence. This must be balanced advanced Black Belt ranks).
with self control and humility.
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Instruction on Tying the Belt

Dee
Your dee, or belt, is a symbol of your learned knowledge of Tae Kwon Do. Always keep your
belt tied properly, never draped around your neck. Never let your belt touch the ground, and
do not wash it.
1. Locate the center of the belt and place it on the middle of your stomach.
2. Wrap the belt around your 3. Make sure the ends are even. 4. Now take that end and pull
waist, bringing both ends to Put the right end over the left it up under both of the other
the front. end. layers.
5. Make sure it is neat and snug, 6. Curve the bottom end to make 7. Now pull the top end back up
[ [
and then lay the top end a loop. through the loop.
down.
8. Pull both ends horizontally,

tightening your knot.
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Introduction
Bowing and Its Purpose

Bowing is a form of training floor, to the
body language in Asian instructor, to senior belts
countries. A bow can at the beginning and the
be used to say hello, end of class, and to a
goodbye, thank you, partner before and after
and youre welcome. each interaction. It is
Bowing is also a way of a part of TaeKwonDo
showing courtesy and to bow whenever and
acceptance. When two wherever you see each
people bow to each other other.
they are showing mutual Over time, you
respect. will find that bowing
Tr a d i t i o n a l l y, has become a natural
TaeKwonDo students form of expressing the
demonstrate respect by special relationship you
bowing to the flags before have with your fellow
entering or leaving the TaeKwonDoists.
Bowing is a two-way street,

a shared expression.
Students learn that
to earn respect
and to give respect
are very much the same thing.
An Old Saying:
When in doubt, bow!
HOW TO BOW
1. The student stands at attention, head up, shoulders down, back
straight, relaxed.
2. Either both feet are together, or the heels are touching and the
toes are pointing outward at a 45 degree angle, in a V-shape.
3. The hands should be held straight at the sides of the body.
4. Bend the head down to a 45 degree angle and bend deeply at
the waist.
5. When bowing, ones eyes look downward.
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Kihap: The Energy Yell

The kihap (pronounced key hap) is a very important
part of TaeKwonDo training. When properly practiced,
this special kind of yell combines sound with breathing
in one explosive burst. The kihap should not come from
the throat, but from deep down in the stomach, using the
diaphragm to forcefully push air up and out through the
mouth. The kihap is one of the most distinctive elements
of TaeKwonDo practice; no two students kihaps are
identical. You will find that as your TaeKwonDoskills
change and grow, so will your kihap.
The Kihap
Serves Several Purposes:
It ensures that students breathe while
exerting themselves, for greater
endurance and energy.
It heightens mental focus and
concentration by making students
more aware of each technique.
It helps to reduce tension.

During drills with a partner, the
kihap is often used to communicate
that you are ready.
It is an expression of confidence.
It is a way to motivate yourself and
others by sharing your intensity
and spirit.
In self defense, a loud and
powerful kihap can startle an
attacker giving you additional
time to react or get away.
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Introduction
Rules for Sparring

At Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do,
our primary concern is providing safe, beneficial
classes for our students. As a result, the
following safety measures are required for all
students.
n No sparring is permitted prior to the yellow

belt level.
n At yellow belt, students are required to

purchase a safety equipment package
consisting of a headgear, mouth piece, gloves,
shin and instep pads, and a groin cup for males.
n Students must wear all of the above

equipment for all in class sparring.
n The rules for sparring in standard

color belt classes are as follows:
-Students may perform kicks toward their
opponents body or face.
-Students may perform punches only toward
their partners body.
-No contact is to be made at any time.
n The rules for sparring classes are as follows:

-In order to participate in sparring class students are required to purchase a chest protector and
forearm guards in addition to the items included with the mandatory yellow belt safety gear
package.
-Students are permitted to make light contact with kicks or punches to the chest protector of their
partner.
-Students may attempt kicks towards their partners headgear, however no contact is allowed.
-No hand techniques may be attempted to the head or facial area in sparring.
-All students are responsible for notifying their training partner and/or an instructor if they feel
their partner is going beyond the acceptable levels of contact.
The rules and regulations for tournament competition are different from those listed above.
Students interested in competing in outside tournaments should consult their instructors.
n All sparring requires instructor supervision.
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Answers to Common Questions

About Advancement and Belt Promotion
How many belts are there, and belt curriculum posted in the Do children and adults learn
what purpose do they serve? schools lobby. It is also outlined the same requirements for color
Advancement in Tae Kwon Do in detail in each of the specific belt and black belt testing?
is symbolized by a series of belt sections of this manual.
Yes. The same curriculum is
11 increasingly darker colored How do the instructors cover
required for each student at each
belts. At Master Chongs World all the material necessary to
belt level. Children and adults
Class TaeKwonDo, those belts prepare students for testing?
have different strengths and
are: white, yellow, yellow with Throughout the month, the weaknesses with regard to the
a green stripe, green, green instructors teach a variety of requirements. Some childrens
with a blue stripe, blue, blue different classes designed to bodies are able to adapt quite
with a red stripe, red, red with challenge, motivate and develop readily to the new physical
a single black stripe, red with each student. Individual classes techniques, while many adults are
double black stripes, and black. may focus more on certain areas able to understand the theory of
Different martial arts schools, and and less on others. If students the movements more rapidly. In
even some other TaeKwonDo consistently attend two classes both cases, advancement is based
schools, use different colors. The per week, they will be exposed on knowledge of curriculum and
purpose, however, is the same: to to all of the material required for personal best performance.
provide students with a system for advancement.
measuring progress through short
term goals on route to the long
term goal of black belt.
How does one advance through
the different color belts?
Students must memorize, practice
and satisfactorily perform
a number of requirements,
including: kicks, blocks, punches,
choreographed routines (forms),
block and counter drills (one step
sparring), escapes from different
grabs and holds (self defense),
live drills with a partner (free
sparring) and board breaking with
both kicks and hand strikes.
There are also Korean terms,
written tests on Tae Kwon Do
history and practice, as well
as essays. A specific listing Advancement is based on knowledge
of the requirements that must of curriculum and personal best
be performed for each rank performance.
promotion is outlined on the black
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Introduction
I have noticed that students

also have strips of tape on their
belts, and I have heard about tip
testing. What is this exactly?
Although they are not actual belt

ranks, tips are used to:
Recognize student progress
on their requirements.
Provide students with
smaller goals for additional
motivation.
Assist the instructors, by
When are belt tests held and indicating the amount of
Black Belt promotion is done
who conducts them? curriculum each student has
three times per year in conjunction
learned toward their next belt
Belt testing is generally held with the scheduled Black Belt
level.
one day during the month. On tests. Students who have tested
that day, no regular classes are for their Black Belt experience a For the color belts, how
held. Students who are eligible four month probation period. many tips are there and what do
to test are scheduled to come at a During this time they are allowed they represent? When does a
reserved time. All test candidates to start wearing a black collar student test for them?
are graded by our schools founder uniform and receive a half red/
Grandmaster Sun Chong. The half black belt. They are also Our tip system is as follows:
school master, and often times allowed to start attending Black White belt uses three yellow tips
the senior instructor, also sit on Belt classes and training with and one black tip.
the testing board. This allows current Black Belts.
Yellow belt and green stripe use
them to answer any questions More information about
one white tip, one green tip, and
Grandmaster Chong may have Black Belt testing procedures
one black tip.
on the students day to day and preparation is available in a
training and to inform him of separate folder given to students Green belt through single black
prior to testing. stripe use one white tip, two
any special areas of interest about
yellow tips, and one black tip.
an individual student. They are
also able to receive feedback Double black stripe uses two
from Grandmaster Chong on each white tips and two yellow tips.
students progress.
The tips represent the
What are the procedures for instructors stamp of
Black Belt Testing and promotion? approval...
Black Belt testing is conducted
three times a year during the
months of April, August and
December. At those times,
Grandmaster Chong continues
to serve on the testing board and
is often assisted by guest masters
from other schools.
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The tips represent the will challenge those students to

instructors stamp of approval raise their performance to an even
regarding a students performance higher level prior to testing, and
of a particular belt requirement. they will therefore benefit from
Tips are therefore stepping stones the additional practice time.
towards preparing for a belt test.
To earn a tip, a student must not What does the phrase
only memorize a belt requirement, personal best mean?
but perform it technically correct
At Master Chongs World Class
and at a level the instructors deem
TaeKwonDo,we recognize that
to be the students personal
our students vary tremendously
best.
in age, learning rate, and natural
There is no formal exam
physical capability. As a result,
or scheduled testing day for What is the purpose of the time it would be unrealistic to hold
students to obtain tips. Rather, and attendance requirements? everyone to the exact same
the instructors teach and evaluate
standard of performance level.
students on an ongoing basis and The time requirement was
Although every student must
present tips in classes as they established for the benefit of all
memorize the same requirements
deem the students ready. students. Most students, both
for each belt, the instructors
It is important to remember children and adults, will need
use their experience and daily
that performance, rather than at least the minimum amount
interaction with students to
memorization, is the key to of time in order to be properly
determine a personal best level.
obtaining tips. For each belt prepared for the belt exam. Some
This level is both challenging
level, a student who has obtained students who are naturally fast
and attainable. Therefore, the
all required tips will be eligible learners or gifted athletes may
performance standard for each
for the next belt test, as long as feel they can progress at a quicker
student is based on the instructors
they also meet the time and class pace. However, the personal best
interpretation of an individual
attendance requirements. standards, set by the instructors,
students personal best.
What about comparing one

student to another?
No two students are exactly the
same, so a fair comparison cannot
be made. Two students at the same
level must memorize the same
requirements, however, their age,
athletic ability and learning rate will
determine individualperformance
requirements. Our philosophy
is that each student is working
toward their individual personal
best. By encouraging students
to compete with themselves, we
are able to continuously place a
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Introduction
goal in front of them that is both

challenging and attainable.
Who decides when a student

is ready for a tip or belt test, and
how should I communicate with
instructors regarding questions
about progress?
Students and parents are asked to
remember that testing represents
a progress check, and the
instructors experience and day to
day interaction with the students
make them uniquely qualified to
determine a students readiness
for testing. At the same time,
we believe that communication
between the students, parents and
instructors is a vital part of the
learning process, and we welcome
your questions and concerns. If
about an instructors decision, they are unable to complete it during
you are uncertain about the status
may set up a private conference testing, they will be required to
of your childs or your own
to express those concerns and make up that segment at a later
progress, you may mention this to
to discuss the instructor s date, prior to promotion.
the instructors. You can trust that
recommendation. Together we Our testing is not done on
they will take care of the situation
will work to find the best path for a pass/fail basis, but rather it is
professionally.
the student to achieve success! similar to academic schools use
All of our instructors
of letter grading. Therefore, it
are committed to making
What do the instructors do is possible for a student to have
recommendations for testing
when a student has difficulty a lower score in some areas and
based solely on what is in the
with a particular requirement higher score in others, and still
students best interest. If they are
during their test? pass to the next belt.
encouraging a student to wait, it
In addition, the instructors
is only because they believe the The instructors give a student
use testing not just to determine
student has the capability to learn permission to test only after
who receives a new belt, but as a
more and perform at a higher they are satisfied that the student
way to assess the progress of each
level prior to testing. If they are has the knowledge and ability
student. This assessment is then
encouraging a student to proceed, necessary to be successful on
used to adjust future classes and
it is because they feel the student testing day. However, not all
lesson plans, as well as areas of
has reached their personal best students perform at their best
emphasis to match the needs of
level and needs to move on to on the day of testing, sometimes
the students.
new material in order to stay due to nervousness, and mistakes
challenged and motivated. are not uncommon. If a student
If a parent or student has struggles with a requirement to
additional questions or concerns the degree that they forget it or
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What about the Student of

the Month award?
The Student of the Month
award is not directly related
with either belt promotion or
trophies. It is a different form of
recognition designed to motivate
both children and adult students
to become better Tae Kwon
Doists. An award is presented
to one outstanding child and one
outstanding adult at the beginning
of each month for their attitude
and performance exhibited during
the previous month.
Selection of the Student
of the Month is based on
If a student passes a color Kihap (energy yell), and Most
M a s t e r C h o n g s Wo r l d
belt test, when do they receive Improved. There is also a trophy
Class TaeKwonDo lifeskill
their belt? for Best All Around, which
curriculum. The criteria includes
encompasses all the categories.
Promotions to a new color belt the students demonstration of
The Most Improved trophy
are given out after warm-up focus, enthusiasm, goal setting,
is awarded to a student who the
exercises, beginning the day cooperation, self control,
instructors deem to have made
following testing. Students are perseverance, confidence, respect,
substantial progress since their
always promoted in front of their responsibility, and leadership.
previous test.
current classmates. As a result,
Trophies are awarded to those
students should continue to attend
who receive a score of an A or The Student of
the classes held for their current
better and whose personal best the Month award
belt level up to and including the
performance is inspiring to others. is presented to one
day of their promotion. Once they
Because this is an extremely high outstanding child and
have received their promotion
standard, not every trophy is one outstanding adult
[
they should begin attending the
awarded at each test. The purpose at the beginning of
appropriate class for their new
of awarding trophies is to serve each month
level.
as an additional incentive for for their attitude and
students to give their best effort performance exhibited
What trophies are awarded at
on testing day and to recognize during the previous
testing and how are the winners
excellent performances. month.
chosen?
Trophies are available for
outstanding performances by
both adults and children in the
following categories:
Poomse (form), Ilsushik (one
step sparring), Ho Shin Sool
(self defense), Kyukpa (board
breaking), Gyoroogi (sparring),
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Black Belt Curriculum Double Black Black Belt

Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Red Stripe Kicks: requirements
Blue Belt Combination double kicks, from all
Blue Stripe Advanced Breaking jump 360o back
Green Belt Kicks: Takedowns previous belts
Green Stripe Techniques kick and jump
Basic Falls jump front snap and Joint
Yellow Belt Form: turning axe kick
All Basic kick, jump Locks Forms:
Pal Gwe 3 Kicks:
Stances: Stances, Combination roundhouse All, at random
Block and kick, flying jump back, Form:
Stances: basics, back Blocks, and
One Step Strike side kick Form: spinning Pal Gwe 8
ready, attention Punches One Step
horseriding, Blocks: Sparring: Techniques Pal Gwe 6 Sparring:
forward, kicking double knifehand, 1-3 Form: One Step
Kicks: Form: Choreographed
inside body Form: Pal Gwe 7
back Pal Gwe 5 One Step Sparring:
Blocks: Pal Gwe 4 1-3 Self Defense:
Self Defense: Sparring:
face, body, down Strikes: One Step Choreographed
knifehand, Form: single wrist One Step 1-3
knifehand One Step Sparring:
reverse knifehand Pal Gwe 2 grabs 1-3 Sparring: Self Defense:
Sparring: 1-3
1-3 bear hug 1-2, 3 Station
Kicks: Kicks: 1-3 Self Defense:
rear double wrist Board
front snap, basics, side One Step Free Sparring back shoulder Self Defense:
Self Defense: grab Breaking
front rising, Sparring: grab 1-3 various front
Self Defense: front shoulder
crescent, side, Form: 1-3 double wrist grabs 1-3
Board grabs 1-3 Essay:
roundhouse Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 Free Sparring
Breaking: Free Sparring Leadership:
Free Sparring back kick Free Sparring Tae Kwon Do
Form: One Step Free Sparring Board
Free Sparring and My Life
Kibon Poomse Sparring: Board Breaking:
1-3 Korean Terms Breaking: Board
Board Board Breaking:
1 hand technique 4 Hour
One Step Breaking: #4 Board spinning kick
Free Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique
and spinning kick Preparation
Sparring: side kick Breaking:
spinning kick and spinning Class
1-3 back kick Written Exam
Board Breaking: Black Belt kick Essay:
side kick Philosophy: #2 Responsibility 4 Hour
Korean Terms Korean Terms Written Exam
Cooperation Korean Terms Essay: Candidate
#1 Korean Terms #3 #1
#5 Black Belt Respect Class
#2 Black Belt
Black Belt Philosophy: Philosophy:
Black Belt Black Belt Black Belt
Philosophy: Confidence Black Belt Responsibility Black Belt
Philosophy: Black Belt Philosophy: Philosophy:
Focus Philosophy: Perseverance Philosophy: Philosophy:
Goal Setting Self Control Leadership
Enthusiasm Respect
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Introduction
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Belt Rank Curriculums
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Black Belt Curriculum
Required for Promotion to the Following Rank
Double Black Black Belt
Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Blue Belt Combination double kicks,
Blue Stripe Advanced from all
Breaking jump 360o back
Green Stripe Basic Falls jump front snap Techniques kick and jump
Yellow Belt Form: and Joint turning axe kick Forms:
Combination kick, jump Locks Kicks:
All Basic Pal Gwe 3 All, at random
Stances: Block and roundhouse jump back, spin- Form:
Stances,
Stances: basics, back One Step Strike kick, flying Form: ning Pal Gwe 8 One Step
Blocks, and
side kick Pal Gwe 6 Sparring:
ready, attention Blocks: Punches Sparring: Techniques
horseriding, Form: One Step
double knifehand, Kicks: 1-3 Form: One Step Choreographed
forward, kicking inside body Form: Pal Gwe 7 Sparring:
back Self Defense: Pal Gwe 4 Pal Gwe 5 Sparring: 1-3
One Step Self Defense:
Strikes: single wrist 1-3
Blocks: Form: One Step One Step Self Defense: Choreographed
side strike, grabs 1-3 Sparring:
face, body, Pal Gwe 2 Sparring: Self Defense: bear hug 1-2,
knifehand Sparring: 1-3 3 Station
down, knifehand 1-3 back shoulder rear double wrist
Kicks: One Step Free 1-3 Board
grabs 1-3 Self Defense: grab
basics, side Sparring: Sparring Self Defense: Breaking
Kicks: Self Defense: various front
front snap, Form: 1-3 double wrist front shoulder Free grabs 1-3
Board Free Sparring Essay:
front rising, Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 grabs 1-3 Sparring
Free Breaking: Free Sparring Board Leadership:
crescent, side, One Step back kick Free Board
Sparring Free Sparring Breaking: Tae Kwon Do
roundhouse Sparring: Board
Korean Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique and My Life
1-3 Board Board spinning kick Breaking:
Terms #4 Board and spinning kick
Form: Breaking: Breaking: 1 hand technique 4 Hour
Free Sparring
Kibon Poomse side kick back kick Breaking: Written and spinning Essay:
Board Black Belt Preparation
spinning kick Exam #2 kick Responsibility
Breaking: Korean Philosophy: Korean Terms Class
One Step
side kick Terms #3 Cooperation Written Black Belt Essay: Black Belt
Sparring: #5 4 Hour
1-3 Korean Terms Exam #1 Philosophy: Respect Philosophy: Candidate
Black Belt Black Belt Confidence Responsibility
#2 Philosophy: Black Belt Black Belt Class
Korean Terms Philosophy:
Black Belt Goal Setting Self Control Philosophy: Philosophy: Black Belt
#1 Perseverance
Philosophy: Respect Philosophy:
Enthusiasm
Black Belt Leadership
Philosophy:
Focus
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White Belt Curriculum
White Belt Personal Record
Advancements: Date Awards:

First Class Date Type Comments
1st Yellow Tip
2nd Yellow Tip
3rd Yellow Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Date Location Forms Comments
Demonstrations:
Date Location Techniques Notes
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White Belt
Tips & Time Requirements
Four Tips
1st Yellow tip:
Knowledge and proper execution of the first 8 moves of Time
form (Kibon Poomse).
Average 2-4 months
based on students
2nd
Yellow tip:
attendance, proficiency,
Knowledge and proper execution of entire form (Kibon and technical
Poomse). understanding
3rd Yellow tip:

Knowledge and proper execution of all three one step
sparring (block and counter drills with a partner).
Note:
Black tip (Testing Readiness): The instructors review the
Knowledge and proper execution of all belt testing students progress on an
requirements as listed below. ongoing basis in order to
determine their eligibility
for tips.
Testing for Yellow Belt

Student must have all four tips, and meet the minimum time requirements.
Techniques you will be asked to demonstrate:

Horse Riding Stance Punch
Front Snap Kick
Roundhouse Kick
Foot to Foot Side Kick Punch Combination
Kibon Poomse (Basic Form)
White Belt One Step Sparring 1-3
Knowledge of Korean Terms #1
Items you must bring: R Completed Testing Application (two days in advance of testing)
R Testing Fee (two days in advance of testing)
R Attendance Card
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White Belt
Black Belt Philosophy
FOCUS
The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything. - Lee Iacocca
The secret to success in any human endeavor is total concentration. - Kurt Vonnegut
To do two things at once is to do neither. - Pubilius Syrus
When walking walk, when eating, eat. - Zen Maxim
Do whatever you do intensely. - Robert Henri
Martial Arts Perspective Life Skill Perspective

As a beginner, one of the most important habits For children, developing a habit of focus will
you can develop to make learning easier is the improve their success in any area of learning. The
habit of focus. At Master Chongs World Class goal of the focus curriculum is to teach skills that will
TaeKwonDo, focus is taught using the following carry over to the academic classroom, playing field,
three principles. and other activities. When a child develops strong
focus habits, they will be rewarded with greater
Focus your eyes: When being taught, focus on comprehension and faster progress.
making and keeping eye contact with the instructor.
When training, focus on your target. For adults, the focus curriculum is a valuable
reminder. With consistent focus you can achieve
Focus your body: A focused posture is one where more in your personal and professional life. Focus
a student stands or sits with their chest spread and will help you to stay on track and to relieve stress
body motionless. This posture conveys attentiveness, despite the numerous challenges you encounter
respect, and pride. on a daily basis. As a skilled martial artist, you
will develop the ability to be focused on the
Focus your mind: A focused mind does not stray moment, whether it be breaking a board, making a
from the task at hand. Work to block out distractions presentation, or listening to your child.
and concentrate on your goal.
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Form: Kibon Poomse
1 2
Ready Stance Forward Stance Forward Stance
Down Block Middle Punch
3 4
Forward Stance Forward Stance
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White Belt
Remember
to look
straight and
concentrate
on the
purpose
of each
technique.
5
Forward Stance
Down Block
6
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
7
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
8
Forward Stance
s
Middle Punch
Kihap
c u
Fo
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9 10
11 12
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White Belt
Maintaining
a tight lower
stomach
and straight
back will
increase the
power of
your block
and punch.
16
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
Kihap
15
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
14
Forward Stance
For maximum
Middle Punch
power try to use
both arms equally
in an action-
reaction motion.
13
Forward Stance
Down Block
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Notes
17 18
Kibon Poomse
19 20
Forward Stance Forward Stance Ready Stance
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White Belt
One Step Sparring
[ 1
Number 1
Attacker: Face Punch
Defender: Left foot step forward into
forward stance, left hand
face block.
Right hand face punch,
Kihap.
[
2
Number 2
Defender: Right foot step forward 45 degrees
into horse riding stance, left hand
outside forearm block.
Right hand middle punch, left hand
middle punch, Kihap.
[
3
Number 3
Defender: Right foot step forward 45 degrees
into horse riding stance, left hand
knifehand block.
Right hand middle punch followed
by left hand middle punch (double
middle punch to the solar plexus,)
right hand face punch, Kihap.
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Korean Terms #1
General Terms
Uniform Dobok
School Dojang
Commands
Attention Cha-Ryot
Bow Kyong Ye
Bow to the Master Sabum-Nim Kae Kyong Ye
Bow to the Instructor Suhn-Bae Nim Kae Kyong Ye
Bow to the Flags Kukiae Dae Hiyo Kyong Ye
Counting
One Hana Six Yuhsot
Two Dul Seven Ilgop
Three Set Eight Yodol
Four Net Nine Ahope
Five Dasot Ten Yul
Techniques
Front Snap Kick Ap Chagi
Roundhouse Kick Dol Yo Chagi
Side Kick Yop Chagi
Courtesy Phrases
Thank You Kam Sahm Needa
Youre Welcome Chun Mahn Aeyo
For your convenience, an audio CD of Korean Terms 1-5

is available for purchase at the front desk.
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Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Basic Falls jump front snap Techniques kick and jump
Yellow Belt Green Stripe Form: and Joint turning axe kick Forms:
Block and roundhouse jump back, spin- Form:
Stances: Stances,
Stances: One Step Strike kick, flying Form: ning Pal Gwe 8 One Step
basics, back Blocks, and
ready, attention side kick Pal Gwe 6 Sparring:
Punches Sparring: Techniques
horseriding, for- Blocks: Form: One Step
Kicks: 1-3 Form: One Step Choreographed
ward, kicking Form: Pal Gwe 7 Sparring:
double knifehand, back Pal Gwe 5 Sparring:
Self Defense: Pal Gwe 4 1-3 Self Defense:
Blocks: inside body 1-3 One Step
Form: single wrist One Step
face, body, One Step Sparring: Self Defense: Choreographed
Strikes: Pal Gwe 2 grabs 1-3 Sparring: Self Defense:
down, knifehand Sparring: 1-3 bear hug 1-2, 3 Station
side strike, Free 1-3 back shoulder rear double wrist
One Step 1-3 Board
Kicks: knifehand grabs 1-3 Self Defense: grab
Sparring: Sparring Self Defense: Breaking
front snap, Self Defense: various front
front rising, Kicks: 1-3 double wrist front shoulder Free grabs 1-3
crescent, side, basics, side grabs 1-3 grabs 1-3 Sparring
Free Breaking: Free Sparring Board Leadership:
roundhouse back kick Free Board
Form: Sparring Free Sparring Breaking: Tae Kwon Do
Form: Pal Gwe 1 Sparring Breaking: Board
Board Korean 1 hand technique and My Life
Kibon Poomse Board spinning kick Breaking: and spinning kick
Breaking: Terms #4 Board 1 hand technique
One Step Breaking: 4 Hour
One Step Sparring: side kick back kick Breaking: Written and spinning kick Essay: Preparation
Black Belt
Sparring: 1-3 spinning kick Exam #2 Responsibility
Korean Philosophy: Korean Terms Essay: Class
1-3 Cooperation Written Black Belt
Free Sparring Terms #3 #5 Respect Black Belt 4 Hour
Korean Terms Exam #1 Philosophy: Philosophy: Candidate
Black Belt Black Belt Confidence Black Belt Responsibility
#1 Board Breaking: Black Belt Class
side kick Philosophy: Philosophy: Philosophy:
Black Belt Goal Setting Self Control Philosophy: Respect Black Belt
Philosophy: Korean Terms Perseverance Philosophy:
Focus #2 Leadership
Black Belt
Philosophy:
Enthusiasm
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Yellow Belt Curriculum
Yellow Belt Personal Record
Advancements Date
Awards:
Promotion to Yellow Belt Date Type Comments
White Tip
Green Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Date Location Forms Sparring Board Breaking
Demonstrations:
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Yellow Belt
Three Tips
White tip:
Knowledge and proper execution of entire form,
(Pal Gwe Il Jang.) Time
Average 2-4 months
Green tip: based on students
Knowledge and proper execution of all three one step attendance, proficiency,
sparring. and technical
understanding
Black tip (Testing Readiness):
Knowledge and proper execution of all belt testing
requirements as listed below.
Note:
The instructors review the students progress on an ongoing
basis in order to determine their eligibility for tips.
Testing for Green Stripe

Student must have all three tips, and meet the minimum time requirements.
Pal Gwe Il Jang (Form)

Yellow Belt One Step Sparring 1-3
No Contact Free Sparring
Board Breaking with Back Leg Side Kick
Knowledge of Korean Terms Sheet #2
R Safety Gear for Sparring
R Attendance Card
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Yellow Belt
ENTHUSIASM
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm. - Charles Schwab
People are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be. - Abraham Lincoln
The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer everybody else up. - Mark Twain
Enthusiasm moves the world. - J. Balfour
All we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about. - Charles Kingsley
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. - anonymous

Attending Tae Kwon Do classes will likely be one On a daily basis, adopt a habit of being more
of the most rewarding activities you have ever enthusiastic. Commit to making it a conscious
done. In addition to improving yourself physically decision rather than a spontaneous reaction. Resolve
and mentally, you will experience the fun of being to take a sincere, friendly, and energetic attitude into
surrounded by enthusiastic people. Each time you everything you do. Work hard to find the positive
come to class you will notice how the instructors side of every activity and person. Go into tasks or
teach with passion and excitement. They will conversations expecting to enjoy yourself. Put a little
be sincerely interested in you and helping you more spring in your step, more excitement in your
to improve your skills. Your classmates will also voice, and more laughter in your day. You will soon
brighten up when they see you and be excited about find that you can make any activity more enjoyable
training together. You will come to look forward to and that others around you appreciate your effort.
hearing a room full of loud kihaps, the powerful yells
that demonstrate Tae Kwon Do students intensity
and focus.
As a student yourself, you have a responsibility to

contribute to the energy and excitement in the school.
Always strive to give one hundred percent of your
effort and to be enthusiastic towards your instructors
and classmates. You will make your classes more
enjoyable for yourself and everyone around you.
Enthusiasm is one of the keys to maintaining
motivation and continuing your progress.
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Form: Pal Gwe Il Jang
1 2
Down Block Inside Body Block
3 4
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Yellow Belt
Enthusiasm
5
Forward Stance
Down Block
6
Back Stance
Inside Body Block
7
Back Stance
Inside Body Block
8
Approximately
Forward Stance
70% of your
Middle Punch
weight is on Kihap
your rear leg
when you are in
a back stance.
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When
performing
a double
knifehand
block, your
front knifehand
is shoulder
high...
9 10
Back Stance Back Stance
Double Knifehand Block Inside Body Block
...and the back

knifehand is
at your solar
plexus.
11 12
Double Knifehand Block Inside Body Block
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Yellow Belt
Your shoulders
and hips should be
squared when you are
in a forward stance.
16
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
Kihap
15
Forward Stance
Knifehand Strike
14
Forward Stance
Notes
Knifehand Strike
13
Forward Stance
Down Block
Pal Gwe Il Jang

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17 18
19 20
Forward Stance Forward Stance Ready Stance
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Yellow Belt
One Step Sparring
[ 1
Number 1
Defender: Left foot step forward 45
degrees into horse riding stance,
right hand knifehand block.
Left hand middle punch, right
hand middle punch.
Left hand face punch, Kihap.
[ 2 Number 2
Defender: Right foot step 45 degrees into horse
riding stance.
Left hand knifehand block and right
hand knifehand strike to neck
(at the same time).
Left hand grab attackers wrist and
right hand reverse knifehand strike
(palm down) to neck, Kihap.
[ 3
Number 3
Defender: Right foot front snap kick to face,
step down into forward stance.
Left hand knifehand block and right
hand face punch (at the same time),
Kihap.
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Korean Terms #2
Commands
Ready Joonbi
Return (to Relax) Baro
At Ease Sheer
General Terms
Form Poomse
Sparring Gyoroogi
Techniques
Forward Stance Up Goobi
Back Stance Dwee Goobi
Horse Riding Stance Choo Choom Sogi
Courtesy Phrases
Hello Anyong Ha Shim Neeka
Good to see you Bangap Seumnida

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Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Basic Falls jump front snap Techniques kick and jump
Stances,
Stances: basics, back One Step Strike kick, flying Form: ning Pal Gwe 8 One Step
Blocks, and
ready, attention Blocks: Punches Sparring: Techniques
horseriding, 1-3
Form: One Step
double knifehand, Form: One Step Choreographed
Kicks: Self Defense: Pal Gwe 4 Pal Gwe 5 Sparring: 1-3 Self Defense:
Blocks: Strikes: back single wrist 1-3 One Step
One Step One Step Sparring: Self Defense: Choreographed
face, body, side strike, grabs 1-3
down, knifehand knifehand Sparring: Sparring: Self Defense: 1-3 bear hug 1-2,
Form: back shoulder 3 Station
Free 1-3 1-3
Kicks: Kicks: Pal Gwe 2 grabs 1-3 Self Defense:
basics, side Sparring Self Defense: grab
front snap, Self Defense: various front Breaking
front rising, Form: double wrist front shoulder Free grabs 1-3
One Step
crescent, side, Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 grabs 1-3 Sparring
Sparring: Breaking: Free Sparring Board Leadership:
roundhouse One Step back kick Free Board
1-3 Free Sparring Breaking:
Sparring: Board Tae Kwon Do
Form: Korean Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique and My Life
Kibon Poomse 1-3 Board spinning kick Breaking:
Free Sparring Terms #4 Board and spinning kick
Free Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique 4 Hour
One Step back kick Breaking: Written and spinning kick Essay: Preparation
Board Black Belt
Sparring: spinning kick Exam #2 Responsibility
Breaking: Board Philosophy: Korean Terms Essay: Class
1-3 Breaking: Cooperation Written Black Belt
side kick #5 Respect Black Belt 4 Hour
side kick Exam #1 Philosophy: Philosophy:
Korean Terms Korean Terms
Black Belt Candidate
#1 Black Belt Confidence Responsibility
#2 Black Belt Philosophy: Class
Korean Terms
Philosophy:
Black Belt Black Belt Self Control Philosophy: Respect Black Belt
Philosophy: #3 Perseverance
Philosophy: Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm
Leadership
Black Belt
Philosophy:
Goal Setting
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Green Stripe Curriculum
Green Stripe Personal Record
Advancements: Date
Awards:
Promotion to Green Stripe Date Type Comments
White Tip
Green Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
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Green Stripe
Three Tips
White tip:
(Pal Gwe Ee Jang.) Time
Average 2-4 months
Green tip: based on students
understanding
Note:
The instructors review the students progress on an ongoing
basis in order to determine their eligibility for tips.
Testing for Green Belt

Student must have all three tips, and meet the minimum time requirements.
Pal Gwe Ee Jang (Form)

Green Stripe One Step Sparring 1-3
Board Breaking with Back Leg Side Kick
R Attendance Card
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Green Stripe
GOAL SETTING
What you get by reaching your destination isnt nearly as important as what you become by reaching
that destination. - Zig Ziglar
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars. - Les Brown
The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it
unswervingly. That is dedication. - Cecil B. DeMille
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. - Epictetus
Martial Arts Perspective Life Skills Perspective

Tae Kwon Do is distinct from all other forms of The power of goal setting is not limited to belt achievement
sport and recreation because it provides a built in only. By applying a short and long term perspective to
tangible goal system, the Black Belt curriculum. school, work, and family projects, you can motivate yourself
This curriculum provides short and long term goals and make step-by-step progress towards your goals. Take
represented by the different color belts. Beginning the time to set goals for the important things you wish to
ranks, such as a yellow belt, can be achieved with two achieve and you will get closer to attaining them.
to three months of consistent effort and attendance.
The following formula will help you to achieve your goals.
Promotion between higher ranks such as those at the
red belt level and up, require three or more months of 1. Choose a Specific goal. Be clear on exactly what it is
time and study. On average, a dedicated student can that you are trying to achieve. You may find it helpful
attain their Black Belt within three to four years from to write down your goals using descriptive, precise
the date that they started training. All of your instructors language. Remember to include a deadline of when
are happy to provide guidance and advice on setting and you want to be able to say, Mission accomplished!
achieving your personal Tae Kwon Do goals.
2. Design a Step-by-Step Plan. Some goals will require
a lengthy amount of time and effort. Design stages or
When you attend classes, you will find that your
benchmarks that you can use to mark your progress
instructors will challenge you with different goals each
and keep yourself motivated.
time. During some classes you will work on curriculum
goals, being taught the new requirements necessary 3. Take Consistent Action. Be disciplined about making
for advancement. At other classes you will work on the activities necessary for achieving your goal part of
technical goals, refining the balance, speed or power your daily routine. Be patient and take pride in even
with which you perform techniques you have already small amounts of progress or improvement.
learned. By combining effort in both of these areas, you 4. Evaluate your progress. You should constantly
will improve both your understanding and execution monitor and measure your results. If you like what
of all of the requirements necessary to become a Black you see, keep doing what produced the results. If
Belt. Together with your instructors, you should something isnt working, change your approach. Study
set specific goals for attaining each belt rank and your methods and you will increase your chances of
identifying those areas that you need to improve prior to finding the best way to achieve your goal.
being tested.
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Form: Pal Gwe Ee Jang
1 2a 2b
Ready Forward Stance Forward Stance
Front Snap Kick
Stance Face Block Middle Punch
3 4a 4b
Forward Stance Front Snap Kick Forward Stance
Face Block Middle Punch
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Green Stripe
Goal Setting
5
Back Stance
Low Double
Knifehand Block
6
Back Stance
Double Knifehand
Block
7
Forward Stance
Face Block
When 8
advancing
and changing Forward Stance
stances, your Middle Punch
body height Kihap
should stay
at the same
level.
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9 10a 10b
Front Snap Kick
11 12a 12b
Front Snap Kick
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Green Stripe
Your wrist must be
straight with your forearm
for all blocks and strikes.
16
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
Kihap
15
Back Stance
Inside Body
Block
14
Back Stance Notes
Double Forearm
Body Block
13
Back Stance
Low Double
Forearm Block
Pal Gwe Ee Jang

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Bring your front

snap kick back
completelyfora
smoothtransition 17 18a 18b
to your punch.
Forward Stance Front Snap Kick Forward Stance
19 20a 20b
Forward Stance Front Snap Kick Forward Stance Ready Stance
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Green Stripe
One Step Sparring
[ 1
Number 1
Defender: Right foot step forward into horse
riding stance, right hand palm
block, right elbow strike to solar
plexus, right hand backfist strike to
upper lip.
Shifting into forward stance, left
hand face punch, Kihap.
[
2 Number 2
Defender: Left foot outside crescent kick,
blocking attackers punch (striking
at the wrist).
Right foot step back into kicking
stance.
Right foot roundhouse kick to
the face, step down into forward
stance, left hand face punch, Kihap.
[ 3
Number 3
Defender: Right foot side kick to attackers solar plexus,

step back with left foot into kicking stance.
Left foot roundhouse kick to attackers
body, step down into forward stance, left
hand knifehand block and right hand face
punch (at the same time), Kihap.
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Korean Terms #3
Commands
Start Sheejak
Finish Keumahn
General Terms
One Step Sparring Ilsushik
Breaking Kyukpa
Techniques
Body Block Momtong Maki
Down Block Arrae Maki
Face Block Olgool Maki
Courtesy Phrases
Excuse Me Shil Ray Hamnida
Im Sorry Me Ahn Hamnida

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Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Green Belt Kicks: Breaking jump 360o back previous belts
Takedowns kick and jump
Basic Falls jump front snap Techniques
Stances,
Stances: basics, back Strike kick, flying Form: Pal Gwe 8 One Step
Blocks, and ning
ready, attention One Step side kick Pal Gwe 6 Sparring:
Blocks: Punches Techniques
horseriding, f Sparring: Form: One Step
double knifehand, Kicks: Form: One Step Choreographed
orward, kicking 1-3 Form: Pal Gwe 7 Sparring:
inside body back Pal Gwe 5 Sparring:
Pal Gwe 4 1-3 Self Defense:
Blocks: Strikes: 1-3 One Step
Form: One Step One Step Self Defense: Choreographed
face, body, side strike, Self Defense: Sparring:
down, knifehand knifehand Pal Gwe 2 Sparring: Sparring: Self Defense: bear hug 1-2,
single wrist 1-3 3 Station
1-3 back shoulder
Kicks: One Step grabs 1-3 1-3 rear double wrist Board
Kicks: grabs 1-3 Self Defense: grab
front snap, basics, side Sparring: Self Defense: Self Defense: various front Breaking
front rising, Form: 1-3 double wrist front shoulder Free
Free Sparring grabs 1-3 Free Sparring Essay:
crescent, side, Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 grabs 1-3 Sparring
Free Free Sparring Board Leadership:
roundhouse One Step Free Board
Sparring Board Free Sparring Breaking: Tae Kwon Do
Form: Sparring: Breaking: Sparring Breaking: Board 1 hand technique and My Life
1-3 Board Board spinning kick Breaking:
Kibon Poomse back kick Board and spinning kick
Free Sparring Breaking: Breaking: 1 hand technique 4 Hour
One Step side kick back kick Breaking: Written and spinning kick Essay: Preparation
Board spinning kick Exam #2
Sparring: Korean Terms Responsibility Class
Breaking: Korean Korean Terms Essay:
1-3 #4 Written
side kick Terms #3 #5 Black Belt Respect Black Belt 4 Hour
Korean Terms Korean Terms Exam #1 Philosophy: Philosophy: Candidate
Black Belt Black Belt Black Belt Confidence Black Belt
#1 #2 Black Belt Responsibility Class
Philosophy: Philosophy: Philosophy: Philosophy:
Black Belt Black Belt Goal Setting Cooperation Self Control Philosophy: Respect Black Belt
Philosophy: Philosophy: Perseverance Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm
Leadership
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Green Belt Curriculum
Green Belt Personal Record

Promotion to Green Belt Date Type Comments
White Tip
Lower Yellow Tip
Higher Yellow Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
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Green Belt
Four Tips
White tip:
(Pal Gwe Sam Jang.) Time
Average 2-4 months
Lower Yellow tip: based on students
understanding
Higher Yellow tip:
Knowledge and proper execution of all three self defense
techniques. Note:
The instructors review the
Black tip (Testing Readiness): students progress on an
Knowledge and proper execution of all belt testing ongoing basis in order to
requirements as listed below. determine their eligibility
for tips.
Testing for Blue Stripe


Pal Gwe Sam Jang (Form)
Green Belt One Step Sparring 1-3
Green Belt Self Defense 1-3
Board Breaking with Back Kick
R Attendance Card
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Green Belt
COOPERATION
We make a living by what we get. But we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. - Vince Lombardi
Give and take makes good friends. - Scottish Proverb
Happiness is a by-product of helping others. - Denny Miller
Everyone needs help from everyone. - Bertolt Brecht
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
Great opportunities to help others seldom come but small ones surround us every day. - Sally Koch

Even though Tae Kwon Do is not generally practiced Behind every big success is a team. Think of the most
as a team sport, group classes help to foster a friendly successful person you know, regardless of whether
family atmosphere. Several activities that occur their field is athletics, business, or entertainment.
in the classroom help to improve cooperation and One person may be in the spotlight, and it is tempting
teamwork. For example, when a higher-ranking to believe that they are an overnight sensation who
student assists a lower ranking one, they both benefit. made it all on their own. However, behind the scenes
The lower belt gets to see an example of superior there is always a team that supports the top performer
techniques, while the senior belt gets an opportunity and enables them to do their best. Notice that the
to improve his or her technical understanding, word team can also be an acronym that stands for
confidence, leadership and teaching skills.
Together Everyone Achieves More
Another example occurs when students practice a It is important to be self confident and self-motivated.
particular requirement as a group, such as six yellow At the same time, it is also important to be humble
belts taking turns leading the count for each move of and to acknowledge the role that others play in your
their form. The students learn how to act as a team, success. If you have a big challenge in front of you
communicate effectively, and practice their public think about how you can cooperate with others to
speaking. solve it. You will certainly find that cooperating with
others will allow you to achieve more in anything
The teamwork and camaraderie that Tae Kwon Do that you do.
develops is very strong and beneficial. At different
times you will work along with your classmates to
accomplish different goals. Two students with the
same belt can prepare for a promotion test together.
A team of students may travel to a competition
together. The entire school can work together to host
a fundraiser for charity. With the help of others you
will soon believe that almost anything is possible.
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Form: Pal Gwe Sam Jang
1 2
3 4
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Green Belt
Cooperation
5
Forward Stance
Down Block
6
Forward Stance
Face Block
7
Forward Stance
Face Block
8
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
Kihap
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Keep your
fingers tucked
together tightly
for all
knifehand
techniques.
9 10
Double Knifehand Block Double Knifehand Block
Put your full

intensity into
your form from
beginning to
end.
11 12
Double Knifehand Block Double Knifehand Block
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Green Belt
13a 13b 14 15
Back Stance Back Stance Back Stance Back Stance
Outside Body Outside Body Inside Body Inside Body Block
Block Block Block
Notes
16a 16b
Inside Body Block Outside Body Block
Pal Gwe Sam Jang

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When
executing
a high
punch, aim
for the
upper
lip.
17 18
Face Block Face Punch
19 20
Forward Stance
Forward Stance Ready Stance
Face Punch
Face Block
Kihap
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Green Belt
One Step Sparring
[ 1
Number 1
Defender: Right foot inside
crescent kick, blocking
attackers punch
(striking at the wrist).
Without putting foot
down, right foot side
kick, step down into
forward stance.
Left hand face punch,
Kihap.
[ 2
Number 2
Defender: Right foot inside crescent kick,
blocking attackers punch, left
foot step back into kicking stance.
Left foot back kick, then turn and
step down into forward stance.
Left hand knifehand block, right
[
hand face punch (same time), Kihap.
3
Number 3
Defender: Left foot step forward into back stance, left hand
knifehand block, circle and grab arm locking
attackers elbow.
Right elbow strike to face.
Right hand grab back of attackers neck, right knee
strike to attackers body.
Left jumping elbow strike to attackers back, Kihap.
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Self Defense
Against a Single Hand Wrist Grab
Attacker: Grab partners right wrist with your left hand.

[
Response: Right foot step forward into horse riding stance,
1
right hand press palm down to escape wrist grab.
Right elbow strike to solar plexus, right backfist

strike to face.
Move right foot into forward stance followed by

left elbow strike to face, Kihap
Attacker: Grab partners right wrist with your left hand.

[
Response: Left foot step backward into forward stance, right
2
hand circle counter-clockwise inside above head.
Left hand punch to solar plexus.
Gesture motion of grabbing attackers head with
both hands.
Left knee to face, Kihap.
Attacker: Reach across diagonally and grab attackers right

wrist with your right hand.
Response: Right foot step forward while right hand grabs

attackers wrist.
3 Left hand grab attackers shoulder.

Left knee strike to attackers side, step down into
forward stance.
Right elbow strike to face, Kihap
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Green Belt
Korean Terms #4
Commands
Turn Around Dweero Dora
Switch Feet Bal Kyo Dae
General Terms
Self Defense Ho Shin Sool
Warmup Exercise Joonbi Woondong
Techniques
Face Punch Olgool Jilugi
Middle Punch Momtong Jilugi
Courtesy Phrases
Goodbye Ahnyonghee Ka Ship Sheeyo
(spoken to someone who is leaving; most likely teacher to
student, since the student is leaving the school)
Ahnyonghee Kay Ship Sheeyo
(spoken to someone who is staying; most likely student to
teacher, since the teacher is staying at the school)

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Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Red Stripe Kicks:
requirements
Green Stripe Techniques kick and jump
Basic Falls jump front snap and Joint Forms:
Yellow Belt Form: turning axe kick
kick, jump Locks Kicks:
All Basic Pal Gwe 3 Combination All, at random
Stances: roundhouse jump back, spin- Form:
Stances, Block and
Stances: basics, back One Step kick, flying Form: ning Pal Gwe 8 One Step
Blocks, and Strike side kick Pal Gwe 6 Sparring:
ready, attention, Blocks: Punches Sparring: Techniques Form: One Step
horseriding, double knifehand, Kicks: 1-3 Form: One Step Choreographed
Pal Gwe 7 Sparring:
forward, kicking inside body back Pal Gwe 5 Sparring:
Self Defense: Form: 1-3 Self Defense:
Blocks: Strikes: 1-3 One Step
Form: single wrist Pal Gwe 4 One Step
side strike, Sparring: Self Defense: Choreographed
face, body, Pal Gwe 2 grabs 1-3 Self Defense:
Sparring: 1-3 bear hug 1-2,
down, knifehand knifehand back shoulder 3 Station
Free One Step 1-3 rear double wrist
Kicks: One Step Sparring: grabs 1-3 Self Defense: Board
Kicks: Sparring grab
basics, side Sparring: 1-3 Self Defense: various front Breaking
front snap, Free
Form: 1-3 Board front shoulder grabs 1-3
front rising,
Free Sparring Essay:
Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 Sparring
crescent, side, Free Breaking: Self Defense: Free Sparring Board Leadership:
roundhouse One Step Sparring back kick double wrist Free Board Breaking:
Sparring: grabs 1-3 Board Tae Kwon Do
Form: Korean Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique and My Life
1-3 Board spinning kick Breaking: and spinning kick
Kibon Poomse Breaking: Terms #4 Board 1 hand technique
Free Sparring Free Sparring 4 Hour
One Step side kick Breaking: Written and spinning kick Essay: Qualification
Board Black Belt
spinning kick Exam #2 Responsibility
Sparring: Breaking: Korean Philosophy: Board Essay: Class
1-3 side kick Terms #3 Cooperation Written Black Belt Respect Black Belt
Breaking: 4 Hour
Korean Terms Korean Terms back kick Exam #1 Philosophy: Philosophy: Candidate
Black Belt Confidence Black Belt Responsibility
#1 #2 Philosophy: Black Belt Philosophy: Class
Black Belt Goal Setting Korean Terms Philosophy: Respect Black Belt
Black Belt #5
Philosophy: Perseverance Philosophy:
Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm
Philosophy:
Self Control
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Blue Stripe Curriculum
Blue Stripe Personal Record

Promotion to Blue Stripe Date Type Comments
White Tip
Lower Yellow Tip
Higher Yellow Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
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Blue Stripe
Four Tips
White tip:
Knowledge and proper execution of entire form, Time
(Pal Gwe Sah Jang.)
Average 2-4 months
attendance, proficiency,
Knowledge and proper execution of all three one step
and technical
sparring.
understanding
Higher Yellow tip:
Note:
techniques.
students progress on an
ongoing basis in order to
determine their eligibility
for tips.
Testing for Blue Belt


Pal Gwe Sah Jang (Form)
Blue Stripe One Step Sparring 1-3
Blue Stripe Self Defense 1-3
Board Breaking with Back Kick
R Attendance Card
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Blue Stripe
SELF CONTROL
The angry man will defeat himself in battle as well as in life. - Samurai Maxim
Control your emotion or it will control you. - Chinese Adage
The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it. - anonymous
He who loses control of his emotions gives his opponent a powerful ally. - anony-
mous
Anger is only one letter short of danger. - Anonymous
Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them.
A masterly retreat is in itself a victory. - Norman Vincent Peale

Without self-control, the practice of the martial arts Self control means more than just avoiding conflict,
can be dangerous to both you and your training it represents staying balanced in all areas of
partners. However, unlike the fighting seen all ones life. Learn to control your impulses. Apply
too often in video games and on television, the moderation to the amount of eating, socializing,
legitimate practice of martial arts is founded upon work, and even exercise that you do. As your self-
nonviolent principles such as respect, courtesy and control and self-discipline improve, you will enjoy
patience. As a student of Master Chongs World the feeling of being more in charge of your emotions
Class Tae Kwon Do, you are expected to exhibit and actions.
absolute self-control regarding the use of your
martial arts skills, both in and out of the Tae Kwon
Do school. This means you will have to develop
emotional as well as physical restraint. To create
a safer environment for you and your classmates,
you must develop the ability to control anger and
frustration. Tae Kwon Do will allow you to channel
negative emotions and work them off in a healthy
and safe manner.
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Form: Pal Gwe Sah Jang
1 2 3
Back Stance Back Stance Parallel Stance
Ready Stance Double Block Uppercut Punch Reverse Knifehand Strike
4 5 6
Double Block Uppercut Punch Reverse Knifehand Strike
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Blue Stripe
ol
7 8a 8b
tr
on
Back Stance Forward Stance
Double Front Snap Kick Palm Block
C
Knifehand Block Spear Finger Strike
lf
Se
When blocking
with both
hands in
combination,
be sure to
understand
the purpose of
each hand. 9a 9b 10
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
Twist Pulling Hammer Fist
Kihap
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11 12 13
14 15 16
90
Blue Stripe
18b
18a Forward Stance
17 Palm Block
Front Snap Kick Spear Finger Strike
Back Stance
Double Knifehand Block
20
19b Forward Stance
19a Forward Stance Middle Punch
Forward Stance Hammer Fist Kihap
Twist Pulling
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Notes
21 22
Horse Riding Stance Forward Stance
Pal Gwe Sah Jang
23 24
Horse Riding Stance Forward Stance Ready Stance
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Blue Stripe
One Step Sparring
Number 1
[ 1
Defender: Left foot step forward 45 degrees into horse

riding stance, right hand knifehand block, grab
attackers wrist.
Right foot roundhouse kick to solar plexus then
side kick to attackers front knee.
Left hand punch to temple, Kihap.
[ 2
Proper Falling Position
Number 2
Defender: Left foot step into forward stance, left hand knifehand block,
right hand face punch (same time).
Left hand grab attackers wrist, right hand grab attackers
shoulder.
Right leg sweep attacker.
Number 3
Right hand face punch, Kihap.
[ 3
Defender: Left foot step forward into forward stance, left hand
knifehand block, right hand palm strike to attackers
solar plexus (same time).
Left hand grab attackers wrist, push arm back while
pulling attackers ankle with right hand.
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Self Defense
Against a Double Hand Wrist Grab
Attacker: Grab both of partners wrists.

[
Response: Right foot step forward into horse riding stance, right
1
hand press palm down to escape wrist grab, right elbow
strike upward to attackers chin.
Right hand grab attackers right wrist.
Right foot step back into forward stance, both hands
twist attackers wrist into a wrist lock. Apply pres-
sure with both thumbs up to the back of attackers
hand.
Right foot front snap kick to attackers body, Kihap.
[
Response: Right hand reach diagonally across and grab the top of
attackers right wrist, your thumb on top.
2 Step forward with left foot into horse riding stance

while turning your back toward attacker and raising
hands up to shoulder level.
Holding on to attackers wrist, pull attackers elbow

down over your shoulder.
Pull out your left hand and left elbow strike to at-
tackers solar plexus, Kihap.

[
Response: Left hand turn palm upward.
3
Right hand grab attackers hand.
Using both hands twist attackers wrists, and press

attacker to the ground.
Left hand hold attacker in wrist lock.
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Blue Stripe
Korean Terms #5
Commands
Break Kalyo
Continue Kyesok
(These terms are used to separate or
engage competitors in sparring matches.)
General Terms
Demonstration She Bum
Testing Shim Sa
Techniques
Back Kick Dwee Chagi
Knifehand Strike Sonnal Chigi
The Five Tenets of Tae Kwon Do

Courtesy Yeh Wee
Integrity Yom Chi
Perseverance In Nae
Self Control Guk Ki
Indomitable Spirit Baekjul Boolgool

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Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Green Stripe Basic Falls jump front snap Techniques
All Basic kick, jump Locks Kicks:
Pal Gwe 3 Combination All, at random
Stances: Stances, roundhouse jump back, spin- Form:
Block and Form:
Stances: basics, back Blocks, and One Step kick, flying ning Pal Gwe 8 One Step
Strike side kick Pal Gwe 6
ready, attention, Blocks: Punches Sparring: Sparring:
Techniques Form: One Step
horseriding, double knifehand, Kicks: 1-3 One Step Choreographed
forward, kicking inside body Form: Form: Pal Gwe 7 Sparring:
back Self Defense: Sparring: 1-3 Self Defense:
Strikes: Pal Gwe 4 Pal Gwe 5 1-3 One Step
Blocks: Form: single wrist
knifehand, Sparring: Self Defense: Choreographed
face, body, Pal Gwe 2 grabs 1-3 One Step Self Defense:
down, knifehand reverse knifehand One Step 1-3 bear hug 1-2, 3 Station
Sparring: back shoulder
Kicks: One Step Free Sparring: rear double wrist Board
Kicks: 1-3 grabs 1-3 Self Defense:
basics, side Sparring: Sparring 1-3 grab
front snap, various front Breaking
Form: 1-3 Self Defense: Free
front rising, Board double wrist grabs 1-3 Free Sparring Essay:
Pal Gwe 1 Self Defense: Sparring
crescent, side, Free Breaking: grabs 1-3 Leadership:
front shoulder Free Sparring Board
roundhouse One Step Sparring back kick Board
Free Sparring grabs 1-3 Breaking: Tae Kwon Do
Sparring: Breaking: Board
Form: Board Korean 1 hand technique and My Life
1-3 Board spinning kick Breaking: and spinning kick
Kibon Poomse Breaking: Terms #4
Free Sparring Free Sparring 1 hand technique 4 Hour
side kick Breaking: Written
One Step Board Black Belt back kick and spinning kick Essay: Preparation
Sparring: Exam #2 Responsibility Class
Breaking: Korean Philosophy: Board Essay:
1-3 Cooperation Korean Terms Breaking: Black Belt
side kick Terms #3 Respect Black Belt 4 Hour
#5 spinning kick Philosophy:
Korean Terms Korean Terms Philosophy: Candidate
Black Belt Confidence Black Belt
#1 #2 Black Belt Responsibility Class
Philosophy: Written Exam Philosophy:
Black Belt Goal Setting Philosophy: Black Belt
Black Belt #1 Respect
Philosophy: Self Control
Philosophy: Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm
Philosophy:
Perseverance
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Blue Belt Curriculum
Blue Belt Personal Record

Promotion to Blue Belt Date Type Comments
White Tip
Lower Yellow Tip
Higher Yellow Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
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Blue Belt
Four Tips
White tip:
(Pal Gwe Oh Jang.) Time
Average 3-6 months
understanding
Higher Yellow tip:
techniques. Note:
for tips.
Testing for Red Stripe


Pal Gwe Oh Jang (Form)
Blue Belt One Step Sparring 1-3
Blue Belt Self Defense 1-3
Board Breaking with Spinning Kick
Knowledge of Answers to Written Exam #1
R Written Exam #1
R Attendance Card
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Blue Belt
PERSEVERANCE
Energy and persistence conquer all things. - Benjamin Franklin

Success is a journey, not a destination. - Ben Sweetland
Your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing. - Abraham Lincoln
Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. - Motto of the Special Olympics
It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop. - Confucius
Many of lifes failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas A. Edison
We can do anything we want to do if we stick with it long enough. - Helen Keller

Even with the best instructors, most At this point, one year or more into your
cooperative classmates, and clearly defined training, you have already demonstrated your
goals, it is not uncommon for a Tae Kwon ability to persevere in Tae Kwon Do. Learn
Do student to undergo setbacks and to look at outside challenges as similar to
disappointments. At times, you may become Tae Kwon Do challenges. Remember how
frustrated because you view your progress as far you have come and how things that once
being too slow or nonexistent. Dont be afraid seemed difficult and complicated are now
to share your concerns with an instructor. Not much easier. Recognize if you are a beginner
only have they lead thousands of students at a new activity that progress takes time.
through the challenges you face, but they Have confidence in yourself and your ability
likely went through it themselves. As a result, to overcome almost any obstacle through
they can provide you with strategies, tips, or consistency and dedication.
a motivational boost to help you overcome
your hurdles. Tae Kwon Do training cultivates
a spirit of determination, perseverance and
indomitable spirit.
Breaking boards, learning an advanced form,
or sparring with a highly skilled partner
are challenges at first. If you rely on your
instructors guidance and resolve to persevere,
you can be confident you will achieve your
goals.
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Form: Pal Gwe Oh Jang
1
Forward Stance
Ready Stance
Scissor Block
2 3 4 5
Back Stance Back Stance Back Stance Forward Stance
Low Double Double Knifehand Palm Block Middle Punch
Knifehand Block Block
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Blue Belt
6 7 8 9
Perseverance
10
Forward Stance
11
Scissor Block Forward Stance 12
Double Forearm
Forward Stance 13
Block
Double Forearm
Forward Stance
Block
Spear Finger Strike
Kihap
103
14 15a 15b 16
Forward Stance Forward Stance Forward Stance One Leg Stance
Outside Body Block Middle Punch Middle Punch Chamber
A balanced, strong
stance will help you
generate more upper
body power.
17a 17b 18
Side Kick Forward Stance Back Stance
Elbow Strike Double Knifehand Block
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Blue Belt
19 20a 20b 21
Forward Stance Forward Stance Forward Stance One Leg Stance
Outside Body Block Middle Punch Middle Punch Chamber
Think about your

target when you
perform your kicks.
22a 22b 23
Side Kick Forward Stance Back Stance
Elbow Strike Double Knifehand Block
105
27
26 Forward Stance
25 Back Stance Middle Punch
Kihap
24 Back Stance Low Double Forearm
Block
Low Double Forearm
Forward Stance Block
Scissor Block
28 29 30 31
106
Blue Belt
32 33 34
Back Stance Back Stance Back Stance
Low Double Knifehand Double Knifehand Block Palm Block
Block
Notes
35
Forward Stance Ready Stance
Middle Punch
Pal Gwe Oh Jang
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One Step Sparring

Number 1
Attacker: Face punch, then step back
[ 1
with feet together. Move right
hand into a jumping front
snap kick target.
Defender: Right foot step back into
kicking stance, left foot step
over into kicking stance.
Right foot jumping front

snap kick to hand target.
Right hand then left hand

face punch, Kihap.
[ 2

Number 2
Attacker: Face punch, then step back with feet
together. Move right hand into a
jumping roundhouse kick target.
Defender: Right foot step back into kicking stance,
left foot step over into kicking stance.
Right foot jumping roundhouse kick
to hand target.
Right hand then left hand face punch,
[
Kihap.
Number 3
Attacker: Face punch, then step back with feet together. Move right
hand into a flying side kick target.
Defender: Right foot step back into kicking stance, left foot step over into
kicking stance.
Right leg flying side kick to hand target.
Spinning backfist to attackers face, Kihap.
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Blue Belt
Self Defense
Against a Single Hand Shoulder Grab from the Front
Attacker: Grab partners left shoulder with your right hand.

[
Response: Take a step forward with your left foot, at the same
1
time left knifehand block to attackers upper arm and
then grab attackers uniform.
Right hand palm strike to attackers chin.

[
Response: Right hand cover attackers hand, left hand grab
2
attackers wrist.
Left foot step forward and twist your upper body

until your elbow meets attackers elbow. Right foot
step back into kicking stance.
Place both thumbs on the back of attackers wrist and

apply pressure.
Right foot front snap kick to attackers body, Kihap.

[
Response: Right hand grab attackers hand.
3
Twist your upper body to the left and then right, while
twisting attackers wrist.
Left hand pull attackers elbow out to the side moving

attackers arm into an S shape.
Left foot step into horse riding stance and push upper
body against attackers wrist, Kihap.
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110
Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Takedowns
and Joint Forms:
Yellow Belt Form: kick, jump turning axe kick
All Basic Combination Locks Kicks:
Pal Gwe 3 roundhouse All, at random
Stances: Stances, jump back, spin- Form:
Block and kick, flying
Stances: basics, back Blocks, and One Step ning Pal Gwe 8 One Step
Strike side kick
ready, attention, Blocks: Punches Sparring: Form: Sparring:
Techniques Pal Gwe 6 Form: One Step
horseriding, double knifehand, Kicks: 1-3 Form: Choreographed
back Self Defense: Pal Gwe 5
Pal Gwe 4 1-3 Self Defense:
Blocks: Strikes: single wrist One Step One Step
Form: One Step Self Defense: Choreographed
face, body, knifehand, grabs 1-3 One Step Sparring: Sparring:
Pal Gwe 2 Sparring: bear hug 1-2,
down, knifehand reverse knifehand Sparring: 1-3 1-3 3 Station
Free 1-3
Kicks: One Step 1-3 Self Defense:
Kicks: basics, side Sparring Self Defense: grab
Sparring: Self Defense: various front Breaking
front snap, Self Defense:
Form: 1-3 Board front shoulder back shoulder grabs 1-3
front rising, double wrist
Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 grab 1-3
Free Sparring Board
roundhouse One Step Sparring back kick Free
Free Sparring Breaking: Tae Kwon Do
Sparring: Sparring Free Sparring Board
1-3 Board Breaking: and spinning kick
Kibon Poomse Breaking: Terms #4 Board
Free Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique 4 Hour
One Step side kick Black Belt Breaking: Board and spinning kick Essay: Preparation
Board back kick spinning kick Breaking:
Sparring: Philosophy: Responsibility Class
Breaking: Korean spinning kick Essay:
1-3 Cooperation Korean Terms Written
side kick Terms #3 Respect Black Belt 4 Hour
#5 Exam #1
Black Belt Written Exam Black Belt
#1 #2 Black Belt Black Belt Responsibility Class
Philosophy: #2 Philosophy:
Black Belt Goal Setting Philosophy: Philosophy: Black Belt
Black Belt Respect
Philosophy: Self Control Perseverance
Philosophy: Black Belt Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm Philosophy: Leadership
Confidence
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Red Stripe Curriculum
Red Stripe Personal Record

Promotion to Red Stripe Date Type Comments
White Tip
Lower Yellow Tip
Higher Yellow Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
112
Red Stripe
Four Tips
White tip:
(Pal Gwe Yuk Jang.) Time
Average 3-6 months
understanding
Higher Yellow tip:
techniques. Note:
for tips.
Testing for Red Belt


Pal Gwe Yuk Jang (Form)
Red Stripe One Step Sparring 1-3
Red Stripe Self Defense 1-3
Board Breaking with Spinning Kick
Knowledge of Answers to Written Exam #2
R Written Exam #2
R Attendance Card
113
114
Red Stripe
CONFIDENCE
Winners expect to win in advance. - anonymous
What a man thinks of himself, that is what determines, or rather indicates, his fate.
- Henry David Thoreau
Self confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings. - Samuel Johnson
The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. - Mark Twain
Life is a self fulfilling prophecy. - anonymous
Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks on great and honorable courses
with a sure hope and trust in oneself. - Cicero
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. - Eleanor Roosevelt

How does someone develop confidence? When you diligently prepare and practice
Although praise and motivation from for an activity then you have every right
ones instructors can be a factor, true to face it with confidence and optimism.
confidence is created and maintained The success that you have had in Tae
by accomplishing challenging tasks. In Kwon Do should encourage you about
other words, confidence has to be earned. your potential for success in other
If you review your training, you will activities. Be willing to step outside of
find many challenging events that you your comfort zone, try new things and
encountered and overcame. Consider the develop new skills. Apply the confidence
most difficult form you had to learn, the you have gained in Tae Kwon Do to each
most intimidating board break you have new challenge. Face public speaking as
performed, or the most exhausting class confidently as you do belt testing. Learn a
youve attended. It is because of those new skill with the enthusiasm you would
experiences that you have a right to be express when learning a new form. Break
confident in your physical, mental, and a limiting habit like you would break a
emotional strength. board.
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Form: Pal Gwe Yuk Jang
1 2a 2b
Ready Stance Back Stance Forward Stance
Front Snap Kick
Double Knifehand Block Middle Punch
3 4a 4b
Front Snap Kick Middle Punch
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Red Stripe
When you twist into an upper
body technique, be sure to keep
your spine straight.
5
Forward Stance
Down Block
6
Forward Stance
Knifehand Face Block
and Strike
7a
Front Snap Kick
7b
Cross Stance
Double Hand
Backfist Strike
Confidence Kihap
117
8 9 10a
Front Snap Kick
Low Double Knifehand Block Spreading Block
10b 10c
Middle Punch Middle Punch
118
Red Stripe
11 12 13a
Front Snap Kick
Low Double Knifehand Block Spreading Block
13b 13c
Middle Punch Middle Punch
119
14 15 16a 16b
Back Stance Forward Stance Forward Stance
Double Knifehand Knifehand Face Block Front Snap Kick Backfist Strike
Block and Palm Strike Kihap
17a 17b 18a 18b

Front Snap Kick Forward Stance Side Kick Back Stance
Face Block Double Knifehand
Block
120
Red Stripe
19
Back Stance Ready Stance
Notes
Be certain to
A good
understand
poomse
the purpose of
combines
each technique
understanding
and focus
with
on proper
performance.
execution.
Pal Gwe Yuk Jang
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One Step Sparring

[ 1
Number 1
Defender: Left foot inside crescent kick, right foot
step back into kicking stance.
Right foot spinning kick.
Right foot front kick, step down into
forward stance, right hand face punch,
Kihap.
[ 2 Number 2
Defender: Left foot step forward into back stance, left hand
knifehand inside block.
Turn behind with right foot, reverse knifehand strike
to back of attackers neck, grab collar.
Number 3
[ 3
Defender: Right foot step forward 45 degrees into horse riding
stance, left hand knifehand middle block and right
hand knifehand strike to neck (at same time).
Left hand grab attackers wrist, right hand reverse
knifehand strike to attackers neck.
Grab attackers collar, pull down into right knee
strike, right leg sweep attacker.
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Red Stripe
Self Defense
Against a Single Hand Shoulder Grab from Behind
Attacker: Standing behind partner, grab partners right

shoulder with your right hand.

[
Response: Bring left arm straight up, while stepping back with
1
left foot, wrap left arm around attackers arm.
Right hand palm strike to attackers chin, right leg

sweep attacker.
[
Response: Left foot step back into horse riding stance, left
elbow strike to attackers solar plexus.
2 Left hand reach under, then over attackers arm,

right hand grab own left wrist, pull attacker forward
and down.
Right knee strike to attackers solar plexus, then
right leg sweep attacker.
Right hand punch to face, Kihap.


[
Response: Left foot step back and duck underneath attackers
3
arm.
Right hand grab attackers hand.
Push left forearm against attackers elbow and push
Right hand twist attackers arm behind their back,
place left knee on top of it.
Right hand pull attackers head back, Kihap.
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124
Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Green Stripe Basic Falls Techniques kick and jump
jump front snap and Joint
Yellow Belt Form: turning axe kick Forms:
kick, jump Locks
All Basic Pal Gwe 3 Combination Kicks: All, at random
Stances: roundhouse Form:
Stances, Block and jump back,
Stances: basics, back One Step kick, flying Form: Pal Gwe 8 One Step
Blocks, Kicks Strike spinning
ready, attention Blocks: and Punches Sparring: Techniques
horseriding, 1-3
One Step
double knifehand, Kicks: Form: One Step Choreographed
forward, kicking inside body Form: Sparring:
back Form: Pal Gwe 5 Sparring:
Self Defense: Pal Gwe 7 1-3 Self Defense:
Strikes: Pal Gwe 4 1-3
Blocks: Form: single wrist One Step Self Defense: Choreographed
face, body, down knifehand, Pal Gwe 2 grabs 1-3 One Step Self Defense: One Step
reverse knifehand Sparring: bear hug 1-2,
knifehand Sparring: back shoulder Sparring: 3 Station
Free 1-3
Kicks: One Step 1-3 grabs 1-3 1-3
Kicks: basics, side Sparring Self Defense: grab
Sparring: Breaking
front snap, Self Defense: Free
Form: 1-3 Board front shoulder Self Defense:
Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 Sparring various front
crescent, side, Free Breaking: grabs 1-3 Board Leadership:
roundhouse One Step back kick Free Board grabs 1-3
Sparring Breaking: Tae Kwon Do
Sparring: Free Sparring Sparring Breaking:
1-3 Board spinning kick Free Sparring and spinning kick
Free Sparring Breaking: 4 Hour
One Step side kick Breaking: Written Essay: Preparation
Board Black Belt back kick Board
spinning kick Exam #2 Responsibility
Sparring: Breaking: Korean Philosophy: Breaking: Class
1-3 Cooperation Korean Terms Written Black Belt 1 hand technique
side kick Terms #3 Black Belt 4 Hour
#5 Exam #1 Philosophy: and spinning
Black Belt Confidence kick
#1 #2 Black Belt Black Belt Responsibility Class
Philosophy:
Black Belt Goal Setting Philosophy: Philosophy: Black Belt
Black Belt Self Control Essay:
Philosophy: Perseverance Respect Philosophy:
Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm
Leadership
Black Belt
Philosophy:
Respect
125
Red Belt Curriculum
Red Belt Personal Record

Promotion to Red Belt Date Type Comments
White Tip
Lower Yellow Tip
Higher Yellow Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
126
Red Belt
Four Tips
White tip:
(Pal Gwe Chil Jang .) Time
Average 3-6 months
understanding
Higher Yellow tip:
Knowledge and proper execution of all three self
defense techniques. Note:
for tips.
Testing for Single Black Stripe


Pal Gwe Chil Jang (Form)
Red Belt One Step Sparring 1-3
Red Belt Self Defense 1-3
Board Breaking with Spinning Kick and with any Hand Technique
R One Page Essay: The Importance of Respect in Tae Kwon Do
R Attendance Card
127
128
Red Belt
RESPECT
Think of respect not as a duty, but as a privilege. - George Washington

Some pursue happiness, others create it through courteous acts. - Gandhi
Seek first to understand and then to be understood. - Dr. Stephen Covey

The first thing a new student may notice when Many children are raised hearing the phrase that
learning Tae Kwon Do is all of the obvious signs they should respect their elders. Troubled young
of respect demonstrated during training. Students people are sometimes labeled as having no respect for
remove their shoes before entering the practice floor. authority. Clearly respect issues, the desire to have
They bow to one another during classes. They use it given to you, and at times, difficulty expressing
honorary terms such as Mr., Mrs., and Master, and it towards others, are situations that we have all
answer, yes sir and yes maam. However, these encountered. One thing is certain, just as in the Tae
actions only scratch the surface of the deeper respect Kwon Do school, demanding respect based on a
intrinsically developed in Tae Kwon Do. superior position such as instructor to student or boss
to worker, will not last for long.
Through your Tae Kwon Do training, you have come
in contact with hundreds perhaps even thousands The best way to earn respect in your personal and
of other students. Your training partners have professional life is to first give it. Even when you
represented a variety of backgrounds, professions, are in a position of authority over someone else, you
and cultures. They also varied in skill and ability. can still take into account their needs and feelings.
Yet, in the Tae Kwon Do classroom, every student Be willing to let others express their views and
is treated equally and partners treat each other with be courteous even when you disagree. Have the
courtesy and understanding. This willingness to patience and self-discipline to treat others with good
completely accept others who are different than you manners even if they dont treat you that way at first.
is the core of respect. You will find that when you Over time you will notice that if you are consistently
truly accept someone for who they are, you will be respectful towards someone else they will come to
able to work together more easily and effectively. treat you with respect as well.
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Form: Pal Gwe Chil Jang
1 2a 2b
Forward Stance
Ready Stance Forward Stance
Front Snap Kick Double Outside
Open Low Block
Body Block
3a 3b 4a 4b
Front Snap Kick Forward Stance Side Kick Back Stance
High X Block Double
Knifehand Block
130
Red Belt
5 6a 6b
Outside Body Block Middle Punch Face Block
Respect
7a 7b 7c
Back Stance
Forward Stance
Side Kick Low Double Knifehand
Middle Punch
Block
131
8 9a 9b
Outside Body Block Middle Punch Face Block
10a 10b 10c

Side Kick Back Stance Forward Stance
Low Double Knifehand Middle Punch
Block
132
Red Belt
11a 11b 12
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
Low X Block High X Block
Kihap
13 14 15a 15b
Horse Riding Forward Stance Horse Riding
Stance Reverse Crescent Kick Stance
Down Block Knifehand Strike Elbow Strike
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16 17 18
Back Stance Back Stance Forward Stance Ready Stance
High/Low Mountain Block Double Knifehand Middle Punch
Block Kihap
Notes
For more
advanced forms,
try adjusting the
speed and rhythm
of combinations to
create a better flow
of movement.
Pal Gwe Chil Jang

134
Red Belt
One Step Sparring [
Number 1
1
Defender: Left foot front snap kick, left
foot step back into kicking
stance.
Right foot jump turning behind
roundhouse kick to the face,
Kihap.
Upon landing, spin to left foot
back kicking stance.
[ 2 Number 2
Defender: Right foot step forward into tiger stance, right
hand knifehand block.
Right hand grab attackers wrist. Right foot
front snap kick to ribs, round house kick to face,
hook kick to face (without putting foot down.)
[ 3
Number 3
Defender: Left foot step forward into forward stance,
high X block.
Circle attackers arm counter clockwise and pull
Hold on to attackers arm, drag it out straight
and joint lock it against your knee, Kihap.
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Self Defense
Against Various Grabs from the Front
Attacker: Grab top of partners hair with your right hand.

[
Response: Right foot front snap kick to attackers groin, left foot
1
step forward, right hand face block.
Left hand cross over attackers arm to form a triangle
lock.
Right hand grab attackers wrist, left hand grab your
own wrist.
Right foot step behind attacker (sweeping) while
pulling attacker to the ground.
Hold attackers right elbow down. Release hold, right
hand face punch, Kihap.
Attacker: Grab partners chest with your right hand.

[
Response: Grab attackers wrist with both of your hands from
2
underneath.
Left foot step forward while turning your back to
attacker and bringing both hands over your head.
Drop left knee down and pull attackers arm throwing
them to the floor.
Attacker: Grab partners belt with your right hand in an

overhand grip.

[
Response: Left foot step forward while right hand grabs
3
attackers hand.
Apply pressure to attackers elbow with your left
knifehand while stepping back with your right foot
pressing them to the ground, Kihap.
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Black Stripe Stripe
Red Belt All
Green Stripe Basic Falls jump front snap Techniques
All Basic Pal Gwe 3 Combination All, at random
Stances: roundhouse jump back, spin-
Stances, Block and
Stances: basics, back One Step kick, flying Form: Form: One Step
Blocks, and Strike ning
side kick Pal Gwe 6 Pal Gwe 8 Sparring:
ready, attention, Blocks: Punches Sparring: Techniques
horseriding, double knifehand, 1-3 Form:
Kicks: Form: One Step Choreographed
forward, kicking inside body Form: Pal Gwe 7 One Step
back Self Defense: Pal Gwe 5 Sparring:
Pal Gwe 4 Sparring: Self Defense:
Blocks: Strikes: single wrist 1-3 One Step
Form: One Step 1-3 Choreographed
face, body, knifehand, grabs 1-3 One Step Sparring:
Pal Gwe 2 Sparring: Self Defense:
down, knifehand reverse knifehand Sparring: 1-3 3 Station
Free 1-3 back shoulder
Kicks: One Step 1-3 grabs 1-3 Self Defense: Board
Kicks: Sparring Self Defense:
basics, side Sparring: Self Defense: bear hug 1-2, Breaking
Form: 1-3 front shoulder Free rear double wrist
front rising, Board double wrist grabs 1-3 Essay:
Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 Sparring grab
Free Sparring
roundhouse One Step Sparring back kick Free Board
Sparring: Free Sparring Board Free Sparring Tae Kwon Do
Form: Korean Sparring Breaking:
1-3 Board and My Life
Board spinning kick Breaking:
Free Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique Board 4 Hour
One Step side kick Breaking: Written and spinning kick Breaking: Preparation
Board Black Belt back kick spinning kick Exam #2 1 hand technique
Sparring: Breaking: Korean Philosophy: Essay: Class
1-3 Cooperation Korean Terms Written Black Belt and spinning kick
side kick Terms #3 Respect 4 Hour
#5 Exam #1 Philosophy:
Korean Terms Korean Terms Black Belt Candidate
Confidence Black Belt Essay:
#1 #2 Black Belt Black Belt Class
Philosophy: Philosophy: Responsibility
Black Belt Goal Setting Philosophy: Philosophy:
Black Belt Respect Black Belt
Philosophy: Black Belt Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm
Philosophy: Leadership
Responsibility
137
Single Black Stripe Curriculum
Single Black Stripe Record

Promotion to Black Stripe Date Type Comments
White Tip
Lower Yellow Tip
Higher Yellow Tip
Black Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
138
Single Black Stripe
Four Tips
White tip:
(Pal Gwe Pal Jang). Time
Average 3-6 months
understanding
Higher Yellow tip:
Knowledge and proper execution of all three self
defense techniques. Note:
for tips.
Testing for Double Black Stripe


Pal Gwe Pal Jang (Form)
Single Black Stripe One Step Sparring 1-3
Single Black Stripe Self Defense 1-3
Board Breaking with Spinning Kick and with any Hand Technique
R One Page Essay: The Importance of Responsibility in Tae Kwon Do
R Attendance Card
139
140
Single Black Stripe
RESPONSIBILITY
Men grow by making decisions and assuming responsibility for them. - Bill Marriot Sr.
The price of greatness is responsibility. - Winston Churchill
The time is always right to do what is right. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the long run we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die.
And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Human happiness and responsibility to others are inseparably connected. - George Washington

As a high ranking Tae Kwon Doist, you should be aware of Responsibility throughout all areas of ones
the following responsibilities: life builds admiration, and respect from others.
Responsibilities to your junior belts Be dependable, keep your word, and be timely
Throughout your TaeKwonDo career, there was probably in your commitments. By consistently setting
someone besides the instructors, who helped make your a responsible example, you can encourage
training more enjoyable, or better in some way. Very likely coworkers or family members to do the
that person was a senior belt. Red belt responsibilities include: same.
assisting in instruction (which is valuable for remembering
lower belt curriculum and refining your own skills), and setting
an example of respect, effort, sincerity, and perseverance when
you train. As a senior belt to others, you are able to command
respect, but it is far better (and more lasting) if you earn it.
Responsibilities to your seniors and instructor
After years of being a student, you may now realize just how
difficult instructing others can be. It is important to continue
to show respect to your seniors and be humble, even as your
skills advance.
Responsibilities to your school and your art
As you approach Black Belt status, it is important to remember
that you are a representative of Master Chongs World Class
TaeKwonDo and of TaeKwonDo as a whole. Dont be
surprised if non-martial artists look to you for your opinion of
martial arts topics and events. Continuously make a strong effort
to carry yourself with the confidence, pride, and sincerity that is
representative of your training. Also look for opportunities to
promote TaeKwonDo and your school and therefore to share
the benefits of TaeKwonDo with more people.
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Form: Pal Gwe Pal Jang
1 2 3
Ready Stance Forward Stance Left Open Stance Forward Stance
Down Block Hammer Fist Middle Punch
4 5 6
Forward Stance Right Open Stance Forward Stance
Down Block Hammer Fist Middle Punch
142
Single Black Stripe
Break down complicated
moves into smaller parts
to make practicing them
easier.
7
Back Stance
Double
Knifehand Block
8
Forward Stance
Palm Block
Spear Finger Strike
9a
Forward Stance
Twist Pulling
9b
Back Stance
Backfist Strike
10
Forward Stance
Middle Punch
Kihap
Responsibility
143
11 12a 12b
Back Stance Pulling Away Hand Horse Riding Stance
Reverse Knifehand Strike from Grab Elbow Strike
13a 13b 14
Forward Stance Forward Stance Horse Riding Stance
Outside Body Block Middle Punch Chamber
144
Single Black Stripe
15 16a 16b
Back Stance Pulling Away Hand Horse Riding Stance
Reverse Knifehand Strike from Grab Elbow Strike
17a 17b 18
Forward Stance Forward Stance Horse Riding Stance
Outside Body Block Middle Punch Chamber
145
Repetition is
crucial to creating
a better form.
19 20a 20b
One Leg Stance Forward Stance
Side Kick
Chamber Elbow Strike
21 22 23a 23b
Horse Riding Stance One Leg Stance Side Kick Forward Stance
Chamber Chamber Elbow Strike
146
Single Black Stripe
25a
24b
24a Forward Stance
Forward Stance Spreading Block
Forward Stance Double Uppercut Punch
Spreading Block
27
26
25b Horse Riding Stance
Back Stance Elbow Strike
Forward Stance Knifehand Block
Double Uppercut Punch
147
Notes
28 29
Bear Hug Release
Closed Stance
Horse Riding Stance
Pal Gwe Pal Jang
30 31
Horse Riding Stance Ready Stance
Horse Riding Stance
Punch Behind
Punch Behind
Kihap
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Single Black Stripe
One Step Sparring
Number 1
[ 1
Defender: Left foot step forward 45 degrees into horse
riding stance, right hand knifehand block.
Right hand grab attackers wrist, right foot
roundhouse kick to attackers body, step back into
kicking stance.
Right hand twist attackers arm behind their back.
Left hand reach up and wrap left forearm around
attackers neck, Kihap.
[ 2 Number 2
Defender: Left foot step into horse riding stance, right hand
knifehand block.
Jumping double roundhouse kick to attackers body
(left foot then right foot).
Right foot step back into kicking stance, right foot
spinning kick.
Right foot sweeping roundhouse kick to the face,
Kihap.
Number 3 [ 3
Defender: Left foot inside crescent kick blocking
attackers punch.
Right foot step back into kicking
stance.
Left foot jump spinning crescent kick.
Right foot low spinning sweep kick.
While still down, right foot roundhouse
kick to attackers face, Kihap.
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Self Defense
Front and Back Bear Hugs and a Rear Double Wrist Grab
Attacker: Grab partner in a front bear hug.

[
Response: Both hands grab attackers back.
1
Right knee strike to attackers groin.
Left hand grab attackers uniform from behind, right
hand grab attackers chin, right leg sweep attacker.
Attacker: Grab partner in a bear hug from behind.

[
Response: Thrust head backwards while stepping to the left,
2
breaking bear hug.
Right elbow strike to attackers solar plexus, reach
down and grab attackers left ankle with both hands.
Pull attackers ankle up, throwing them back.
Right foot sidekick to the face, Kihap
Attacker: Grab both of partners wrists from behind.

[
Response: Right foot step sideways into horse riding
3
stance, lift both hands overhead.
Left foot step behind attacker while twisting right
arm behind attackers back.
Wrap right forearm around attackers neck, Kihap.
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Red Belt All
Kicks: Breaking jump 360o back
Green Belt Takedowns previous belts
Yellow Belt Form: and Joint turning axe kick
All Basic Pal Gwe 3 Combination Forms:
Stances: roundhouse jump back, spin- Form:
Stances, Block and All, at random
Stances: basics, back One Step kick, flying Form: ning Pal Gwe 8
Blocks, and Strike
Sparring: side kick Pal Gwe 6
ready, attention Blocks: Punches Techniques One Step
horseriding, 1-3 Form: One Step
double knifehand, Kicks: Form: One Step Sparring:
back Self Defense: Pal Gwe 5 Sparring: Choreographed
Pal Gwe 4 1-3
Blocks: Strikes: single wrist 1-3 One Step
Form: One Step Self Defense:
face, body, knifehand, grabs 1-3 One Step Sparring: Self Defense:
Pal Gwe 2 Sparring: Self Defense: bear hug 1-2,
down, knifehand reverse knifehand Sparring: 1-3 Choreographed
Free 1-3 back shoulder rear double wrist
Kicks: Kicks: One Step 1-3 grabs 1-3 Self Defense:
basics, side Sparring: Sparring Self Defense: grab 3 Station
Form: 1-3 Board front shoulder Free grabs 1-3 Free Sparring Board Breaking
Pal Gwe 1 grabs 1-3 Sparring
crescent, side, Free Breaking: grabs 1-3
roundhouse Free Sparring Board Essay:
One Step Sparring back kick Free Board
Free Sparring Breaking: Leadership:
Form: Sparring: Sparring Breaking: Board 1 hand technique
Board Korean Tae Kwon Do
Kibon Poomse 1-3 Board spinning kick Breaking: and spinning kick
Breaking: Terms #4 Board and My Life
Free Sparring Breaking: 1 hand technique
One Step side kick Black Belt Breaking: Written and spinning kick Essay:
Board back kick spinning kick 4 Hour
Sparring: Philosophy: Exam #2 Responsibility
Breaking: Korean Essay: Preparation
1-3 Cooperation Korean Terms Written
side kick Terms #3 Black Belt Respect Black Belt Class
#5 Exam #1 Philosophy:
Korean Terms Korean Terms Philosophy:
Black Belt Confidence Black Belt
#1 #2 Black Belt Black Belt Responsibility 4 Hour
Philosophy: Philosophy: Candidate
Black Belt Goal Setting Philosophy: Philosophy:
Black Belt Respect Class
Philosophy:
Focus Enthusiasm
Black Belt
Philosophy:
Leadership
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Double Black Stripe Record

Promotion to Double Black Stripe Date Type Comments
1st White Tip
1st Yellow Tip
2nd White Tip
2nd Yellow Tip
Tournaments:
Demonstrations:
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Four Tips
1st White tip:
Knowledge and proper execution of all color belt forms,
and approval by Master instructor to take 1st Maintenance
Time
test. 2 Maintenance Tests
2nd White tip: Preparation Class

Knowledge and proper execution of all color belt forms, Candidates Class
and approval by Master instructor to take 2nd Maintenance
test.
1st Yellow tip:

Given after the student completes their first maintenance test. Students will be asked to
demonstrate three forms selected at random by Grandmaster Chong, and a three station board
break comprised of two kicking techniques and one hand technique.
2nd Yellow tip:
Given after the student completes their second maintenance test. Students will be asked to
demonstrate three forms selected at random by Grandmaster Chong, and a three station board
break comprised of two kicking techniques and one hand technique.
Testing for First Degree Black Belt

Congratulations to all Double Black Stripe students from your Masters and Instructors. You have
reached the point in your Tae Kwon Do training where your goal of Black Belt is in sight. Your continuous
commitment to excellence has helped make you a candidate for Black Belt testing.
Parents & Students:

Upon becoming a double black stripe, you will receive a What to Expect as a Double Black Stripe letter.
Please review it carefully for important information on our schools Black Belt testing process.
Black Belt testing is offered three times per year according to the following general schedule of events:
Preparation Class Candidates Class Black Belt Test
Spring February March April
Summer June July August
Winter October November December
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LEADERSHIP
People dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. - John Maxwell
The fullness or emptiness of life will be measured by the extent to which a man feels that he has an impact
on the lives of others. - K. Breaster
The speed of the leader determines the rate of the pack. - anonymous
Leaders are like eagles, they dont flock, you find them one at a time. - anonymous
We cannot hold a torch to light anothers path without brightening our own. - Ben Sweetland
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing. - Albert Schweitzer

As a Tae Kwon Do student, what kind of instructor If you reflect on the way you have been taught
do you want to follow? Is it the one who has the over the last few years, you may realize that your
highest kick and the strongest punch? Or, would you instructors often used different leadership styles for
prefer one who treats you well and shows genuine different situations and individuals. At the white belt
concern for your development? As you approach level, instructors were very motivational and watched
Black Belt rank, it is important to realize that many over you carefully. At the intermediate level,
students will look to you as a leader. They will they may have allowed you to work on your own
recognize your superior skills, and respect your more. And as a senior belt, you were likely given
experience. However, directing others by virtue of the opportunity to help instruct others. Depending
your physical technique and your rank alone will on the individual student, and the task at hand, the
not be an effective leadership style for very long. instructors may be supportive, directive, interactive,
Instead, you must develop positive relationships with or even delegate. This different strokes for different
your junior belts. These relationships need to be folks and different strokes for the same folks at
based on mutual respect. When others realize that different times is a highly effective leadership style.
you have their concerns at heart, you will not just be Try to be aware of the various personalities and
accepted, you will be followed as a Tae Kwon Do learning stages of those you work with, whether it be
leader. a project group, family or sports team. Resolve not to
be only the type of leader you wish to be, but the type
of leader your followers need. By doing this, you
will gain their effort and support.
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The Meaning Behind
Whether on T.V., at the movies or in

The Black Belt
not easily attained, but is the result of Like challenges, successes of each
video games, Black Belts are often years of hard work and perseverance, Black Belt are unique. The fundamental
represented as possessing an almost as the road to Black Belt is usually principle of TaeKwonDo is individual
mystical level of skill and knowledge. fraught with challenges. The consistent self improvement. This is why people
At times, the meaning of Black Belt overcoming of challenges builds a of all ages and athletic ability can
has been distorted by those who are not Black Belts well-deserved pride and achieve a Black Belt. No matter where
involved in the martial arts, to represent confidence. each student starts in terms of physical
the ability to perform super human feats The challenges that each student capability, or at what age they attain their
of speed, strength and fighting. faces on the way to Black Belt vary. black belt, it is an accomplishment to be
However, as you may have realized Some may struggle with the physical treasured and one which will be noticed
by others. For this reason all Black Belts
invariably become role models.
This is not something that is
optional, as it becomes fact the moment
you put on a black belt. It is also true
that once you become a Black Belt, you
represent the Black Belt even when you
are not wearing it. You are a role model
at all times, whether on the classroom
floor or off. People will look to you
to demonstrate what it means to be a
Black Belt. Certainly at the Tae Kwon
Do school other students will always
be watching you to see how you do
everything: how you bow, line up,
stretch, kihap, train, work with a partner,
help others, speak with the instructors.
Nothing that you do will go unnoticed.
Even when you are not at the Tae
Kwon Do school, if people know you
are a Black Belt, they will look to you
from the first day you stepped into the challenges of particularly difficult to define their opinion of the martial
Tae Kwon Do dojang, true Black Belts techniques. Others may have a hard arts. It may be as simple as wanting
come in all ages and sizes. They also time mastering all the curriculum your opinion of the latest martial arts
vary in their backgrounds and athletic requirements. For some the challenge film to hit the big screen. Or, they may
ability. What then does wearing a Black may be finding the confidence to perform be judging your attitude and actions
Belt represent? More specifically, what in front of a group at testing. For as a way of determining whether they
is it that you should have accomplished many it may be finding the time and themselves should begin training in
in order to feel worthy of that significant self discipline to train on a consistent Tae Kwon Do. You must always be
honor? basis. One common denominator for aware that as a Black Belt, you will be
At Master Chongs World Class Tae all Black Belts is that they found a way a representative of your art, your school,
Kwon Do, earning a Black Belt represents to meet their personal challenges and your instructors and your training. It is
the fulfillment of an individuals physical succeed. This develops courage as well for that reason that with the tremendous
and mental potential. This fulfillment is as confidence. pride that comes with Black Belt,
...with the tremendous pride that comes with black belt,

also comes tremendous responsibility.
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also comes a tremendous
responsibility.
As part of their
r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, B l a c k
Belts need to remember
that achieving this goal is
only the beginning. It is
a tremendous milestone in
your Tae Kwon Do career,
however, it is not a finish
line. Just as there is no
finish line in your lifetime
of learning, there is also no
finish line in your Tae Kwon
Do training. Reaching your
Black Belt is like receiving
your high school diploma.
It is an achievement to
be proud of and one that
provides the foundation for
more in-depth study and
refinement of your basic
knowledge. By continuing to train The methods by which Black Belts choose have made thus far. Recall the
and study, even after you have to assist in the development of others vary. challenges you have overcome.
achieved your Black Belt you It may be leading the warm-up exercises Enjoy the pride and confidence
will maintain your skills and your for a class. It could be by being a helpful that comes with this achievement. Keep
confidence in them will continue to and enthusiastic partner when paired with in mind that this achievement is one
grow. In addition, once you have their junior belts. Some Black Belts will of many more to come, for the Black
attained your Black Belt, a whole choose to take a more active role and Belt is a beginning, not an ending. And
new set of goals are available for you become assistant instructors. Whatever remember, once you are a Black Belt,
to work towards. the method, try to make each and every you are never without it, even when it
One such goal is enhancing your interaction that you have with your junior is not tied around your waist. With that
ability as a teacher and assisting belts a positive one. One that reminds you honor comes great responsibility. You are
in the development of others. As of the interactions you have enjoyed with responsible to yourself, to continue your
mentioned above, all of your junior your instructors. Doing so completes the journey and find even greater success.
belts will be looking to you as an circle as you begin to give back to the source You are also responsible to your juniors,
example and a leader. It is the Black which has already given you so much. your instructors and your school, to set
Belts who set the standards that all When you receive your Black Belt, the example and be the kind of leader that
other students will aspire to attain. take the time to reflect on the journey you will allow us to achieve our mission:
The Goals of Master Chongs World Class Tae Kwon Do:

Provide the highest quality martial arts instruction
Empower our students with valuable skills for daily life
Contribute to a safe and peaceful community
We can make a difference!
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Why Do We Learn
Korean Terms?
We study Korean terminology accept ourselves and other people. kicking and punching. Knowing
and take written exams about By studying another language we only how to kick and punch
TaeKwonDo for a number show our willingness to accept without an understanding of
of reasons. TaeKwonDo is another culture. where the art came from reduces
the martial art that originated Another reason for our study TaeKwonDo to mere sport.
in Korea. By learning Korean is that TaeKwonDo is not just In order to become a complete
language and history, we show about strengthening our body, but martial artist, we must appreciate
respect to the nation and culture our mind and spirit as well. It is not only our new physical skills,
that developed the art we study. important that when someone asks but also their purpose, and the
An important lesson we learn you about TaeKwonDo you are nation and culture that gave them
through TaeKwonDo is how to able to speak about more than just to us.
Guidelines for Leading Warmup

On occasion, instructors will select a high ranking student to lead the warm-up exercises. This is an important
responsibility and offers students the opportunity to develop their confidence, enthusiasm, and leadership skills.
The goal of the warm-up is to make everyone ready for class. We know that this goal has been accomplished if
students are: sweating (physically ready), smiling (emotionally ready), and listening (mentally ready).
In order to accomplish these goals, utilize the following strategies:
General Guidelines
Be completely enthusiastic, making use of vocal
variety, facial expressions and body language.
Give plenty of praise to students for both their effort
and their skill.
Do all stretches mirror image to the class (i.e. you
do right when they do left).
NO big bouncing motions.
It doesnt matter if you do not have the best
flexibility. Set a good example with your effort and
body position.
When you do a joint rotation, shoulder rolls for
example, do it for 8 counts. All stretches should be
held for 10 counts.
Remember, if you give your best effort and are
enthusiastic and motivated, the students will too.
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Standard Warm-up Routine

Jumping Jacks
Hopping front to back, side to side, scissors,
crossing and uncrossing legs
Neck stretches (no rotations)
Arm rotations
Side reach
Hip rotations
Knee rotations
Standing short stretches
Standing long stretches
Ankle rotations
Hamstring stretch - one leg
tucked in,
the other leg
extended to
the side
Butterfly stretch
Straddle split
Sitting on
insteps,
foot and toe
stretches
Jumping Jacks
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The American Flag

blue field representing a Star Spangled Banner,
new constellation. Red and Old Glory.
stands for courage, white The display of the
for purity and blue for Korean and American
loyalty and justice. flags are a sign of respect.
The thirteen stripes TaeKwonDo students
and stars represented the demonstrate respect to
original thirteen colonies Korea as the birthplace
of the United States. In of Tae Kwon Do, and
1818 congress enacted to America where they
a resolution to keep the are allowed the personal
United States of America number of stripes at freedom to study martial
The American flag is has a meaning. On thirteen while adding arts. To show our respect,
one of the oldest in the June 14, 1777, congress a star for each state we bow to the flags at
world. The first flag of the enacted a resolution admitted into the union. the beginning and end of
United States was raised that the Flag of the The U.S. flag has each class and whenever
in 1776, in Cambridge, United States be thirteen never had an official entering or leaving the
Massachusetts, by George stripes alternate red and name, however its most training floor.
Washington. Every color white, that the Union be common nicknames are
and marking on the flag thirteen stars white in a Stars and Stripes, The
The Korean Flag

The Korean flag represent opposition and
symbolizes much of the balance.
thought and philosophy For Tae Kwon Doists
of the Asian culture. The this philosophy can be
symbol, and sometimes integrated to mean that as
the flag itself is called one develops great skill
Tae Kuk. and power, one must also
The circle in the develop self control and
middle of the flag is compassion. In this way
divided equally and in the martial arts become
perfect balance. The an exercise not only of
upper (red) section Korea self improvement but of
represents the Yang represent the dualism of passive, hot and cold, helping others.
and the lower (blue) the cosmos: fire and water, plus and minus, etc.
section the Um, an day and night, dark and This is also known as the Kun Gye: Sky
ancient symbol of the light, construction and theory of opposites. Kon Gye: Earth
Universe. destruction, masculine Similarly, the three Ee Gye: Fire
These two sections and feminine, active and bars at each corner Kam Gye: Water
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The Banners in our Dojang

Several banners hang in our gain, responsibly. In addition,
dojang that represent much Tae Kwon Do encourages us
of the philosophy behind Tae to be responsible in all of our
Kwon Do. interactions with others.
The three Korean banners Perseverance is also vital
in the lobby area of the to your development as a Tae
school may be translated Kwon Doist. The path to black
asResponsibility, belt and beyond includes many
TaeKwonDo,and challenges. Through Tae Kwon
Perseverance. Their message Do training, students cultivate
emphasizes the importance of both inner and outer strength
responsibility and perseverance to overcome these challenges.
in Tae Kwon Do training. As a result, they gain mental
In order to be true martial discipline and resolve that will
arts practitioners, students help them with any difficulty
must treat the techniques they they face in daily life.
learn, and the knowledge they
Two Chinese scrolls hang on opposite sides of

the flags on the main training floor. They provide
a powerful message to TaeKwonDo students.
As with the banners, there is an emphasis on
responsibility and perseverance.
The scroll to the left of the This scroll details the ripple
flag displays a famous poem, effect that results from diligent
translated as follows: and sincere training. It explains
that training in martial arts is
When one develops virtue in
not a selfish activity merely for
their spirit, then there will
personal benefit and improvement.
be honor in their character.
Rather, the purpose is to develop
When one has honor in their ourselves so that we can enhance
character, then there will be and contribute to our own families.
respect in their home. This in turn will contribute to our
community and our nation. Finally,
When there is respect in the these efforts can make a positive
home, then there will be impact throughout the world.
harmony in the nation.
The scroll to the right of the
When there is harmony in flags is related to the first scroll. It
the nation, then there will be simply states:
peace throughout the world.
Through perseverance
all things are possible.
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Competition Events and Rules

The following rules are the regulations of the annual World Class Tae Kwon Do Championships. These
rules are subject to change at the discretion of the tournament committee.
Valid Score
The following techniques score 1 point:

A punch successfully delivered with the fist, on
the middle part of the chest protector.
A kick successfully delivered by the foot, to the
face or the middle part of the chest protector.
An attack successfully delivered by foot or fist on
any part of the chest protector which causes the
opponent to fall. However, holding the opponent
immediately after delivery of an effective attack
does not count as a score, and falling down or
losing balance does not produce a score.
Grandmaster Chong coaching at World Games III, Germany
Safety Rules
Gyoroogi (sparring)
The following safety rules shall govern all
Gyoroogi is the practice of sparring against an opponent, competition sparring matches:
applying the offensive and defensive techniques The competitor is allowed to attempt kicks to the facial
acquired through Tae Kwon Do training. Competition area, however, absolute control must be exercised or
is conducted by two players Chung (blue) and Hong the appropriate penalty shall be invoked.
(red). Each respective weight division is an individual The competitor who executes a successful kicking
tournament. Matches are conducted in rounds with time technique to the face (light contact without causing
limits and within 6x6 meter rings. injury) shall be awarded one point.
All the vulnerable spots are covered with protective
gear. Head gear, chest protector, groin guard, forearm The competitor who executes a technique to the face
and shin guards help prevent injuries during competition. or neck which results in a minor injury shall receive
Only punching and kicking techniques are allowed a one point deduction. The determination of a minor
during competition, and one can only attack the front injury will be made at the discretion of the tournament
officials.
part of the body. Only kicks are allowed to the face.
Hits below the beltline are forbidden. The competitor who executes a kick to the face which
The winner is the player who scores more points results in the inability of the opponent to continue
with successful hits, using both hands and feet. A shall be disqualified. The jury, referee and judges,
referee and judges keep score. A jury actually decides after consultation with the tournament physician, if
the winner after confirmation of the referees declaration necessary, shall make this determination.
of warnings, deductions of points, and review of the
referees and judges score cards. Valid points are those NOTE: Inability to continue because of fright, crying or
recognized by a majority of the judges, including the loss of will, following a legal kick to the head, does not
referee. constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker.
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Warnings and Deductions

The referee declares a foul when the following acts are committed:
Warnings - Kyong Go Deductions - Gam Jeum

(Half-point deductions): (Full-point deductions):
Holding the opponent Attacking a fallen opponent

Escaping from fighting by Injuring the opponents face
showing your back to your by fist attack
opponent
Butting the opponent with
Moving out of the contest
the head
boundary line on purpose
Attacking with knees, Intentional attack after the
elbows or other referees declaration of
unauthorized implements Kalyeo (break)
Throwing the opponent Uttering of violent and
down undesirable remarks or
Pretending injury serious unsportsmanlike
conduct by contestant or
Moving around
coach
continuously (stalling)
Attacking the private parts
or other unauthorized area NOTE: Half-point deductions begin Superiority
counting against a competitors score when
Pushing the opponent with the competitor has two or more. Half-point If one opponent is clearly
body or hand deductions are always rounded down. superior, the referee can
Falling down on purpose Therefore, if a competitor has one half- stop the match to confer
(to avoid attack) point deduction at the end of the match, it with the judges, and ask the
does not count against him. If a competitor jury to declare a mismatch.
Attacking opponents face
has two half-point deductions at the end
with fist (light touch) The jury can confer with
of the match, it counts as 1 point against
Uttering undesirable his total. If a competitor has three half-
the competitors coach to
remarks and misconduct by point deductions, (1 points,) at the end determine whether to stop
contestant or coach of the match, it counts as 1 point against or continue, or the jury may
his total. make the judgment based
on their own observations.
Awarding a mismatch
decision in this case is to
ensure the competitors
safety.
The rules of superiority
are also invoked to
determine a winner in
the event of a tie point
score. The victory will be
awarded to the competitor
who utilized more kicks
and advanced techniques,
and performed more
aggressively.
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Poomse (forms)
Poomse is a technique system that allows students to

practice defensive and offensive techniques by themselves,
against an imaginary opponent. Students learn poomse
stepbystep graduating at each belt from simple to more
complex and difficult ones.
Poomse will be judged on:
I. Correct and orderly execution of each movement
II. Degree of proficiency:
Beginning and ending at the same spot
Executing powerful and speedy techniques by tensing
and relaxing muscles at the proper moment
Mental concentration & kihap
Focused eye and head movements
Accurate targets
Inhaling and exhaling at the proper moment
Balance
Rhythm and synchronization of movement
Kyukpa (board breaking)

Competitors are provided with boards and
allowed to attempt breaking with techniques
that have been approved by their instructors.
Competitors will be judged on accuracy and
clarity of technique, speed, power, intensity,
and maintaining good balance and poise
during and following each technique.
A Note about the Value of Competition:

While not everyone can become an Olympic
gold medalist, the excitement and challenge
of fair competition can be an enjoyable and
memorable experience for students of all ages
and abilities. For this reason, our centers
host two school tournaments each year. This
event provides friendly competition that will
inspire you to bring out your personal best
performance.
Get involved!!
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Tae Kwon Dos Development

As an International Sport
[
1970s
May 25, 1973 The first World TaeKwonDo
Championships were held (biennial
event)
May 28, 1973 TheWorldTaeKwonDo Federation
(WTF) was established
October 18, 1974 The First Asian TaeKwonDo
Championships were held (biennial
event)
October 5, 1975 The WTF became an affiliate of
the General Association of the
International Sports Federation
(GAISF)
April 9, 1976 The CISM (Conseil International du
Sport Militaire) executive committee
adopted TaeKwonDo as an official
[
sport
1980s
July 17, 1980 The WTF was granted recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at
the 83rd General Session in Moscow
January 15, 1981 The WTF was affiliated to the International Council of Sports & Physical Education
July 24, 1981 Tae Kwon Do was one of the primary events in the World Games (a non-Olympic) event
held in Santa Clara, California, USA
February 5, 1982 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as a demonstration sport for the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games
at the IOC Executive Board Meeting
August 13,1983 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as an official sport of the Pan American Games at the General
Assembly of the Pan American Sports Organization
December 1, 1983 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as an official sport of the All African Games at the 10th
General Assembly of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA)
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December 30, 1983 The WTF was affiliated to the International Organization of Sports & Leisure Facilities
(IAKS)
September 28, 1984 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as an official sport by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
June 2, 1985 Tae Kwon Do was formally adopted as a Demonstration Sport in the 1988 Olympic
Games at the 90th session of the IOC Executive Board held in Berlin
July 3, 1986 The First World Cup Tae Kwon Do Competition was held at Colorado Springs, USA
April 4, 1986 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as an official sport of the South American Games
May 14, 1986 The WTF was affiliated to the International University of Sports Federation (IUSF)
September 30, 1986 Tae Kwon Do was included as an official sport in the 10th Asian Games in Seoul
November 29, 1986 The First World University Tae Kwon Do Games were held
January 9, 1987 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as an official sport of the South East Asian Games
August 9, 1987 Tae Kwon Do was included as an official sport in the 10th Pan-American Games held
in Indianapolis with 26 participating nations
October 7, 1987 The First Womens World Tae Kwon Do Championships were held in Barcelona, Spain
December 15, 1987 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as an official sport of the South Pacific Games
September 17, 1988 Tae Kwon Do was a demonstration sport in the 24th Olympiad with 192 competitors
from over 35 nations participating
[
April 6, 1989 Adoption of Tae Kwon Do as a demonstration sport in the 25th Olympiad in Barcelona,
Spain
1990s & Beyond
April 22, 1992 Tae Kwon Do was adopted as

an official sport of the 1994
Asian Games by the OCA
August 19, 1993 The World Tae Kwon Do

Championships were held in
New York City in the USA
with over 700 competitors
from 82 countries
July, 1994 Tae Kwon Do was adopted

as an official full medal sport
for the 27th Olympiad in
Sydney, Australia
July, 2000 Tae Kwon Do appears as

an Olympic event in 2000
Olympic Games in Sydney,
Australia
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The World Tae Kwon Do

Federation
WTF
The World TaeKwonDo Federation (WTF) is the
international governing body for TaeKwonDo. It is
headquartered at the Kukkiwon, the national training
center for TaeKwonDo, in Seoul, South Korea. Its
members include 20 million people in 120 countries.
The WTF oversees international competition,
sets standards for master instructors and referee
certification, and has several committees responsible
for the reviewing, updating and advancement of
TaeKwonDos technical standards.
Master Chongs East Amherst, NY Dojang Master Chongs Lancaster, NY Dojang
Master Chongs Orchard Park, NY Dojang Master Chongs Amherst, NY Dojang
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Tae Kwon Dos History

TaeKwonDo is the art of self fighting techniques, the young warriors practicing martial arts.
defense that originated in Korea. It is were instructed in history, poetry, and The end of the Yi Dynasty came
recognized as one of the oldest forms philosophy. The entire body of study in 1909 and was followed with the
of martial arts in the world. Though its was known as Hwarang Do. The Japanese occupation of Korea and a
tradition is ancient, reaching back over Hwarang gained skills not only for ban on the practice of martial arts. The
2,000 years, there is no one account of battle, but for daily life. This relates training that existed was extremely
its development. The details presented directly to modern TaeKwonDo secretive.
here have been gathered and arranged training, which provides self defense With the end of World War II came
from a number of different sources. skills as well as improved character, the end of the Japanese occupation, and
One of the earliest clues of Tae self-discipline, and confidence that can the need and opportunity to formally
Kwon Dos existence is a mural painted be applied to any task. organize the Korean martial arts. In
on the wall of a tomb that 1955 a group of instructors
was built in the Korean and historians convened
kingdom of Koguryo, and settled on the title
between 37 BC and 66 of Tae Kwon Do. The
AD. The drawing shows name was selected for its
two unarmed figures appropriate description
facing each other in a of the art: Tae(foot)
TaeKwonDo style stance. Kwon(hand) Do(art).
Additional drawings in The name also bore a close
the tomb show figures resemblance to the ancient
performing blocks and name Tae Kyon.
wearing uniforms similar to The introduction of
those used in modern day TaeKwonDo in the United
TaeKwonDo training. States also began during
There is little question the 1950s when a handful
that the advancement of Kukkiwon, South Korea of pioneering master
TaeKwonDo and its instructors travelled to
techniques developed as the country of Following the Silla dynasty and America to spread the art.
Korea developed. There are examples the times of the Hwarang Do came the Throughout the next few decades,
and history of Tae Kwon Do training in Koryo dynasty (935 AD - 1352 AD) TaeKwonDo grew in popularity,
virtually all the records of the different from which Korea takes its name. At not only as a martial art, but as an
kingdoms that existed within the that time martial arts practice, known international sport.
country throughout the centuries. as Subak Do, became popular as an In 1973, Korea hosted
The highest form of the ancient art organized sport with detailed rules. The the firstTaeKwonDoWorld
was achieved in the kingdom of Silla. royal family sponsored competitions Championships. In that same year,
This tiny kingdom constantly faced and demonstrations. Martial arts the World Tae Kwon Do Federation
attacks and opposition from larger became deeply rooted in Korean was established as the international
and stronger areas. As a result the culture. governing body forthe sport aspects of
ruler of the kingdom, King Jin Heung A setback occurred during the Yi TaeKwonDo. Today the WTF counts
established an elite group of warriors Dynasty which began in 1393 AD. At 120 separate countries as its members,
called the Hwarang or Flower of that time the ruling class de-emphasized representing 20 million practitioners.
Youth. the importance of physical and military These numbers earn TaeKwonDo the
The Hwarang consisted of the sons training and the Tae Kyon began to lose distinction of being the most practiced
of nobles within the kingdom. They popularity. However, one significant martial art in the world.
were carefully selected and formally contribution occurred in 1790 when Tae Kwon Do first gained
trained in all aspects of military skills the Yi Dynasty Monarch Chongjo acceptance as an Olympic sport
including unarmed combat, which at ordered one of his generals to compile appearing as a demonstration event
the time was known as Tae Kyon. It a reference book of all forms of martial in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
is significant that the Hwarang were arts in Korea. Known as Muye Dobo Beginning with the 2000 Olympic
taught not only the importance of Tongi, this book is one of the first of Games in Sydney, Australia, Tae Kwon
developing their bodies, but their minds its kind. It is comprised of texts and Do has been included as a medal sport
and spirits as well. In addition to illustrations describing methods of in the Summer Olympic Games.
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WORLD CLASS TAE KWON DO

This manual belongs to:

Grandmaster Sun Ki Chong

Section 2 - Belt Rank Curriculums

Grandmaster Sun Ki Chong

Grandmaster Sun Ki Chong

Over 40 Years Experience

U.S. National Team Head Coach

As one of the most successful head coaches

We can make a difference!!

TaeKwonDo is for Everyone!

Adults Gain a Healthy Body and Peace of Mind

Adult Students Enjoy:

Families Grow Closer Together

Train Together and Benefit From:

Definition of Tae Kwon Do

Through disciplined training, TaeKwonDo improves

The Complete Art of Tae Kwon Do

Poomse (pattern or form) is a collection of

Gyoroogi Ho Shin Sool

Gyoroogi (sparring) is live action spontaneous

Ho Shin Sool (self defense) is the practice of

Mook Sahang (meditation) is performed at the

changes at least two weeks prior

Student Dropoff Safety Additional Services

Our Tae Kwon Do Uniform

Korean Flag Patch American Flag Patch

Tae Kwon Do Kids are Responsible:

They know they should attend classes at least two

They know it is important to be on time and to get

They take good care of their Tae Kwon Do uniforms,

Tae Kwon Do Kids Act Special

They bow and greet their instructors with a cheerful

Tae Kwon Do Kids Follow

They avoid silly or dangerous playing

Tae Kwon Do Kids Cooperate:

They are quiet when other classes are going on.

They walk away from trouble

Being a Tae Kwon Do Kid is something to be proud of!

Adult Student Responsibility Code

Instructors Professional Role

Respect for Uniform and Belt Respect for Ongoing Classes

Respect for School Property

White Belt Yellow Belt Green Belt

Blue Belt Red Belt Black Belt

Instruction on Tying the Belt

8. Pull both ends horizontally,

Bowing and Its Purpose

Bowing is a two-way street,

Kihap: The Energy Yell

It helps to reduce tension.

Rules for Sparring

n No sparring is permitted prior to the yellow

n At yellow belt, students are required to

n Students must wear all of the above

n The rules for sparring in standard

n The rules for sparring classes are as follows:

Answers to Common Questions

I have noticed that students

Although they are not actual belt

The tips represent the will challenge those students to

What about comparing one