1ST KUP
RED BELT BLACK STRIPE
PATTERN: CHOONG MOO
NUMBER OF MOVEMENTS: 30
Choong-Moo was the given name of the great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592 AD, which was the precursor of the modern day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death having no chance to show his unrestrained potential because of his forced loyalty to the King.
Ready Position: NARANI CHUNBI SOJI
1 STEP SPARRING
The final iteration of the Step Sparring practices in Taekwondo, The attacker only takes one step throwing one punch, hence the name ‘one step sparring’, while the defender retaliates with either a block, a hand, a foot technique, or a combination or succession of all of these.
You will need to perform more advanced techniques than your last grading, proving your knowledge has increased.
OTHER SET SPARRING
During this grading, you will be asked to perform some other sparring exercise which can include:
- 3 Step Sparring
- 3 Step Semi-Free Sparring (any level)
- 2 Step Sparring
FREE SPARRING
Free Sparring is where an individual will use all forms of techniques and combinations against their opponent, with no pre-arranged movements like Step Sparring.
You will be asked to demonstrate your technical ability in several rounds of Free Sparring. Showing good attack/defensive skills along with good movement and combinations.
1ST KUP THEORY
KOREAN TERMINOLOGY
ENG/KOR
Knifehand Checking Block / SONKAL MOMCHAU MAKGI
High Section Front Knifehand Strike / NOPUNDE AP SONKAL TAERIGI
Flying Side Piercing kick / TWIMYO YOP CHAJIRUGI
Upwards knee kick / OLLYO MOORUP CHAGI
Front Reverse Knifehand Strike / AP SONKAL DUNG TAERIGI
Reverse Low Upset Fingertip Thrust / BANDAE NAJUNDE DWIJIBUN SONKUT TULGI
Twin Palm Upwards Block / SANG SONBADAK OLLYO MAKGI
Crescent kick / BANDAL CHAGI
Side Sole / YOP BAL BADAK
Reverse Footsword / BALKAL DUNG
Toes / BALKUT
What does the colour Black signify?
Black is the opposite wo white, signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-do. Also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Why do you deserve a black belt?
August 1983.
Which tenet(s) would you say has influenced you the most?
To develop focus, distance and timing. It is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques and also teaches many things such as correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, and counter attacks.
Name 8 parts of the hand…
Name 8 parts of the foot…
Give a history of Tae Kwon-Do…
FINISHED HERE?