2ND KUP
RED BELT
PATTERN: HWA RANG
NUMBER OF MOVEMENTS: 29
Hwa Rang is named after the Hwa Rang Youth Group which originated in the Silla Dynasty about 600 AD. This group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the 3 Kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division where Tae Kwon-Do developed into maturity.
Ready Position: MOA CHUNBI SOGI C
1 STEP SPARRING / IIBO MATSOKI
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.
2nd KUP THEORY
KOREAN TERMINOLOGY
ENG/KOR
Palm pushing Block / SONBADAK MIRO MAKGI
Upwards Punch / OLLYO JIRUGI
Side Punch / YOP JIRUGI
Downwards Knifehand Strike / NAERYO SONKAL TAERIGI
Turning Kick / DOLLOYO CHAGI
Side Elbow Strike / YOP PALKIP TAERIGI
Consecutive Kick / YONSOCK CHAGI
Instep / BALDUNG
Back Heel / DWIT CHOOK
Back Sole / DWI KUMCHI
What does moa chunbi sogi C represent?
The 3 Kingdoms of Korea.
What does the colour black mean?
Black is opposite to white therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also indicates the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear.
What is the name of the kick that uses the back sole?
Dwit Chagi (Traditional Back Kick).
Name 3 kicks that use back heel?
Golcho Chagi (Hook Kick)
Naeryo Kick (Downwards Kick)
Bandae Dollyo Chagi (Reverse Turn kick)
FINISHED HERE?