RED BELT STUDY GUIDE

RED BELT REQUIREMENTS

BLOCKS & STRIKES COMBO

  • Cat Stance

  • Scissors Block

  • Inside Palm Block

  • Double Outside Block

  • Cross Block (X Block)

KICKING COMBINATIONS

  • Continuous Hook Kick & Round Kick

  • Jump Spinning Hook Kick

FALLS

  • Front

  • Side

  • Back

FORMS

  • All Previous & Taegeuk Chil Jang

SELF-DEFENSE

  • 1-5

SPARRING

  • 3 Rounds – 3 Minutes – 1 Minute Rest

BREAK

  • Tornado Kick

  • Elbow Strike

BELT STUDY GUIDE

BELT

What is the significance of the Red Belt?

  • It signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control; the student must dedicate more time to his/her practice preparing for the next level.

POOMSAE

What is the meaning of Taeguek Chil Jang?

  • It symbolizes the Mountain, meaning ponderosity & firmness

RED BELT TERMS

  • Poomsae (Pattern or Form)

    • A choreographed demonstration of the various kicks, blocks and hand techniques of Tae Kwon Do which a student utilizes with an imaginary opponent or opponents.

  • Kyik Pa Gi (Breaking)

    • Done to practice an illustrate the formidable power, precision and great mental concentration of the Tae Kwon Do practictioner.

  • Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense)

    • The study of how to use an attacker’s strength or skill & weapons against him or her.

  • Gyuroogi (Sparring or Fighting)

    • A practical application of various forms against an actual opponent.

  • Jung Sin Tong II (Meditation)

    • For the purpose of concentration practice in order to focus precision and power; visualize goals & listen to one’s conscience for internalizing important truths and moral standards.