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Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club

(A Registered Charity- Registration No: 1098912)

Student Handbook

Edition 3

© 2004, 2009 Gerry Reilly and Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club

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Contents

Welcome 3

What is Taekwondo? 5

Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club 7

Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain 10

Grading Syllabus 12

How to succeed at a grading 15

Yellow Tag / 9th Kup 19

Yellow Belt / 8th Kup 24

Green Tag / 7th Kup 30

Green Belt / 6th Kup 37

Blue Tag / 5th Kup 45

Blue Belt / 4th Kup 53

Red Tag / 3rd Kup 61

Red Belt / 2nd Kup 69

Black Tag / 1st Kup 78

1st Dan Black Belt 87

2nd Dan Black Belt 96

Taekwondo Chungdokwan Philosophy and Traditions 104

Korean Terminology 107

Equipment Requirements 109

Sources for Further Information 111

Appendix A - Code of Conduct 113

Appendix B - Anti Bullying Policy 119

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Welcome

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Welcome to Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club. Through your training in Taekwondo we hope you will gain an ever-increasing understanding of the Korean Martial Arts. The balanced physical programme of training will provide you with an understanding of the art of Taekwondo and improve your general fitness. Many other rewards come from dedicated training: speed, balance, power, endurance, self-confidence, self-discipline, flexibility, respect and importantly friendship. Your instructors and fellow students are here to support you in the journey you have begun. Martial arts training can continue for a lifetime; there are always new things to learn and old techniques to perfect. It is a journey that has many rewards and from which you can gain pleasure, friendship and a balanced fitness.

Master Gerry Reilly, 5th Dan Senior Instructor Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo

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What is Taekwondo?

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Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art which combines the sharp, strong angular movements seen in Karate with the graceful and circular motions of Kung Fu. With the addition of its own devastating kicking techniques, Taekwondo combines to be an integrated system of self defence and personal improvement.

Taekwondo training addresses the whole body. You will improve your strength, stamina, speed, flexibility and coordination. Along with a variety of effective hand and foot techniques, these physical skills build a fundamental base for self-defence that can be perfected through dedicated practice.

Taekwondo training consists of many elements; basic techniques, patterns, self-defence, breaking, pre-arranged sparring and free sparring. These are all part of the art. However, the art is more than just the physical training. As you progress, you will gain an understanding of the philosophy of Taekwondo, of the “do” or “the way” that represents the spirit and meaning behind the physical training.

Taekwondo is based on the principle of self-defence. Offensive moves are taught only for protection and to be used as a last resort. You should always follow the tenets of Etiquette, Modesty, Perseverance, Self-control and Indomitable Spirit

The road to the coveted Black Belt is filled with many individual obstacles. There are no short cuts and no mystical practices that will instantly make you a Black Belt. It is through hard work and dedicated practice that you will progress through the coloured belts gradually gaining in skill and understanding, eventually reaching the Black Belt; which in itself is just the start of the next journey which may last a lifetime. To be a truly successful student of Taekwondo you must learn to enjoy the journey rather than worry too much about the destination.

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Overton and Basingstoke

Taekwondo Club

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Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club was founded by Master Gerry Reilly in 1997. The club which started as a small group based out of the Overton Recreation Centre has now grown to be one of the largest clubs in Hampshire, with classes in Basingstoke, Overton and Whitchurch.

Master Gerry Reilly has trained under Grandmaster Mark Biddlecombe since 1988 and has also had the opportunity to train with many other instructors including Grandmaster Park Hae Man, the late Grandmaster Cha Sok Park, Grandmaster Vincent Cheong, Grandmaster Lindsay Lawrence and Master Pat Donnelly.

The club also benefits from several other instructors including Master Kevin Hanks, Master Lynne Firth, Graham Soane, Sue Thorn and Deborah Paxman who take a full role in the teaching.

The club’s growth has come about because of the commitment of the instructors and students of the club. The club is unique in the area in that it is run with the objective of providing high quality training in Taekwondo to the broadest possible membership and not for personal gain.

From the very start in 1997, all instructors have been volunteers and have not taken payment for the running of the classes. The technical aspects of the club such as the training syllabus, competitions and class programme are managed by the club’s Instructors Committee, which consists of all of the club’s British Taekwondo Council (BTC) Registered Instructors.

In 2003, the club became the first Taekwondo club anywhere in England to be accepted for registration as a charity. The trustees of the charity manage the administration of the club. As a charity, the club is run with the objective of providing an opportunity to train in the Korean martial arts to as wide a community as possible, with its constitution and finances openly available for inspection on the charity commission website.

As a community based club, we consider our participation in external activities important to us. Each year the club participates in the annual Basingstoke sports exchange with Euskirchen in Germany. This is an opportunity for competition, fun and friendship

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Since 1998 the club has run an Annual Children’s Summer School. The school has proven to be popular with both existing students and also total beginners.

For the first time in 2006, we ran a successful charity event in support of Sport Relief which we repeated in 2008.

In January 2007, the club opened its permanent fully matted dojang in Essex Road as a base for all of its Basingstoke classes.

Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club is affiliated to Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain (TCGB). TCGB is a member group of the World Taekwondo Federation National Governing Body for the UK, the British Taekwondo Control Board (BTCB).

All our students become individual members of TCGB and through TCGB hold individual membership and insurance with the British Taekwondo Control Board. All our instructors hold current instructor insurance and an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

The club remains committed to all its students whether they train for recreation and fun or have ambitions to compete in Taekwondo at the highest possible level. The club teaches a full curriculum covering all the aspects of Taekwondo as a martial art and is not just focused on competition. However there are plenty of opportunities for competition for those who are interested.

Regular competition is available in all of the competition disciplines within Taekwondo (poomsae, sparring, speed breaking and power breaking). There are opportunities to compete at all levels from local novice events to international class. Students have access to both the national poomsae and sparring squads should they have the desire and talent to be considered for international competition. The club is the only Taekwondo club in the Basingstoke area to hold membership of the BTCB, and therefore the only club through which students have access to Olympic level competition.

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Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain

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Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club is a Full Member of Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain (TCGB). All students of the club have individual membership of TCGB.

TCGB is a Group Member of The British Taekwondo Control Board. The BTCB is the World Taekwondo Federation National Governing Body for the UK. As individual members of TCGB, students also hold individual membership of the BTCB and have access to all BTCB seminars, courses, tournaments and international squads.

TCGB is the second oldest Taekwondo Group in the UK. Taekwondo was brought to the UK in 1967 by Grandmaster Rhee Ki Ha who founded the United Kingdom Taekwondo Association (UKTA). When the World Taekwondo Federation was formed in 1973, several instructors left the UKTA to start training in the WTF style under Grandmaster Fred Lee. Gradually some of these instructors worked together more closely and linked up with the Chungdokwan in Korea under the guidance of Grandmaster Park Hae Man. Finally in 1982, TCGB was officially formed under the presidency of Master Vincent Cheong, then a 6th Dan Black Belt, now 9th Dan. In May 2007, TCGB decided to affiliate as a Group Member to the British Taekwondo Control Board to help unify and strengthen WTF Taekwondo in the UK.

TCGB is recognised as the governing body for the Chundgokwan in the UK.

The Chungdokwan is the oldest of the Kwans (schools) in Taekwondo and provides us with both a historic link to the origins of Taekwondo and an opportunity for our students and instructors to continue to train with some of the most senior instructors in the world.

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Grading Syllabus

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The club teaches a broad Martial Arts syllabus covering the full spectrum of sparring, poomsae, 1-step, 3-step, destruction and self-defence. This is reflected in the grading syllabus.

Gradings, which are held regularly, are intended to provide you with the opportunity to show that you have mastered the requirements of your current level and are ready to move onto the next stage of training.

Before each grading, the instructors will assess which students are ready to grade. This assessment is based on progress since their last grading, knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the grade, class attendance and general attitude to training. If the instructors feel that you are ready to grade, and you have completed the minimum training time since your last grading, you will be invited to grade.

The grade structure used by Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club is the standard Kukkiwon grade structure. This consists of 10 Kup grades (from White Belt/10th Kup to Black Tag/1st Kup), and 9 Dan grades (from 1st Dan Black Belt to 9th Dan Black Belt).

Gradings test the understanding of Taekwondo at the current grade and also of all previous grades. Therefore, you should be prepared to show all techniques and poomsae up to and including those for your current grade.

Grading examinations are conducted by the club instructors holding a minimum rank of 4th Dan Black Belt.

In addition to the technical aspects of the grading, the examiners may require you to demonstrate fitness, balance, coordination, etc. This may take the form of fitness exercises such as press-ups or sit-ups. You (and especially for more senior grades) may also be asked to hold a particular technique (e.g. side kick) for a period of time to demonstrate balance, coordination and correct body posture.

Results from a grading will be available within two weeks of the grading. If you do not achieve a pass level you will be given detailed feedback on the areas on which you need to improve to achieve a satisfactory level. However, regardless of your result, you are encouraged to ask the instructors for more detailed feedback on your performance.

The possible results of a grading are

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• Double Promotion: awarded for exceptional performance.

• Credit: performance significantly above that expected for the grade.

• Pass: satisfactory performance.

• Probation: overall satisfactory performance but below required standard in one area. The candidate may be required to retest in class in the specified area.

• Fail: below standard required for the grade. Candidate will be required to retest at a future grading. However there will not be a fee for the retest.

Gradings for Black Belts / Dan Grades are held separately twice a year. The core syllabus for these gradings is set by the Technical Director of TCGB and may be varied from time to time. The club has a set syllabus for 1st and 2nd Dan candidates that extends this core syllabus especially in those areas that reflect the expectations that are placed on these ranks within Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club. In addition to the technical aspects of the black belt requirements, senior ranks are expected to show commitment to the club through regular participation in senior belt training, instructor courses, seminars and assisting at Kup gradings. The minimum training times shown in the syllabus are absolute, no exceptions will be made and it is expected that most students will not grade on the minimum interval.

The syllabus for ranks of 3rd Dan and above is that set by TCGB. However, candidates for 3rd Dan and above will be expected to have demonstrated their commitment to instructing and furthering the development of the club.

If you are transferring from another Taekwondo club, you will have your existing rank assessed by a grading examiner. In most cases for Kup grades the examiner will be looking to recognise you at your current grade. However, some other Taekwondo clubs promote much faster than our club considers appropriate. In these cases recognition is likely to be at a rank appropriate your training experience as well as your technical ability. Dan grades that hold either a Kukkiwon certificate or whose grading was conducted by an examiner of at least 6th Dan Kukkiwon will have their rank recognised automatically. All other Dan grades will have their rank reviewed by the club with the TCGB Technical Director.

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How to Succeed at a Grading

The following notes are intended to help you understand how to achieve your best at gradings. The guidance should also be considered during normal training.

Appearance, Attitude and Etiquette

The grading starts when you enter the Dojang. You should wear a clean dobok with the belt tied correctly. All jewellery must be removed and any piercing that cannot be removed must be covered. Long hair should be tied back.

You should show good etiquette at all times by bowing when entering or leaving the Dojang and by addressing all examiners and officials as Sabumn.

Basics

Basic techniques and basic combinations should be executed with spirit, use of the correct weapon (part of hand or foot), showing use of reaction force, and focusing on the target.

Patterns

Knowledge of the steps of a pattern is not sufficient. All patterns must be executed at the correct speed, showing full use and understanding of reaction force, techniques delivered with accuracy and power to the correct target and maintaining focus and concentration. Finally, there must be clear evidence of spirit by good breath control and a clear sharp kihap.

Revision sheets for both the basic kibon patterns and the poomsae can be found in this handbook. However, these should be used as revision and not to learn new patterns, as there are many important aspects that cannot be shown in brief descriptive sheets.

Poomsae represents the technical heart of Taekwondo and so failure to perform adequately at the appropriate standard for the grade in this section of the grading will be assessed as a fail result. For more senior

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grades to pass the poomsae section of the grading, it is not sufficient to just demonstrate knowledge of the movements but also to show high quality and forceful execution of the techniques.

One Step Pre-Arranged

Combinations should show a range of both hand and leg techniques. They should be executed without hesitation and should demonstrate appropriate speed, accuracy, intent but most importantly control. You should display techniques that you can effectively demonstrate. Well-executed simple combinations are better than unrealistic, over-elaborate and impractical combinations that are ineffective.

Good etiquette must be shown at all times. Attackers must show good spirit and attack with a clear well directed punch to either the chin or the solar plexus. Defenders must respond without hesitation. Attackers must remain in position until the attacker signals, with a final kihap, that their combination is complete. If the combination involves a takedown, the defender must inform the attacker before the start of that combination and should demonstrate good control and consideration for their partner’s safety. This principle also applies if the defender wishes to defend against a high section punch.

Three Step Pre-Arranged

Students may be asked to perform a pre-defined set of techniques. The intention of this aspect of the syllabus is to develop accurate and effective blocking techniques.

You will be expected to demonstrate the techniques accurately at the target height of the punch and without hesitation. The block should use reaction force, show power and good use of twist.

Breakfalls

The performance of breakfalls should show that you can safely be taken down and protect your head. For senior grades, candidates are expected to show that this can be achieved from a full standing height.

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Self Defence

Defence must be effective and demonstrate correct execution of technique without hesitation. The defender must show control and protect the safety of their partner. This is of particular importance for any takedowns or locks. Use of excessive force will be penalised.

Breaking

Breaking should be taken seriously. The techniques should be executed with the correct part of the foot or hand and with spirit. Special attention should be given to the target to protect the safety of the board holder. The strike should always be delivered to the centre of the board. Normally, the break will be executed against a 2cm thick pine board; however, this may be varied to ensure that an appropriate challenge is set for the candidate.

If you are under 16 and grading up to red belt, you will not be expected to break. However, you may be asked to demonstrate the technique as a break on a lightweight re-breakable board or pad. At black tag and Dan grade, you will be expected to break, however the techniques chosen will be limited to those considered safe for your age.

Sparring

One-for-one technique sparring may be called at any grade. This should be executed on the spot showing a full range of techniques executed quickly and with good control. During one-for-one sparring, students must demonstrate equal use of both sides, and show a range of kicks and hand techniques.

Free sparring is required for more senior grades. This may be either no contact without protective equipment, or light contact wearing a hogu. If you are grading for a grade above Blue Belt / 4th Kup you will be expected to have your own basic protective equipment with you at the grading. The club will provide a hogu if you do not have your own.

You will be expected to demonstrate:-

• Understanding of WTF sparring rules

• Use of both attacking and counter-attacking skills

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• Footwork

• Ring management

• Spirit

• Control

• Distance

Unless otherwise directed, sparring is to WTF rules. Kicks can be targeted to mid and high sections, punches to middle section only. At very senior grade, these rules may be varied by the examiners.

If two-onto-one or increased multiple attacker sparring is called, the normal rules are varied but will be set by the examiners before the sparring commences. The attackers may only use standard WTF techniques; however, the defender may push, hold, sweep and grab. This style of sparring will only be called at very senior grades and must be conducted safely. All sweeps and holds must be conducted with high levels of control. Any grabs to the leg must be released immediately, otherwise serious injury can occur.

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Yellow Tag

9th Kup

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Promotion to

Yellow Tag / 9th Kup

Minimum of 20 hours class time since starting

training.

Basics Forward Stance Walking Stance Horse Riding Stance

Low Block Inner Block High Block Double Low Block

Middle section Punch

Push Kick Raising Kick Front Kick 45o Roundhouse Kick

Patterns Basic hand pattern 1

3-Step Inner Block

Sparring 1:1, 2:2 no contact

Breaking None

Miscellaneous 10 press ups / 10 sit ups / 10 star jumps

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Sample Combinations

Horse riding stance, middle punch Horse riding stance, inner block Horse riding stance, high block Horse riding stance, low block to side Forward stance, low block, middle punch Forward stance, inner block, inner block, middle punch Forward stance, high block, middle punch, middle punch Forward stance, double low block, raising kick Walking stance, 45deg roundhouse, 45deg roundhouse Walking stance, push kick, front kick Walking stance, front kick, 45deg roundhouse Walking stance, raising kick, front kick Walking stance, raising kick, 45deg roundhouse

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Required Patterns

Basic Hand Pattern 1

1. Step to left into horse riding stance, execute left hand low block

2. Right hand low block

3. Left hand outer form block to side

4. Right hand outer form block to side

5. Left hand high block

6. Right hand high block

7. Left middle punch

8. Right middle punch, kihap!

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Progress Sheet – 9th Kup / Yellow Tag

Name: Date of Last Grading:

Instructor:

Technique Signed Off Date

Basics Forward Stance

Walking Stance

Horse Riding Stance

Low Block

Inner Block

High Block

Middle section Punch

Push Kick

Raising Kick

Front Kick

45o Roundhouse Kick

Patterns Basic Hand Pattern 1

3-Step Inner Block


Breaking None


Attendance Requirement – 20 Hours

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Yellow Belt

8th Kup

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Promotion to

Yellow Belt / 8th Kup

Minimum of 20 hours class time since last grading.

Basics Back Stance

Reverse Outer Form Block

High Section Punch Reverse Punch Inner Knife Hand Strike

Side Kick Axe Kick Full Roundhouse Kick

Patterns Basic leg pattern 1

3-Step Reverse Outer Block


Breaking None

Miscellaneous 20 press ups / 20 sit ups / 20 star jumps Demonstrate correct tying of the belt

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Sample Combinations

Horse riding stance, high punch, reverse middle punch Forward stance, reverse outer form block, reverse middle punch Forward stance, inner knifehand strike, reverse inner knifehand strike, high punch Forward stance, high block, middle punch, high punch Back stance, inner block Walking stance, front kick, side kick Walking stance, side kick, side kick Back stance, side kick Walking stance, front kick, axe kick Walking stance, switch legs, 45deg roundhouse

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Required Patterns

Basic Leg Pattern 1

1. Step 45 degrees to left into forward stance with double low block,

right raising kick, return to stance with double low block

2. Front kick, step down with feet parallel and then step back into

forward stance with left leg and double low block

3. Left raising kick, return to stance with double low block

4. Front kick, step down feet with feet parallel and then step out 90

degrees to right into forward stance, double low block.

5. Left raising kick, return to stance with double low block

6. Front kick, step down with feet parallel and then step back into

forward stance with left leg and double low block

7. Right raising kick, return to stance with double low block

8. Front kick, kihap!, step down feet with parallel and then step out 90

degrees to left into forward stance, double low block.

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Required Theory/Philosophy

Tying the Belt

There are several ways to tie the belt. However, whatever approach is adopted, the belt should always be tied with both ends of an even length with a neat knot at the centre. The following approach will result in a tidy belt

• Hold the belt in the middle with the ends hanging evenly.

• Place the middle of the belt against your belly button.

• Wrap it around once or twice (depending on length of belt) and bring both ends back to the front.

• Bring the left end up to the middle.

• Overlap the right end up and then tuck it behind and under both layers.

• Pull both ends out making sure they are both even.

• Tie a square knot by bringing the right end under and over the left.

• Pull both ends even and make sure the knot is in the middle.

• Make sure the belt ends are even length and hang downwards in front.

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Progress Sheet – 8th Kup / Yellow Belt


Instructor:


Basics Back Stance

Reverse Outer Form Block

High Section Punch

Reverse Punch

Inner Knife Hand Strike

Side Kick

Axe Kick

Full Roundhouse Kick

Patterns Basic Leg Pattern 1

3-Step Reverse Outer Block


Breaking None


Demonstrate correct tying of the belt


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Green Tag

7th Kup

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Promotion to

Green Tag / 7th Kup


Basics Outer Form Block Wedge Block

Back Fist Strike Ridge Hand Strike

One Step - Back Kick Inner Crescent Kick Outer Crescent Kick Jumping Front Kick (front leg) Skip Side Kick

Front Breakfall Rear Breakfall

Patterns Taegeuk El Jang

3-Step Outer Form Block

Sparring Free no contact

Breaking None

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk El Jang Origin of Taekwondo

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Sample Combinations

Back stance, reverse outer block, front foot step to forward stance, reverse middle punch Forward stance, outer block, outer block, middle punch, high punch Back stance, side kick, side kick Forward stance, reverse outer block, reverse hand ridge hand strike Forward stance, wedge block, punch, reverse punch Forward stance, inner block, downward back fist – same hand Walking stance, skip 45deg roundhouse Walking stance, step into back kick Walking stance, inner crescent kick, back kick Walking stance, outer crescent kick, side kick Walking stance, front leg jumping front kick

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Required Patterns

Taegeuk El Jang

18 Moves – Heaven and Light. Giving direction to life and represents the start of everything.

Start from ready stance facing A.

5. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into forward stance, left low block.

1. Step out towards C with left leg into walking stance with a left low block.

6. Execute right middle punch.

2. Step forward with right leg and execute right middle punch.

7. Moving right leg forwards, turn 90o clockwise towards F into walking stance, left inner block.

3. Moving right leg turn 180o clockwise towards D into walking stance, right low block.

8. Step forward with left leg into walking stance and execute right middle punch.

4. Step forward with left leg and execute left middle punch.

9. Moving left foot, turn 180o anti-clockwise towards E into walking stance, right inner block.

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10. Step forward with right leg into walking stance and execute left middle punch.

15. Stepping with right leg turn 180o clockwise towards H stepping right foot walking stance, right high block.

11. Stepping with right leg turn 90o clockwise towards A into forward stance, right low block.

16. Execute left leg front kick, step down into walking stance and execute left middle punch.

12. Execute left middle punch.

17. Stepping with left leg turn 90o clockwise towards B into forward stance, left low block.

13. Moving left leg forwards, turn 90o anti-clockwise towards G into walking stance with left foot in front, left high block.

18. Step forwards with right leg into forward stance with right middle punch. Kihap!

14. Execute, right leg front kick, step down into walking stance and execute right middle punch.

On command, turn 180o anti-clockwise towards A by moving left leg back into ready stance.

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Taegeuk El Jang -18 Moves – Heaven and Light. Giving direction to life and represents the start of everything.

Origin of Taekwondo – Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art based on a combination of different arts and styles that were brought together following the 2nd World War.

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Progress Sheet – 7th Kup / Green Tag


Instructor:


Basics Outer Form Block

Wedge Block

Back Fist Strike

Ridge Hand Strike

Back Kick

Inner Crescent Kick

Outer Crescent Kick

Jumping Front Kick (front leg)

Skip Side Kick

Front Breakfall

Rear Breakfall

Patterns Taegeuk El Jang

3-Step Outer Form Block


Breaking None

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk El Jang

Origin of Taekwondo


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Green Belt

6th Kup

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Promotion to

Green Belt / 6th Kup


Basics Cat Stance

High X-Block Low X-Block Knife-hand Block

Elbow Strike Outer Knife Hand Strike

Low/High Front Kick (same leg) Low/High Roundhouse Kick (same leg) Skip Front Kick Skip Roundhouse Kick Traditional Turning Kick Side Breakfall

Patterns Basic Hand Pattern 2 Taegeuk Ee Jang

1-Step 2 pre-defined techniques, from both left and right


Breaking Elbow Strike

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Ee Jang Counting to 10 in Korean

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Sample Combinations

Forward stance, knifehand block, elbow strike to target, downward backfist Forward stance, front kick Cat stance, double knifehand block, slide into forward stance, reverse high punch, pull back into cat stance, double knifehand block Back stance, high X block, low X block Forward stance, outer knifehand strike Walking stance, low/high roundhouse Walking stance, low/high front kick Walking stance, skip side kick Walking stance, skip front kick Walking stance, side kick, skip side kick Walking stance, roundhouse, skip roundhouse Walking stance, turning kick Side breakfall from low position

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Required Patterns


1. Step to left into horse riding stance, execute left hand inner block

2. Right hand inner block

3. Shift to forward stance, facing right, left hand knife hand strike

4. Shift to forward stance, facing left, right hand knife hand strike

5. Shift to forward stance to the right but looking forwards, low left

knife hand block

6. Shift to forward stance to the left but looking forwards, low right

knife hand block

7. Return to horse riding stance, high left punch

8. High right punch, kihap!

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Taegeuk Ee Jang

18 Moves – Joyfulness. The state of mind that allows us to remain patient and firm in our self-control.


5. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into walking stance, right inner block.


6. Step forward with right leg in walking stance, left inner block.

2. Step forward with right leg into forward stance and execute right middle punch.

7. Moving left leg forwards, turn 90o anti-clockwise towards E into left walking stance, left low block.

3. Moving right leg turn 180o clockwise towards D stepping right foot walking stance, right low block.

8. Execute right foot front kick and step down into forward stance and execute right high punch.

4. Step forward with left leg into forward stance and execute left middle punch.

9. Moving right foot, turn 180o clockwise towards F stepping into right foot walking stance, right low block.

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10. Execute left foot front kick and step down into forward stance and execute left high punch.

15. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards B into left walking stance, left low block.

11. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into left walking stance, left high block.

16. Right front kick; step down into walking stance, right middle punch.

12. Step forward with right foot in walking stance, and execute right high block.

17. Left front kick, step down into walking stance, left middle punch.

13. Moving left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards H into walking stance with left foot in front, right inner block.

18. Right front kick; step down into walking stance, right middle punch. Kihap!

14. Without stepping turn 180o clockwise towards G into right walking stance, left inner block.


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Taegeuk Ee Jang - 18 Moves – Joyfulness. The state of mind that allows us to remain patient and firm in our self-control.

Pre-defined One-Steps (two from the examples below)

1. Step forward to outside of oncoming punch whilst performing simultaneous inner block. Deliver reverse punch followed by punch to side of body / ribs.

2. Step forward to inside of oncoming punch whilst performing

simultaneous inner block. Deliver reverse punch to body / solar plexus followed by palm heel strike to jaw.

3. With left leg, step 45 degrees to left and forward, out of the range

of the punch. Left hand inner bloc, followed by a reverse punch and then a left hand punch. Pull back into guard stance.

4. Slide back out of the range of the punch, with right leg back. Back

leg roundhouse kick to mid section. Pull leg back and place down in front with guarding stance.

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Progress Sheet – 6th Kup / Green Belt


Instructor:


Basics Cat Stance

High X-Block

Low X-Block

Knife-hand Block

Elbow Strike

Outer Knife Hand Strike

Low/High Front Kick (same leg)

Low/High Roundhouse Kick (same

leg)

Skip Front Kick

Skip Roundhouse Kick

Traditional Turning Kick

Side Breakfall


Taegeuk Ee Jang



Breaking Elbow Strike

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Ee Jang

Counting to 10 in Korean


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Blue Tag

5th Kup

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Promotion to

Blue Tag / 5th Kup


Basics Low Guarding Block Inner Palm Block

Spear-hand Strike Side Back Fist Strike Jab Punch Hook Punch

Jumping Front Kick (Back Leg) Front Hook Kick Back Kick Reverse Side Kick Front Leg, Front Kick

Front Rolling Breakfall

Patterns Basic Hand Pattern 3 Taegeuk Sam Jang



Breaking Front Kick

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Sam Jang Describe Etiquette of 1-Step Attention / Bow in Korean

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Sample Combinations

Back stance, low guarding block, switch forward stance, high spear finger strike Back stance, inner palm block, switch forward stance, middle section punch Walking stance, inner knifehand strike, spin backwards into back stance side back fist Walking stance, jab punch, reverse hand hook punch Forward stance, side kick Forward stance, step into front kick with front leg Walking stance, back kick (no step) Back stance, reverse side kick, reverse side kick Walking stance, rear leg jumping front kick Walking stance, 45 degree roundhouse, front hook kick Back stance, inner crescent kick, back kick Walking stance, hold side kick extended - 15 seconds each side Front rolling breakfall

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Required Patterns


1. Step forward with left leg into forward stance, left hand rising elbow

strike

2. Step back into back stance, supported left elbow strike behind

3. Step into horse riding stance, side left elbow strike

4. Downward left elbow strike

5. Step forward with right leg into forward stance, right hand rising

elbow strike

6. Step back into back stance, supported right elbow strike behind

7. Step into horse riding stance, side right elbow strike

8. Downward right elbow strike, kihap!

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Taegeuk Sam Jang

20 Moves – Fire and Sun. Fire and sun gives us light, warmth, enthusiasm and hope.


5. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into walking stance, right knife hand strike.


6. Step forward with right leg in walking stance, left knife hand strike.

2. Execute right front kick and step into forward stance and execute right and left middle punches.

7. Moving left leg forwards, turn 90o anti-clockwise towards E into left back stance, left knife hand block.

3. Moving right leg turn 180o clockwise towards D stepping right foot walking stance, right low block.

8. Move the left foot forward into forward stance executing right middle punch.

4. Execute left front kick and step into forward stance and execute left and right middle punches.

9. Moving right foot, turn 180o clockwise towards F stepping into right foot back stance, right knife hand block.

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10. Move the right foot forward into forward stance executing left middle punch.

16. Execute left front kick and step into forward stance and execute left and right middle punches.

11. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into left walking stance, right inner block.

17. Moving left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards B into walking stance with left foot in front, left low block, right middle punch.

12. Step forward with right in walking stance, and execute left inner block.

18. Step forward, right low block, left middle punch.

13. Moving left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards H into walking stance with left foot in front, left low block.

19. Execute left front kick; step down into walking stance, left low block, right middle punch.

14. Execute right front kick, step into forward stance; execute right and left middle punches.

20. Execute right front kick; step down into walking stance, right low block, left middle punch. Kihap!

15. Moving right leg turn 180o clockwise towards G stepping right foot walking stance, right low block.


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Taegeuk Sam Jang - 20 Moves – Fire and Sun. Fire and sun gives us light, warmth, enthusiasm and hope.

Pre-defined One-Steps (3 from the examples below)

1. Step forward to outside of oncoming punch whilst performing simultaneous reverse outer form block. Deliver side kick to opponents leading knee using your back leg.

2. Step forward to outside of oncoming punch whilst performing

simultaneous palm block. Deliver ridge hand strike to mid section / solar plexus.

3. Step forward to inside of oncoming punch whilst performing

simultaneous outer knife hand block (same arm same leg). Deliver elbow strike to mid section / solar plexus.

4. High attacking punch. Slide back away from the range of the

punch with right leg back in forward stance. Ensure that the distance is correct to execute from hand high block, followed double punch to mid section.

5. Step to right, with right leg behind. Back leg side kick to mid

section. Pull the leg back and place down into guarding stance.

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Progress Sheet – 5th Kup / Blue Tag


Instructor:


Basics Low Guarding Block

Inner Palm Block

Spear-hand Strike

Side Back Fist Strike

Jab Punch

Hook Punch

Jumping Front Kick (Back Leg)

Front Hook Kick

One Step Back Kick

Front Leg, Front Kick

Front Rolling Breakfall


Taegeuk Sam Jang



Breaking Front kick

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Sam Jang

Describe Etiquette of 1-Step

Attention / Bow in Korean


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Blue Belt

4th Kup

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Promotion to

Blue Belt / 4th Kup


Basics Knife-hand Guarding Block Knife-hand X-Block Double Outer Form Block

Vertical Punch Hammer Fist Strike

Skipping Hook Kick Inner Crescent Blocking Kick Jumping Side Kick Back Hook Kick

Patterns Basic Hand Pattern 4 Taegeuk Sa Jang

1-Step 3 techniques, from both left and right


Breaking Side Kick

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Sa Jang Meaning of Taekwondo & Chungdokwan

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Sample Combinations

Forward stance, double outer form block, vertical punch, reverse vertical punch Back stance, side kick, skipping side kick Forward stance, low block, pull back into back stance, hammer fist strike Walking stance, check side kick, back kick Walking stance, back hook kick - on the spot Forward stance, high knifehand x-block, step into forward stance, front kick, double punch Walking stance, inner crescent blocking kick, side kick same leg Walking stance, switch on spot, spin 45 degree roundhouse Walking stance, side kick, horse riding stance, jumping side kick Walking stance, skip front leg front hook kick Cat stance, knifehand guarding block, slide to forward stance, reverse punch, pull back to cat stance, guard

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Required Patterns


1. Step left into horse riding stance (and remain in this stance for the

rest of the pattern) and execute single left knife hand outer form

block

2. Single right hand knife hand outer form block

3. Sweeping double low knife hand block to left

4. Sweeping double low knife hand block to right

5. Double middle knife hand block to left

6. Double middle knife hand block to right

7. Downward right hand palm block, left hand spear finger strike

8. Downward left hand palm block, right hand spear finger strike,

kihap!

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Taegeuk Sa Jang

20 Moves – Thunder and Lightning. We must practice to overcome our fear in face of danger.


5. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into forward stance, left knifehand high block and right inner knifehand strike.

1. Step out towards C with left leg into back stance with a knifehand guarding block.

6. Execute right front kick and step down into forward stance, left middle punch.

2. Step into forward stance executing left pressing block with left and right spearhand strike.

7. Execute left leg side kick, step into back stance guarding block.

3. Moving right leg turn 180o clockwise towards D stepping into right foot back stance, with knifehand guarding block.

8. Execute right leg side kick step into back stance knife hand guarding block.

4. Step into forward stance executing right pressing block with right and left spearhand strike.

9. Moving left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards H into back stance with left foot in front, left reverse outer block.

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10. Without moving forward, execute right front kick step back down into back stance, right inner block.

16. On the spot, execute right middle punch.

11. Turn on the spot towards G into back stance with right reverse outer block.

17. Turn on the spot towards E, with a right inner block.

12. Without moving forward, execute left front kick step back down into back stance, left inner block.

18. On the spot, execute left middle punch.

13. Stepping with left leg turn towards B into forward stance, left knife hand high block and right inner knifehand strike.

19. Step out with left leg into forward stance; execute left inner block, right then left middle punches.

14. Execute right leg front kick and step into forward stance and execute right downward back fist.

20. Move forward and execute right inner block, left then right middle punches. Kihap!

15. Moving left leg, step into walking stance towards F with a left inner block.


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Taegeuk Sa Jang - 20 Moves – Thunder and Lightning. We must practice to overcome our fear in face of danger.

Taekwondo: The Art of Kicking and Punching

Chungdokwan: The “Blue Wave School”, founded by Grandmaster Won Kuk Lee in 1944.

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Progress Sheet – 4th Kup / Blue Belt


Instructor:


Basics Knife-hand Guarding Block

Knife-hand X-Block

Double Outer Form Block

Vertical Punch

Hammer Fist Strike

Skipping Hook Kick

Inner Crescent Blocking Kick

Jumping Side Kick

Back Hook Kick


Taegeuk Sa Jang



Breaking Side kick

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Sa Jang

Meaning of Taekwondo & Chungdokwan


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Red Tag

3rd Kup

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Promotion to

Red Tag / 3rd Kup


Basics Low Side Block

Side Punch Outer Knife-hand Strike Palm Heal Strike

Checking Side Kick 360 o Inner Crescent Kick Flying Side Kick

Patterns Basic Leg Pattern 2 Taegeuk Oh Jang


Sparring Free light contact (with/without Hogu)

Breaking Back Kick

Self-defence Single Wrist Grab Lapel Grab Hook Punch

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Oh Jang Explain tenets of Taekwondo

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Sample Combinations

Horse riding stance, low side block, slide side punch Back stance, inner knifehand strike, spin outer knifehand strike Back stance, inner palm block, switch forward stance, palm heal strike to high section Walking stance, middle palm block, spin side back fist Walking stance, one-step back kick, step, one-step back kick Forward stance, skip front leg front kick, walking stance, back kick Walking stance, inner crescent, 360 degree inner crescent Back stance, check side kick, back kick, recover leg (not spin all the way round) Walking stance, flying side kick

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Required Patterns

Basic Leg Pattern 2

1. Step left into horse riding stance and then step across, passing in

front, into side raising kick, horse riding stance double low block

2. Step over, passing in front, to right, side raising kick, horse riding

stance double low block

3. Step over to left, side kick, horse riding stance double low block

4. Step over to right, side kick, horse riding stance double low block

5. Pivot on left foot, right side kick, horse riding stance double double

block

6. Pivot on right foot, left low/high double side kick, horse riding

stance double low block

7. Pivot on right foot, left side kick, horse riding stance double low

block

8. Pivot on left foot, right low/high double side kick, kihap!, horse

riding stance double low block.

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Taegeuk Oh Jang

20 Moves – Wind. The winds of nature can be both powerful and gentle. We can be strong yet remaining respectful and humble.


5. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into forward stance, left inner block and right inner block.

1. Step out towards C with left leg into forward stance with left low block.

6. Execute right front kick and step down into forward stance, right downward backfist, left inner block.

2. Pull back into a short back stance and execute left hammer fist strike.

7. Execute left front kick and step down into forward stance, left downward backfist, right inner block.

3. Step out towards D with right leg into forward stance with right low block.

8. Step forward into forward stance, right downward backfist.

4. Pull back into a short back stance and execute right hammer fist strike.

9. Moving left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards H into back stance with left foot in front, left outer knifehand block.

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10. Leaving left hand in place, step forward into forward stance, executing right high elbow strike, with right fist moving to left open hand.

16. Execute simultaneous right side kick and right punch; step down into forward stance, present right open hand target with left elbow strike.

11. Stepping with right leg towards G into back stance with right outer knifehand block.

17. Moving right leg, step towards E into forward stance, with a right high block.

12. Leaving right hand in place, step forward into forward stance, executing left high elbow strike, with left fist moving to right open hand.

18. Execute simultaneous left side kick and left punch; step down into forward stance, present left open hand target with right elbow strike.

13. Stepping with left leg turn towards B into forward stance, left low block and right inner block.

19. Step out with left leg into forward stance; execute left low block and then right inner block.

14. Execute right front kick and step into forward stance; right low block and left inner block.

20. Execute right front kick, stamp foot down into cross-legged stance, right downward backfist strike. Kihap!

15. Moving left leg, step into forward stance towards F with a left high block.


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Tenets of Taekwondo

Etiquette: Be polite and show respect to all others at all times, including your fellow students and your instructors.

Modesty: Have confidence in your abilities, but never think you are better than anyone else. Always remain humble and thankful for your abilities.

Perseverance: No matter what, keep going! You may be tired or frustrated, but try not to show weakness by allowing your emotion to control your abilities. Learn from feedback from your instructor or others and keep training hard to improve.

Self-control: Always remain in control of your emotions and abilities and channel them into positive outcomes. Never let anger get the better of you!

Indomitable Spirit: The will and passion to keep going in the face of difficult or adverse situations. Never giving up hope and strive hard to overcome anything that gets in your way.

Taegeuk Oh Jang - 20 Moves – Wind. The winds of nature can be both powerful and gentle. We can be strong yet remaining respectful and humble.

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Progress Sheet – 3rd Kup / Red Tag


Instructor:


Basics Low Side Block

Side Punch

Outer Knife-hand Strike

Palm Heal Strike

Checking Side Kick

360 o Inner Crescent Kick

Flying Side Kick

Patterns Taegeuk Oh Jang

Basic Leg Pattern 2



Breaking Back kick

Self Defence Single Wrist Grab

Lapel Grab

Hook Punch

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Oh Jang

Explain tenets of Taekwondo


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Red Belt

2nd Kup

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Promotion to

Red Belt / 2nd Kup


Basics Scissors Block Double Low Knife-hand Block

Vertical Elbow Strike

Knee Attack

180o Crescent Kick Front Hook/Turning Kick Low/High Side Kick

Breakfalls From Standing

Patterns Basic Leg Pattern 3 Taegeuk Luk Jang


Sparring Free light contact (with/without Hogu) Free with all techniques

Breaking Back Hook Kick

Self-defence Single Wrist Grab Double Lapel Grab Double Wrist Grab Rear Bear Hug

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Luk Jang Meaning of belts

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Sample Combinations

Forward stance, front kick then side kick same leg Forward stance, scissors block, slide high palm heal Forward stance, vertical elbow stroke, hammer fist Forward stance, double outer block, grab, knee strike, punch, reverse punch Forward stance, low/high front kick, low block Back stance, double low knife hand block Walking stance, front hook kick / turning kick Walking stance, low/high side kick, 180 degree outer crescent Walking stance, hold front kick 15 seconds each side Front, rear, side and rolling breakfalls from standing position

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Required Patterns

Basic Leg Pattern 3

1. Step to left into walking stance (all movements are in walking

stance), right front kick

2. Left turning kick and change direction 180 degrees

3. Left front kick

4. Right turning kick and change direction 180 degrees

5. Right turning kick, left back hook kick, returning left leg behind

6. Left turning kick and change direction 180 degrees

7. Left turning kick, right back hook kick, returning right leg behind

8. Right turning kick, kihap!, change direction 180 degrees.

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Taegeuk Luk Jang

19 Moves – Water. Water is liquid and formless, never loses its nature and follows the path of least resistance. Self-confidence is like water. One drop is not noticed but an uncontrolled drip can cut through rock.


5. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into forward stance with right outer high knifehand block.

1. Step out towards C with left leg into forward stance with left low block.

6. Execute right high turning kick and step down into horse-riding stance, step with left leg to face E into back stance, left reverse outer block.

2. On the spot, execute right front kick and step back down into back stance, left reverse outer block.

6a. Twist into forward stance, right middle punch.

3. Step out towards D with right leg into forward stance with right low block.

7. Execute right front kick and step forward into forward stance, left middle punch.

4. On the spot, execute left front kick and step back down into back stance, right reverse outer block.

8. Moving right leg clockwise toward F into back stance, right reverse outer block then twist into forward stance, left middle punch.

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9. Execute left front kick and step forward into forward stance, right middle punch.

14. Turn on the spot toward H into forward stance.

10. Bring left leg back into ready stance. Starting with crossed arm at chest, slowly execute double low block breathing out.

15. On the spot, execute right front kick and step back down into back stance, left reverse outer block.

11. Step with right leg towards A into forward stance with left outer high knifehand block.

16. Step back with right leg into back stance with double knifehand block.

12. Execute left high turning kick. Kihap! Step down into horse-riding stance.

17. Step back with left leg into back stance with double knifehand block.

12a. Stepping with right leg to face G into forward stance, right low block.

18. Step back with right leg into forward stance; left inner palm block. Right punch.

13. On the spot, execute left front kick and step back down into back stance, right reverse outer block.

19. Step back with left leg into forward stance; right inner palm block. Left punch.

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On command, pull right leg back into ready stance.

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Required Theory/Philosophy Meaning of the Belts

White: Pure, beginner, unplanted seed; representing the purity of heart, mind and soul.

Yellow: Soil in which you are planted, the first shoots; the start of growth in the art.

Green: Green leaves of the tree, enthusiasm; development of direction.

Blue: Sky, infinite capacity; reaching for sky, of the vastness of the knowledge ahead.

Red: Danger and passion; danger from the techniques known but not fully understood, passion for the black belt.

Black: Expert and Beginner. Completion of the first journey and

graduation to new horizons. Responsibility for the next generation.

Taegeuk Luk Jang - 19 Moves – Water. Water is liquid and formless, never loses its nature and follows the path of least resistance. Self-confidence is like water. One drop is not noticed but an uncontrolled drip can cut through rock.

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Progress Sheet – 2nd Kup / Red Belt


Instructor:


Basics Scissors Block

Double Low Knife-hand Block

Vertical Elbow Strike

Knee Attack

180o Crescent Kick

Front Hook/Turning Kick

Low/High Side Kick

Breakfalls From Standing

Patterns Basic Leg Pattern 3

Taegeuk Luk Jang

1-Step 6 techniques, from both left and

right


Free with all techniques

Breaking Back hook kick

Self Defence Single Wrist Grab

Double Lapel Grab

Double Wrist Grab

Rear Bear Hug

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Luk Jang

Meaning of the belts


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Black Tag

1st Kup

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Promotion to

Black Tag / 1st Kup


Basics Mountain Block Half-Mountain Block

Upset Punch

Low/High Back Kick (same leg) 360o Jumping Back Kick

Patterns Basic Leg Pattern 4 Taegeuk Chil Jang


Sparring Free WTF light contact (with/without Hogu) Free 2 on 1 Free with all techniques

Breaking Student’s choice of one hand and one leg technique

Self-defence Strangle Head Lock Front Bear Hug Double Wrist Grab from rear (Student’s choice of technique)

Miscellaneous Undertaken 2 class warm-ups Assist at a minimum of 2 Kup gradings (over 14s only) Meaning of Taegeuk Chil Jang

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Sample Combinations

Horse riding stance, mountain block, slide side punch Horse riding stance, half mountain block (back hand high), switch forward stance, high block, reverse punch Forward stance, wedge block, upset punch, reverse upset punch Walking stance, 45 degree roundhouse, replace leg, back hook kick - on the spot Walking stance, 360 degree jumping back kick Walking stance, 360 degree jumping outer crescent kick Back stance, slide into forward stance, reverse ridgehand, pull back to back stance, guard Walking stance, low/high back kick, middle side kick Cat stance, knifehand guarding block, front leg front kick, forward stance, reverse punch, pull back to cat stance, guard

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Required Patterns

Basic Leg Pattern 4

1. From Joonbee stance (all movements from Joonbee stance,

returning to position after each kick), double jumping front kick

2. Butterfly kick

3. Left front leg jumping front kick

4. Right front leg jumping front kick

5. Left jumping side kick

6. Right jumping side kick

7. Left jumping turning kick to target 180 degrees clockwise

8. Right jumping turning kick 180 degrees counter-clockwise, kihap!

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Taegeuk Chil Jang

25 Moves – Mountain. The mountain represents strength and stability. Hold true to your beliefs and virtue. Do not fall victim to your weaknesses.


5. Stepping with left leg turn 90o anti-clockwise towards A into back stance with double low knifehand block.

1. Step out towards C with left leg into cat stance with right palm block.

6. Step forward in back stance, with double low knifehand block.

2. Execute right front kick, step back into cat stance, left inner block.

7. Turn toward E into cat stance with left palm pressing block, keep arm in place closing hand, execute right inner palm block.

3. Turn on the spot towards D with into cat stance with left palm block.

8. Right downward backfirst strike.

4. Execute right front kick, step back into cat stance, right inner block.

9. Turn toward F into cat stance with right palm pressing block, keep arm in place closing hand, execute left inner palm block.

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10. Left downward backfirst strike.

16. Slide left leg back into forward stance, low X block.

11. Bring right leg back into feet together stance. Starting with left cupping right at chest, slowly push out while breathing out.

17. Turn 180o toward G into forward stance, wedge block.

12. Step with left leg towards A into forward stance with scissors block.

18. Move forward, grab to shoulders with knee attack into crossed legged stance double upset punch.

13. Step forward and execute scissors.

19. Slide right leg back into forward stance, low X block.

14. Turn anti-clockwise with left leg into forward stance, wedge block facing H.

20. Turn left 90o into walking stance, left side back fist.

15. Move forward, grab to shoulders with knee attack into crossed legged stance double upset punch.

21. Execute right inner crescent kick to left target, into horse riding stance, left elbow strike to target.

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22. Pull left leg up into walking stance, side backfist.

25. Step forward, into horse riding stance, right side punch. Kihap!

23. Execute left inner crescent kick to right target, into horse riding stance, right elbow strike to target.

On command, pull left leg back into ready stance.

24. On the spot, execute left knifehand outer block.

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Taegeuk Chil Jang - 25 Moves – Mountain. The mountain represents strength and stability. Hold true to your beliefs and virtue. Do not fall victim to your weaknesses.

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Progress Sheet – 1st Kup / Black Tag


Instructor:


Basics Mountain Block

Half-Mountain Block

Upset Punch

Low/High Back Kick (same leg)

360o Jumping Back Kick

Patterns Taegeuk Chil Jang

Basic Leg Pattern 4


Sparring Free WTF light contact (with/without Hogu)

Free 2 on 1


Breaking Student’s choice of one hand and

one leg technique

Self Defence Strangle

Head Lock

Front Bear Hug

Double Wrist Grab from rear

Miscellaneous Meaning of Taegeuk Chil Jang

Undertaken 2 class warm-ups

Assist at a minimum of 2 Kup gradings (over 14s only)


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Black Belt

1st Dan

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Promotion to

Black Belt / 1st Dan

Minimum of 80 hours class time and 6 months since last grading.

Basics Double Outer High Block Upward Palm Heal Block Ox Jaw Strike Long Fist Punch Tiger Mouth Strike

Twist Kick 360o Jumping Outer Crescent Kick

Patterns Taegeuk Pal Jang

1-Step 10 techniques, both sides

Sparring Free WTF light contact (with/without Hogu) Free 2 on 1

Breaking Panel choice but student must prepare 2 breaks of their choice, one hand and one leg

Self-defence Freeform any attack, single attacker

Demonstrate understanding of basic locks, sweeps and restraints.

Miscellaneous Participate in one tournament as either competitor or official.

Demonstrate understanding of philosophy and terminology.

Prepare a two page essay on “What it means to be a black belt”. This will be reviewed by the club’s grading examiners prior to the student taking their Dan grading.

Maintain 50% attendance record at Kup gradings

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(over 14s only) since last grading.

Attendance at one pre-Dan grading seminar. Maintain 50% attendance at senior belt training in the 6 months prior to the grading.

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Required Patterns

Taegeuk Pal Jang

27 Moves – Earth. The earth is the source of life. We draw our energy from it and can not survive without it. It represents both the start and end of a journey.


5. Turn anti-clockwise into forward stance, right foot facing G, looking towards H. Half mountain block.

1. Step out towards A with left leg into back stance with guarding block.

6. Pivot on the spot, moving left fist to right shoulder, and right “pull the jaws” punch.

2. Slide into forward stance right middle punch.

7. Stepping with left leg towards G, moving right out into forward stance. Left foot facing H, looking towards G. Half mountain block.

3. Jumping double front kick. Kihap! Into forward stance, left inner block, right inner block, and left middle punch.

8. Pivot on the spot, moving right fist to left shoulder, and left “pull the jaws” punch.

4. Step forward, right middle punch.

9. Pivot 90o anti-clockwise into back stance, knifehand guarding block.

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10. Twist into forward stance, right middle punch.

15. Turn clockwise with into cat stance, knife hand guarding block facing H.

11. Right front kick, step back into forward stance. Then slide left foot back behind right into cat stance, right inner palm block.

16. Front leg, front kick land into forward stance, left middle punch.

12. Turn to face E in cat stance, knifehand guarding block.

17. Pull front leg back into cat stance, right inner palm block.

13. Front leg, front kick land into forward stance, right middle punch.

18. Step out towards B into back stance, low guarding block.

14. Pull front leg back into cat stance, left inner palm block.

19. Left front kick, holding leg in chambered position. Jumping right front kick into forward stance. Kihap! Right inner block, left inner block and right middle punch.

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20. Turn anti-clockwise 90o into back stance, left outer knifehand block.

25. Slide out into forward stance, reverse left high section elbow strike, left downward back fist, right middle punch.

21. Slide out into forward stance, right high section elbow strike.

26. Left downward back fist.

22. Right downward backfist, left middle punch.

27. Right middle punch.

23. Left middle punch.

On command, pull right leg back into ready stance.

24. Turn towards D into back stance, right outer knifehand block

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Taegeuk Pal Jang - 27 Moves – Earth. The earth is the source of life. We draw our energy from it and can not survive without it. It represents both the start and end of a journey.

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Progress Sheet – 1st Dan Black Belt


Instructor:


Basics Double Outer High Block

Upward Palm Heal Block

Ox Jaw Strike

Long Fist Punch

Tiger Mouth Strike

Twist Kick

360o Jumping Outer Crescent Kick

Patterns Taegeuk Pal Jang

1-Step 10 techniques, left and right

Sparring Free WTF (with/without Hogu)

Free 2 on 1

Breaking One hand & one leg. Student’s

choice.

Self Defence Freeform with single attacker

Demonstrate understanding of basic locks, sweeps and restraints.

Miscellaneous Participate in one tournament as either competitor or official.

Demonstrate understanding of philosophy and terminology.

Prepare a two page essay on “What it means to be a black belt.

Maintain 50% attendance record at Kup gradings (over 14s only).

Attendance at one pre-Dan grading seminar.

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Maintain 50% attendance at senior belt training in the 6 months prior to the grading.


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Black Belt

2nd Dan

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Promotion to

Black Belt / 2nd Dan

Minimum of 160 hours class time and 12 months

since last grading.

Patterns Koryo

1-Step 15 techniques, both sides

Sparring Free WTF light contact (with/without Hogu) Free multiple attackers Free with all techniques

Breaking Panel choice but student must prepare a 2 directional break of student’s choice, one hand and one leg.

Self-defence Freeform, any attack, multiple attackers.

Demonstrate understanding of locks, restraints and basic chokes.

Miscellaneous Adults must complete:- BTC Instructor course Poomsae judges course Kyorugi corner judges course Teach a minimum of 2 full classes (under supervision)

Juniors must demonstrate ability to teach syllabus up to and including 1st Dan to individuals and small groups.

Maintain 50% attendance record at Kup gradings since last grading.

Attendance at one pre-Dan grading seminar. Maintain 50% attendance at senior belt training in 12 months prior to the grading.

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Required Patterns

Koryo

30 Moves – Represents the indomitable spirit of the Korean people.

Start from ready stance facing A. In Koryo ready stance.

5. Move 180o

towards D into back stance with knifehand guarding block.

1. Step out towards C with left leg into back stance with knifehand guarding block.

6. Left low/middle side kick, forward stance with left outer knifehand strike.

2. Right low/middle side kick, forward stance with right outer knifehand strike.

7. Right middle punch.

3. Left middle punch.

8. Pull back into back stance, left inner block.

4. Pull back into back stance, right inner block.

9. Pivot 90o anti-clockwise into forward stance, left low knifehand block, right tiger mouth strike.

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10. Right front kick, into forward stance, right low knifehand block, left tiger mouth strike.

16. Step with right leg into horse riding stance, left knifehand block towards G.

11. Left front kick, into forward stance, left low knifehand block, right tiger mouth strike. Kihap!

17. Keep left hand in place as target and execute right side punch to target.

12. Step forward, scoop leg with front hand, knee breaking strike with reverse.

18. Step across, left side kick, turn 180o towards H forward stance, scoop with right hand and execute left low spearhand strike.

13. Step forward, pivot on right foot turn 180o towards B, double outerform block.

19. Pull right foot back into walking stance. Right low block.

14. Left front kick into forward stance, scoop leg with front hand, knee breaking strike with reverse.

20. Step into walking stance, pressing block, step into forward into horse riding stance, right reinforced elbow strike.

15. Pull back left leg into walking stance, double outerform block.

21. Right knifehand block towards H.

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22. Keep right hand in place as target and execute left side punch to target.

27. Turn towards B into forward stance, left outer knife hand strike, left low knife block.

23. Step across, side kick, turn 180o

towards G forward stance, scoop with left and execute right low spearhead strike.

28. Step forward, forward stance, right inner knifehand strike, right low knife block.

24. Pull left foot back into walking stance. Left low block.

29. Step forward, forward stance, left inner knifehand strike, left low knife block.

25. Step into walking stance, pressing block, step into forward into horse riding stance, left reinforced elbow strike.

30. Step forward, forward stance, right tiger mouth strike. Kihap!

26. Move right back into closed stance, raising hands sweep together into left hammer fist.

On command, turn 180o anti-clockwise towards A by moving left leg back into Koryo ready stance.

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Koryo - 30 Moves – Represents the indomitable spirit of the Korean people.

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Progress Sheet – 2nd Black Belt


Instructor:


Patterns Koryo

1-Step 15 techniques, from both left and

right

Sparring Free WTF light contact (with/without Hogu)

Free multiple attackers


Breaking 2 directional break of student’s choice, one hand and one leg.

Self Defence Freeform, any attack, multiple

attackers.

Demonstrate understanding of locks, restraints and basic chokes.

Miscellaneous Adults must complete BTC Instructor course Poomsae judges course Kyorugi corner judges course Teach a minimum of 2 full classes (under supervision)

Juniors must demonstrate ability to teach syllabus up to and including

1st Dan to individuals and small groups

Maintain 50% attendance record at Kup gradings (over 14s only)

Attendance at one pre-Dan grading

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seminar.

Maintain 50% attendance at senior belt training in the 12 months prior to the grading.


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Taekwondo

Chungdokwan

Philosophy

and

Traditions

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Chung Do Kwan Training Oath

1. We, as members, train our spirits and bodies according to the strict code.

2. We, as members, are united in mutual friendship. 3. We, as members, will comply with regulations and obey our

instructors.

Basic Etiquette

1. Always bow when entering or leaving the dojang. 2. The dobok should be clean and neat with the belt correctly tied at all

times. 3. Address instructors as Sabumn unless told to do otherwise. 4. Students line up in class with the most senior student to the front

right and then in decreasing rank to the left. Students on second and subsequent lines should be immediately behind the student on the front line. Students of the same rank line up according to who graded to the rank first.

5. Class starts by the instructor leading a bow to the flags, and then the senior student leading a bow to the instructor.

6. If a master grade enters the dojang, training should pause, the class bows to the master grade, and then the class should immediately resume their training.

7. Show respect and control when working with your partners. You should bow to your partner before starting any work with them and at the end of the work.

8. There should not be excessive or loud talking in class. 9. Willingly assist others in their training. 10. Class finishes with the instructor leading a bow to the flags, the

senior student leading a bow to the instructor, and the next most senior student leading a bow to the senior student.

Chungdokwan Traditions

• Observe the true martial art spirit as a personal code: Honour, Integrity, and Fighting Spirit.

• As members always aim to advance in knowledge and rank and to help those with less knowledge and rank.

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• Lower ranks shall obey higher ranks; higher ranks shall not abuse or take advantage of this authority.

• Take care at all times to avoid injury to yourself and fellow trainees.

• Do nothing to disgrace yourself, Dojang and instructor, or the Art.

• Never use techniques learned in the Dojang except in defence of yourself, family, or country.

• Never teach techniques learned in the Dojang to any person who is not a member of the Dojang without express permission of your instructor.

• If at any time members are involved in an incident involving violence, the Senior Instructor should be notified as soon as possible.

• Members accused of unreasonable conduct away from the Dojang (showing off, intimidation, deliberate fighting, unauthorized teaching, or in any other way abusing or debasing Taekwondo) will be subject to sanction under the Dojang’s code of conduct and disciplinary procedure.

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Korean

Terminology

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One Hana / El Self-defence Hoshinsool

Two Dol / Ee Breaking Kyukpa

Three Set / Sam Left When

Four Net / Sa Right Ohrun

Five Dasot / Oh Punch Jirugi

Six Yasot / Luk Kick Bal Chagi

Seven Elgup / Chil Stance Suhgi / Goobee

Eight Yodol / Pal Ready stance Naranhee sughi

Nine Ahob / Koo Walking stance Ap suhgi

Ten Yul / Sip Front stance Ap goobee

Block Makki Back stance Dwi goobee

Attention Charyut Horse-riding stance Joochoom sughi

Bow Kyungae Raising kick Ap cha ohlligi

Ready Joonbee Front kick Ap chagi

Start / Go Shijak Side kick Yup chagi

Stop Komahn Back kick Dwi chagi

Return to ready Baro Roundhouse kick Dollyu chagi

Turn around Dwi Dorah Pushing kick Mirruh chagi

Break Kallyo Low block Ahrae makki

Continue Kaesok High block Ulgool makki

Grandmaster Kwanjangnim Mid inner block Momtong ahn makki

Master Sahbumnim Mid outer block Momtong bakat makki

Instructor Sahbum Wedge block Momtong Haechyo makki

Assistant Instructor

Chogyo Single middle knifehand block

Han Sonnahl Momtong Makki

Black belt Yudanja Double middle knifehand block

Sonnahl Momtong Makki

Uniform Dobok Half mountain block Ue Sahntul Mahkgi

Belt Tee Mountain block Sahntul Makkii

Blue Chong Diamond block Kumgang Makkii

Red Hong Chest protector Momtong hogu

Warning Kyunggo Head guard Mori boowi bohodae

Point deduction Gahmjum Arm protectors Pahl bohodae

Pattern Poomsae Shin protectors Dahri bohodae

Sparring Kyorugi Groin guard Nangshim bohodae

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Equipment

Requirements

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You can begin training in a tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt, or similar. No special equipment is required.

After a month, you should buy a Taekwondo Uniform called a dobok. These are available through the club at a reasonable price. Kup grade students wear a plain white dobok. Kup grade students should not wear a dobok with a coloured v-neck except for club supplied children’s summer doboks. Black belts wear a plain white dobok with a black v-neck. A master’s dobok with black stripe on shoulders and legs may only be worn by master grades (4th Dan and above).

The dobok is the only basic equipment required. Once you have progressed to green belt / 6th Kup, you will be expected to have bought a set of shin and arm guards plus a groin guard. These are essential for anyone attending tournament classes, no matter what grade. This equipment should be brought to all classes, not just specific sparring training and competitions.

Jewellery must not be worn during training, as it is a potential danger to both you and your training partners. Hair should be tied back during training and in particular, at gradings.

Training is normally undertaken in bare feet. This allows for proper development of foot position in techniques and improves balance. However martial arts shoes may be worn with the permission of the instructor when you have injuries or the floor is unsuitable for bare foot training. Shoes may not be worn during sparring or gradings.

Many students also choose to buy their own body armour and head guard. The club will provide these for tournaments and sparring training but, by having their own, you can ensure that a correct size will always be available and that you get used to the feel and fit of your own equipment.

All necessary equipment can be purchased through the club at a competitive price. If however, you choose to purchase from outside of the club, any equipment must be World Taekwondo Federation approved.

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Sources for Further

Information

Books

Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World’s Most Popular Martial Art

– Yeon Hee Park, Yeon Hwan Park and Jon Gerard

Black Belt Tae Kwon Do

– Yeon Hwan Park and Jon Gerard

Kukkiwon Textbook

– Lee Keum-Ja

Taekwondo Philosophy and Culture

– Kyong Myong Lee

Taekwondo

– Kevin Hornsey

Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy and Technique

– Marc Tedeschi

The Explanation of Official Taekwondo Poomsae

– Ikpil Kang , Namjung Song

CDROMs/DVDs

WTF Official Taekwondo Standard Poomsae DVD

Websites

Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club www.obtkd.org.uk

Kampfkunstschule Tangun Euskirchen www.kampfkunstschule-tangun.de

Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain (TCGB) www.chungdokwan.org.uk

World Taekwondo Federation www.wtf.org

British Taekwondo Control Board (BTCB) www.btcb.org.uk/

Kukkiwon (Worldwide headquarters of Taekwondo) www.kukkiwon.or.kr/english/index.jsp

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Appendix A

Code of Conduct

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Introduction

This code of conduct and standards of behaviour policy applies to all students within the club.

The aim of this is to

• Outline the standards that are required within the club

• Outline the responsibilities we expect from our students

The code of conduct and standards of behaviour policy is based on

• The fundamental concept of respect

• The tenets of Taekwondo

• The Chungdokwan oath and statement of traditions

Fundamental Concept

Underpinning the philosophy of the club is the concept of respect. This is respect for yourself, respect for others and respect for the rules.

Tenets of Taekwondo In addition to the fundamental concept of respect the club promotes and expects adherence to the five tenets of Taekwondo. These being-

Etiquette - Be polite and show respect to all others at all times, including your fellow students and your instructor.

Modesty - Have confidence in your abilities, but never think you are better than anyone else. Always remain humble and thankful for your abilities.

Perseverance - No matter what, keep going! You may be tired or frustrated, but try not to show weakness by allowing your emotion to control your abilities. Learn from feedback from your instructor and others and keep training hard to improve.

Self-control - Always remain in control of your emotions and abilities and channel them into positive outcomes. Never let anger get the better of you!

Indomitable Spirit - The will and passion to keep going in the face of difficult or adverse situations. Never give up hope and strive hard to overcome anything that gets in your way.

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Chungdokwan Oath and Statement of Traditions

Chungdokwan Oath

• We, as members, train our spirits and bodies according to the strict code

• We, as members, are united in mutual friendship

• We, as members, will comply with regulations and obey instructors

Chungdokwan Statement of Traditions

• Observe the true martial art spirit as a personal code: Honour, Integrity, and Indomitable Spirit

• As members always aim to advance in knowledge and rank and help those with less knowledge and rank.

• Lower grade shall obey higher ranks; higher grades shall not abuse or take advantage of this authority.

• Take care at all times to avoid injury to yourself and fellow students.

• Do nothing to disgrace yourself, dojang, instructor, or the art.

• Never use techniques learned in the dojang except in defense of yourself, family, or country.

• Never teach techniques learned in the dojang to any person not a member of the dojang without express permission of your instructor.

• If at any time members are involved in an incident involving violence, or other criminal offence the Senior Instructor will be notified as soon as possible. The onus is on the Student to ensure that this is the case.

• Members accused of unreasonable conduct away from the Dojang (showing off, intimidation, deliberate fighting, unauthorised teaching, or in any other way abusing or debasing Taekwondo) will be subject to sanction under the dojang’s code of conduct and disciplinary procedure.

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Standards of Conduct

The above sections reflect the overall philosophy and concepts of conduct and behavior within the club. More specifically, the club expects the following from all students;

• Commitment to training with a positive attitude, maintaining focus at all times

• Doboks (TKD uniforms) should be kept clean and presentable at all times

• Belts are part of the uniform and should be worn at all times

• All body piercing, jewelry or charity bands/friendship bracelets should be removed. Where this is not possible, the items should be covered/taped.

• Finger and toe nails must be kept short and neat to avoid injury to oneself or others

• Hair longer than shoulder length should be tied back so as not to interfere with vision or be a distraction to the student

• All fees for training or other activities should be paid promptly

• Do not boast of your Taekwondo abilities

• Never use Taekwondo outside of the dojang (Taekwondo training hall) unless in self-defense or in defense of someone else and then only use reasonable and appropriate force

Within a class, the following rules apply.

• Always arrive on time to begin a class. If it is necessary to arrive late, wait to be invited to join the class. The same will apply when re-entering a class

• As a sign of respect to the training environment, bow in the doorway before entering and leaving the dojang. This bow should be towards the Instructor.

• Bow to your Instructor or partner on receiving guidance/instruction

• Whilst waiting for or receiving guidance from an Instructor, the student should stand still and with their hands behind their back

• Do not speak whilst the Instructor is speaking

• Respond to an Instructor with a respectful and positive attitude

• Should you need to adjust your uniform or belt, turn away from your Instructor/Partner before doing so.

• Mobile phones should be switched off, unless permission is given for them to be left on

• Chewing gum or similar should be placed in the bin before entering the dojang

• Respect all members particularly your seniors (either in grade or age)

• Do not take advantage of juniors (in either age, or grade) when practicing together

• Exercise control at all times and do not use illegal or dangerous tactics

• To maintain safety for other students and respect to your Instructor and fellow students, permission must be obtained before leaving a class, be it for the toilet facilities, a drink or any other reason

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• Where a dojang has mats in place, no food or drink should be taken onto the mats

• No swearing or other inappropriate language should be used

• There will be no smoking whilst wearing a dobok or on the site of a dojang

Penalties

It is recognized that there may be occasions where a student breaches the code of conduct and standards of behaviour outlined.

For minor breaches a class Instructor will handle the breach in class. This may on occasion require a student to sit out for a part of the class. At their discretion an Instructor may choose to report this to a parent.

Students are reminded that part of criteria in being able to move forward in their grade, is their positive behavior in class.

More serious breaches will be dealt with in accordance with the Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club Disciplinary Policy.

Conclusion

This code of conduct and standards of behaviour policy has been developed to outline the standards and responsibilities we expect from all our students.

We encourage all students to take responsibility for maintaining their own standards, recognising that all actions have consequences (both positive and negative), which they can determine.

This code of conduct is based on the tenets and traditions of Taekwondo. It recognises the need to provide a safe environment in which to learn and develop.

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Appendix B

Anti-Bullying Policy

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Introduction

Taekwondo as a martial art, particularly in its competitive aspects, can provide an environment for a bully.

It is the policy of the club to protect all students participating in Taekwondo from bullying.

The club takes the issue of bullying seriously and as such has developed this policy to address this issue.

It applies to all students, parents of students and Instructors.

Fundamental Concept

The underlying concept is respect. Respect for yourself, respect for others and respect for the rules.

Definitions

Bullying is not easy to define; it can take many forms and is usually repeated over a period of time.

Nancy Quinn, in Bullying, a survival guide, produced by the BBC education, defines bullying as

“repeated (systematic) aggressive verbal physiological conduct by an individual or group against another person or persons”.

Bullying is not limited to an adult bullying a young person; it is often the case that the bully is young person.

It is an individual who has learnt how to gain power over others.

Bullying may be;

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• Verbal eg. Racist or homophobic remarks, threats, name calling

• Physical eg. Hitting, kicking, theft

• Emotional eg. Persistent negative feedback, isolation of an individual from activities

• Sexual eg. Unwanted physical contact or abusive comments

All of these will include;

• Deliberate hostility and aggression towards a victim

• A victim who is weaker and less powerful than the bully or bullies

• An outcome which is always painful and distressing to the victim

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Other Forms of Behaviour

Bullying behaviour, which may be seen as less obvious may also include;

• Other forms of violence

• Sarcasm, spreading rumours, persistent teasing

• Tormenting, ridiculing, humiliations

• Racial taunts, graffiti, gestures

• Unwanted physical contact, abusive or offensive comments of sexual nature

• A parents who pushes too hard

• A coach or parent who adopts a win at all costs approach

• A competitor who intimidates others

• A spectacular who shouts abuse

Signs of Bullying

The damage caused by a bully cannot be underestimated. It can cause considerable distress to the extent that the health and/or development of the individual concerned are harmed. Signs that an individual is being bullied include the following;

• Behavioural changes eg. Reduced concentration, becoming withdrawn, clingy, depressed, tearful, emotionally up and down, reluctance to attend school or work, training or sports club.

• A drop off in performance at school/work or standard of Tae Kwon Do

• Physical signs eg. Stomach aches, headaches, difficulties in sleeping, scratching and bullying, damage to clothes, binging.

• Shortage of money or frequent loss of possessions

Reporting Of Bullying

In the first instance, incidents of bullying should be reported to the class instructor.

Where the incident of bullying involves the Class Instructor, this should be reported to the Child Protection Officer.

All reported incidents of bullying should be recorded and reported to the Instructors Committee.

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All students, parents and instructors should be alert to signs of bullying and refer cases promptly; failure to respond to incidents may be interpreted as condoning the behaviour. Overton & Basingstoke Taekwondo Club will not allow this impression/message being given to both bullies and their victims.

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Breaches of Anti-Bullying Policy

Any breach of the anti bullying policy will be dealt with in accordance with the disciplinary code of Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club.

Actions to help the victim and to work towards the prevention of bullying in the club include,

• Taking all signs of bullying very seriously

• Encouraging all students to speak and share their concerns

• Create an open environment

• Investigate all allegations

• Include discussions in the classes about bullying

In all cases, support to the Instructor of the student concerned will be provided.

Sanctions

Sanctions that may be imposed should a case of bullying involving a student be proven may include

By a class Instructor

• An apology from the bully

And/or

• Discussions in the club on the issue of bullying

Under the disciplinary code of Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club.

• A probationary period to include a planned programme of encouragement/support to the bully to change their behaviour

And/or

• Suspension from the club for a fixed period or a permanent basis

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Should there be a case of bullying involving an Instructor, following a review by the Child Protection Officer, the case will be subject to the Disciplinary Policy of Taekwondo Chungdokwan GB.

Acknowledgements

Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club wishes to acknowledge the valuable work undertaken by Amersham and Chiltern Rugby Football Club and the British Taekwondo Council that has enabled this policy to be developed.

Lynne Firth

September 2006

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