STUDENT MANUAL
RED BELT TO BLACK STRIPE (1st GUP)
THEORY
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___Theory of Power: Pick a technique and explain the six elements within the technique
The History of: General Choi Hong Hi
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Was Born (November 9th 1918, Hwa Dae, Myong Chun District (D.P.R of Korea)) a
frail, weak child. Despite his frail exterior Choi had a strong independent spirit.
Choi was expelled from school at the age of 12 for speaking out against the Japanese
authority. Choi’s father sent him to study calligraphy under Mr. Han II Dong, in
Korea, who was also a Master of Taek Kyon (Ancient Korean art of foot fighting).
Han began teaching Taek Kyon to Choi which he believed would benefit Choi’s frail
body.
In 1937, Choi went to Japan to further his education. Choi began training in the art
of Karate achieving the rank of first degree black belt after two years of vigorous
training. It was this knowledge and training of Karate and Taek Kyon that would
serve as the back bone to the modern art of Taekwon-Do. WWII broke out and Choi
was forced to enlist in the Japanese army. During Choi’s post in North Korea, he
was implicated in planning the Korean Independence movement, and was interned
in a Japanese prison. Under sever conditions in the prison Choi trained in order to
stay fit. In the prison people began to be curious of the small man who could not be
broken. Eventually Choi began teaching the whole prison.
In 1945 Choi was released from prison due to the end of the War. Choi travelled to
Seoul where he organized the Student Soldiers Party. Choi was later commissioned
as a 2nd lieutenant of the new South Korea army which would serve as a “Launching
Pad” for Taekwon-Do. In 1953 he organized the 29th infantry division, at
Cheju Island, which would become the spearhead of Taekwon-Do in the military.
Here Choi developed Taekyon and Karate techniques into the modern day
Taekwon-Do. 1955 served as the beginning of Taekwon-Do as it was formally
recognized in Korea. On April 11, Taekwon-Do was named by a board that was
summoned by General Choi, and in 1966 the International Taekwon-Do Federation
was formed. On June 15, 2002 General Choi Hong Hi passed away.
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___ TEACHING THE “DO”
Pick one of the philosophies of Taekwon-Do and explain it in your own words
INSTRUCTING
__At least 3 months of instructing a majority of classes ( Little Orcas/Kids or Youth & Adult)
__Explain how to teach walking stance obverse punch ( How to present, what to look for)
__Lead at least 10 warm ups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 – use the below page to come up with a warm up plan
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KOREAN TERMINOLOGY
__Vertical Stance Soojik Sogi
__Palm pushing block Sonbadak Miro Makgi
__ L Stance Upward punch Niunja So Ollyo Jirugi
FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES
____ L stance obverse punch Niunja So Baro Ap Joomuk Jirugi
____ Sliding ( 1 shoulder width) L stance side elbow thrust Niunja So Yop Palkup Taerigi
____ Side front block with the Right inner forearm while extending the left forearm to the side downward ( In line with our shoulder lines (Anpalmok Yobap Makgi)
____ L Stance Upward punch (Niunja So Ollyo Jirugi)
____ Sitting stance palm pushing block Annun So Songdabak Miro Makgi
____ Vertical stance knife-hand downward strike Sookjik So Sonkal Naeryo Taerigi
____ Pull the L foot toward R, bringing L palm to the R forefist. (right elbow is bent
45° outward) Side piercing kick, pulling both hands in opposite direction (Yopcha Jirugi)
SPARRING TECHNIQUES
____ Front leg turning kick, spinning turning kick (Tornado kick)
____ Pushing Side Kick, Rear Leg Turning Kick, Downward kick Combination
____ Rear Leg turning kick Counter (Show counter)
____ Flying spinning reverse hook kick
PATTERNS (TUL):
____ Chon-Ji (Previous) (19 Movements)
____ Dan-Gun (Previous) (21 Movements)
____ Do-San (Previous) (24 Movements)
____Won-Hyo (Previous) (28 Movements)
____Yul-Gok (Previous) (38 Movements)
____Joon-Gun (Previous) (32 Movements)
____Toi Gye (Pronounced Twe Gye) (37 Movements)
____Hwa Rang (29 Movements)
Ready Position: Closed Ready Stance C (Moa Junbi Sogi C)
Hwa Rang is the first pattern created by Gen Choi and Col Nam Tai Hi
Definition[1] :
Is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century.
The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
ONE STEP SPARRING WITH A PARTNER (Ilbo Matsogi)
Purpose of 1 Step Sparring:
The purpose One step sparring is to train the student to defend and finish the sequence with one blow therefore there is a relation between One step sparring and self-defense
Setting up for 1 Step Sparring
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Bow to each other
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Attacker Starts in Parallel Ready Stance * No formal Measure is Needed (Make adjustment as you see fit)
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Defender starts in a Parallel Ready Stance
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When the attacker is ready they will “Kihap”
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Defender remains in a parallel ready stance and will “Kihap” when they are ready
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Perform step sparring with the Defender finishing in L Stance Forearm Guarding block after the counter
1 STEP SPARRING (Ilbo Matsogi)
3. Attacker: Take 2 steps and perform a flying side kick with the right leg
Defender: Dodge to the right while performing a forearm guarding block
Counter: Perform flying spinning back kick with right leg landing in a left L stance forearm guarding block
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Attacker: Step into a Left L stance while performing a knife hand side strike with the right hand
Defender Step to a 45 degree angle with the left foot into a sitting stance while performing a pushing block with the left palm to the shoulder of the attacker .
Counter: Maintain your sitting stance and execute a middle punch to the floating ribs. Step into a right L stance forearm guarding block
____FREE SPARRING: Comments:
____SELF DEFENSE ( Ho SinSul): Show 3 examples of pressure/striking points points on the head ( show when you would use them)
Comments:
____BOARD BREAKING: Flying spinning reverse turning kick, Flying overheard front kick ,
Comments:
ATTENDANCE: (Students must attend the minimum number of classes in order to be considered for promotion to their next rank)
FOR EXAMINATION
Additional Comments /warm-up plan
Maybe add Hwa Rang being the first pattern developed?