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At the grading you will be asked up to ______ Theory questions.
At the grading you will be asked up to ______ Theory questions.
5
The number of moves in Joong Gun is ______.
The number of moves in Joong Gun is ______.
32
For children ages 11 and under, ensure you learn the pattern ______.
For children ages 11 and under, ensure you learn the pattern ______.
meaning
The technique known as Twin Vertical Fist Punch is called ______ in Korean.
The technique known as Twin Vertical Fist Punch is called ______ in Korean.
Before you grade, you need to confidently perform the ______ below.
Before you grade, you need to confidently perform the ______ below.
Children aged 12 and over will be expected to learn all the ______ words.
Children aged 12 and over will be expected to learn all the ______ words.
Joong Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong ______.
Joong Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong ______.
The technique known as ______ involves a rising block.
The technique known as ______ involves a rising block.
Children will be asked which words they have ______.
Children will be asked which words they have ______.
The ______ Turning Kick is also known as Bandae Dollyeo Chagi.
The ______ Turning Kick is also known as Bandae Dollyeo Chagi.
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Study Notes
Joong Gun Meaning and Significance
- Joong Gun is named after Ahn Joong Gun, who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea.
- The pattern consists of 32 movements, representing Ahn Joong Gun’s age at the time of his assassination in 1910.
Blue Belt Syllabus Overview
- The grading includes theory questions, patterns, line work, and defense techniques.
- Students must be proficient in movements from previous grades before progressing.
- For ages 11 and under, students should learn the pattern meaning and at least three words from the theory list.
- For ages 12 and over, learning all theory words is expected.
Pattern and Techniques
- Required patterns:
- Joong Gun
- Instructor’s choice pattern
- Previous choice pattern (not Joong Gun)
- Students must perform three patterns during grading.
Required Defense Moves
- Upward Palm Block (Dwijibun Sang Sonbadak Makgi)
- Reverse Knifehand Strike (Bandae Sonkal Taerigi)
- X Fist Rising Block (Kyocha Joomok)
- Pressing Block (Noolyo Makgi)
- U-Shaped Block (Ditgutja Makgi)
- Upper Elbow Strike (Wi Palkup Taerigi)
Required Kicks
- Reverse Turning Kick (Bandae Dollyeo Chagi)
- Consecutive Kick (Yonsok Chagi)
- Hook Kick (Golcho Chagi)
Stances
- Rear Foot Stance (Dwit Bal Sogi)
- Low Stance (Nachuo Sogi)
Sparring and Fitness
- Free sparring (Jayu Matsoki) with three different partners required; safety equipment must be worn.
- Three-step sparring (Sambo Matsoki) with numbers ranging from 1–4.
Meaning of Blue Belt
- A Blue Belt symbolizes the sky and heavens, reflecting growth and progression in Taekwondo training.
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