BLUE STRIPE TO BLUE BELT

TEST REQUIREMENTS

(Children and Adults)

Definition:

Signifies the plant’s growth as the Tae Kwon Do begin to develop.

Pattern and Poomse:

YUL-GUK (38 movements) is the pseudonym of the famous philosopher and scholar YI I (1536-1584 A.D.), nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea”.  The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 degree latitude and the diagram (+) (-) represent “scholar”.

Kicking Techniques:

• Hook kick-Round House Kick
• Round House Kick-Hook Kick
• 180° degree Inside Crescent Kick
• 180° degree Outside Crescent Kick

Combination of Punches and Blocks: Adults Only

• Hooking Block and Reverse Punch; Avoid reaching forward while performing the hook block.
• Twin Knife Hand Block
• Front Elbow Strike
• Double Forearm Block

Self Defence: Movements and Applications

• Confirm with Subuhnim

Bag Work and Target Training

Free Sparring

Theory:

• Meaning of YUL-GUK
• How Many Mpvements in YUL-GUK
• Movements Application