Taekwondo Belt Requirements
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
, Posted by Unknown at 9:31 PM
The requirements which you must do before you can be promoted to a higher belt at Champion Taekwondo Center Inc.are shown here and are posted and available at the school. Keep in mind that these are minimum requirements. Promotion greatly depends on your technique. The instructors will let you know when they feel you are ready for testing. Periodically, the instructor checks to see if you know the requirements for the next belt. If you know the requirements, students may receive tapes on their belt. One tape is for Poomse (forms), and one tape is for Kicks (sparring combinations). Be sure you know all your old and new Poomse and kicks before you test. It is the student's responsibility to know the required material. When testing for your belt, be sure to fill out a testing application prior to the test, wear your full uniform, and bring your sparring gear to the test.
Yellow
· Form: Tae Geuk El-Jong (One)
· Sparring Techniques #1-3
· Kicks: Front Snap, Round House, Ax
· Basic Blocks (arm, cross arm, and arm out blocks) from Kicks
· Attacking with Check Motions
· Attend at least 40 Classes
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, and Self-Control
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· Recite the Class Rules & Count in Korean
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Orange
· Forms: Tae Geuk El- (one) and E-Jong (two)
· Sparring Techniques #1-6
· Kicks: Jumping Front Snap, Runner, Push, Jumping Round House (back foot)
· Attacking Motions when Opponent is Moving Back (gungin, step in, step change, switch in)
· Basic Blocks (double arm, and rear hand blocks) from Kicks
· Sparring: (No Contact) 2 One Minute Rounds
· Attend at least 40 Classes
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, and Self-Control
· Tell What the Class Rules Mean
· Basic Korean Taekwondo Terminology
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Green
· Forms: #1, #2, &Tae Geuk Sam-Jong (#3)
· Sparring Techniques #1-9
· Kicks: Jumping Round House (front foot), Hook, Spin, & Back Kicks
· Combination Attacking Motions
o (right-left; right-right-left-left; right-left-left; spin step-kicks)
· Counter Motions
o (hoogen-kick, upball-kick, back kick, step around-kicks)
· Basic Blocks (switch-block, shin-block, kick-shin block)
· Attend 60 Classes
· Breaking: 1 Beginning Technique
· Sparring: 3 One Minute Rounds
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, and Self-Control
· No Longer Need Encouragement From the Instructors To Do Your Best Every Class
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Blue
· Forms #1, #2, #3, and Tae Geuk Sa-Jong (#4)
· Sparring Techniques #1-12
· Kicks: Step-in Side, Back Foot Cut Kick, Front Foot Cut, Step Forward Back Kick, Universal, & Flying Side
· Attacking Motions (lead foot lung, box step-kick)
· Counter Motions: (front box step, back box step, step back-kick)
· Attend 60 Classes, and Attend Class Regularly
· Assist the Instructors at 15 Beginner Classes
· Breaking: 2 Techniques
· Sparring: 2 Two Minute Rounds
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, and Self-Control
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· No Longer Need Encouragement From the Instructors To Do Your Best Every Class
· Promotion Depends Greatly On Your Technique!
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Blue II
· Form #1 through #4, & Tae Geuk O-Jong (#5)
· Sparring Techniques #1-15
· Kicks: Jumping Back, Tornado, Jumping Ax, Double, Triple, Runner/Double
· Use Variety of Kicks, Combinations, and Footwork in Sparring
· Attacking Motions (upball-kick, box steps-kick)
· Counter Motions (front cover punch, back cover punch, para chagi, swing kick counter)
· Attend 60 Classes, and Attend Class Regularly
· Assist the Instructors at 15 Beginner Classes
· Breaking: 2 Techniques
· Sparring: 1 Two Minute Round, and 1 Three Minute Round
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, and Self-Control
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· No Longer Need Encouragement From the Instructors To Do Your Best Every Class
· Promotion Depends Greatly On Your Technique!
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Red
· Forms #1 through #5, &Tae Geuk Yook -Jong (#6)
· Sparring Techniques #1-18
· All Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work
· Use A Variety of Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work in Sparring
· Trapping Motions for Opponent Who Kicks at your Motions
· Attend 80 Classes, and Attend Class Regularly
· Assist the Instructors at Beginner Classes 20
· Breaking: 2 Techniques
· Sparring: 3 Two Minute Rounds
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, and Self-Control
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· Help Lower-Ranked Students With Discipline and Technique, and Be A Model Student
· Promotion Depends Greatly On Your Technique!
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Red II
· Forms #1 through #6, &Tae Geuk Chil-Jong (#7)
· Sparring Techniques #1-21
· All Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work
· Use A Variety of Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work in Sparring
· Trapping Motions for Opponent Who Attacks
· Attend 80 Classes, and Attend Class Regularly
· Assist the Instructors at 20 Beginner Classes
· Breaking: 3 Techniques
· Sparring: 2 Two Minute Rounds
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, and Self-Control
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· Help Lower-Ranked Students With Discipline and Technique, and Be A Model Student
· Promotion Depends Greatly On Your Technique!
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Red/Black
· Forms #1 through #7, &Tae Geuk Pul-Jong (#8)
· Sparring Techniques #1-24
· All Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work
· Use A Variety of Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work in Sparring
· Trapping Motions for Opponent Who Movers Laterally & Box Step Traps
· Attend 90 Classes, and Attend Class Regularly
· Assist the Instructors at 20 Beginner
· Breaking: 4 Techniques
· Sparring: 5 Two Minute Rounds
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, Self-Control, and Leadership
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· Help Lower-Ranked Students With Discipline and Technique, and Be A Model Student
· Promotion Depends Greatly On Your Technique!
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Black
· Forms #1 through #8, & Korryo
· Sparring Techniques #1-25
· All Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work
· Use A Variety of Kicks, Combinations, and Foot Work in Sparring
· All Attacks, Counters, & Trapping Motions
· Attend 100 Classes, and Attend Class Regularly
· Assist the Instructors at 25 Beginner Classes
· Independently Teach 30 Classes
· Breaking: 5 Techniques
· Sparring: 5 Three Minute Rounds
· Demonstrate Humbleness, Respect, Desire, Self-Control, and Leadership
· State Goals in Taekwondo, at Home, and at School
· Help Lower-Ranked Students With Discipline and Technique, and Be A Model Student
· Give a Verbal Summary of Legal and Illegal Kicking and Punching Areas, and Legal Scores
· Be a Judge at One Tournament
· Write a Two-Page Paper On Taekwondo
· Run 5 Miles, Do 100 Push-ups, & 200 Sit-ups
· Have at least B-average in all Classes at School
Five Goals of Taekwondo
Respect
Humility
Perseverance
Self-Control
Honesty
Korean Terminology
Terminology
cha-ryot: | attention |
kyong-ye: | bow |
joonbi: | ready |
si-jak: | begin |
kalyeo: | break/stop |
kae sok: | continue |
ba-quo: | switch |
sabomnim: | instructor |
poomse: | forms |
kyorugi: | sparring |
ki-hop: | yell |
dobok: | uniform |
dojang: | Taekwondo School |
barro: | return to previous position |
kam-sa ham-ni-da: | thank you |
Counting
hana: | one |
dul: | two |
set: | three |
net: | four |
dasot: | five |
yasot: | six |
elgub: | seven |
yodol: | eight |
ahob: | nine |
yol: | ten |
soo-mool: | twenty |
sam-ship: | thirty |
ma-hun: | forty |
shi-hun: | fifty |
ye-shu: | sixty |
ih-run: | seventy |
ye-dun: | eighty |
ah-hun: | ninety |
back: | one hundred |
el: | first |
e: | second |
sam: | third |
sa: | fourth |
o: | fifth |
yuk: | sixth |
chil: | seventh |
pul: | eighth |
koo: | ninth |
sib: | tenth |
Being A Black Belt
The goal of every Taekwondo student is to become a Black Belt. This is because being a Black Belt is something very special. Only one out of at least 100 students who start Taekwondo stay with it to earn their Black Belt. Through dedication and effort, the Black Belt has mastered many of the techniques of Taekwondo. One is able to defend themselves and has become very strong- both physically and mentally. However, just like there is much more to Taekwondo than punching and kicking, there is much more to being a Black Belt than being good at punching and kicking.Wearing the Black Belt means the wearer has dedicated a substantial amount of time and effort directed towards a specific goal. The Black Belt proves you have met your goal.
Becoming a Black Belt is certainly a great honor, but with it comes much responsibility. When you become a Black Belt, the reputation of your Taekwondo Instructor, your school, the art, and, most importantly, yourself, all depend on your good behavior. Other people, in your school and outside of the Taekwondo school, will think of you as a very important person. You will have accomplished something great, and people will try to copy your behavior. Accordingly, you must act in a responsible and respectable manner at all times.
This means that you must do what you think is right or best all the time. You must not be swayed by others who would have you do otherwise. You must set an example for other students in your Taekwondo school by doing your best 100% of the time. You must treat everybody with dignity and respect, and you will find that you will gain their respect in return.
To wear the revered Black Belt, you must do your best and be your best because you are a winner and a leader!!!
Poomse
Forms, or "poomse" in Korean, are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. Through the practice of forms, students learn the applications of the various Taekwondo techniques. The movements of each form have been carefully arranged by the Grandmasters to teach students effective methods for dealing with a variety of attacks from all possible directions, with particular emphasis placed on equal development of both sides of the body.Poomse (Forms) are judged on the following:
1. Correct & orderly execution of each movement.
2. Beginning & ending in the same spot.
3. Executing powerful & speedy techniques by tensing & relaxing muscles at the proper time.
4. Mental concentration.
5. Focused eye & head movements.
6. Accurate targets.
7. Inhaling & exhaling at the proper moment.
8. Balance.
9. Rhythm.
10. Synchronization of all body movements.
11. Taekwondoistic attitude.
Vital Points (Keupsoh)
- The front of the head
- The front of the body
- The back of the body
The vital points of the body are listed below. A vital point is a part of the body that, when attacked in the right way (force, angle, accuracy), can cause paralysis, unconsciousness or even death. Attacks to nerves can lead to nausea, headaches or worse.
This information should only be used to increase your knowledge of the body and of Taekwondo, it is not meant to be used without the supervision of a qualified instructor.
The impact on vital points is indicated by numbers as followed:
- Moderate pain
- Sharp pain
- Severe pain
- Unconsciousness or temporary paralysis
- Fatal
The body has about 280 vital points so this list is far from complete.
Number | Description | Result of light impact | Result of full-power attack |
1 | Top of head | 2 | 4 |
2 | Forehead | 2 | 4 |
3 | Temple | 3 | 5 |
4 | Cheekbone | 2 | 4 |
5 | Neck artery | 3 | 5 |
6 | Cervical trachea | 3 | 5 |
7 | Glabella | 2 | 4 |
8 | Intraocular pressure | 2 | 4 |
9 | Eyeball | 2/3 | 4/5 |
10 | Philtrum | 1/2 | 3/4 |
11 | Jaw | 2 | 4 |
12 | Chin | 2 | 4 |
13 | Adam's apple | 3 | 5 |
Number | Description | Result of light impact | Result of full-power attack |
1 | Center of the torax | 2 | 4 |
2 | Lower end of sternum | 3 | 5 |
3 | Solar plexus | 3 | 5 |
4 | Center of abdomen | 2 | 4 |
5 | Inner thigh | 2 | 4 |
6 | Center of instep | 2 | 4 |
7 | Brest | 1 | 3 |
8 | Thorax flank | 2 | 4 |
9 | Flank pit of waist | 2 | 4 |
10 | Groin | 3 | 5 |
11 | Upper knee-edge | 2 | 4 |
12 | Shin | 1 | 3 |
Number | Description | Result of light impact | Result of full-power attack |
1 | Back of the neck | 3 | 5 |
2 | (several parts of) backbone | 3 | 5 |
3 | Outside of upper arm | 1 | 4 |
4 | Outerwrist | 1 | 3 |
5 | Hipnerve | 2 | 4 |
6 | Achilles heel | 2 | 4 |
7 | Kidneys | 2 | 4 |
8 | Elbow (just below) | 1 | 3 |
9 | Coccyx | 2 | 4/5 |
10 | Pit of thumb and first-finger | 2 | 4 |
11 | Kneepit | 1 | 3 |
