UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 9th Kup

(White Belt Yellow Tag)

Standard for Grade

Students should perform the majority of techniques correctly.  Power and accuracy are not essential

Fitness

Kicks

▪ 10 sit ups + 10 star jumps
▪ Side stance single punch x 10 (Juchoom
   Sohgi Momtong Jiruegi)

▪ Front Kick (Ahp Chagi)
▪ Turning Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
▪ Front Rising Kick (Ahp Cha Olligi Chagi)

Stances

Pattern

▪ Attention Stance (Charyeot Sohgi)
▪ Ready Stance (Joonbi Sohgi)
▪ Walking Stance (Ap Sohgi)
▪ Long Stance (Apkoobi Sohgi)
▪ Side Stance (Juchoom Sohgi)

Kibon Il (Basic Hand Technique)

Blocking

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ High Block (Eolgool Mahki)
▪ Low Block (Ahrae Mahki)

▪ One Step Sparring – 2 Hand Techniques
▪ Free Sparring – No Contact

Strikes/Punches

Destruction Test

▪ Lead Arm Punch (Bahro Jireugi)
▪ Reverse Arm Punch (Bahndae Jireugi)

Not required for this grade

Technique Combinations

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory

▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Long  
   Stance with Lead Arm Low Block
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Long
   Stance with Lead Arm High Block
▪ Moving forward and turning around in Walking
   Stance with Back Leg Front Kick
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in  
   Walking Stance with Back Leg Front Rising
   Kick

▪ Bowing
▪ Meaning of ‘Taekwondo’
    The way of the foot and fist
▪ Taekwondo Tenets
   Courtesy
   Integrity
   Self Control
   Perseverance
   Indomitable Spirit

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 8th Kup

(Yellow Belt)

Standard for Grade

Students should perform the majority of techniques correctly.  Power and accuracy are not essential although there should be evidence that the students are learning to develop correct methods for the generation of power.  There should be few errors in the pattern.

Fitness

Kicks - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ 10 sit ups + 10 squat thrusts
▪ Walking Stance Front Kick + Reverse Punch
   x 10 (Ahp Sohgi Ahp Chagi Banhdae Jierugi)

▪ Axe Kick (Chiko Chagi)
▪ Outward Crescent Kick (Bandul Bahkat
   Chagi)
▪ Inward Crescent Kick (Bandal Ahn Chagi)

Stances - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Pattern - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Fighting Stance (Kyorugi Sohgi)

▪ Taegeuk Il Jang (Beginning – Heaven &
   Yang)

Blocking - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Outward Mid Section Block (Momtong Bahkat
   Mahki)
▪ Inward Mid Section Block (Momtong Ahn
   Mahki)

▪ One Step Sparring – 4 Hand Techniques
▪ One for One Sparring – Various Techniques

Strikes/Punches - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Destruction Test

▪ Uppercut Punch (Chi Jireugi)

Not required for this grade

Technique Combinations – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Moving forwards and turning around in
   Walking Stance with Lead Arm Inward Mid
   Section Block + Reverse Punch + Lead Arm   
   Uppercut Punch
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Side
   Stance with Lead Arm Mid Section Side
   Punch
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in
   Fighting Stance with Back Leg Outward +
   Inward Crescent Kick
▪ Moving forward and turning around in Fighting
   Stance with Back Leg Turning Kick

▪ Student Oath (Sonso)

    I shall observe the tenants of Tae Kwon-Do
    I shall respect the Instructors and Seniors
    I shall never misuse Tae Kwon-Do
    I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
    I shall build a more peaceful world

▪ Terminology
   Counting to Ten
    Hana, Dul, Set, Net , Dasot, Yosot, Ilgop,   
    Yodul, Ahop, Yoll
   Thankyou -  Kahm Sa Hamnida
▪ Meaning of WTF
    World Taekwondo Federation – Olympic
    Fighting Style

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 7th Kup

(Yellow Belt Green Tag)

Standard for Grade

Students should perform the majority of techniques correctly.  Power is not essential but blocks and attacks should be faily accurate. There should be few errors in the pattern.

Fitness

Kicks - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ 10 Press ups + 10 sit ups + 10 star jumps
▪ Front Rising Kick x 10 (Ahp Cha Olligi Chagi)

▪ 45 Turning Kick (Bit Chagi)
▪ Side Kick (Yup Chagi)

Stances

Pattern

▪ Back Stance (Dwikoobi Sohgi)

▪ Taeguek Yi Jang (Inner Firmness/Outer Softness)

Blocking - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Double Hand Low Block (Yichoong Ahrae
   Mahki)
▪ Double Hand Mid Section Block (Yichoong
   Momtong Mahki)
▪ Double Knife Hand Low Block (Yichoong
   Sonnal Ahrae Mahki)
▪ Double Knife Hand Mid Section Block
   (Yichoong Sonnal Momtong Mahki)

▪ One Step Sparring – 2 Hand Techniques + 2
   Foot Techniques
▪ One for One Sparring – Various Techniques
▪ Free Sparring – No Contact

Strikes/Punches – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Destruction Test

▪ Outward Knife Hand Strike (Sonnal Bahkat
   Chigi)
▪ Inward Knife Hand Strike (Sonnal Ahn Chigi)
▪ Back Fist (Deung Joomeok)

Not required for this grade

Technique Combinations - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Back
   Stance with Back Leg 45 Turning Kick +
   Double Knife Hand Low + Mid Block
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Back
   Stance with Lead Arm Inward Knife Hand
   Strike + Low Section Knife Hand Block
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Long
   Stance with Back Leg Front Kick + Lead Arm
   Back Fist
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in
   Fighting Stance with Back Leg Side Kick

▪ Terminology
  Training Hall - Dojang
  Unifrom- Dobok
  Belt – Tee
  Attention – Charyeot
  Bow – Kyong Ye
▪ What is ‘Kihap’
▪ When should a student Bow
▪ Where are the WTF Headquarters
    Kukkiwon – Seoul Korea
▪ What is the Korean name for Korea
    Hangeuk

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 6th Kup

(Green Belt)

Standard for Grade

Students should perform techniques correctly with some power and accuracy.  There should be few errors in the pattern.

Fitness

Kicks - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ 10 squat thrusts + 10 star jumps
▪ Back Stance Side Kick x 10 (Ahp Sohgi
   Yeop Chagi)

▪ Back Kick (Dwi Chagi)

Stances

Pattern

▪ Any stance from previous gradings

▪ Instructors Choice of one pattern from
   previous gradings
▪ Taegeuk Sam Jang (Hot & Bright)

Blocking

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Any block from previous gradings

▪ One Step Sparring – 4 Foot Techniques
▪ Free Sparring – No Contact
▪ Self defense – 2 x release from same side
   wrist grab

Strikes/Punches - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Destruction Test

▪ Palm Heel Strike (Batang Son Chigi)
▪ Elbow Strike (Palkoop Chigi)

Not required for this grade

Technique Combinations – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Back  
   Stance with Turning Kick + Back Kick
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in
   Walking stance with Axe Kick + Palm Heel
   Strike
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in
   Long Stance with Front Kick + Back Fist +
   Reverse Punch
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Long
   Stance with High Section Elbow Strike

▪ Terminology
   Body Protector – Hoogoo
   Pattern – Poomsae
   Arm – Pal
   Hand – Son
   Hello – An Nyong Haseyo
▪ What does the central symbol mean in the
   Korean Flag
    Ying & Yang – Good & Bad / Light & Dark
▪ Name the President of the World Taekwon
   Mudo Academy
   Grandmaster Kim Yong Ho 9th Dan
▪ What is different about Taekwon Mudo and
  Taekwondo
   

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 5th Kup

(Green Belt Blue Tag)

Standard for Grade

Students should perform techniques correctly with moderate power and good accuracy.  There should be no significant errors in the pattern and good balance in sparring.  Sparring must show good control

Fitness

Kicks - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ 10 press ups + 10 sit ups + 10 squat thrusts
▪ Walking Stance Lead Arm Hook Punch +
   Reverse Uppercut Punch x 20 (Ap Sohgi
   Gullgi Jireugi Chi Jireugi)

▪ Hook Kick (Gullgi Chagi)
▪ Bicycle Front Kick (Twieo AP Chagi)

Stances - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Pattern - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Tiger Stance (Boem Sohgi)

▪ Instructors choice of one pattern from previous gradings
▪ Taegeuk Sah Jang (Thunder – Great Power & Dignity)

Blocking – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Mid Section Wedging Block (Hecho Momtong Mahki)

▪ One Step Sparring – 2 Hand + 2 Foot
   Techniques
▪ Free Sparring – No Contact
▪ Self Defense – Release from front Collar
   Grab

Strikes/Punches – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Destruction Test – Over 16 years of age only

▪ Ridge Hand (Sonnal Deung)
▪ Hook Punch (Gullgi Jireugi)
▪ Spear Hand Strike (Pyonson Keut Chigi)

▪ Elbow Strike

Technique Combinations – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Long
   Stance with Outward Mid Section Block +
   Reverse Arm Palm Heel Strike
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Long
   Stance with Mid Section Wedging Block
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in Back
   Stance with Back Leg Hook Kick
▪ Moving forwards and turning around in
   Fighting Stance with Lead Arm Hook Punch +
   Reverse Arm Ridge Hand Strike

▪ Terminology
   Leg – Dari
   Foot – Bal
   Left – Wen
   Right – Oreun
   Goodbye – An Nyong Heegae Ship Siyo
▪ Who was General Choi
▪ When was the name Taekwondo first used
▪ What does I.T.F. stand for
▪ Name 3 differences between I.T.F. and
   W.T.F. Taekwondo
▪ Who is the B.T.C and what does it do

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 4th Kup

(Blue Belt)

Standard for Grade

Students should show power, accuracy, balance and some fluidity of movement.  There should be no significant (or insignificant) errors in the patterns and good balance in sparring.  Sparring must show good control.

Fitness

Kicks - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪  20 sit ups + 20 squat thrusts
▪ Side Stance Side Kick x 10
   (Juchoom Sohgi Yup Chagi)

▪ Twisting Kick (Birureo Chagi)
▪ Reverse Crescent Kick (Banhdae Bandul Chagi)

Stances

Pattern - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Any from previous gradings

▪ Taegeuk Oh Jang (Wind – Mighty Force and Calmness)
▪ Instructors choice of pattern
▪ Students choice of pattern

Blocking

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Any from previous gradings

▪ One Step Sparring – 4 Hand Techniques
▪ Free Sparring – No Contact
▪ Self Defense – Release from two handed wrist grab
▪ Self Defense – Release from two handed collar grab

Strikes/Punches - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Destruction Test – Over 16 years of age only

▪ Hammer Fist (Mee Joomeok)
▪ Spinning Hammer Fist (Dolmyo Mee Joomeok)

▪ Turning Kick
▪ Knife Hand

Technique Combinations - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Moving forwards and backwards in Back
   Stance with Lead Arm Ridge Hand Strike +
   Spinning Hammer Fist
▪ Moving forwards in Fighting Stance with
   Shuffle then Axe Kick
▪ Moving forwards and turning around with
   Rear Leg Front kick + Turning kick + Side
   kick

▪ When did Korea gain its independence from
   Japanese occupation
▪ When was the WTF formed
▪ When was Taekwondo first entered in the
   Olympics as a demonstration sport
▪ When did Taekwondo become an official
   sport of the Olympics

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 3rd Kup

(Blue Belt Red Tag)

Standard for Grade

Students should show power, accuracy, balance and some fluidity of movement.  There should be no significant (or insignificant) errors in the patterns and good balance in sparring.  Sparring must be dynamic but show good control and combination of techniques.

Fitness

Kicks - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪  20 star jumps + 20 press ups
▪  Walking Stance Front Kick with Reverse
   Punch x 10 (Ahp Sohgi Ahp Chagi Banhdae
   Jiruegi)

▪ Pushing Kick (Mireo Chagi)
▪ Bicycle Turning Kick (Twieo Dollyo Chagi)
▪ 360 Turning Kick (Dolmyo Dollyo Chagi)

Stances

Pattern - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Any from previous gradings

▪ Taegeuk Yuk Jang (Water – Incessant Flow &
   Softness)
▪ Instructors choice of pattern
▪ Students choice of pattern

Blocking - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Low Section Knife Hand Wedging Block
   (Hecho Sonnal Ahrae Mahki)

▪ One Step Sparring – 2 Jumping Foot
   Techniques + 2 Spinning Techniques
▪ One for One Sparring – Various Techniques
   on the spot
▪ Free Sparring – No Contact

Strikes/Punches

Destruction Test – Over 16 years of age only

▪ Any from previous Gradings

▪ Side Kick
▪ Jump Front Kick
▪ Palm Heel Strike

Technique Combinations - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ 4 Direction Low Block and Punch
▪ On the spot tiger stance with Low Section
   Knife Hand Wedging Block + Lead Leg Front
   Kick
▪ Moving forwards in Fighting stance with
   Bicycle Front Kick
▪ Moving forwards in Fighting stance with
   Turning Kick + 360 Turning Kick

▪ Terminology
   Elbow – Palkoop
   Ball of Foot – Apchook
   Knife of Foot – Balnal
▪ Describe reaction force
▪ What is the purpose of Poomsae
▪ Name 3 countries where techniques in
   Taekwondo have their origins

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 2nd Kup

(Red Belt)

Standard for Grade

Students should show a high degree of power, accuracy, balance and fluidity of movement.  There should be no major errors in the patterns.  Techniques should show that the student is confident and competent in the majority of areas.  Students must show appropriate levels of concern for their partners welfare in sparring and self defense.

Fitness

Kicks – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ 20 sit ups + 20 squat thrusts + 20 press ups
▪ Low / Mid / High Punching x 10  (Ahrae /
   Momtong / Eolgool Jireugi)

▪ Jump Back Kick (Twieo Dwi Chagi)

Stances

Pattern – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Any from previous gradings

▪ Taegeuk Chil Jang (Mountain – Ponder &
   Firmness)
▪ Instructors choice of pattern
▪ Students choice of pattern

Blocking – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Scissor Block (Kawi Mahki)
▪ X Block High (Eolgool Kyocha Mahki)
▪ X Block Low (Ahrae Kyocha Mahki)

▪ One Step Sparring – 2 Arm Lock Techniques + 2 Spinning Techniques
▪ One for One Sparring – Various Techniques
▪ Free Sparring – 2 onto 1 – No Contact
▪ Self Defense – 2 disarm techniques for
   lunging knife attack

Strikes/Punches

Destruction Test – Over 16 years of age only

▪ Any from previous Gradings

▪ Back Kick
▪ Jump Turning Kick
▪ Ridge Hand

Technique Combinations

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Any from previous Gradings

▪ What does the word ‘Mudo’ mean
▪ Name 4 Dan Grade Patterns
▪ What does the white background and the four
   Triagrams on the Korean flag represent

UK TaeKwonDo Academy

Promotion to 1st Kup

(Red Belt Black Tag)

Standard for Grade

Students must show a high degree of competence in all areas. Patterns must be performed well, with confidence power and accuracy.  Students must demonstrate that they are thoroughly familiar with all patterns.  Sparring should demonstrate a high level of confidence, spatial awareness and movement, and combination of techniques.

Fitness

Kicks – Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ 20 sit ups + 20 squat thrusts + 20 press ups
 + 20 Star Jumps

▪ Jump Side Kick (Twieo Yup Chagi)
▪ Spinning Axe Kick (Dolmyo Chiko Chagi)

Stances

Pattern - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Any from previous Gradings

▪ Taegeuk Pal Jang (End – Yin & Earth)
▪ Instructors choice of pattern
▪ Students choice of pattern

Blocking - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Sparring/Self Defense

▪ Mountain Block (Santeul Mahki)

▪ One Step Sparring – 2 Jump Spinning
   Techniques + 4 Takedown Techniques
▪ One for One Sparring (with body armour) – 2
   onto 1 – Medium Contact
▪ Free Sparring (with body armour) – 2 onto 1 –
   Medium Contact
▪ Self Defense  - 2 disarm techniques for both
   downward and thrashing knife attack

Strikes/Punches - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Destruction Test – Over 16 years of age only

▪ Arc Hand (Agwison)

▪ Jump Back Kick
▪ Reverse Turning Kick
▪ Students choice of hand technique

Technique Combinations - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

Etiquette & Taekwondo Theory - Any aspect from the previous grading plus

▪ Moving forwards with Back Leg Front Kick +
   Turning Kick + Reverse Turning Kick
▪ Moving Forwards into a Jumping Side Kick.
▪ Moving forwards and backwards in Back
   Stance with Low + Mid + High Section
   Turning Kicks
▪ Moving forwards and backwards in Back
   Stance with Low + Mid + High Section Side
   Kick
▪ 3 Direction Kicking Drill

▪ What is the Theory of Economy of motion
▪ What is the Theory of Continuous motion
▪ What are Pressure Points and describe where
   5 are located

Stances

9th

8th

7th

6th

5th

4th

3rd

2nd

1st

Charyeot Sohgi - (Attention Stance)

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Joonbi Sohgi - (Ready Stance)

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Ap Sohgi - (Walking Stance)

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Apkoobi Sohgi - (Long Stance)

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Dwikoobi Sohgi - (Back Stance)

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Juchoom Sohgi - (Side Stance)

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Kyorugi Sohgi – (Fighting Stance)

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Beom Sohgi – (Tiger Stance)

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Basic Kicks

Ahp Chagi - (Front Kick)

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Dollyo Chagi - (Turning Kick)

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Bit Chagi - (45o/Half Turning Kick)

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Bandul Ahn Chagi - (In-Out Crescent Kick)

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Bandul Bahkat Chagi - (Out-In Crescent Kick)

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Chiko Chagi – (Axe Kick)

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Yup Chagi -(Side Kick)

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Dwi Chagi – (Back Kick)

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Guligi Chagi - (Hook Kick)

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Blocking

Eolgool Mahki -(High Block)

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Momtong Bahkat Mahki-(Outward Mid Section Block)

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Momtong Ahn Mahki - (Inward Mid Section Block)

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Ahrae Mahki - (Low Block)

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Yichoong Sonnal Arae Mahki - (Double Knife Hand Low Block)

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Yichoong Sonnal Momtong Mahki - (Double Knife Hand Middle Block)

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Eolgool Kyocha Mahki - (X Block High)

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Ahrae Kyocha Mahki – (X Block Low)

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Yichoong Momtong Mahki – (Double Middle  Low)

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Yichoong Ahrae Mahki - (Double Low Block)

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Punching

Banhdae Jiruegi - (Lead Arm Punch)

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Bahro Jiruegi - (Reverse Punch)

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Sonnal Bahkat Chigi - (Knife Hand Strike In-Out)

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Sonnal Ahn Chigi - (Knife Hand Strike Out-In)

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Palkoop Chigi - (Elbow Strike)

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Deung Joomeok Chigi – (Back Fist Strike)

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Chi Chirugi - (Uppercut)

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Pyonson Keut Chigi - (Spear Hand Strike)

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Batang Son Chigi - (Palm Heal Strike)

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Mee Joomeok Chigi – (Hammer Fist Strike)

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Gullgi Chirugi - (Hook Punch)

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Sonnal Deung - (Ridge Hand)

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Dolmyo Mee Joomeok – (Spinning Hammer Fist)

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Tae Geuk Patterns

Il Jang – (Beginning - Heaven & Yang)

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Yi Jang - (Inner Firmness/Outer Softness)

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Sam Jang - (Hot & Bright)

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Sah Jang - (Thunder – Great Power & Dignity)

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Oh Jang - (Wind - Mighty Force & Calmness)

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Yuk Jang - (Water – Incessant Flow & Softness)

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Chil Jang - (Mountain – Ponder & Firmness)

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Pal Jang - (End - Yin & Earth)

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Spinning Kicks

Dolmyo Dollyo Chagi - (360 Turning Kick)

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Banhdae Bandul Chagi –(Reverse Crescent Kick)

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Dolmyo Dwi Chagi – (360 Back Kick)

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Banhdae Dollyo Chagi - (Reverse Turning Kick)

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Dolmyo Banhdae Dollyo Chagi - (Double Spin Reverse Turning)

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Dolmyo Chiko Chagi – (Spinning Axe Kick)

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Jump Kicks

Twieo Ap Chagi – (Jump Front Kick)

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Twieo Dollyo Chagi – (Jump Turning Kick)

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Twieo Dwi Chagi - (Jump Back Kick)

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Twieo Yeop Chagi - (Jump Side Kick)

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