Grading Material for (10th kup) beginner student
Requirements:
- Parallel Stance Punch (10 times)
- Front Rising Kick (10 times each leg)
- Saju Jirugi - Video
- Saju Makgi - Video
- Press Ups (10)
- Walking Stance Front Punch (moving forward 4 times)
- Walking Stance Middle Block (moving back 4 times)
- Walking St. Mid. Block Reverse Punch (moving forward 4 times)
- Terminology & History
- Saju Jurigi - Pattern Map
- Saju Makgi - Pattern Map
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General Information & History
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Taekwon-Do literally means the 'Art of Hand and Foot'. Tae means Foot Kwon means Hand Do means Art or Way.
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Founder of Taekwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree Grandmaster (11th April 1955)
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I.T.F. stands for: International Taekwon-Do Federation
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Founder of I.T.F. General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree Grandmaster (22nd March 1966)
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R.I.T.A. stands for: Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Association
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Founder of R.I.T.A. Grandmaster Ki Ha Rhee 9th Degree. (27th May 1972)
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R.I.T.A. President Master Robert J. Howard 8th Degree.
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R.I.T.A. Vice-President Master Anthony Phelan 8th Degree.
Meaning of White Belt:
White signifies innocence as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
TENETS OF TAEKWON-DO:
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Courtesy
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Integrity
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Perseverance
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Self Control
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Indomitable Spirit