The Grading...
Warm up
1 minute traditional hand techniques
1 minute kicking techniques
5 patterns
 The relevant grading pattern(s)
 One from the previous grade
 The remainder to be chosen by the panel of judges
1 Step Sparring
Self-Defence
 Attacking techniques will be specified on the day
Sparring
 4 x 2 minute rounds (1v1)
 1 x 90 second round (2v1)
Breaking
 2 x hand techniques
 2 x foot techniques
 Techniques will be specified on the day
ChoongMoo
CHOONG-MOO was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Lee Dynasty.
He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592,
which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this
pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no
chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his
loyalty to the king.
CHOONG-MOO
Movements - 30
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin knife-hand block.
2. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high front strike
to B with the right knife-hand and bring the left back hand in front of the forehead.
3. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a
middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
4. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high thrust to A
with the left flat finger tip.
5. Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block
to D with a knife-hand.
6. Turn the face to C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
7. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
8. Lower the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding
block to D with a knife-hand.
9. Execute a flying side piercing kick to D with the right foot soon after moving it to D and then land
to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E at the same
time executing a low block to E with the left forearm.
11. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming a left walking stance
toward E, slipping the left foot.
12. Execute an upward kick to E with the right knee pulling both hands downward.
13. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance
toward F while executing a high front strike to F with the right reverse knife-hand, bringing the left
back hand under the right elbow joint.
14. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to the left foot.
15. Execute a middle back piercing kick to F with the left foot. Perform 14 and 15 in a fast motion.
16. Lower the left foot to F forming a left L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block
to E with the forearm.
17. Execute a middle turning kick to DE with the left foot.
18. Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C forming a right fixed stance
toward C while executing a U-shape block toward C.
19. Jump and spin around counter clockwise, landing on the same spot to form a left L-stance toward
C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
20. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C at the same time executing a low
thrust to C with the right upset fingertip.
21. Execute a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm
while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle thrust
to C with the right straight finger tip.
23. Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a left walking stance toward B while
executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.
24. Move the right foot to B forming a sitting stance toward C while executing a middle front block to
C with the right forearm and then a high side strike to B with the right back fist.
25. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the right foot turning counter clockwise and then
lower it to A.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the left foot turning clockwise.
27. Lower the left foot to A and then execute a checking block to B with an X-knife-hand while
forming a left Lstance toward B pivoting with the left foot.
28. Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing an upward block to
B with a twin palm.
29. Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a rising block with the right forearm while forming
a right walking stance toward A.
30. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
One Step Sparring (ilbo matsoki)
This is a semi-free form of sparring which is a very useful training tool and is learnt from blue belt
upwards forming an important part of training. Techniques from the patterns can be practised here
on a partner and close quarter timing, distancing, and movement can be honed. These techniques
can bedirectly transferred to Self-Defence. NB. it is lot easier to defend against a swinging punch than
a straight punch.
Each partner stands at arms' length apart facing each other. One partner attacks using an obverse
punch in walking stance. The defender simultaneously defends and counters. Techniques should be
appropriate for the grade with lower grades perfecting their distance, timing etc. and higher grades
being more flamboyant and technical.
Self Defence
In Self-Defence the format is similar to One Step sparring. However, the attacks can be any technique
and
come from any direction, e.g. a grab from behind. Techniques to defend and counter are more direct
and not flamboyant. The primary aim of self-defence is not to get hurt. Firstly that means avoidance
but if necessary it means doing just enough to ensure you can get away. The instructors at Murrays
Taekwondo are well versed in practical street fighting techniques and are able to give honest, realistic
advice on how to react and deal with situations.
Murrays Taekwondo teaches self defence around 4 types of situation
1. Environment Awareness This is discussed but not practised and is the everyday ability to sense
where
you are and see problems developing and not putting yourself in danger in the first place. E.g. don’t
go into
a rough pub where fights are common, don’t walk alone across a park at night.
2. Retreat This is again discussed but not practised. It is when you thought you were safe but in fact a
situation is developing and you retreat. E.g. you go into a safe pub and there are non regular people
in their looking for trouble. Leave before they start on you.
3. Break and Escape This is practised and is a range of simple techniques to break away from a half
hearted assault (such as a drunken grope) and make your escape. Examples are breaks form wrist
grabs,
someone grabbing your clothing etc.
4. Combat This is the final type of self defence and must only be used in extreme circumstances
where you have no other option but to fight. Techniques taught are brutal and destructive but
effective.
Theory
Students may be asked any question from the syllabus with regard to previous gradings, in addition
to the following…
Q. Interpretation to Hwa-Rang:
A. HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in
the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwondo
developed into maturity.
Q. Interpretation to Toi-Gye:
A. TOI-GYE is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo
Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 th latitude, the
diagram represents "scholar".
Q. Interpretation to Joong-Gun:
A. JOONG-GUN is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first
Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the KoreaJapan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was
executed in a Lui-Shung prison (1910).
Q. Interpretation to Yul-Gok:
A. YUL-GOK is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584) nicknamed the
"Confucius of Korea". The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38° latitude and the
diagram represents "scholar".
Q. Interpretation to WonHyo:
A. Won-Hyo was named after the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in
660 A.D.
Q. Interpretation to DoSan:
A. DO-SAN is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938) The 24 movements represent
his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement
Q. Interpretation of Dan-Gun:
A. DAN-GUN is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in
the year of 2,333 BC
Q. Interpretation of Chon-Ji:
A. Chon-Ji literally means the "Heaven and the Earth". It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the
creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern
played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts - one to represent the
Heaven and the other the Earth.
Q. Counting
1. Hanna
2. Dool
3. Seth
4. Neth
5. Dasaul
6. Yosaul
7. Ilgop
8. Yodll
9. Ahop
10. Yoll
Q. What is 3 Step SemiFree Sparring?
A. Ban-jayoo matsoki, this is a more advanced form of pre-set sparring, and as the name
suggests it is partly restricted in the number of moves the students can do, but they are free
to chose their attacks and counters. Like Sambo Matsoki, this exercise is designed to help
develop focus, distance and timing.
Q. What is 2 Step SemiFree Sparring?
A. Ibo matsoki, this is designed for the intermediate student to learn more advanced
techniques, and also continuing to develop focus, distance and timing
Q. How many moves in
A.
Chon-Ji:
Dan-Gun:
Do-San:
Won-Hyo:
Yul-Gok:
Joong-Gun:
Toi-Gye:
Hwa-Rang:
Choong-Moo:
each of the other patterns?
19
21
24
28
38
32
37
29
30
Q. What do the belt colours signify?
A.
White: Signifies innocence of the beginner who has no knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do.
Yellow: Signifies the earth in which the seed of Tae Kwon-Do is planted as the foundation of
Taekwondo is laid.
Green: Signifies the plants’ growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Blue: Signifies the heavens towards which the plant matures into a towering tree.
Red: Signifies danger cautioning the student to exercise control and the opponent to stay
away.
Black: Opposite to white and therefore signifies proficiency and maturity in taekwondo. Also
signifies the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Q. Where does Taekwondo come from?
A. Korea.
Q. What does “Tae”, “kwon” and “Do” mean?
A. Tae = Foot, Kwon = Fist, Do = Art (or method)
Q. When was Taekwondo given its name and by who?
A. 11th April 1955 by Retired Major General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree
Q. What were the three kingdoms of Korea?
A. Baek-jae, Koguryo and Silla
Q. What’s the difference between an art and a sport?
A. The student must provide an appropriately researched answer.
Korean Terms
Closed ready stance
X-stance
Vertical stance
Sitting Stance
Moa junbi sogi
Kyocha sogi
Soo jik sogi
Annun Sogi
Attention Stance
Bow
Parallel Ready Stance
Walking Stance
L‐Stance
Charyot Sogi
Kyong Ye
Narani Junbi Sogi
Gunnun Sogi
Niunja Sogi
1 step sparring
Free sparring
High
Middle
Low
Side
Twin
Strike
Thrust
Punch
Block
Kick
Palm
Elbow
Backfist
Knifehand
Front
Forearm
Guarding
Upward
Pushing
Waist
Hooking
X-fist
Palm strike
Backfist front strike
Side fist side strike
Knifehand side strike
Side elbow strike
Downward knifehand strike
Elbow strike
Straight fingertip thrust
Upset fingertip thrust
Flat fingertip thrust
Twin upset punch
Upward punch
Twin vertical punch
Sitting stance front punch
Double middle punch
Inner forearm middle block
W-shape block (or mountain block)
Ilbo matsoki
Jayoo matsoki
Nopunde
Kaunde
Najunde
Yop
Sang
Taerigi
Tulgi
Jirugi
Makgi
Chagi
Son Badak
Palkup
Dung Joomuk
Sonkal
Ap
Palmok
Daebi
Ollyo
Miro
Hori
Golcho
Kyocha
Son badak taerigi
Dung joomuk ap taerigi
Yop jirugi yop taerigi
Sonkal yop taerigi
Yop palkup taerigi
Naeryo Sonkal taerigi
Palkup taerigi
Sun sonkut tulgi
Dwijibun sonkut tulgi
Opun sonkut tulgi
Sang dwijibo jirugi
Ollyo jirugi
Sang sewo jirugi
Annun sogi ap jirugi
Doo kaunde jirugi
An palmok kaunde makgi
San makgi
Waist block
X-fist pressing block
Low section double forearm block
Circular block
Knifehand guarding block
Waist block
Palm hooking block
Twin forearm block
Middle section double forearm block
Middle section palm upward block
Middle section waist block
Knifehand rising block
Palm pushing block
Inward moving outer forearm block
Arc hand
Turning kick
Reverse turning kick
Knee kick
Side kick
Back kick (or reverse side kick!)
Front snap kick
Hori makgi
Kyocha joomuk nullo makgi
Doo palmok najunde makgi
Dollymyo makgi
Sonkal daebi makgi
Hori makgi
Son badak golcho makgi
Sang palmok makgi
Doo palmok kaunde makgi
Kaunde son badak ollyo magki
Kaunde hori makgi
Sonkal chookyo makgi
Son badak miro makgi
Bakat palmok anuro makgi
Bandal son
Dollyo chagi
Bandae dollyo chagi
Moorup chagi
Yop chagi
Dwit chagi (or Bandae yop chagi)
Ap cha busigi