FFTKD Club - Student Manual - 20100814

Student Manual
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TaeKwon-Do is a South Korean martial art literally meaning the Art of the Hand and Foot. Beginners
are welcome. Feel free to try out some classes so you can decide whether you would like to train in
TaeKwon-Do. There is no charge to join FFTKD, but we do ask that if you decide to train with us, you
agree that you will attend on a regular basis.
Club Rules
The purpose of the following rules is to ensure maximum benefit and safety while training.
1. All students must report all pre-existing injuries or health conditions to the instructor,
prior to class, and immediately inform the instructor of any injury occurring during class.
2. Bow as you enter and leave the training hall. As a sign of respect, bow to the flags
and instructor when entering or leaving the classroom. If you wish to leave the
class early, you may do so by asking the permission of the instructor. Before leaving
the class, bow toward the flags.
3. Address the instructors as Sensei. In turn, all instructors will treat all students with
courtesy and respect.
4. After they have completed their introductory classes, all members must wear a
clean uniform, with belt, or other approved uniform during training. Jewelry should NOT
be worn. Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed.
Members may purchase uniforms from…
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5. The following are prohibited in the training hall: smoking, eating, chewing gum,
intoxication, bad language, arguing, and horseplay of any kind.
6. Never publicly degrade the reputation of this or any other martial arts organization
or club.
7. Always arrive early for class, and never leave class without permission from the
instructor. Classes begin on time. If you are late, you may join the class only with
the permission of the instructor. For permission: wait at the side of the class until
the instructor permits you to join.
8. All students are expected to be courteous and understanding. (Upper belt students
are expected to set a good example for the lower belt students and assist them
whenever necessary.) Show respect to your classmates. Please do not chat with
other students during class, unless it is related to the class.
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9. The instructor shall have the right to suspend any member who engages in disrespectful
or disruptive behavior from participating in class. The instructor shall have the right to
ban any who has been previously suspended and who engages in further disrespectful or
disruptive behavior.
10. Belt tests will be offered on a regular basis every three months.
Table of Contents
Club Rules..............................................................................................................................................................................................1
Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................2
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................3
International TaeKwon-Do Oath..........................................................................................................................................................4
Meaning of TaeKwon-Do......................................................................................................................................................................4
PATTERNS............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Grading Time Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................6
GRADING SYLLABUS..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Class Terminology...............................................................................................................................................................................10
STANCES..............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Warm up Exercises..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Cool down Exercises............................................................................................................................................................................13
PATTERNS..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Pattern Meanings................................................................................................................................................................................14
Sparring...............................................................................................................................................................................................24

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Foundation of TaeKwon-Do
TaeKwon-Do was inaugurated on April 11, 1955, following extensive research and development by its
founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Dan.
The Tenets of TaeKwon-Do
Courtesy: To be polite to one's instructors, seniors, and fellow students
Integrity: To be honest with oneself one must be able to define right from
wrong.
Perseverance: To achieve a goal, whether it is a higher grade or any
technique, one must never stop trying; one must persevere.
Self-Control: To lose one's temper when performing techniques against a training partner
can be very dangerous and shows a lack of control. To be able to live, work
and train within one's capabilities shows good self-control.
Indomitable Spirit: To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against
overwhelming odds.

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International TaeKwon-Do Oath
As a student of TaeKwon-Do
• I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do

• I shall respect the instructors and senior
• I shall never misuse TaeKwon -Do
• I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
• I shall build a more peaceful world.
Meaning of TaeKwon-Do
• Tae: To jump, kick, or smash with the foot

• Kwon: To punch or destroy with the hand or fist
• Do: The art, way, or method
PATTERNS
What is a pattern?
• A pattern is a set of fundamental movements, both defensive and offensive, that are set in
a logical sequence to deal with one or more opponents. Patterns are an indication of a
student's progress and are essential to evaluating a student's technique.
Why do we perform patterns?

• We practice patterns to improve our TaeKwon-Do techniques, develop sparring
techniques, improve flexibility of movement, master body shifting, and develop muscles,
balance and breath control. Patterns also enable us to acquire techniques that cannot be
obtained from other forms of sparring.
Why are there 24 patterns?

• There are 24 patterns in TaeKwon-Do because its founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi,
compared the life of man with a day in the life of the Earth. Our founder believed that
through striving to leave a good spiritual legacy for the coming generations one gains
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As our founder says:
"Here I leave TaeKwon-Do for mankind As a trace of a man of late 20th century The 24
patterns represent 24 hours, one day or all of my life."
The Following Points Should Be Considered When Performing Patterns
1. Patterns should begin and end on the same spot. This indicates accuracy.
2. Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.
3. Muscles of the body should be tensed or relaxed at proper moments in the pattern.
4. The pattern should be performed in a rhythmic manner, with the absence of stiffness.
5. Each pattern should be accelerated or decelerated according to instructions.
6. Each pattern should be perfected before moving on to the next.
7. Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8. Students should perform each movement with realism.
The 6 Belt Colors

White: Signifies innocence, as that of the beginner student w ho has no previous
knowledge of Tae-Kwon-Do.
Yellow: Signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae
Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.
Green: Signifies the plant's growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Blue: Signifies the Heaven toward which the plant matures into a towering
tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.
Red: Signifies danger, cautioning, the student to exercise control and
warning the opponent to stay away.
Black: Opposite of white, signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do.
Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

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To jump, kick, or smash with the foot
Grading Time Requirements

Level Belt Time
l0th-9th Kup Yellow stripe 2 months
9th-8th Kup Yellow belt 2-3 months
8th-7th Kup Green stripe 4 months
7th-6th Kup Green belt 4 months
6th-5th Kup Blue stripe 4-5 months
5th-4th Kup Blue belt 4-5 months
4th-3rd Kup Red stripe 4-6 months
3rd-2nd Kup Red belt 4-6 months
2nd-1st Kup Black stripe 6-7 months
1st-1st Dan Black Belt 6-8 months
The above times are based on the student training in 2 classes per week. The instructor's
permission is required to participate in a grading examination.

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GRADING SYLLABUS
White Belt 10th Grade • Attention, Parallel, Sitting and Walking stances
• Sitting Stance Single and Double Punch
• Walking Stance Punch and Reverse Punch
• Front Raising Kick
• Front Snap Kick
• Turning Kick
• Step in Side Kick
• Walking Stance Lower and Raising Blocks
• Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, tenets of TKD)
White Belt 9th Grade • L-Stance
• L-Stance Knifehand Strike
• L-Stance Knifehand Guarding Block
• L-Stance Inner Forearm Block
• Side Kick
• Axe Kick
• Chon-ji Pattern
• 1 Step Sparring (1, 2)
• Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, tenets of TKD)
Yellow Belt 8th Grade • Walking Stance Front Kick—Double Punch
• L-Stance Twin Forearm Block
• Walking Stance Lower Block—Raising Block
• Turning Kick—Step-in Side Kick
• Side Kick—Step-in Side Kick
• Basic blocks
• Dan Gun Pattern
• 1 Step Sparring (3,4)
• Free Sparring
• Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color
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Yellow Belt 7th Grade •
•
•
•
Walking Stance Backfist Strike
Walking Stance Wedging Block
Walking Stance Outer Forearm Block—Reverse Punch
Walking Stance Straight Fingertip Thrust
• Double Turning Kick
• Front Kick—Jumping Front Kick
• Checking Kick—Side Kick
• Do San Pattern
• 1 Step Sparring (5-8)
• Free Sparring
significance)
Green Belt 6th Grade • Fixed Stance
• Bending Ready Stance
• Walking Stance Circular Block
• Turning Kick—Back Kick
• Double Side Kick
• Won Hyo Pattern
• Free Sparring
significance)
Green Belt 5th Grade • X-Stance
• Walking Stance Hooking Block
• Side Kick—Back Kick
• Turning Kick—Step-in Hook Kick
• Step in Axe Kick—Turning Kick
• Yul Gok Pattern
• Free Sparring
significance)

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Blue Belt 4th Grade •
•
•
Low Stance
Rear Footed Stance
X-Fist Raising Block
• Upw ard Palm Block
• Twin Vertical Punch
• Twin Upset Punch
• Reverse Knifehand Block
• Turning Kick—Jumping Side Kick
• Double Side Kick—Back Kick
• Joong Gun Pattern
• 1 Step Sparring (17-20) + 2 of your own
• Free Sparring
• Padwork
significance)
Blue Belt 3rd Grade • X-Fist Pressing Block
• Low Section Knifehand Guarding Block
• Front Leg Front Kick—Jumping Turning Kick
• Side Kick—Jumping Side Kick
• Toi Gye Pattern
• 1 Step Sparring (21-24) + 2 of your own
• Free Sparring
• Padwork
significance)
Red Belt 2nd Grade • L-Stance Punch
• Reverse Turning Kick
• Turning Kick—Jumping Back Kick
• Basic Kicks—Jumping Kick Combinations
• Hwa Rang Pattern
• 1 Step Sparring (25, 26) + 4 of your own
• Free Sparring
• Padwork
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Red Belt 1st Grade •
•
Double Kick Combinations:
Front/Turning
• Hooking/Turning
• Turning/Side
• Double Kicks—Jump Kick Combinations
• Choong Moo Pattern
• 1 Step Sparring (26, 27) + 4 of your own
• Free Sparring
• Padwork
significance)
You may be required to perform any or all of the previous material at each examination.
Class Terminology
English Korean

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Bow
Ready
Begin
Cha-ryot
Kyong-ye
Joonbi
Si-jak
Stop Go-Mon
Return to Ready Stance Barro
Yell Ki-Hap
One Hana
Two Dul
Three Set
Four Net
Five Daseot
Six Yeoseot
Seven Ilgup
Eight Yeodeol
Nine Ahop
Ten Yeol
Instructor Sah-Bum-Nim (will use
Sensei, instead)
Thank you very much Gam-Sah-Hap-Ni-Dah
STANCES
Attention Stance
Facing forward, both heels together.
Sitting Stance
Facing forward, both feet parallel, two shoulder
widths apart. Both knees are bent with 50% of
your weight on each leg.
Ready Stance
Facing forward, both feet parallel, one shoulder
width apart.

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Walking Stance
Front foot is facing forward, rear foot is on a
15° angle from the front. Feet should be one
shoulder w idth apart and one and a half to two
shoulder w idths in length. The front leg, bends
at the knee and the rear leg is straight. 50% of
your weight is on each leg.
L – Stance
Front leg faces forward, from which the rear leg
is set at a right angle. Both heels should be in
line and one and a half shoulder widths apart.
Both knees are bent, the rear more so than
the front. 70% percent of your weight is on the
rear leg, 30% is on the front.

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Warm up Exercises
This is a short warm up routine for a karate class, includes basic stretches and calisthenics needed to do
the blocks, punches, kicks and other moves used in TaeKwon-Do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QP-9ZtA8FI
Cool down Exercises
Remember to cool down with stretches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CE3qvzW2hs
PATTERNS
The Following Points Should Be Considered When Performing Patterns
1. Patterns should begin and end on the same spot. This indicates accuracy.
2. Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.
3. Muscles of the body should be tensed or relaxed at proper moments in the pattern.
4. The pattern should be performed in a rhythmic manner, with the absence of
stiffness.
5. Each pattern should be accelerated or decelerated according to instructions.
6. Each pattern should be perfected before moving on to the next.
7. Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8. Students should perform each movement with realism.

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Pattern Meanings
Chon-Ji - 19 Movements – 9th Kup Grading – White Belt with Yellow Stripe
Chon-Ji literally means Heaven and Earth and is interpreted to mean the creation of the world, or the
beginning of human history. Therefore, it is the initial pattern learned by the beginner.

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Dan Gun – 21 Movements – 8th Kup Grading – Yellow Belt
Dan Gun is named after Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.

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Do San – 24 Movements – 7th Kup Grading – Yellow Belt with Green Stripe
Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang Ho (1876-1938), who dedicated his entire life to
Korean education and to Korea’s independence movement.

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Won Hyo – 28 Movements – 6th Kup Grading – Green Belt
Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism in the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.

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Yul Gok – 38 Movements – 5th Kup Grading – Green Belt with Blue Stripe
Yul Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584), who was also
nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements refer to his birthplace on the 38th degree latitude
and the diagram represents scholar.

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Joong Gun – 32 Movements – 4th Kup Grading - Blue Belt
Joong Gun was named after the patriot An Joong Gun, who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first
Japanese governor general of Korea and know n to have played a leading role in the annexation of
Korea by Japan . The 32 movements refer to Mr. An's age when he was executed in Lui-Shung prison in
1910.

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Toi Gye – 37 Movements – 3th Kup Grading - Blue Belt with Red Stripe
Toi Gye was the pen name of the scholar Yi Hwang, a l6th century authority on Neo-Confucianism. The
37 movements refer to his birthplace on the 37th degree latitude, and diagram represents
scholar.

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Hwa Rang – 29 Movements – 2nd Kup Grading – Red Belt
Hwa Rang was named after the Hwa Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty around
600 AD. This group was a driving force behind the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea . The 29
movements refer to the 29th infantry division where TaeKwon-Do developed into maturity.

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Choong Moo – 30 Movements – 1st Kup Grading – Red Belt with Black Stripe
Choong Moo was the given name of the great admiral Yi Sun Sin, of the Yi Dynasty. He is said to have
invented the first armored battleship (kobukson) in 1592. This pattern ends in a left-hand attack to
symbolize his untimely death due to his deep loyalty to the king.

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Sparring
One Step Sparring

This is the most realistic form of prearranged sparring because the defender cannot foresee the attack.
The defender must therefore develop his or her reflexes in order to defend and counter the attack. One
step differs from free sparring in that take-down techniques and arm-and joint-locking techniques are
used.
Techniques 1-16; The attacker steps back with the right leg into left walking stance lower block, and
then steps forward into right walking stance, middle punch.
Counter Attacks
9th GRADE – WHITE

1. Step Forward with Right Leg-Left Knifehand Block/Right Inward Knifehand Strike (to the neck)
perform at the same time.
2. Side Step to Left-Right Turning Kick (to chest)
8th GRADE – YELLOW

3. Step Back with Left Leg-Right Inward Palm Block / Step Forward with Right Leg-Right Back
Elbow strike (to ribs)
4. Side Step to Right-Left Sidekick
7th GRADE – YELLOW – GREEN STRIPE

5. Step Back with Right Leg-Left Inner Forearm Block / Slip Left Leg Forward - Left Fixed Stance
Punch (to ribs)
6. Step back with Right-Left Hooking Block / Grab Wrist / Step Forward with Right - Right Palm
Heel Strike (to face) / Pull Back - Right Back Elbow Strike (to ribs)
7. Side Step to Right - Left Low Front Kick / Right Turning Kick
8. Side Step to Right - Left Low Front Kick / Grab Head- Right Knee Strike

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6th GRADE – GREEN
9. Step Back with Left Leg - Right Inward Palm Block / Right Back Elbow Strike (to ribs) / Step
Back with Right Leg and Bring Feet Together - Spin to Left Knifehand Strike (to neck)
10. Step back with Right leg-Left Inward Palm Block / Slip Left Foot Forward to left Walking
Stance Right Ridgehand Strike (to solar plexis) / both hands reach across back and pull forward
to right. Knee Strike (to chest)
11. Step back (slightly to right) - Left knifehand guarding block / left front kick / left walking stance
twin vertical punch
12. Side step to right - left side kick - right back kick – left reverse punch
5th GRADE – GREEN – BLUE STRIPE

13. Left front kick - right jumping front kick - right high elbow strike (to side of head)
14. Step back with left - right inward forearm block – right backfist strike (to side of head) / step to
right walking stance - left reverse punch (to chest)
15. Left outward crescent kick block - right double turning kick
16. Step back with right - left upw ard palm block - left fixed stance punch (to ribs) / step out to left
walking stance - right front elbow strike (to ribs)
Techniques 17-28; Attack with both right and left walking stance punch from Parallel stance.
4th GRADE – BLUE

17. Jumping turning kick
18. Hooking block / grab - step forward with right - right arc hand (to throat) / lean back - right palm
heel strike (to face) / lean back - right high elbow strike (to side of head)
19. X-Knifehand Raising Block - wrist twist and lock / front kick (to chest area)
20. Inward crescent kick block - side kick (same leg)
3rd GRADE – BLUE – RED STRIPE

21. Side step - kick / jumping side kick (same leg)
22. Hooking block - step forward straight finger tip thrust (to solar plexus) / reverse head lock
23. Step - back reverse hooking block / grab - wrist tw ist - low turning kick / dow nward elbow (to
back)
24. Side step - kick / reverse turning kick

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2nd GRADE – RED
25. Step back - downward palm block / reverse turning kick (option: jump)
26. Step back - inward knifehand block / knifehand strike (to neck) / spinning high back elbow strike
(to head) / downward knifehand strike (to groin)
1st GRADE – RED – BLACK STRIPE

27. Side Step - side kick / jumping back kick
28. Step back-hooking block / grab - step forward - palm heel strike (to shoulder) / take down sweep to
front leg / punching
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International TaeKwon-Do Oath..........................................................................................................................................................4

Grading Time Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................6

Cool down Exercises............................................................................................................................................................................13

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The Tenets of TaeKwon-Do

Courtesy: To be polite to one's instructors, seniors, and fellow students

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• I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do

• Tae: To jump, kick, or smash with the foot

Why do we perform patterns?

Why are there 24 patterns?

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The Following Points Should Be Considered When Performing Patterns

The 6 Belt Colors

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Grading Time Requirements

l0th-9th Kup Yellow stripe 2 months

9th-8th Kup Yellow belt 2-3 months

8th-7th Kup Green stripe 4 months

7th-6th Kup Green belt 4 months

6th-5th Kup Blue stripe 4-5 months

5th-4th Kup Blue belt 4-5 months

4th-3rd Kup Red stripe 4-6 months

3rd-2nd Kup Red belt 4-6 months

2nd-1st Kup Black stripe 6-7 months

1st-1st Dan Black Belt 6-8 months

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Fatima Family TaAttention

Facing forward, both heels together.

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Cool down Exercises

Remember to cool down with stretches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CE3qvzW2hs

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One Step Sparring

9th GRADE – WHITE

8th GRADE – YELLOW

7th GRADE – YELLOW – GREEN STRIPE

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5th GRADE – GREEN – BLUE STRIPE

4th GRADE – BLUE

3rd GRADE – BLUE – RED STRIPE

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1st GRADE – RED – BLACK STRIPE

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