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Grading Syllabus - 5th Kup  

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- Minimum waiting period 3 months before 4th Kup grading

Terminology applicable to 5th Kup

PATTERNS

Yul-gok: (38)

Yul-gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584), nicknamed “The Confuscious of Korea.” The 38 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace in the 38° latitude and the diagram represents (+) “Scholar.”

STANCES

Guburyo Sogi 'B'	-	Bending stance 'B' (Looking toward the rear)
Kyocha Sogi	-	X-stance

BODY PARTS

Ap Palkup	-	Front elbow
Son Badak	-	Palm
Yop Bal Badak	-	Side Sole (Used for stamping motion)

BODY POSITIONS

Ap Mom	-	Full Facing
Ban Mom	-	Half Facing
Yop Mom	-	Side Facing

GENERAL TERMS

Euijin Dong Jak	-	Connection Motion
Pi-a-gi	-	Dodging
Mikulgi	-	Sliding
Gwanja nori	-	Temple
Yop tok	-	Jaw
Twiggi	-	Jumping

ATTACKING MOVEMENTS

Ap Palkup Taerigi

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Front elbow strike

DEFENSIVE MOVEMENTS

Doo Palmok Makgi	-	Double forearm block
Golcho Makgi	-	Hooking block
Sang Sonkal Makgi	-	Twin knifehand block

SPARRING

Ilbo Matsoki

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One-step sparring (Attacker and defender start in parallel stance)

Technique

• Continuous movement (Yonsok Dong Jak) means performing two or more moves without stopping, with each move having it’s own breath as in Dan Gun moves 13 & 14.
• Connecting movement ( Euijin Dong Jak) means using one breathe for two movements, as in pattern Yul-Gok movement numbers 16 & 17, and 19 & 20.
• Son badak (the palm) is used for Golcho Makgi (hooking block).
• When performing Sang sonkal Makgi, the knifehand rising block must be over the centre line.
• When in Kyocha Sogi (X-stance) both feet must point in the same direction.

Miscellaneous

• Blue belt signifies the heaven, toward which the plant develops into a towering tree as training in TaeKwon-Do progresses

To pass the grading, you are required to perform the following as a MINIMUM requirement as well as understanding the theory above (You will be required to break while performing striking techniques):

• Yul Gok + 1 Other Patter From Previous Gradings
• 2 Step Sparring
• Free Sparring
• Left Side Kick
• Right Side Kick
• Left Reverse Turning Kick
• Right Reverse Turning Kick
• Choice Hand Technique

*You will be given a Fine, Medium or Poor grade pending on your performance

 

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