- Minimum waiting period 6 months before 1st Kup grading
Terminology applicable to 2nd Kup
PATTERNS
| Hwa-Rang: (29) |
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 Taekwon-Do developed into maturity. |
STANCES
| Moa Junbi Sogi 'C' | - | Close ready stance C - Hands level with your pubic region |
| Soojik Sogi | - | Vertical stance |
| Waebal Sogi | - | One-legged stance (Not yet used in Tul) |
ATTACKING MOVEMENTS
| Bandae Dollyo Goro Chagi | - | Reverse hooking kick |
| Bituro Chagi | - | Twisting kick |
| Cha Bapgi | - | Stamping kick |
| Niunja So Baro Jirugi | - | L-stance obverse |
| Naeryo Chagi | - | Downward kick |
| Ollyo Jirugi | - | Upward punch |
| Sonkal Naeryo Taerigi | - | Knifehand downward strike |
| Yop Palkup Tulgi | - | Side elbow thrust |
BODY PARTS
| Hori | - | Waist |
| Pyun Joomuk | - | Open fist |
| Yop Joomuk | - | Side fist |
DEFENSIVE MOVEMENTS
| Bandal Chagi | - | Crescent kick |
| Cha Momchugi | - | Checking kick |
| Kaunde Yobap Makgi | - | Inner forearm side front middle block |
| Noolo Chagi | - | Pressing kick |
| Son Badak Miro Makgi | - | Palm pushing block |
Technique
- When performing Bandal Chagi (crescent kick), the leg must be kept bent.
- When performing Idil Matsoki (2 versus 1 sparring) an emphasis must be placed on safety. This will involve keeping both opponents in a straight line for as long as possible and not exposing yourself to danger. Try to defend by blocking one opponent into the path of the other.
Miscellaneous
- You need to be able to demonstrate all 13 stances so far learnt.
- You need to be able to demonstrate the many different uses of Ap Joomuk, i.e., as many types of punch as possible using only the fore fist.
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):
- Hwa Rang + 1 Other Pattern From Previous Gradings
- 1 Step Sparring
- Free Sparring
- 2 Vs 1 Sparring
- Left Side Kick
- Right Side Kick
- Left Turning Kick
- Right Turning Kick
- Left Reverse Turning Kick
- Right Reverse Turning Kick