- Minimum waiting period 5 months before 2nd Kup grading
Terminology applicable to 3rd Kup
PATTERNS
| Toi Gye: (37) |
Toi Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confuscianism. The 37 movements of the pattern represent his birthplace on the 37° latitude, and its movements represents the character for "Scholar". |
ATTACKING MOVEMENTS
| Dwijibun Sonku Tulgi | - | Upset fingertip thrust |
| Ollyo Chagi | - | Upward kick (Using the knee) |
| Naeryo Chagi | - | Downward kick |
| Opun Sonkut Tulgi | - | Flat fingertip thrust |
| Homi Sonkut Tulgi | - | Angle fingertip thrust |
DEFENSIVE MOVEMENTS
| Doo Palmok Miro Makgi | - | Double forearm pushing block |
| Kyocha Joomuk Noolo Makgi | - | X-fist pressing block |
| Najunde Sonkal Daebi Makgi | - | Low knifehand gauding block |
| San Makgi | - | W-shape block |
Technique
- Saju Tulgi—Four-directional thrust. This is NOT a pattern, but this exercise was formerly practised by the 3rd kup holder and above
- When performing San Makgi (W-shape block) you must look toward the direction you are travelling, e.g., when moving the left foot, look left.
- Chari Chari Dong Jak (Consecutive Motion). This is when the same hand or foot is used to perform two or more techniques in different directions or with different attacking tools.
Miscellaneous
- Red belt signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
- The student should by now have a wide-ranging knowledge of the vital spots and be able to name most in terminology.
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):
- Toi Gye + 1 Other Pattern From Previous Gradings
- 1 Step Sparring
- Free Sparring
- Left Reverse Turning Kick
- Right Reverse Turning Kick
- Choice Hand Technique