blue tag belt– 5th kup syllabus - essex taekwondo

Blue Tag Belt– 5th Kup Syllabus

At blue tag level one can say you are now a ‘Half Dan’ as you are in belt terms half way to black belt.

However the second part of the journey is longer and harder than the first part.

You should now be competent at the basics, but you need to persevere with not only the new techniques that await you, but still trying to improve the skills you already have.


High Inner Forearm Block, Low Front Kick, Middle Double Punch. (Nopunde anuro palmok makgi, Najunde Ap chagi, Kaunde Doo Jirugi) Performed all in walking stance. This combination is performed in the pattern Yul-Gok

The high inner forearm block is performed the same as a middle block, but being high the top of the fist is level with the eyes.

The punches are performed in a fast motion


Obverse & Reverse Palm Hooking Block, Obverse Punch. This combination is performed in the pattern Yul-Gok and done in walking stance. Hooking block is performed in an arc motion as it comes down on top of the attacking arm. Using the palm gives you the option to grab.

Performed in normal motion

These two moves are performed in connecting motion

Connecting Motion is a pair of techniques, where the first is the start and the second the finish. Further more this pair of techniques flow and are performed in one breath so that they can be define as connecting motion.

Palm Hooking Block (Sonbadak golcho magki)


Bending Ready Stance A, Side Kick, Front Elbow Strike

This set of techniques are performed in the pattern Yul-Gok. Do not rush the techniques. Show them properly as they are all done in normal motion. Pause on the bending ready stance to demonstrate balance and control.

Strike the open palm with the front elbow strike. Front Elbow (Ap palkup)


Twin Knifehand Block (Sang sonkal magki) This block is similar to twin forearm block. Blocking a downward attack and a middle attack at the same time. The knifehand is now the blocking tool.

Side View

Front View

Start position can be done with closed fists.

Start position Finish position


X-Stance (Kyocha sogi) This stance is used for both attacking and blocking. The stance is performed in a jumping motion to cover distance or avoid. One foot is crossed over or behind the other. The cross foot touches the ground with the front sole only. When the weight is on the right leg then it is called right X-stance, hence the same for the left leg.

Kyocha Sogi (X-Stance) Weight Distribution : almost 100% of the weight no the balancing leg Leading Leg : The leg carrying the weight Stance can be full or half facing.

Front View

Back View


Double Forearm Block (Doo palmok makgi) The main reason for this block is so that the secondary arm is positioned ready to defend another attack quickly. The secondary arms little finger is an inch from the primary arms elbow.

Front View Side View

Start position is from behind you, as per forearm guarding block.

Secondary arm Primary arm (Blocking arm)


Palm Pushing Block (Sonbadak Miro magki)

Pushing blocks are designed to push an opponent off balance. The palm is one of the most popular tools used in performing a pushing block.

Side View

Pushing block performed in a sitting stance

Start position

Front View

Finish position


Vertical Stance (Soojik sogi) This stance is used to apply a technique when an L-stance is too close to be used, and therefore by using a vertical stance which is shorter in length the correct target can be sought.

Soojik Sogi (Vertical Stance) Weight Distribution : 60%-40% (60% on the rear leg) Leading Leg : Rear Leg Toes of both feet point 15° inward


Reverse Hooking Kick. (Bandae goro chagi) This kick is similar to reverse turning kick, but is performed in more of a ‘whipping’ motion as the heel of the kicking leg is hooked back into the target. Due to the whipping motion and hooking motion it is a faster kick to perform than a reverse turning kick.

Can be performed as a 45 or 180 degree kick. Attacking tool is the back heel. (Dwit chook)


Step Through Side Kick. This kick uses a step through motion to cover distance quickly from an L-stance, fighting stance or other side on stances. The front leg is the kicking leg. Ground is covered by using the rear leg to step behind the kicking leg.

Front View

Side View Step

Through

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". YUL-GOK Movements - 38 Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE Click HERE to to listen to the correct Korean pronunciation. 1.Move the left foot to B forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the left fist to D horizontally. 2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. 3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 2 and 3 in a fast motion. 4. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the right fist to D horizontally. 5. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. 6. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion. 7. Move the right foot to Ad forming a right walking stance toward AD while executing a middle side block to AD with the right inner forearm. 8. Execute a low front snap kick to AD with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 7. 9. Lower the left foot to AD forming a left walking stance toward AD while executing a middle punch to AD with the left fist. 10. Execute a middle punch to AD with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward AD. Perform 9 and 10 in a fast motion. 11. Move the left foot to BD forming a left walking stance toward BD at the same time executing a middle side block to BD with the left inner forearm. 12. Execute a low front snap kick to BD with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 11. 13. Lower the right foot to BD forming a right walking stance toward BD while executing a middle punch to BD with the right fist. 14. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward BD. Perform 13 and 14 in a fast motion. 15. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot. 16. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the left palm while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. 17. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Execute 16 and 17 in a connecting motion. 18. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle hooking block to D with the left palm. 19. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. 20. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Execute 19 and 20 in a connecting motion.

21. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist. 22. Turn the face toward D forming a right bending ready stance A toward D. 23. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot. 24. Lower the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while striking the left palm with the right front elbow. 25. Turn the face toward C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C. 26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot. 27. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while striking the right palm with the left front elbow. 28. Move the left foot to E forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin knife-hand block. 29. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip. 30. Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin knife-hand block. 31. Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a middle thrust to F with the left straight finger tip. 32. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the left outer forearm. 33. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward C. 34. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the right outer forearm. 35. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward C. 36. Jump to C forming a left X-stance toward B while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist. 37. Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A at the same time executing a high block to A with the right double forearm. 38. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm. END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.


3 Step Sparring 8 for Blue Tag Belt 5th Kup

Defence: Left leg back, left L-stance, palm pushing block to the inside two times. On the third attack, slip the left foot back 45 degrees to form a left L-stance. Counter: Left side kick to mid section, knifehand strike to neck in right L-stance.. Targets: Stomach and neck.

Reverse angle view of knifehand strike.


3 Step Sparring 9 for Blue Tag Belt 5th Kup

Defence: Right leg back, right L-stance, palm pushing block to the outside two times. On the third attack, slip the right foot back 45 degrees to form a right L-stance. Counter: Right turning kick to mid section, knifehand strike to side/back of neck in left vertical stance. Targets: Stomach & neck.


2 Step Sparring No.3

Attacker: Front snap kick Defender: Right leg back, left walking stance, X-fist pressing block. . Start position

Counter: Knee kick to mid section..

Attacker: Step forward into left walking start, twin vertical punch. Defender: Left leg back, into right walking stance, wedging block. .

Knee kick (Moorup chagi)


2 Step Sparring No.4

Attacker: Right walking stance, high flat fingertip thrust. Defender: Right leg back, left walking stance, knifehand rising block. . Start position

Counter: Front snap kick to coccyx, twin upset punch to kidneys

Attacker: Left mid section side kick.. Defender: Left leg back, into left L-stance, palm pushing block. .


3 Step Semi Free Sparring (Advanced) 3 step semi free sparring advanced is performed the same as basic semi free sparring except the attacker can now use any kick from the rear leg and hand techniques. Hence the attacker can choose to mix and match the 3 attacks with kicks and hand attacks which is getting closer to complete free sparring or to help perfect those already doing free sparring. (Example of basic 3 step semi free sparring advanced below:)

Remember: Both start in right L-stance, forearm guarding block. Attacker MUST step forward 3 times with attacks. Defender needs to block or evade. After 3rd attack, defender counters with any kick or hand techniques. 1 to 3 counters maximum.

Blue Tag Belt – 5th Kup.

Self Defence Self defence for blue tag 5th Kup is the same as 6th Kup, as one is for double handed collar holds and the other a front double handed strangle. The techniques at 6th Kup work for both types of holds.

Green Tag Belt – 7th Kup.

Measured Kick– Turning Kick (Dolloyo Chagi)

This is a grading requirement, for the student to demonstrate the execution of this kick with control and by using the correct attacking tool which is the ball of the foot. (Apkumchi) It also shows leg strength by holding the kick at the target.

Attacking tool ball of the foot (Apkumchi)

Start position, stand at a 45 or 180 degree angle.

Chamber position

Hit the target & hold

Grading requirements: Yul-Gok and previous patterns 2 Step Sparring 1 to 4 3 Step 1 to 9 Free Sparring Basic Kicks and Back Kick 3 Step Semi Free (Advanced) Line Work Combinations from Pattern, Self-Defence (Release from a Front Choke), Theory

5th kup Going for your blue belt

Theory: Yul-Gok Tul 38 moves Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584) nicknamed the

“Confucius of Korea”. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude and the diagram (±) represents “scholar”.

New Terms X Stance = Kyocha Sogi Double Forearm Block = Dool Palmok Makgi Twin Knifehand = Sang Sonkal Palm Hooking Block = Sonbadak Golcha Makgi Hook Kick = Golcha Chagi 2 Step-Sparring 1-4 Includes: High Fore fist Punch = Nopunde Ap Joomuk Jirugi X Fist Pressing Block = Kyocha Joomuk Noollo Makgi Upward Palm Block = Ollyo Sonbadak Makgi Waist Block = Hori Makgi Right Side Elbow = Orun Yop Palkup Twin Vertical Punch = Sang Sewo Jirugi Outer Forearm Wedging Block = Bakkat Palmok Hechyo Makgi Knee Kick = Moorup Chagi Flat Fingertip Thrust = Opun Sonkutt Tulgi Knifehand Rising Block = Sonkal Chookyo Makgi Inward Palm Block = Anuro Sonbadak Makgi Twin Upset Punch = Sang Dwijibo Jirugi Yul-Gok Includes: Front Elbow Strike = Ap Palkup Tirigi High Obverse Inner Forearm Side Block = Nopunde Baro An Palmok Yop Makgi Low Front Snap Kick = Najunde Ap Cha Bisugi Palm Hooking Block = Sonbadak Golcha Makgi Twin Knifehand Block= Sang Sonkal Makgi X Stance Jumping High Side Backfist Strike = Kyocha So, Twigi Nopunde Yop Dung Joomuk Tirigi High Double Forearm Block = Nopunde Dool Palmok Makgi

3 Step Sparring (1-9) includes: Forearm Guarding Block = Palmok Daebi Makgi Front Kick Double Punch = Ap Chagi Dool Jirugi Knifehand Guarding Block = Sonkal Daebi Makgi Side Kick Downward Backfist Strike = Yop Chagi Naeyro Dung Joomuk Tirigi Middle Palm Pushing Block = Kaunde Sonbadak Miro Makgi

blue tag belt– 5th kup syllabus - essex taekwondo

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