SOUTH BANK TAEKWONDO: INFORMATION
INFORMATION: Grading
Gradings are held every three months with each grade getting more complicated, demanding and fun. The gradings are conducted by the grading examiner and the club instructor.
To gain passes in these exams students must demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and are thus becoming more proficient in the art. A grading usually encompasses blocking, breaking techniques, defence against weapons, kicking, poomse, self defence, sparring (against one and two opponents) and stances. A written exam may also be required and also terminology, which ensures our organisation is always at the highest level. Our strict and demanding grading syllabus is there to ensure you are taught the best techniques and learn control and discipline that comes from this powerful and spectacular martial art.
Syllabus
Gradings are organised into a syllabus, which gives guidance on the curriculum for each grade of progression. Each grade of progression through the art is denoted by a coloured belt, which signifies the student’s grade.
The syllabus is designed to produce a well-rounded taekwondo player who is equally capable of all aspects of modern W.T.F. Taekwondo to a high standard. Outlined below are the minimum exercises for each test. The grading officer may ask you to do other exercises or test your theoretical knowledge. A student who successfully completes this course is worthy of taking the Dan grade exam.
Gradings are held every three months with each grade getting more complicated, demanding and fun. The gradings are conducted by the grading examiner and the club instructor.
To gain passes in these exams students must demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and are thus becoming more proficient in the art. A grading usually encompasses blocking, breaking techniques, defence against weapons, kicking, poomse, self defence, sparring (against one and two opponents) and stances. A written exam may also be required and also terminology, which ensures our organisation is always at the highest level. Our strict and demanding grading syllabus is there to ensure you are taught the best techniques and learn control and discipline that comes from this powerful and spectacular martial art.
Syllabus
Gradings are organised into a syllabus, which gives guidance on the curriculum for each grade of progression. Each grade of progression through the art is denoted by a coloured belt, which signifies the student’s grade.
The syllabus is designed to produce a well-
9th Kup (Yellow tag) test:
10 x Press ups (counting out loud on each technique - with power).
10 x Press ups (counting out loud on each technique -
Front rising kick + double lower block in long stance. 10x left leg, 10x right leg.
Sitting stance, middle section punching 10x (counting out loud).
Long stance moving forward + middle section punch (over leading leg).
Long stance moving backwards + inner forearm block middle section (over leading leg).
Long stance moving forward + inner forearm block + reverse punch.
4 direction blocking in short stance (lower block \ lower block).
4 direction blocking lower block short stance \ long stance middle section block.
8th Kup (Yellow belt) test:
Taeguk 1 (Il jang, Heaven and Light, 18 moves, KEON).
20 x Press ups (counting out loud on each technique -
Outer crescent kick + double lower block in long stance. 10x left leg, 10x right leg.
Sitting stance, double middle section punching 10x (counting out loud).
Long stance moving forward front kick, double punch, double lower block.
Long stance moving backwards + outer forearm block middle section (over leading leg).
Long stance moving forward + outer forearm block + reverse punch.
4 direction blocking in back stance (outer block\ front back fist).
7th Kup (Green tag) test:
Taeguk 2 (Ye jang, joyfulness, 18 moves, TAE).
Taeguk 1.
Inner crescent, vertical raising kick + double lower block in long stance. 10x left leg, 10x right leg.
Long stance moving forward lower block followed by raising block (upper block) using same hand.
Long stance moving backwards, raising block followed by lower block using same hand.
Inner crescent, vertical raising kick + double lower block in long stance. 10x left leg, 10x right leg.
Long stance moving forward lower block followed by raising block (upper block) using same hand.
Long stance moving backwards, raising block followed by lower block using same hand.
Moving forward half turning kick short stance.
4 direction in back stance (outer block/ outer knife hand strike).
4 direction in back stance (outer block/ side back fist).
6th Kup (Green Belt) test:
Taeguk 3 (Sam jang, Fire and sun, 20 moves, RI).
Taeguk 2.
Side raising kick.
3 step sparring.
1 step sparring (simple hands only).
3 step kicking exercise, semi free sparring.
4 directional side kicking from back stance.
Power test, measure up and destruct side kick.
5th Kup (Blue tag) test:
Taeguk 4 (Sa jang, Thunder, 20 moves, JIN).
Taeguk 3.
Side raising hooking kick.
1 step sparring (simple hands only, some simple legs).
1 step kicking exercise.
3 step kicking exercise, semi free sparring.
Free sparring.
Power test, measure up and destruct turning kick.
4th Kup (Blue Belt) test:
Taeguk 5 (Oh jang, Wind, 20 moves, SEON).
4th Kup (Blue Belt) test:
Taeguk 5 (Oh jang, Wind, 20 moves, SEON).
Taeguk 4.
Back raising kick.
1 step sparring (some simple legs, simple locks and throws with control, advanced kicking).
1 step kicking exercise.
3 step kicking exercise, semi free sparring.
Free sparring.
Power test, measure up and destruct reverse turning kick.
3rd Kup (Red tag) test:
Taeguk 6 (Yuk jang, Water, 23 moves, GAM).
Taeguk 5.
1 step sparring (some simple legs, simple locks and throws with control, advanced kicking).
1 step kicking exercise.
3 step kicking exercise, semi free sparring.
Free sparring.
1 step foot sparring.
Power test, measure up and destruct side kick (2 boards).
2nd Kup (Red Belt) test:
Taeguk 7 (Chil jang, Mountain, 25 moves, GAN).
Taeguk 6.
1 step sparring.
1 step kicking exercise.
3 step kicking exercise, semi free sparring.
Free sparring.
1 step foot sparring.
Power test, measure up and destruct turning kick (2 boards).
1st Kup (Black tag) test:
Taeguk 8 (Pal jang, Earth, 24 moves, GON).
Taeguk 7.
1 step sparring.
1 step kicking exercise.
3 step kicking exercise, semi free sparring.
Free sparring.
1 step foot sparring.
Power test, measure up and destruct reverse turning kick (2 boards).
1st Dan (Black Belt) test:
Taeguk 8 (Pal Jang, Earth, 24 moves, Gon).
Taeguk of examiners choice.
Taeguk of student’s choice.
One step sparring (advanced hands, hands and legs, legs only).
One step kicking exercise.
Three step kicking exercise.
Free sparring.
Students should know ‘Koryo’ the first black belt pattern and have a good understanding of Korean terms/commands used in the art of Taekwondo. Students should also be cable of destruction with both hands and feet and have a good working knowledge of self-defence techniques.
Competition rules, basic judging or refereeing should also be considered very important with the advent of ‘Olympic Taekwondo’.
