Fitness:

• Jogging on the spot

• 10 Press-ups

• 10 Sit ups

• 10 Jump jacks

• 10 Leg raise exercise (each leg)

 

Line work:

• Front back-fist strike in L stance

• Twin forearm block in L stance

• Front kick obverse punch reverse punch in walking stance

• Inward middle section block

• Side kick, knifehand guarding block in L stance

 

Patterns:

• Up to Dan Gun

 

Pad Work:

• Front hand punch, front hand backfist

• Back hand punch, back hand reverse knifehand strike

• Double punch, front kick

 

Freestyle Linework (all done on the bounce):

• Front hand side back fist strike, reverse punch

• Front leg turning kick, front hand back fist strike

• Obverse punch, reverse knifehand strike

 

Set Sparring:

• 3 step sparring 1 - 3

 

Shield Work:

• Rear leg side kick

• Rear leg side kick, rear turning kick

 

Self Defence:

• Opposite side wrist grab

 

Required Theory:

What does green belt signify? - Green belt signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon Do skills begin to develop.

 

What is the meaning of the pattern Dan Gun? - Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333BC.

 

How many movements in the pattern Dan Gun? – 21

 

Why do we practise 3 step sparring? – Three step sparring is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. Three step sparring teaches: proper distance, correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, counter attacks and timing.