8th Kup Grading - (yellow belt to green stripe)

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Fitness:

• Jogging on the spot

• 20 Press-ups

• 20 Sit ups

• 20 Jump jacks

• 10 Leg raise exercise (each leg)

 

Line work:

• Front back-fist strike in L stance

• Twin forearm block in L stance

• Inward middle section block, front backfist strike in L stance

• Knifehand guarding block in L stance

• Side kick, knifehand guarding block in L stance

 

Set Sparring:

• 3 step sparring  1 - 6

 

Patterns:

• Upto Dan Gun (21 Movements)

 

Pad Work:

• Pad drills 1 - 2

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Shield Work:

• Rear leg side kick

• Rear leg side kick, rear turning kick

 

Freestyle Linkwork:

• Front leg turning kick, front hand side back fist strike

• Stepping in side kick, reverse punch

• Obverse punch, reverse knifehand strike

 

Self Defence:

• All Previous

• Same side wrist grab to wrist lock

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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.