The Beginning
Welcome to Parks and Recreation Taekwondo, this is the unofficial handbook.
Tenets of Taekwondo
- Courtesy?
- Integrity?
- Self Control?
- Perseverance?
- Indomitable Spirit?
How to tie your belt
To Acheive Gold Belt
You must have three months training before you can acheive Gold belt.
Terms: Front kick?, roundhouse kick?, high block?, ready position?, numbers one and two?, one tenant of Taekwondo, and be able to define Taekwondo
Board Break: Single board break: Hammer heel strike
Fundamentals & Combinations:
- Front kick - roundhouse kick
- Skip side kick
- Horse stance - middle target punch
- Outside-inside block
- High block - reverse punch (walking stance)
Poomsae: Basic Form 1 (Gibon 1)
To Acheive Gold Tip
At each level you must know all previous rank requirements.
Terms: Side kick?, middle block?, return to ready position?, numbers 1-3?, 2 tenants, belt?, bow?, sit?
Board Break: Single board break as determined by instructor
Self Defense: Two defenses from two hand choke
Fundamentals & Combinations:
- Front kick - roundhouse kick - skip side kick
- Fighting Stance - jab-reverse punch
- Back stance
- Side kick (back leg)
- Hammer heel kick
- Low block
- Inside outisde block - roundhouse kick
Poomsae: Basic Form 3 (Gibon 3)
Please note, this video does not include the high blocks for moves 6, 7, 8 or 14, 15, 16 that our school utilizes. We also do not raise our front foot on our back stance, and our punches are middle punches.
To Acheive Orange Belt
Terms: Back kick?, Master instructor?, begin?, stop?, forms?, numbers 1-4?, 3 tenets (define favorite), belt grade?, explanation of how to perform a front kick/front stance/horse stance
Board Break: Single board break as determined by instructor
Fundamentals & Combinations:
- Front kick - roundhouse kick - side kick (back leg)
- Back kick
- Outside-inside crescent kick
- Fake-jump front kick
- Back stance-knife hand block
- horse stance double middle punch
- reverse punch-roundhouse kick
Self Defense:
- 2 defenses from 2 hand choke, 1 defense from cross hand grab
- 3 step sparring use of outside-inside block to reverse punch attack
Sparring:
Demonstration of ability to attack/counter with front and back leg roundhouse kick
Poomsae: Taeguek 1 (Taeguek Il Jang) ☰
Taeguek 1 jang represents the symbol of "Keon", which means the Heaven and light (yang). As the "Keon" symbolizes the beginning of the creation of all things in the universe, so does the Taeguek 1 jang symbolize the beginning of your training of Taekwondo.
To Acheive Green Belt
Terms: relax (at ease)?, stance?, crescent kick?, sparring?, numbers 1-5?, 4 tenets, explanation of how to perform a roundhouse kick/back stance, proper way to make a fist
Board Break: Single board break as determined by instructor
Fundamentals & Combinations:
- Front kick-side kick-back kick
- inside-outside crescent kick
- back stance-knife hand block-front stance-reverse punch
- outside-inside crescent kick-skip side kick
- front kick-hammer heel kick-back kick
- inside-outside block
- palm heel strike
Self Defense:
- 2 defenses from 2 hand choke
- 2 defense from cross hand grab
- 1 other self defense of choice
- step sparring use of palm press block against reverse punch attack with logical counter technique
Sparring:
Demonstration of ability to attack/counter with front kick, roundhouse kick, and side kick. Use of footwork.
Poomsae: Taeguek 2 (Taeguek Ee Jang) ☱
Taeguek 2 jang symbolizes the "Tae" which signifies the inner firmness and the outer softness.
To Acheive Green Tip
Terms: front stance?, horse stance?, numbers 1-8?, all 5 tenets, explanation of how to perform side kick/high block
Board Break: Single board break as determined by instructor
Fundamentals & Combinations
- Ability to break fall from squatting position.
- Inside-outside block-roundhouse kick
- front hook kick
- backfist
- inside-outside crescent kick-outside-inside crescent kick-back kick
- fake jump front kick-outside-inside crescent kick
- knife hand strike
- hammer heel kick-back kick
Self Defense:
- 3 defenses from 2 hand choke
- 2 defense from cross hand grab
- 1 defense from hair grab
- 1 other self defense of choice
- 3 step sparring use of palm press block against roundhouse with logical counter technique
Sparring:
Demonstration of ability to attack/counter with front kick, roundhouse kick, side kick, and back kick. Use of footwork and multiple kicks in a row.
Poomsae: Taeguek 3 (Taeguek Sam Jang) ☲
Taeguek 3 jang symbolizes the "Ra", represents "hot and bright". This is to encorage the trainees to harbor a sense of justice and ardor for training - passion.
To Acheive Blue Belt
Terms: strike?, low block?, numbers 1-10?, all 5 tenets and what they mean to you, explanation of how to perform back kick/middle block
Board Break: Single board break as determined by instructor
Fundamentals & Combinations
- Front hook kick
- Spin hook kick
- Fake jump roundhouse kick
- Back knuckle
- Spin crescent kick
- Forward elbow strike
- Back fist-spin back fist
- Outside inside middle block-back knuckle
- Fake jump front kick-side kick-back kick
- Fake jump roundhouse kick-skip side kick
- Ability to break fall property from a standing position
Self Defense:
- 3 defenses from 2 hand choke
- 2 defense from cross hand grab
- 1 defense from hair grab
- rear attack
- 1 other self defense of choice.
- At least 3 of the techniques should include takedowns, and 2 wrist/arm locks.
- Demonstrate ability to react with little hesitation upon kihap to attack.
- Demonstrate ability to fall correctly when taken down.
- 3 step sparring use of 3 different blocks against roundhouse/ reverse punch, use of crescent kick against reverse punch.
Sparring:
Demonstrate understanding of rules (no blatant violations such as grabbing, kicking to back, etc.), attempt various footwork techniques (switch, slide, step, fake, etc.), attempt counter attacks during opponent's attacks, show use of both legs, various techniques, appropriate use of punch.
Poomsae: Taeguek 4 (Taeguek Sah Jang) ☳
Taeguek 4 jang symbolizes the "Jin", represents the thunder meaning great power and dignity.
To Acheive Blue Tip
Terms: knife hand strike?, knife hand block?, back stance?, walking stance?, explanation of how 5 tenets are applied in taekwondo, explanation of how to perform a crescent kick (O-I and I-O) and knife hand block
Board Break: 1 hand technique and 1 foot technique as determined by instructor
Fundamentals & Combinations
- Double roundhouse kicks (opposite legs)
- low-high roundhouse kicks (same leg)
- spin roundhouse kick (no jump)
- flying side kick
- elbow thrust-backfist
- ridge hand
- spear hand
- front kickroundhouse kick- spin hook kick
- front leg hook kick-roundhouse kick (same leg)
- I-O crescent kick-O-l crescent kick-spin crescent kick
- side kick (hold form of kick for 25 seconds showing control/balance/good form)
- Ability to correctly perform a forward roll (with head tucked) and stand back up into a fighting stance
Self Defense:
- 3 defenses from 2 hand choke
- 2 defense from cross hand grab
- 2 defenses from hair grab and rear attack (ie bear hug, rear choke, full nelson), and one other self defense of choice
- At least 4 of the techniques should include takedowns, and 2 wrist/arm locks
- Techniques should be performed with little hesitation, intensity, kihap, and full self control
- Techniques should be completed with a logical finishing technique
- 3 step sparring use of 3 different blocks against roundhouse/ reverse punch, use of crescent kick against reverse punch
- The third technique should be followed by a logical counter technique with at least 1 takedown
Sparring:
Demonstrate understanding of rules (no blatant violations such as grabbing. kicking to back, etc.), recognize proper footwork for situations, show timing improvement in counter attacks, show multiple kick combinations in attacks. show ability to react in close quarter situations (punch/clinch).
Show ability to control level of fighting based on opponent's training needs (le. against a less experienced/smaller fighter) by reducing power, and speed while still attacking and countering during matches.
Poomsae: Taeguek 5 (Taeguek Oh Jang) ☴
Taeguek 5 jang symbolizes the "Son" (or Seon), represents the wind, meaning both mighty force and calmness according to its strength and weakness.
To Acheive Brown Belt
Terms: adult black belt grade?, junior black belt grade?, wedge block?, explanation of how 5 tenets are applied outside of taekwondo, explanation of how to perform a hook kick and ridge hand/palm heel strike
Board Break: 1 hand technique and 1 foot technique as determined by instructor
Fundamentals & Combinations
- Increased speed on double roundhouse kicks (opposite legs)
- low-high/high-low roundhouse kicks (same leg)
- spin roundhouse kick (w/ jump)
- jump back kick
- X block (high & low)
- forward knee strike
- side knee strike
- uppercut strike
- cat stance
- rear side kick-skip side kick-back kick
- fake jump roundhouse kick-spin hook kick/hammer heel
- front kick-roundhouse kick (same leg)
- double reverse hook kick
- techniques off of switches/fakes/other footwork
- Ability to perform a backward roll over shoulder and stand up in fighting stance
Self Defense:
- 4 defenses from 2 hand choke
- 3 defenses from hand grab (same side or cross hand)
- 2 defenses from hair grab
- 3 defenses from different rear attacks (le. bear hug, rear choke, fuil nelson, etc.)
- 2 defenses from reverse punch, and one other self defense of choice
- At least 6 of the techniques should include takedowns, and 3 wrist/arm locks
- Techniques should be performed with little hesitation, intensity, kihap, and full self control
- Techniques should be completed with a logical finishing technique
- 3 step sparing-use of 4 different defenses against roundhouse/reverse punch, and the third technique should be followed by a logical counter technique with a least 1 takedown
- Chosen techniques should demonstrate ability to use more advanced techniques/defenses
Sparring:
Demonstrate understanding of rules (no blatant violations such as grabbing. kicking to back, etc.), recognize and use proper footwork and fakes for situation, show timing ability in counter attacks, use of different techniques to counter, show abilly to kick to the head with control (soft strike or no touch to helmet), show ability to respond appropriately to different types of fighters (aggressive, taller/shorter, etc.)
Poomsae: Taeguek 6 (Taeguek Ryook Jang) ☵
Taeguek 6 Jang symbolizes the "Kam" (or Gam), represents water, meaning incessant flow and softness; it is flexible and formless.
To Acheive Red Belt
Terms: Thank you?, hook kick?, explanation of how to perform a spin hook kick and fake jump front kick. Explain how to perform double roundhouse kicks. Explanation of how to produce faster kicks versus more powerful kicks.
Board Break: 1 hand technique and 1 foot technique as determined by instructor
Fundamentals & Combinations
- Tornado kick
- Increased proficiency at jump back kick and flying side kick (base leg off ground)
- Front leg roundhouse kick high spin hook kick (whip kick)
- Push kick
- Fake jump crescent
- Back kick-O-crescent-skip side kick-back kick
- Front leg front kick-jump roundhouse kick
- Switch stance-spin hook kick
- Complex combinations using more difficult kicks as designed by student
Self Defense:
- 5 defenses from 2 hand choke
- 3 defenses from hand grab (same side or cross hand)
- 2 defenses from hair grab
- 3 defenses from different rear attacks (le. bear hug, rear choke, full nelson, etc.)
- 2 defenses from reverse punch
- 1 defense from a kick (with takedown)
- 1 defense from lapel grab, and 1 other self defense of choice.
- At least 7 of the techniques should include takedowns, and 3 wrist/arm locks.
- Techniques should be performed with little hesitation, intensity, kihap, and full self control.
- Techniques should be completed with a logical finishing technique.
- 3 step sparring-use of 5 different defenses against roundhouse/reverse punch/front kick.
- The third technique should be followed by a logical counter technique with a least 1 takedown.
- Chosen techniques should demonstrate ability to use more advanced techniques/defenses than previous ranks.
Sparring:
Demonstrate understanding of rules (no blatant violations such as grabbing. kicking to back, etc.), recognize and use proper footwork and fakes for situation, reduced telegraphing of intended technique, show timing ability in counter attacks, use of different techniques to counter, show ability to kick to the head with control (soft strike or no touch to helmet), show ability to respond appropriately to different types of fighters (aggressive, taller/shorter, etc.), assist coaching less experienced students while sparring.
Poomsae: Taeguek 7 (Taeguek Chil Jang) ☶
Taequek 7 Jang syboolizes the "Kan" (or Gan), represents the mountain, meaning tranquility, land majesty, and firmness.
Earning Your Black Belt and Beyond
Required to know all previous rank requirements and demonstrate the following so that instructors are able to recommend student for black belt test under Master Larry Phillips. 6 Dan:
- Attitude, commitment, self control exhibited routinely in class
- Ability to perform all previous rank requirements at a level of proficiency that would enable the student to be a positive example to lower ranking students
Terms: All terms used in class and included in terminology handout
Board Break: 1 hand technique, 1 foot technique, and one speed break as determined by instructor.
Fundamentals & Combinations
- All techniques required of previous rank used in combinations as requested by instructors and able to explain how and when to use the techniques.
Self Defense:
- 5 defenses from 2 hand choke
- 3 defenses from hand grab (same side or cross hand)
- 2 defenses from hair grab
- 3 defenses from different rear attacks (i.e. bear hug, rear choke, full nelson, etc.)
- 3 defenses from reverse punch
- 1 defense from a kick (with takedown)
- 1 defense from lapel grab
- 1 defense from an overhead strike
- 1 other self defense of choice
- At least 8 of the techniques should include takedowns, and 3 wrist/arm locks
- Techniques should be performed with no hesitation, intensity, kihap, and full self control
- Techniques should be completed with a logical finishing technique
- 3 step sparring-use of 6 different defenses against roundhouse/reverse punch/front kick
- The third technique should be followed by a logical counter technique with a least 1 takedown
- Chosen techniques should demonstrate ability to use more advanced techniques/defenses than previous ranks
Sparring:
Demonstrate understanding of rules (no blatant violations such as grabbing. kicking to back, etc.), recognize and use proper footwork and fakes for situation, reduced telegraphing of intended technique, show increased ability to time counter attacks, use of different techniques to counter, show ability to kick to the head with control (soft strike or no touch to helmet), show ability to respond appropriately to different types of fighters (aggressive, taller/shorter, etc.), assist coaching less experienced students while sparring.
Poomsae: Taeguek 8 (Taeguek Pal Jang) ☷
Taeguek 8 Jang symbolizes the "Kon" (or Gon), represents dark (Yin) and earth, meaning the root and settlement and also the beginning and the end. This is the last of the eight Taegeuk poomsaes, which may enable the trainees to undergo the Dan (black belt) promotion test.