RED Belt Curriculum

Techniques and Skills to Learn and Understand:
 

Red Stripe

Forms:

• Taekguk 7 (CHIL JANG):

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Yellow Stripe​

Kicks combos:

• combo 15: 

  • back swing, back swing, round kick, turning round kick.

• combo 16:

  • low turn hook kick, mid turning hook kick, high turning hook kick, switch skip turn hook kick​.

Kicks:

• Round Kick

• Turning Hook Kick

• Turning Round Kick

• Jumping Turning Hook Kick

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Sparring:

• Fast Kick

• Turn Hook Kick

• Round Kick

• Double Round Kick

• Fade Jump Turning Hook Kick

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Stances:

• Tiger Stance

• Riding Horse Stance

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Basic Hand Techniques:

• Double Knife Hand

• Low Block

• Scissor Block

• Side Punch

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Green Stripe

Breaking:

• Turning Hook Kick

• Jumping Turning Hook Kick

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Blue Stripe 

Important Concepts:

1. Korean Terminology:

• Low Block (아래 막기):

  • Pronunciation: Ah-reh Mahk-gee

• Middle Punch (몸통 지르기):

  • Pronunciation: Momtong Jireugi

• High Block (얼굴 막기):

  • Pronunciation: Eolgul Mahk-gee

• High Punch (얼굴 지르기):

  • Pronunciation: Eolgul Jireugi

• Front Kick (앞 차기):

  • Pronunciation: Ahp Cha-gi

• Round Kick (돌려 차기):

  • Pronunciation: Dolryeo Cha-gi

• Side Kick (옆 차기):

  • Pronunciation: Yeop Cha-gi

• Down Kick (내려 차기):

  • Pronunciation: Naeryeo Cha-gi

• Back Kick (뒤 차기):

  • Pronunciation: Dwi Cha-gi

• Back Swing Kick (뒤 돌려 차기):

  • Pronunciation: Dwi Dolryeo Cha-gi

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2. ABC’s Conflict Resolution:

• A - Avoid potentially dangerous situations

• B - Be calm and breathe

• C - Communicate with confidence

• D - Don’t make the situation worse by arguing or fighting

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3. Must Know Spirit of Tae Kwon Do:

• Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit, ma’am/sir!

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4. 3 RULES OF CONCENTRATION:

• FOCUS YOUR EYES

• FOCUS YOUR MIND

• FOCUS YOUR BODY

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• Who is your role model other than your parents? (Who do you look up to?) Why?

• What does leadership mean to you?

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5. Must be able to Recite  STUDENT OATH:

1. I shall observe the spirit of Taekwondo

2. I shall respect the instructors and seniors

3. I shall never misuse Taekwondo

4. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice

5. I shall build a more peaceful world

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• How has your TKD training helped you in your personal life and professional life? (what have you gained from it and how do you use it to help others?)