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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?)

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