GREEN Belt Curriculum

Techniques and Skills to Learn and Understand:

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Red Strip

Forms:

• Taekguk4 (SAH JANG):​

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Yellow Strip​

• Combo #9:

  • Kicks: Switch Turning Kick, One-Step, Downward Kick

• Combo #10:

  • Kicks: Back Kick, Double Round Kick

Kicks:

• Front Kick

• Low High Round Kick

• Side Kick

• Switch Turning Round Kick

• One Step Down Kick

• Turning Round Kick

Sparring:

• Dashcut

• Round Kick

• Stepback Turning Round Kick

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Green Strip

Breaking:

• Side Kick

• Turning Round Kick

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Blue Strip​

Important Concepts:

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Indomitable Spirit (respond with any of the following):

• To never, ever allow yourself to be defeated when things go against you, ma’am/sir!

• It means to have the will to overcome failure, ma’am/sir!

• Provide examples of indomitable spirit.

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Explain how you show that you are confident.

• Confidence is a strong belief in your abilities and potential for success. It enables you to tackle challenges with a positive mindset, make decisions with conviction, and persevere in the face of obstacles. Having confidence means trusting yourself and your capabilities to achieve your goals and aspirations.

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Examples of how you show that you are confident.

• STAND TALL

• MAKE EYE CONTACT

• DON’T FIDGET

• SPEAK LOUDLY AND CLEARLY

• KI-HOP (YELL IN TKD) LOUD

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Explain why we Ki-hop (yell) in Taekwondo?

1. Focus and Energy Release:

   • The kihap helps concentrate energy, aiding powerful and precise movements during techniques.

2. Breathing Control:

   • It facilitates proper breathing, crucial for stamina and technique execution.

3. Psychological Aspect:

   • The kihap can intimidate opponents and boost the practitioner's confidence.

4. Unity and Traditions:

   • It fosters unity and discipline within the training environment, a tradition in martial arts.

5. Expression of Effort:

   • It shows commitment and effort, signifying full engagement in the practice or competition.

6. Pain Tolerance:

   • The kihap can aid in enduring pain or challenges during intense physical activities.

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