Grading Material for 1st Kup (*Preliminary & Black Belt Grading)
*Note: The student must first pass the preliminary test which is held at a normal colour belt grading under the local examiner before being approved to go forward to the R.I.T.A. Black Belt Grading Examination
Requirements:
- Choong-Moo Tul (click for description)
- Hwa-Rang Tul (click for description)
- Colour Belt Pattern
- One Step Sparring (ILBO MATSOGI)
- Free Sparring (JAYU MATSOGI)
- 2-1 Free Sparring
Power:
- Reverse Turning Kick
- Spot Jumping Side Piercing Kick
- Hand Techniques
 English - Korean |
| Attacking Techniques |
| Reverse Knifehand Front Strike |
Sonkaldung Ap Taerigii |
| Flying Side Piercing Kick |
Twimyo Yopcha Jirugi |
| Defending Techniques |
| X-Knifehand Checking Block |
Kyocha Sonkal Momchau Makgi |
| Twin Palm Upward Block |
Sang Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi |
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Choong-Moo Tul (30 Movements):
Choong-Moo is the pseudonym given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin (Lee Dynasty). He is reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potential, checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the King.
Meaning of Black Belt:
Black is the opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also signifies the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear. |
