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Test Requirements

RANK #15- BLACK StrIPE II TO BLACK BELT
 
       
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PATTERN (POOMSE or TUL):
  • All patterns
DEFINITION:

The definition of the word Jee-Goo means "Global".
The ready stance is a parallel ready stance with forearms crossed. This stance symbolizes the crossing out of the years of strife in Taekwon-Do. The first movement represents breaking away from the past and reflects Grand Master Parks desire for world peace and harmony.

The 30 movements are devided into 24, 4, 2. The number 24 represents the hours in the day, so that the tought of world peace and harmony will be with us every second. The number 4 represents the four directions North, South, East and West for all people of all nations. The number 2 is demonstrated by playing the pattern twice in each direction to reaffirm our commitment to the idea of world peace and harmony.

STANCES (SOGI):


BLOCKS/StrIKES:
  • Arc hand strike
  • Long-fist strike
KICKS:
  • Two-direction. Jumping side
KICK-PUNCH:
  • Pressing kick
COMBINATIONS:
  • Alternate palm downward block (rear foot stance)
  • Obverse punch (L-stance)
  • 180 back side piercing kick/pick-shape kick/ side slide pushing kick
  • Reverse front arc hand strike (walking stance)
SPARRING & SELF DEFENCE :
  • Single & multiple opponents
BREAKING:
  • 10 boards total; incl. power break, 2 direction break, jumping technique, speed break)
THEORY:
  • ALL definitions & theory
  • Application for all striking weapons & blocks
  • Korean terminology, history of Taekwon-Do
  • Essay- 2 pages minimum
(est. time on black II - 6-12 mths) Top
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Message from Sir:
  Practice at home will pay off. The first ranks are the most important as the rest of your ranks will rest on this foundation.
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