1st Kup

At The Grading

1. Identify Yourself

2. Combination line work including techniques from patterns and jumping kicks

3. One or more Step Sparring exercise, examiners choice from:

   • 3 Step Sparring

   • 2 Step Sparring

   • 1 Step Sparring

4. Pattern - Student's Choice excluding Choong-Moo

5. Pattern - Set by the Grading Examiner

6. Pattern - Choong-Moo

7. Free Sparring

8. Answer questions on all theory learnt upto and including this grade

Korean Theory

Parts of the Body

Reverse Knifehand - Sonkal Dung

Stances

One Leg Stance - Wae Bal Sogi

Basic Moves

Checking Block - Momchau Makgi

Downward Block - Naeryo Makgi

Sweeping Kick - Goro Chagi

Flying Kick - Twimyo Chagi

Other questions you may be asked

Q. What is the meaning of Choong-Moo?

A. Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Sun Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) which was the precursor of the present day submarine, in 1592 A.D.

The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolise his regrettable death having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality, checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the King.

Q. How many moves are there in pattern Choong-Moo?

A. 30