2nd 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

   • 3 Step Semi-Free Sparring

4. Pattern - Student's Choice excluding Hwa-Rang

5. Pattern - Set by the Grading Examiner

6. Pattern - Set by the Grading Examiner

7. Pattern - Hwa-Rang

8. Free Sparring

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

Korean Theory

Parts of the Body

Instep - Baldung

Reverse Footsword - Bakal Dung

Basic Moves

Pushing Block - Miro Makgi

Upward Punch - Ollyo Jirugi

Downward Punch - Naeryo Jirugi

Vertical Kick - Sewo Chagi

Twisting Kick - Bituro Chagi

Other questions you may be asked

Q. What is the meaning of Hwa-Rang?

A. Hwa-Rang means "flowering youth" and is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty around 600 A.D. The group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where the Tae Kwon-Do developed into maturity.

Q. How many moves are there in pattern Hwa-Rang?

A. 29

Q. What is the meaning of black belt?

A. Black is opposite to white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.