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2nd Kup Syllabus

Hwa-Rang

1. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle pushing block to D with the left palm
2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D
3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D
4. Execute a twin forearm block while forming a left L-stance toward A, pivoting with the let foot
5. Execute an upward punch with the left fist while pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A
6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A in a sliding motion
7. Execute a downward strike with the right knife-hand while forming a left vertical stance toward A, pulling the right foot
8. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the left fist
9. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm
10. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
11. Pull the left foot toward the right foot while bringing the left palm to the right forefist, at the same time bending the right elbow about 45 degrees outward
12. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot while pulling both hands in the opposite direction and then lower it to D forming a left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand
13. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist
14. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist
15. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with a knife-hand
16. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip
17. Move the right foot on line EF forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand
18. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to F
19. Execute a high turning kick to CF with the left foot and then lower it to F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion
20. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm
21. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot
22. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist
23. Move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist
24. Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left walking stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C
25. Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion forming a right L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow
26. Bring the left foot to the right foot, turning counter clockwise to form a closed stance toward B while executing a side front block with the right inner forearm while extending the left forearm to the side downward
27. Execute a side front block with the left inner forearm, extending the right forearm to the side downward while maintaining a closed stance toward B
28. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand
29. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand

END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.

One Step Sparring (Ilbo Matsoki)

Both attacker and defender start in parallel ready position, attacker step forward with right leg into walking stance and punches with the right hand. On the second occasion, the same attacker steps forward, but with left leg and left-hand punching.

Red belts are expected to develop their own techniques on one step sparring using the following guidelines.
These are not in any set order!

1. Hand only.
2. Foot only.
3. Hand and foot.
4. Foot and hand.
5. Jumping.

Theory

Meaning of Black Belt – Black is the opposite of white, it, therefore, completes the circle and signifies maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also signifies the wearers’ imperviousness to darkness and fear.

Korean Terminology

2nd Kup Grading

Identify Yourself

Example Line Work

FWD L Stance, Double Side Kick – Knife Hand Guarding Block
BWD Walking Stance, Twin Vertical Punch
FWD L Stance, Double Turning Kick – Forearm Guarding Block
BWD Walking Stance – Pressing Block
FWD Walking Stance, Punch – Pull Up – Release – Front Leg Side Kick, Knife hand Strike
BWD Walking Stance, X Fist Pressing Block – X Fist Rising Block
FWD L Stance – Side Kick – Reverse Side Kick – Walking Stance – Reverse Punch – Pull Back – Forearm Guarding Block
BWD L Stance, Twin Forearm Block – Upwards Punch – Fixed Stance, Side Punch – Pull Back – Vertical Stance, Downwards Knife Hand Strike
FWD L Stance, Front Kick, Turning Kick (Same Leg) – Reverse Turning Kick, Knife Hand Guarding Block
BWD L Stance, Obverse Punch – Slip Front Foot – Walking Stance, X Fist Pressing Block
L Stance – Jumping Front Kick (Rear Leg)
L Stance – Jumping Turning Kick (Rear Leg)
L Stance – Jumping Side Kick (Front Leg)
L Stance – Jumping Reverse Side Kick (Rear Leg)

Patterns

3 Patterns Set by the Grading Examiner
Hwa-Rang

Sparring

3 or 2 Step Sparring Set by the Grading Examiner
1 Step Sparring (Adv)
Free Sparring

Theory

All Korean terminology and Tae Kwon-Do theory up to this grade

Variations of the grading format are at the examiner’s discretion; this is for guidance only.

Red Belt & Above Theory Test