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8th Kup Syllabus

Dan Gun

1. 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
2. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist
3. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand
4. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the left fist
5. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm
6. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist
7. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the left fist
8. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist
9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin forearm block to E
10. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a high punch to E with the right fist
11. Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block to F
12. Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high punch to F with the left fist
13. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm
14. Execute a rising block with the left forearm, maintaining the left walking stance toward C. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion
15. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm
16. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the left forearm
17. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm
18. Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle outward strike to B with the left knife-hand
19. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist
20. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle outward strike to A with the right knife-hand
21. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the left fist

END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture

Three Step Sparring (Sambo Matsoki)

What is 3 step sparring?
Three step sparring is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. It teaches the student many things i.e., proper distance, correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, counter attacks and timing.

Attackers start in left walking stance, obverse low section outer forearm block.
Attack = Three middle section obverse punches in walking stance to the opponents solar plexus.

DEFENCES AS BELOW START FROM PARALLEL READY STANCE

Basic Level

1. Right leg back walking stance, middle inner forearm block to the inside three times.
   Counter attack = Reverse punch
2. Left leg back, L stance, middle inner forearm block to the outside three time.
   Counter attack = move the left leg forward 45 degrees, move the right leg behind the opponents front leg into left L stance, execute a right knife hand strike to the back of the neck.
3. Left leg back L stance, middle inward outer forearm block to the inside three times.
   Counter attack = Move front leg into right walking stance, execute a high side back fist strike to the opponents temple.
4. Left leg back L stance, middle inner forearm block to the outside three times.
   Counter attack = Move the left leg into sitting stance, focus with left hand, execute a double punch to the opponents

Theory

Meaning of Green Belt – signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.

Korean Terminology

8th Kup Grading

Identify Yourself

Line Work

FWD L Stance – Twin Forearm Block
BWD L Stance – Twin Forearm Block
FWD Walking Stance – Front Snap Kick – Double Punch
BWD L Stance – Inwards Outer Forearm Block
FWD L Stance – Turning Kick – Knife Hand Guarding Block
BWD L Stance – Forearm Guarding Block

Pattern

Dan Gun

Sparring

3 Step Sparring (1-4)

Theory

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