RHEE TAEKWON-DO CURRICULUM

10th to 1st KUP (COLOURED BELTS)

To progress to the next Kup a Rhee Taekwon-Do student must be able to:
1. Demonstrate sound technique in the listed movements
2. Know the Korean name for each listed movement and pattern plus the additional
terminology for each grade
3. Be appropriately fit
4. Demonstrate appropriate behaviour in accordance with the Rhee Taekwon-Do tenets
At each grade, a Rhee Taekwon-Do student must be able to demonstrate proficiency at their
level and all levels junior to them. In other words, once you obtain a certain grade or belt
you can not forget about everything you have learnt before.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GRADING REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................3
10th Kup (White)....................................................................................................................3
9th Kup (Yellow Tip).............................................................................................................6
8th Kup (Yellow)...................................................................................................................9
7th Kup (Green Tip)...........................................................................................................12
6th Kup (Green)..................................................................................................................15
5th Kup (Blue Tip)..............................................................................................................18
4th Kup (Blue).....................................................................................................................22
3rd Kup (Brown Tip)..........................................................................................................25
2nd Kup (Brown)................................................................................................................29
1st Kup (Black Tip).............................................................................................................32
SELF DEFENCE CONSIDERATIONS...............................................................................35
LIST OF BASIC MOVES......................................................................................................36
VOCABULARY......................................................................................................................37
COUNTING.........................................................................................................................37
WORDS OF COMMAND..................................................................................................37
STANCE...............................................................................................................................37
BLOCKS..............................................................................................................................37
STRIKES.............................................................................................................................38
KICKS..................................................................................................................................38
SPARRING..........................................................................................................................38
GENERAL...........................................................................................................................39
FITNESS..............................................................................................................................39
POSITIONS / TITLES.......................................................................................................39

Belt
White
Yellow Tip
Yellow
Green Tip
Green
Blue Tip
Blue
Brown Tip
Brown
Black Tip

Kup
10th
9th
8th
7th
6th
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st

Pattern
Saja Jirugi
Chin-Ji
Tan-Gun
To-San
Won-Hyo
Yul-Kok
Chung-Gun
Toi-Gye
Hwa-Rang
Chung-Mu

GRADING REQUIREMENTS

10th Kup (White)

Pattern

Saja Chirugi (both left and right)

Stance
Attention stance
Ready or Parallel stance
Forward or walking stance
Blocks

Low section

Strikes

Mid Punch

Kicking
Sparring
Fitness
Self-Defence

Three Step (One set sequence)

Yelling
Defensive stance

Other

Wear the uniform correctly.

Know how to tie the Dhee (belt).
Terminology: Dojang, Dobok, Dhee, Sabum
Nim.
Know when and how to Bow.
Meaning of the belt colour and pattern.
*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.

Meaning of Pattern:
There is no specific meaning to this pattern. It is a fundamental exercise which provides
the beginner an opportunity to practice the basic moves in preparation for their journey
through the belt grades.

Ready Posture: Parallel ready stance

(The sequence below is for the right. When conducting this pattern by the left, simply
swap feet and hands and direction of movement.)
1.

Move the right foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a
middle punch to D with the right fist.

2.

Move the right foot back toward centre, turn counter-clockwise towards B, move
right foot back toward A forming a forward stance towards B, while executing a low
block towards B with the left hand.

3.

Move the right foot to B, to form a forward stance toward B while executing a
middle punch towards B with the right fist.

4.

Move the right foot back toward centre, turn counter-clockwise towards C, move
right foot back toward D forming a forward stance towards C, while executing a low
block towards C with the left hand.

5.

Move the right foot to C, to form a forward stance toward C while executing a
middle punch towards C with the right fist.

6.

Move the right foot back toward centre, turn counter-clockwise towards A, move
right foot back toward B forming a forward stance towards A, while executing a low
block towards A with the left hand.

7.

Move the right foot to A, to form a forward stance toward A while executing a
middle punch towards A with the right fist.

End. Bring the right foot back to the ready posture.

9th Kup (Yellow Tip)

Pattern

Chon-Ji
Stance

Back stance

Blocks

Inner forearm
Closed Fist Guarding (Moving forward and
back in back stance)

Strikes

Low Punch

Kicking

Front leg raise

Sparring

Three step sparring (Two set sequences)

Fitness

1 x push up
1 x squat
1 x sit up

Self-Defence

Release from wrist grab same side

Release from wrist grab opposite side

Other

Meaning of the belt colour and pattern.

Terminology: Charyot, Kyong Ye, Si Jak,
Gu Nan, Shaul.
Know the tenets (just the words).

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Means literally "the heaven the earth". It is in the orient, interpreted as the creation of the
world or the beginning of human history therefore it is the initial pattern played
by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts, one to represent the heaven and the
other the earth.

Ready Posture: Parallel ready stance

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

Move the left foot to B, forming a forward stance toward B while executing a low
block to B with the left forearm.
Move the right foot to B, forming a forward stance toward B while executing a
middle punch to B with the right fist.
Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a forward stance toward A while
executing a low block to A with the right forearm.
Move the left foot to A, forming a forward stance toward A while executing a middle
punch to A with the left fist.
Move the left foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a low
block to D with the left forearm.
Move the right foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a
middle punch to D with the right fist.
Move the right foot to C, turning clockwise to form a forward stance toward C while
executing a low block to C with the right forearm.
Move the left foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C while executing a middle
punch to C with the left fist.
Move the left foot to A, forming a right back stance toward A while executing
middle, inner forearm block to A with the left hand.
Move the right foot to A, forming a forward stance toward A while executing a
middle punch to A with the right fist.
Move the right foot to B, turning clockwise to form a left back stance toward B while
executing a middle, inner forearm block to B with the right hand.
Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a
middle punch to B with the left fist.
Move the left foot to C, forming a right back stance toward C while executing a
Middle, inner forearm block to C with the left hand.
Move the right foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C while executing a
middle punch to C with the right fist.
Move the right foot to D, turning clockwise to form a left back stance toward D while
executing a middle, inner forearm block to D with the right hand.
Move the left foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a middle
punch to D with the left fist.
Move the right foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a
middle punch to D with the right fist.
Move the right foot to C, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a
middle punch to D with the left fist
Move the left foot to C, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a middle
punch to D with the right fist.

End. Bring the left foot back to the ready posture.

8th Kup (Yellow)

Pattern

Tan-Gun
Stance

Horse riding (sitting)

Blocks

Palm heel
High section
Double outer forearm
Knife hand guarding block

Strikes

Outer knife hand

High punch
Mid Punch (in horse riding stance)

Kicking

Side leg raise

(making good progress with front and side
kicks but not a requirement.)

Sparring

Three step (Three set sequences)

Fitness

2 x push ups
2 x squats
2 x sit ups

Self-Defence

Release from twin wrist grab

Other

Know (be able to explain) the importance

of having Courtesy.
Meaning of the belt colour and pattern.
Terminology: Counting 1 10

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Tan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year
2333 BC

Ready Posture: Parallel ready stance

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right back stance toward B, at the same time executing a
middle guarding block to B with a knifehand.
2. Move the right foot to B, forming a forward 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 back stance toward A, at the same
time executing a middle guarding block to A with a knifehand.
4. Move the left foot to A, forming a forward stance toward A while executing a high punch to
A with the left fist.
5. Move the left foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a low block to
D with the left forearm.
6. Move the right foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a high punch
to D with the right fist.
7. Move the left foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D, at the same time executing a
high punch to D with the left fist.
8. Move the right foot to D, forming a forward 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 back stance toward E
while executing a twin outer forearm block to E.
10. Move the right foot to E, forming a forward 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 forward stance toward F while
executing a twin outer forearm block to F.
12. Move the left foot to F, forming a forward stance toward F, at the same time executing a
high punch to F with the left fist.
13. Move the left foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C while executing a low block to
C with the left forearm.
14. Execute a high section block with the left forearm, maintaining the same forward stance
toward C. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion.
15. Move the right foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C, at the same time executing a
high section block with the right forearm.
16. Move the left foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C while executing a high section
block with the left forearm.
17. Move the right foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C, at the same time executing a
high section block with the right forearm.
18. Move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a right back stance toward B
while executing a middle outward knifehand strike to B with the left hand.
19. Move the right foot to B, forming a forward 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 back stance toward A while
executing a middle outward knifehand strike to A with the right hand.
21. Move the left foot to A, forming a forward stance toward A, at the same time executing a
high punch to A with the left fist.
End: Bring the left foot back to ready posture.

7th Kup (Green Tip)

Pattern

To-San
Stance
Blocks

Outer Forearm Wedging

Outer Forearm
Palm downward

Strikes

Punch (High, Middle, Low)

Reverse punch (in forward stance)
Back fist
Spear finger (straight)

Kicking

Front kick

Sparring

Three Step (Four set sequences, one to

include front kick)

Fitness

5 x push ups
5 x squats
5 x sit ups

Self-Defence

Lapel grab with one hand

Lapel grab with two hands

Other

Know (be able to explain) the importance

of having Integrity.
Dojang Etiquette.
Meaning of the belt colour and pattern.

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
To-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang Ho (1876 - 1938). The 24 movements
represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering education in Korea and the
Korean independence movement.

Ready Posture: Parallel ready stance

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a forward stance toward B while executing a high
outer forearm block to B with the left hand.
2. Execute a middle punch to B with the right fist while maintaining stance.
3. Move the left foot to centre (next to right foot), and then turn clockwise, moving right
foot to A to form forward stance toward A while executing a high outer forearm block to
A with the right forearm.
4. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining stance.
5. Move the left foot to D, forming a right back stance toward D while executing a middle,
knifehand guarding block to D.
6. Move the right foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a palm
downward block with left hand and a middle spear finger to D with the right straight
fingertip.
7. Twist the right knifehand together with the body counter clockwise until the palm faces
downward and then move the left foot to D, turning counter clockwise to form a forward
stance toward D while executing a high backfist strike to D with the left hand.
8. Move the right foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a high
backfist strike to D with the right hand.
9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a forward stance toward E
while executing a high outer forearm block to E with the left hand.
10. Execute a middle punch to E with the right fist while maintaining stance toward E.
11. Move the left foot to centre, and then turn clockwise to form a forward stance toward
F while executing a high outer forearm block to F with the right hand.
12. Execute a middle punch to F, with the left fist while maintaining stance toward F.
13. Move the left foot to CE (45degrees), forming a forward stance toward CE, at the
same time executing a high double outer forearm wedging block to CE.
14. Execute a middle front kick to CE with the right foot, keeping the position of the
hands as they were in 13.
15. Lower the right foot to CE, forming a forward stance toward CE while executing a
middle punch to CE with the right fist.
16. Execute a middle punch to CE with the left fist while maintaining stance toward CE.
Perform 15 & 16 in fast motion.
17. Move the right foot to CF (45 degrees), forming a forward stance toward CF while
executing a high outer forearm wedging block to CF.
18. Execute a middle front kick to CF with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands
as they were in 17.
19. Lower the foot to CF, forming a forward stance toward CF while executing a middle
punch to CF with the left fist.
20. Execute a middle punch to CF with the right fist while maintaining stance. Perform 19
& 20 in fast motion.
21. Move the left foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C, at the same time
executing a high section block with the left forearm.
22. Move the right foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C while executing a high
section block with the right forearm.
23. Move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a horse riding stance
toward D while executing a middle side knifehand strike to B with the left hand.
24. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a
horse riding stance toward D while executing a middle side knifehand strike to A with the
right hand.
End: Bring the right foot back to the ready posture.

6th Kup (Green)

Pattern

Won-Hyo
Stance

Fixed stance
Bending ready stance
Closed stance

Blocks

Circular block

Strikes

Inward knifehand
Fixed stance side punch

Kicking

Side kick

Sparring

One step with three different counter

attacks
5 (under 12) 10 (12 and over) x push ups
10 x squats
10 x sit ups

Fitness

Self-Defence

Bear hug from behind - over arms

Bear hug from behind - under arms
Two hand wrist Grab From Behind
Two Hand Shoulder Grab From Behind

Other

Know (be able to explain) the importance

of having Perseverance.
Terminology: Jun Bee, Kihap, Chul Sa,
Charyot.
Meaning of the belt colour and pattern.

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year
686 AD

Ready posture: Close Ready stance A

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right back stance toward B while executing a twin
outer forearm block.
2. Execute a high inward knifehand strike to B with the right hand while bringing the left
side fist in front of the right shoulder, while maintaining a right back stance toward B.
3. Execute a middle punch to B with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward
B, slipping the left foot to B.
4. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a left
back stance toward A while executing a twin outer forearm block.
5. Execute a high inward knifehand strike to A with the left hand while bringing the right
side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left back stance toward A.
6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance
toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
7. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then turn the face toward D while forming a
check kick with the left foot, then into a right bending ready stance toward D.
8. Execute a middle side kick to D with the left foot.
9. Lower the left foot to D, forming a right back stance toward D while executing a
middle knifehand guarding block to D.
10. Move the right foot to D, forming a left back stance toward D while executing a
middle knifehand guarding block to D.
11. Move the left foot to D, forming a right back stance toward D while executing a
middle knifehand guarding block to D.
12. Move the right foot to D, forming a forward stance toward D while executing a palm
downward block and a middle spearfinger to D with the right fingertip.
13. Move the left foot to E, turning counter-clockwise to form a right back stance toward
E, at the same time executing a twin outer forearm block.
14. Execute a high inward knifehand strike to E with the right hand, bringing the left side
fist in front of the right shoulder while maintaining a right back stance toward E.
15. Execute a middle punch to E with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward
E, slipping the left foot to E.
16. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to F, forming a back
stance toward F while executing a twin outer forearm block.
17. Execute a high inward knifehand strike to F with the left hand, bringing the right side
fist in front of the left shoulder while maintaining a left back stance toward F.
18. Execute a middle punch to F with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance
toward F, slipping the right foot to F.
19. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to C, forming a
forward stance toward C while executing a circular block to CF (45 degrees) with the
right inner forearm.
20. Execute a low front kick to C with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as
they were in 19.
21. Lower the right foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C while executing a
middle punch to C with the left fist.
22. Execute a circular block to CE with the left inner forearm while maintaining a forward
stance toward C.
23. Execute a low front kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as
they were in 22.
24. Lower the left foot to C, forming a forward stance toward C while executing a middle
punch to C with the right fist.
25. Turn the face toward C, forming a checking kick and moving into a left bending ready
stance toward C.

26. Execute a middle side kick to C with the right foot.

27. Lower the right foot on line CD, and then move the left foot to B, turning counterclockwise to form a right back stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle
guarding block to B.
28. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a left
back stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A.
End: Bring the right foot back to ready posture.

5th Kup (Blue Tip)

Pattern

Yul-Kok
Stance
Blocks

Hooking

Strikes

Elbow

Kicking

Turning kick
Crescent kick
Slapping kick

Sparring

One step sparring with 6 different counter

attacks. Must demonstrate moving
diagonally inwards and 90 degree
sideways.

Fitness

5 (under 12) 10 (over 12) x push ups

10 x squats
10 x sit ups

Self-Defence

How to get up from the ground.

Other

Know (be able to explain) the importance

of having Self Control.
Meaning of the belt colour and pattern.
Terminology: Yop Chagi, Ap Chagi,
Dollyo Chagi, Bandal Chagi and Bandal
Bakat Chagi.

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584) nicknamed the
Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 380
Latitude and the diagram represents Scholar

Ready posture: Parallel ready stance.

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a horse riding stance toward D while extending the left fist
to D horizontally.
2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a horse riding stance
toward D.
3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a horse riding stance
toward D. Perform 2 & 3 in a fast motion.
4. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a horse
riding stance toward D while extending the right fist to D horizontally.
5. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a horse riding stance
toward D.
6. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a horse riding stance
toward D. Perform 5 & 6 in a fast motion.
7. Move the right foot to AD, forming a right forward stance toward AD while executing a
high right inner forearm block to AD.
8. Execute a low front kick to AD with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they
were in 7.
9. Lower the left foot to AD, forming a left forward stance toward AD while executing a
middle punch to AD with the left fist.
10. Execute a middle punch to AD with the right fist while maintaining a left forward stance
toward AD. Perform 9 & 10 in a fast motion.
11. Move the left foot to BD, forming a left forward stance toward BD, at the same time
executing a high left inner forearm block to BD.
12. Execute a low front kick to BD, with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as
they were in 11.
13. Lower the right foot to BD, forming a right forward stance toward BD, while executing a
middle punch to BD with the right fist.
14. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a right forward stance
toward BD. Perform 13 & 14 in a fast motion.
15. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while forming a right forward
stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.
16. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the left palm while maintaining a right forward
stance toward D.
17. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right forward stance
toward D. Perform 16&17 in a connecting motion.
18. Move the left foot to D, forming a left forward stance toward D while executing a middle
hooking block to D with the left palm.
19. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while maintaining a left forward
stance toward D.
20. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left forward stance
toward D. Perform 19&20 in a connecting motion.
21. 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.

22. Turn the face toward D, forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
23. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.
24. Lower the left foot to D, forming a left forward stance toward D while striking the left
palm with the right front elbow.
25. Turn the face toward C while forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
27. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right forward stance toward C while striking the right
palm with the left front elbow.
28. Move the left foot to E, forming a right back stance toward E while executing a twin
knifehand block.
29. Move the right foot to E, forming a right forward stance toward E while executing middle
thrust to E with the right straight fingertip.
30. Move the right foot to F, turning clockwise to form a left back stance toward F while
executing a twin knifehand block.
31. Move the left foot to F, forming a left forward stance toward F while executing a middle
thrust to F with the left straight fingertip.
32. Move the left foot to C, forming a left forward stance toward C while executing a high
side block to C with the left outer forearm.
33. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while maintaining a left forward stance
toward C.
34. Move the right foot to C, forming a right forward stance toward C while executing a high
side block to C with the right outer forearm.
35. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right forward stance
toward C.
36. Jump to C, forming a left X-stance toward B while executing a high side strike to C with
the left back fist. (The jump is to cover ground/close a gap, not hight)
37. Move the right foot to A, forming a right forward stance toward A, at the same time
executing a high block to A with the right double forearm.
38. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to B, forming a left
forward stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.
End: bring the left foot back to ready posture.

4th Kup (Blue)

Pattern

Chung-Gun
Stance
Blocks

Upward palm
Twin pressing palm
U shaped

Strikes

Punch (mid in horse riding stance)

Upset punch
High/upward elbow

Kicking

Back kick
Axe kick

Sparring

One on one free sparring for 5 minutes

(Must demonstrate ability to move in all
directions to evade and attack.)

Fitness

7 (under 12) 13 (over 12) x push ups

10 x squats
10 x sit ups

Self-Defence

Ground defence

Other

Meaning of the belt colour and pattern

Know (be able to explain) the importance
of having an Indomitable Spirit.
Terminology: Jirugi, Dwit Chagi, Chiko
Chagi, Makgi.

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Is named after the patriot Ahn Chung-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese
governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the KoreaJapan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahns age when he was
executed at Lui-Shung prison (1910).

Ready posture: Close ready stance B.

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right back stance toward B while executing a middle
block to B with the left reverse knifehand.
2. Execute a low front kick to B with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they
were in 1.
3. Lower the left foot to B and then move the right foot to B, forming a left rear foot stance
toward B while executing an upward block with a right palm.
4. Move the right foot to A, forming a left back stance toward A, at the same time executing a
middle block to A with a right reverse knifehand.
5. Execute a low front kick to A with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they
were in 4.
6. Lower the right foot to A, and then move the left foot to A, forming a right rear foot stance
toward A while executing an upward block with the left palm.
7. Move the left foot to D, forming a right back stance toward D while executing a middle
guarding block to D with a knifehand.
8. Execute a right upper elbow strike while forming a left forward stance toward D, slipping
the left foot to D.
9. Move the right foot to D, forming a left back stance toward D, at the same time executing a
middle guarding block to D with a knifehand.
10. Execute a left upper elbow strike, at the same time forming a right forward stance toward
D, slipping the right foot to D.
11. Move the left foot to D, forming a left forward stance toward D while executing a high
vertical punch to D with a twin fist.
12. Move the right foot to D, forming a right forward stance toward D while executing an
upset punch to D with a twin fist.
13. Move the right foot on line CD, and then turn counter-clockwise to form a left forward
stance toward C while executing a rising block with an X-fist.
14. Move the left foot to E, forming a right back stance toward E while executing a high
side strike to E with the left back fist.
15. Twist the left fist clockwise until the back fist faces downward.
16. Execute a high punch to E with the right fist while forming a left forward stance toward E,
slipping the left foot to E. Perform 15 & 16 in a fast motion.
17. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F, forming a left back
stance toward F while executing a high side strike to F with a right back fist.
18. Twist the right fist counter-clockwise until the back fist faces downward.
19. Execute a high punch to F with the left fist while while forming a right forward stance
toward F, slipping the right foot to F. Perform 18 & 19 in a fast motion.
20. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C, forming a left forward
stance toward C while executing a left high double forearm block (assisted block) to C.
21. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while forming a right back stance toward C,
pulling the left foot.
22. Execute a middle side kick to C with the right foot.
23. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right forward stance toward C while executing a right
high double forearm block (assisted block) to C.

24. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a left back stance toward C,
pulling the right foot
25. Execute a middle side kick to C with the left foot.
26. Lower the left foot to C, forming a right back stance toward C while executing a middle
guarding block to C.
27. Execute a pressing block with the right palm while forming a left forward stance toward
C, slipping the left foot to C. Perform in slow motion.
28. Move the right foot to C, forming a left back stance toward C while executing a middle
guarding block to C.
29. Execute a pressing block with the left palm while forming a right forward stance toward
C, slipping the right foot to C. Perform in slow motion.
30. Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close stance toward A while
executing an angle punch with the right fist. Drop into position as angle punch reaches target.
31. Move the right foot to A, forming a right fixed stance toward A while executing a U-shape
block to A.
32. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B, forming a left fixed
stance toward B, at the same time executing a U-shape block to B.
End: Bring the left foot back to ready posture.

3rd Kup (Brown Tip)

Pattern

Toi-Gye
Stance
Blocks

Reverse low section block

W-block

Strikes

Ridge hand
Reverse ridge hand

Kicking

Spinning Heel (in progress)

Sparring

One on one free sparring for 7 minutes

Fitness

10 (under 12) 15 (over 12) x push ups

15 x squats
15 x sit ups

Self-Defence

Ground attacks

Other

Meaning of the belt colour and pattern.

Terminology: Dare Ee On, Cha U Dare Ee
On, Sambo Dare Ee On, Ilbo Dare Ee On.

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The
37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 370 Latitude, the diagram represents Scholar

Ready Posture: Close ready stance B

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right back stance toward B while executing a middle
block to B with the left inner forearm.
2. Execute a low thrust to B with the right-upset fingertip while forming a left forward stance
toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
3. Bring the left foot to the right foot to form a close stance toward D while executing a side
back strike to C with the right back fist, extending the left arm to the sidedownward.
4. Move the right foot to A, forming a left back stance toward A while executing a middle
block to A with the right inner forearm.
5. Execute a low thrust to A with the left upset fingertip while forming a right forward stance
toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
6. Bring the right foot to the left foot to form a close stance toward D while executing a side
back strike to C with the left back fist, extending the right arm to the sidedownward.
7. Move the left foot to D, forming a left forward stance toward D while executing a
block with an X-fist.
8. Execute a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist while maintaining a left forward stance
toward D.
9. Execute a middle front kick to D with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as
they were in 8.
10. Lower the right foot to D, forming a right forward stance toward D while executing a
middle punch to D with the right fist.
11. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right forward stance
toward D.
12. Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close stance toward F while executing a
twin side elbow thrust. Perform in a slow motion.
13. Move the right foot to F in a stamping motion, forming a horse riding stance toward C
while executing a W-shape block to C with the right outer forearm.
14. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to form a horse riding
stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the outer forearm.
15. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to from a horse riding
stance toward C, at the same time executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm.
16. Move the right foot to E in a stamping motion, turning counter-clockwise to form a horse
riding stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the right outer forearm.
17. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to form a horse riding
stance toward C, at the same time executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm.
18. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to form a horse riding
stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer forearm.
19. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to D, forming a
right back stance toward D while executing a low left double forearm (assisted) block to D.
20. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming a left forward
stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D.
21. Execute an upward kick (knee) with the right knee while pulling both hands downward.
22. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C, forming a right back
stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knifehand.
23. Execute a low front kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they
were in 22.
24. Lower the left foot to C, forming a left forward stance toward C while executing a high
thrust to C with the left flat fingertip.
25. Move the right foot to C, forming a left back stance toward C while executing a middle
guarding block to C with a knifehand.
26. Execute a low front kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they
were in 25.

27. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right forward stance toward C, at the same time
executing a high thrust to C with the right flat fingertip.
28. Move the right foot to D, forming a right back stance toward C while executing a side
back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm.
29. Jump to C, forming a right X-stance toward A while executing a downward pressing block
with an X-fist. (Jump is to clear over something, not distance.)
30. Move the right foot to C, forming a right forward stance toward C while executing a high
right double forearm (assisted) block to C.
31. Move the left foot to B, forming a right back stance toward B while executing a low
guarding block to B with a knifehand.
32. Execute a circular block to BD with the right inner forearm while forming a left forward
stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
33. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A, forming a left back
stance toward A, at the same time executing a low guarding block to A with a knifehand.
34. Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming a right forward
stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
35. Execute a circular block to CE with the right inner forearm while forming a left forward
stance toward CE. (twisting on the same position.)
36. Execute a circular block to CE with the left inner forearm while forming a right forward
stance toward A. (twisting on the same position.)
37. Move the right foot on line AB to form a horse riding stance toward D while executing a
middle punch to D with the right fist.
End: Bring the right foot back to ready posture.

2nd Kup (Brown)

Pattern

Hwa-Rang
Stance
Blocks

X-block

Strikes

Elbow
Downward knife

Kicking

Hooking
Twisting

Sparring

Two on one free sparring for 4 minutes

Fitness

10 (under 12) 15 (over 12) x push up

20 x squats
20 x sit ups

Self-Defence

Take downs

Other

Meaning of the belt colour and pattern

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early
7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do
developed into maturity.

Ready Posture: Close ready stance C

1. Move the left foot to B to form a horse riding 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 horse riding stance
toward D.
3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a horse riding stance
toward D.
4. Execute a twin forearm block while forming a left back stance toward A, pivoting the left
foot.
5. Execute an upward (or inward hammer fist) punch with the left fist while pulling the right
side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left back 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 knifehand while forming a left vertical stance
toward A, pulling the right foot.
8. Move the left foot to A, forming a left forward stance toward A while executing a middle
punch to A with the left fist.
9. Move the left foot to D, forming a left forward stance toward D while executing a low
block to D with the left forearm.
10. Move the right foot to D, forming a right forward 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 kick to D with the right foot while pulling both hands in the
opposite direction, and then lower it to D, forming a left back stance toward D, at the same
time executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knifehand.
13. Move the left foot to D, forming a left forward stance toward D while executing a middle
punch to D with the left fist.
14. Move the right foot to D, forming a right forward 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 back stance toward E
while executing a middle-guarding block to E with a knifehand.
16. Move the right foot to E, forming a right forward stance toward E while executing a
middle thrust to E with the right straight fingertip.
17. Move the right foot on line EF, forming a right back stance toward F while executing a
middle guarding block to F with a knifehand.
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
back stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knifehand Perform
18 & 19 in a fast motion.
20. Move the left foot to C, forming a left forward 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 back stance toward
C, pulling the left foot.
22. Move the right foot to C, forming a left back stance toward C while executing a middle
punch to C with the left fist.
23. Move the left foot to C, forming a right back stance toward C, at the same time executing
a middle punch to C with the right fist.
24. Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left forward stance toward C,
slipping the left foot to C.
25. Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion, forming a right back 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 close 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 front side block with the left inner forearm, extending the right forearm to the
side downward while maintaining a close stance toward B.
28. Move the left foot to B, forming a right back stance toward B, at the same time executing
a middle guarding block to B with a knifehand.
29. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A, forming a left back
stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knifehand.
End: Bring the right foot back to ready posture.

1st Kup (Black Tip)

Pattern

Chung-Mu
Stance
Blocks
Strikes

Vertical Punch

Kicking

Jumping back kick

Spinning heel kick
Flying side kick
Knee

Sparring

Two on one free sparring for 7 minutes

Circle sparring without hesitation

Fitness

12 (under 12) 20 (over 12) x push ups

25 x squats
25 x sit ups
10 Bur pees

Self-Defence

Release from chock holds

Other

Meaning of belt colour and pattern

*All students must know the new items in this table for their respective grade and also
everything previously learnt.
Meaning of the Pattern:
Choong Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was
reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be
the precursor of the present day submarine. This pattern ends with a left-hand attack, to
symbolize his regrettable death. He was noted for his unrestrained loyalty to the king.

Ready Posture: parallel ready stance

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right back stance toward B while executing a twin
knifehand block.
2. Move the right foot to B, forming a right forward stance toward B while executing a high
front strike to B with the right knifehand and a high knifehand block with the left hand.
3. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left back stance toward A while
executing a middle guarding block to A with a knifehand.
4. Move the left foot to A, forming a left forward stance toward A while executing a high
spearfinger to A with the left flat fingertip.
5. Move the left foot to D, forming a right back stance toward D while executing a middleguarding block to D with a knifehand.
6. Turn the face to C, complete a low checking kick with the right foot and move into a left
bending ready stance A toward C.
7. Execute a middle side kick to C with the right foot.
8. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right back stance toward D while executing a middleguarding block to D with a knifehand.
9. Execute a flying side kick to D with the right foot soon after moving it to D and then land
to D, forming a left back stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with
a knifehand.
10. Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a right back stance toward E, at
the same time executing a low block to E with the left forearm.
11. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming a left forward
stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.
12. Execute an upward kick (knee) to E with the right knee, pulling both hands downward.
13. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to F, forming a left forward
stance toward F while executing a high front strike to F with the right reverse knife hand,
bringing the left back hand under the right elbow joint.
14. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to the left foot.
15. Execute a middle back kick to F with the left foot. Perform 14 and 15 in fast motion.
16. Lower the left foot to F, forming a left back stance toward E while executing a middleguarding block to E with the forearm.
17. Execute a middle turning kick to DE with the left foot.
18. Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C, forming a right
fixed stance toward C while executing a U shape block toward C.
19. Jump and spin around counter clockwise, landing on the same spot to form a left back
stance toward C while executing a middle-guarding block to C with a knifehand.
20. Move the left foot to C, forming a left forward stance toward C, at the same time
executing a low thrust to C with the right-upset fingertip.
21. Execute a downward back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with
the left forearm while forming a right back stance, pulling the left foot.
22. Move the right foot to C, forming a right forward stance toward C while executing a
middle thrust to C with the right straight fingertip, moving the left fingers to the right elbow.
23. Move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a left forward stance toward B
while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.

24. Move the right foot to B, forming a horse riding stance toward C while executing a middle
front block to C with the right forearm, and then a high side strike to B with the right back
fist.
25. Execute a middle side kick to A with the right foot, turning counter clockwise and then
lower it to A.
26. Execute a middle side kick to A with the left foot turning clockwise.
27. Lower the left foot to A and then execute a checking block to B with an X knifehand while
forming a left back stance toward B, pivoting with the left foot.
28. Move the left foot to B, forming a left forward stance toward B while executing an
upward block to B with a twin palm.
29. Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a high block with the right forearm while
forming a right forward stance toward A.
30. Execute a high punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right forward stance
toward A.
Bring the left foot back to ready posture

SELF DEFENCE CONSIDERATIONS

1. Prevention is better than being able to free yourself from a situation, so maintain
awareness of where you are, who you are with and what you are doing.
2. Always try to travel with someone you know.
3. Always stay on well travelled and populated street.
4. Get off the bus as close to home as possible and be aware of who gets off with you.
5. Never, never ever get into a car or go anywhere with someone you dont know!
6. If someone in a car is asking for assistance, keep your distance. You can talk to them
from 4 meters away!
7. Prevention is better than being able to free yourself from a hold, so move or block to
avoid being grabbed.
8. Make a lot of noise DONT TOUCH ME! FIRE!
9. Dont do the same thing over and over.
10. Stay off the ground at all costs. Upright gives you the best options.
11. Passive stance before defensive stance.

Progression / escalation of actions.

1. Hands up passive stance.
2. Noise with hands up. Dont touch me!
3. Move away / block / dont get grabbed.
4. Release and counter.
5. Fight.
Run away at any time you feel uncomfortable and have the chance. Running away is the best
course of action and can be done at any time.

LIST OF BASIC MOVES

Stance
Attention
Ready / Parallel
Closed
Back
Forward
Fixed
Horse riding

Strikes
Mid punch
High punch
Low punch
Reverse Punch
Back fist (Downward,
sidewards)
Upset punch
Vertical punch
Elbow (down, up, turning,
side)
Knife (inner and outer)
Ridge hand
Spear Finger

Blocks
Inner Forearm
Outer Forearm
Palm Heel
High section
Low section
Reverse low section
X-block
Double outer forearm
Guarding
Sparring
Shadow
One step
Three step
One on one
Two on one
Circle

Kicks
Front
Side
Back
Slapping
Crescent
Axe
Turning
Spinning Heel
Hooking
Twisting
Self-Defence
Wrist Grabs
Lapel Grabs
Should Grabs
Bear Hugs
Chock holds
Trips and falls (defence from
the ground)

NB: These are the basic moves which are commonly used throughout Rhee TKD. There are
many more moves which can be learnt.

VOCABULARY
COUNTING
ENGLISH

KOREAN

ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
SIX
SEVEN
EIGHT
NINE
TEN

HANA
DOOL
SET
NET
DASOT
YOSOT
ILGOP
YODUL
AHOP
YOL

WORDS OF COMMAND
ENGLISH
READY POSITION
ATTENTION
BOW
BEGIN
STOP
REST / RELAX
TURN
ABOUT TURN
SHOUT
RETURN TO START
Line Up

KOREAN
JUN BI
CHARYOT
KYONG YE
SI JAK
GU MAN
SHAUL
DO RA
DUI RO DO RA
KIHAP
BARO
CHUL SA

STANCE
ENGLISH
Stance
PARALLEL READY STANCE
ATTENTION STANCE
WALKING / FORWARD STANCE
BACK STANCE
HORSE RIDING STANCE
FIXED STANCE

KOREAN
SOGI
NARANI JUNBI SOGI
CHARYOT SOGI
GUNNUN SOGI
NIUNJA SOGI
JUCHUM SOGI
GOOJOONG SOGI

BLOCKS
ENGLISH
BLOCK
OUTER FORE-ARM BLOCK
INNER FORE-ARM BLOCK
LOW BLOCK
GUARDING BLOCK
HIGH SECTION (HEAD) BLOCK
PALM HEEL
ASSISTED (double forearm) BLOCK
WEDGING BLOCK
CIRCULAR BLOCK
SCOOPING BLOCK

KOREAN
MAKGI
BAKAT PALMOK MAKGI
AN PALMOK MAKGI
ARAE MAKGI
GODURO MAKGI
OLLYEO MAKGI
BATANG SON
DOO PALMOK MAKGI
HECHYO MAKGI
DOLLIMYO MAKGI
DURO MAKGI

X BLOCK
U SHAPED BLOCK
W SHAPED BLOCK
CHECKING BLOCK
HOOKING BLOCK

KYOCHA MAKGI
DIGUTJA MAKGI
SAN MAKGI
MOMCHAU MAKGI
GOLCHA MAKGI

STRIKES
ENGLISH
PUNCH
REVERSE PUNCH
(Thrusting)
CHOP
STRIKE
KNIFE HAND
BACK FIST
Forward Palm Heel
SPEAR FINGER THRUST
ELBOW STRIKE (front, turning, upward, downward)
UPSET PUNCH
TWIN UPSET PUNCH
TWIN VERTICAL PUNCH
DOWNWARD PUNCH

KOREAN
JIRUGI
BANDAE JIRUGI
JIRUGI
SU DO JIRUGI
CHIGI
SUO DO
DUNG JOOMUK JIRUGI
BATANGSON AP CHIGI
PEON SONKUT JIRUGI
PALKUP JIRUGI
DWIJIDO JIRUGI
SANG DWIJIDO JIRUGI
SANG SEWO JIRUGI
NAERYO JIRUGI

KICKS
ENGLISH
Kicking
FRONT LEG RAISING
SIDE LEG RAISING
SIDE KICK
FRONT KICK
JUMPING FRONT KICK
BACK KICK
TURNING KICK
CRESCENT KICK
SLAPPING KICK
AXE KICK
TWISTING KICK
HOOKING KICK
FLYING (I.E. FLYING SIDE KICK)

KOREAN
CHAGI
APCHA OLLIGI
YOPCHA OLLIGI
YOP CHAGI
AP CHAGI
TTWIGI YAP CHAGI
DWIT CHAGI
DOLLYO CHAGI
BANDAL CHAGI
BANDAL BAKAT CHAGI
CHIKO CHAGI
BITUR-RO CHAGI
GOLCHA CHAGI
TWIMYO

SPARRING
ENGLISH
SPARRING
FREE SPARRING
THREE STEP SPARRING
ONE STEP SPARRING

KOREAN
DARE EE ON
CHA U DARE EE ON
SAMBO DARE EE ON
ILBO DARE EE ON

GENERAL
ENGLISH
TRAINING HALL
FLAG
GRADE
DEGREE
UNIFORM
BELT
PATTERN
THANK YOU

KOREAN
DOJANG
KI
KUP
DAN
DOBOK
DHEE
HYUNG
GAMSA HAMNI DA

FITNESS
ENGLISH

KOREAN

PUSH UP
SIT UP
SQUAT
POSITIONS / TITLES
ENGLISH
Regional Master Instructor
Regional Instructor
Branch Instructor
Instructor
Black Belt
Student

KOREAN
CHONG KWAN JANG NIM
KWAN JANG NIM
SABUM NIM
SABUM
YUDANYA
GWAN WON

GUIDE TO FITNESS ELEMENTS

1. A push up is completed by lowering the chest to almost/just touch the floor by
bending the elbows and then lifting the chest up until the arms are fully straight. All
the while keeping the body completely straight.
2. A sit up is completed by keeping the knees together and bent about 90 degrees,
keeping the feet together, cross the arms across the body so opposite hands rest on
opposite shoulders, then lifting up until the elbows tough the knees as a minimum. The
elbows may extend past the knees.
3. A squat is completed by standing with feet at approximately shoulder width apart,
lowering the bum down until it almost touches the floor, then rising up until the legs
are completely straight. Note: the knees should not extend further forward than the
toes. Push the bum back like you are sitting on a chair.