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3/24/2016 Farrell’s U.S. Martial Arts

Tae Kwon Do

Student Handbook

Revised 2016


My Journey to Black Belt

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Contents A LIFETIME SPORT AND LIFE-SAVING COURSE ................................................................................................5

Brief History ...............................................................................................................................................................5

Oriental Philosophy....................................................................................................................................................5

Objectives of Tae Kwon Do Training in Modern Society ...........................................................................................5

Tenets of Tae Kwon Do ..............................................................................................................................................6

KOREAN NATIONAL FLAG ......................................................................................................................................7

Words of Wisdom from Master Pak ............................................................................................................................8

Tae Kwon Do ETIQUETTE ....................................................................................................................................8

Promptness .........................................................................................................................................................8

Uniform ..............................................................................................................................................................8

Conduct ..............................................................................................................................................................9

Silence ................................................................................................................................................................9

Bowing ................................................................................................................................................................9

Sitting ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

Affirmations ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Jewelry ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Leaving the Mat or Dojang (school) During Practice .................................................................................... 10

Class Etiquette ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Community Etiquette ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Belt Care .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

PATCH APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: ......................................................................................................... 13

Stripes .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Student Creeds ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Number One..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Number Two .................................................................................................................................................... 15

Number Three .................................................................................................................................................. 15

AIM HIGH ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Promotion Cycle .................................................................................................................................................. 16

Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 16


Forms ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

Appearance ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Courtesy ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

When should I expect to promote? .................................................................................................................. 17

How much time to I get to practice at each belt? ............................................................................................ 18

Notice of Intent to Promote ..................................................................................................................................... 19

Korean Terms #1 ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

White Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ............................................................................................ 24

Gold Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet .............................................................................................. 25

Orange Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet .......................................................................................... 26

Green Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ............................................................................................ 27

Middle Green Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ................................................................................ 28

High Green Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ................................................................................... 29

Blue Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ............................................................................................... 30

Middle Blue Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet .................................................................................. 31

High Blue Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ...................................................................................... 32

Brown Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ........................................................................................... 33

Middle Brown Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ............................................................................... 34

High Brown Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet .................................................................................. 35

Red Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ................................................................................................ 36

Middle Red Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ................................................................................... 37

High Red Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet ....................................................................................... 38


Tae Kwon Do:

A LIFETIME SPORT AND LIFE-SAVING COURSE

Tae Kwon Do means “The Art of the Hand and Foot.” Tae Kwon Do began as an ancient and once

secret Korean art of weaponless self-defense, it is now a sport in which either two persons practice

methods of unarmed sparring or one person can exercise for both physical fitness and self-defense

preparation.

Tae Kwon Do has developed as an injury-free international competitive sport, becoming so popular that

it is included in the Olympics.

The Tae Kwon Do student, through many years of daily practice, can respond with lightening-like speed

and explosive force should he be physically attacked.

Brief History Tae Kwon Do can be traced back as early as 18 BC as evidenced in mural paintings, stone sculptures

and documents.

Oriental Philosophy

Korean culture and martial arts were strongly influenced by Buddhism and enriched by Hwarangdo, a

military education and social organization for noble youth. The codes of honor consisted basically of

loyalty to the nation, respect and obedience to one’s parents, courage and bravery on the battlefield, and

avoidance of unnecessary violence and killings. This is the philosophical backbone of the Korean

martial arts. The philosophy of Tae Kwon Do is to achieve an understanding of love and benevolence,

magnanimity, sympathy, and character. Many Tae Kwon Do programs are now teaching Christ centered

philosophies.

Objectives of Tae Kwon Do Training in Modern Society

Educational objectives of Tae Kwon Do training are:

To develop an appreciation of Taekwondo as a sport and as an art;

To achieve physical fitness through positive participation;

To improve mental discipline and emotional equanimity;

To learn self-defense skills; and

To develop a sense of responsibility for one’s self and others.


Tenets of Tae Kwon Do

1. COURTESY

To promote the spirit of mutual concessions.

To be polite to one another.

2. INTEGRITY

To encourage the sense of justice.

To distinguish instructor from student and senior from junior.

3. PERSEVERANCE

Steady persistence in a course of action or purpose, in spite of difficulties,

obstacles or discouragement.

4. SELF-CONTROL

A serious student must learn not to be impatient;

To continue steadfastly, to persevere.

Conducting one-self with control whether inside or outside the dojang (school).

5. INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

An ability to work within one’s capabilities. Modest and honest. Will continue

without fear or hesitation when confronted with injustice.


KOREAN NATIONAL FLAG

The Korean flag symbolizes much of the thought, philosophy, and mysticism of the Orient. The symbol,

and sometimes the flag itself, is called “Tae Guek.”

On the flag is a circle, divided equally, and blocked in perfect balance. The upper section (red)

represents the Yang, and the lower (blue) represents the Um, an ancient symbol of the Universe. The

two opposites express the dual nature of the cosmos: fire and water, day and night, dark and light,

construction and destruction, masculine and feminine, active and passive, heat and cold, plus and minus,

etc.

The central thought in Tae Guek is there is constant movement within the sphere of infinity, but also

balance and harmony. Three bars at each corner also represent opposition and balance. The three

unbroken lines stand for heaven: the opposite three broken lines represent the earth. At the lower left are

two lines with a broken line between them. This symbolizes fire. The opposite is the symbol of water.

Instruction Emphasis is placed on controlled accuracy and focuses on the ability to pull back all offensive

techniques. The student is very closely and attentively supervised as he learns each new skill. Tae

Kwon Do is taught in consecutive steps which include warm-up exercise, basic defensive moves,

kicking techniques and conditioning exercises.

Tae Kwon Do skills can be divided into three major categories: Poomse (formal form practice), Kyorugi

(sparring), and Kyukpa (breaking). Therefore, to achieve a balanced training program, the student must

learn forms, sparring, and breaking techniques. Tae Kwon Do is not only excellent exercise, but also is

an esthetical expression of the principles of human movement, skills and spirit. It is the embodiment of

a precision drill.

Balanced

Training

Program

Poomse

(formal form

practice)

Kyorugi

(sparring)

Kyukpa

(breaking)


Words of Wisdom from Master Pak Master Yong Chin Pak is the Grand Master of our school. In his book, Tae Kwon Do, he provides the

following guidance:

Unlike most other sporting activities, Tae Kwon Do promotes the improved formation of one’s

character. In the friendly yet competitive atmosphere of this amazing art form, students workout, sweat,

and put out their all together, pushing each other to their upper potential and beyond - 100%, ....

Flexibility and agility are essential.

The Tae Kwon Do master teaches the importance of both physical and mental conditioning by building

up his student’s self-confidence, self-respect, and self-discipline. The dance-like rhythm of this

incredible art, especially during form practice, is a pleasure to watch.

When free-sparring, punches and kicks are pulled and good technique is shown; moreover, this is not to

be a ...brawl. After [working] out, not only does one’s heartbeat and breathing rate need to be slowed,

but also one’s spirit needs to be calmed through meditation.

Courtesy: Integrity: Perseverance: Self-Control: Indomitable Spirit:

Tae Kwon Do ETIQUETTE

The dojang (school) is an exercise place for those students who are serious about studying Tae Kwon

Do. It is always to be treated with respect by all Tae Kwon Do students, their parents, and friends. This

same respect should flow between all those in class. In being accepted as a student of the martial arts,

one is expected to display proper etiquette both in and out of the classroom. Character development is of

extreme importance.

Promptness If class is scheduled to begin at 7:00, then everyone should be in the dojang (school) ready to workout

by 6:50. Students should stretch-out before class begins.

Cleanliness

Because Tae Kwon Do is a contact sport, you should come to practice ready to learn with a fresh mind

and clean body. In the interest of physical hygiene and mutual respect for your fellow students, you

should wear a clean and odor-free dobok (uniform). Your fingernails and toenails should be clean and

neatly trimmed to prevent injury to you as well as your partner. A scratch from a dirty fingernail can

easily become infected.

Uniform Care and hygiene: An all white or red dobok (uniform) is required for formal workouts. Leadership

team members may wear a blue uniform when assisting with a class. Tae Kwon Do, a vigorous physical

contact sport and martial art, you may perspire and feel hot. Always wear your dobok (uniform) properly


and treat it with respect. It should be clean and wrinkle-free. Do not roll up the sleeves or wear in a

disarranged fashion.

Conduct The dojang (school) is only for serious Tae Kwon Do study - not for a social gathering. While our

dojang (school) is coeducational, it is no place for any type of affectionate display. Since the dojang

(school) is to be considered a place for respect, foul language and unsportsmanlike conduct will not be

tolerated. Whether in the dojang (school), during promotional examinations, or in tournaments, students

should never criticize a fellow student for not moving well, blame a partner for not making you “look

good” enough, or sacrifice technique in order to beat the opponent. Such behavior is not consistent with

the basic Tae Kwon Do philosophy.

Silence Refrain from idle conversation while practicing Tae Kwon Do. You should come to the dojang (school)

to practice the martial arts. When you arrive early for your class, or if you are watching the workout,

please don’t distract fellow students or the instructor.

You should always be able to hear your instructor’s voice. When the instructor is talking, she/he should

have your undivided attention. If you have a question during the workout session, do not ask a fellow

student; instead, raise your hand, wait to be called on and ask the instructor. Talking is prohibited during

poomse and free sparring.

Discipline of the mind is a must as you learn to take control of your body.

Bowing One of the first things you should learn is the proper bow and when to use it. Bowing is the Oriental

equivalent of shaking hands in the United States. Execute a bow by bending 45 degrees at the waist;

back straight; legs straight and together; and hands at your sides with the head down (not looking up). In

bowing, you are showing respect for Tae Kwon Do, the instructors, fellow students, and yourself.

Upon entering the dojang (school) (whether your home school, or elsewhere), bow towards the flag

when you step on or off the mat and at the beginning and end of each workout session. Bow to your

instructor and friends and introduce yourself to any new students. You should bow upon meeting your

instructor in or outside the dojang (school). Likewise, you should bow to your partner before and after

practicing with each other.

When lining up for formal workouts, students should arrange themselves in descending order by belt

rank (right to left, front row to back). Students of equal belt rank will line up with the older student to

the right. Time in rank or knowledge stripes are not indicators of position. The instructor may adjust the

students’ positions in class in an effort to better view each student. These rows and columns should be

straight. When the instructor or senior student commands “Kyu ng-yae”, you are to bow.


Sitting There are two acceptable ways for sitting: Oriental and Western styles. The former is to sit with legs

crossed and hands comfortably in your lap. Requiring greater flexibility, the latter is to kneel with the

feet and knees together, while sitting on your heels. During the meditation period of class, only kneeling

is used.

When watching class, always sit on the edge of the mat and be aware of what is going on around you.

Watching others is an important learning tool for the martial arts.

Affirmations

Three Rules of Responsibility

Do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, whether you like it or not.

Three Rules of Concentration

Focus your eyes, focus your mind, focus your body, sir!

Instructor: Goals we set - Students: are goals we get.

Instructor: Eyes on who? - Students: Eyes on you, sir!

Black Belt Success Cycle

Know your goal, have a plan, get a teacher to help, take consistent action, review your progress and

renew your goal.

Jewelry No jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings) is allowed in the dojang (school). Neither

men nor women are exempt. Women are expected to remove hairpins and barrettes which could injure

an eye.

Leaving the Mat or Dojang (school) During Practice Once you bow onto the mat for a workout session, you are not to leave the workout or the room without

the express permission of the instructor. This includes breaks to go to the water fountain. Since it is

inevitable everybody will become thirsty during practice, your instructor may give time for a water

break. If you know you will need to leave class early, you should inform your instructor before the class

commences; and when it comes time to leave, raise your hand and ask permission once again.


Class Etiquette

Please wash your hands

prior to entering class

and after using restroom facilities.

Conduct yourself professionally in class.

Be punctual.

Respond to all questions or instructions with “sir” or “ma’am”.

Be supportive and helpful to lower belts at all times.

When free sparring with those less advanced, the best way to teach is by sparring just above their level.

When working with less advanced students, use positive reinforcement at all times.

Please refrain from attending class if you are contagious.

No exposed blood is permitted during class. All bleeding must be stopped and cleaned by the either the

individual who is bleeding or an instructor who is wearing gloves, prior to reentering class.

During class always maintain one of the six positions: attention, bowing, ready stance, listening position,

resting position or instructor directed motion.

Bow at the beginning of class to the flags, then the instructor with, “Please sir/ma’am!” At the end of

class bow to the flags, then the instructor with, “Thank you sir/ma’am!”, Then the senior student(s)

with, “Please sir/ma’am!”.

If you need to exit class raise your hand and ask permission first. Bow to the class when exiting. When

returning to class wait outside the training area, raise your hand and wait for permission to rejoin the

class. Bow to the class prior to re-entering.

Class will form up with the student with the highest belt rank in the right front corner followed by the

rest of the students in belt order highest to lowest. Students of equal belt rank will form with the

older student to the right. Time in rank or knowledge stripes are not indicators of position. The

instructor may adjust the students’ positions in class in an effort to better view each student.

Community Etiquette

a. Uphold the spirit of the student tenets and creeds.

b. Always show the proper respect to those around you in and out of class.

c. Greet fellow students whenever you see them.

d. Act in a manner that reflects positively on your school and the martial arts.

e. Remember the golden rule; “Treat others as you would have them treat you”.

Belt Care

Your “dee” or belt is a symbol of your learned knowledge of Tae Kwon Do. Always keep your belt tied

properly, never draped around your neck. Never let your belts touch the ground and do not wash it.

How to Tie Your Belt! The TWO most common ways!


1 2 3 4 5 6

Place belt on

middle of

stomach and

wrap the belt

around the

back.

Belt goes

around back

and crosses.

Both ends are

brought

around to the

front.

Lay the left

side of the belt

down and the

right side of

the belt on top.

Right side of

the belt, which

is on top,

tucks under

both layers

and comes out

on top.

Place the belt

on the left side

over and on

top of the belt

on the right

side, leaving a

hole.

Take the end

of the belt on

top up through

the hole, pull

both ends out

to the sides.

B 1

1 2 3 4 5 6

Hold belt at

your waist as

shown.

Wrap belt

around your

waist once…

And twice Pull left end

up underneath.

Place the belt

on the top left

side over on

top of the belt

on the right

side leaving a

hole.

Take the end

of the belt on

top up through

the hole, pull

both ends out

to the sides.


PATCH APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Lay uniform out flat.

Place patch.

Protect uniform and patch with a thin piece of cloth.

Hold very hot iron with pressure over patch for 30 seconds.

Check placement.

Turn uniform inside out.

Protect uniform and patch with cloth.

Hold a very hot iron with pressure over patch for one minute.

LEFT SHOULDER: Leader Patch. The top of the leader patch should be between 4 and 7 inches below

the shoulder seam, allowing room for 6 rows of tags below any uniform brand logo on blue uniform

only.

FLAGS: a flag may be worn centered on the back of the uniform; no more than 1/2” below the collar, a

second flag may be worn below the first flag. (The U.S. flag should be placed in the highest position.)

Stripes

Stripes are rewarded during class for performance or reports as follows:

Green stripe: for sparring, either one step or free sparring.

Blue stripe: for self-defense.

Gold stripe: for forms.

White stripe: for board breaking (for blue belts and above).

Black stripe: for knowledge, class attendance and participation.

Red stripe: on the curriculum side of the belt it stands for completing the fitness test

Otherwise know on the opposite belt tail for Positive Attitude and Achievement


Positive Attitude and Achievement (RED Stripes)

You may earn one red stripe each class and work towards a total of 9 at each belt level. There are

many different ways to earn red stripes such as:

1. Memorize how to tie your own belt correctly and demonstrate for the instructor.

2. Memorize the 5 tenets of Tae Kwon Do (Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control

and Indomitable Spirit).

3. Memorize how to count 1-10 in Korean.

4. Bring in certificates of accomplishment form other activities or for volunteering.

5. Bring in notes from home telling what a good job you are doing at home or in school.

6. Bring in your report card from school (all A’s and B’s or S’s).

7. Earn medals at Taekwondo tournaments:

-Gold-3stripes- -Silver-2stripes- -Bronze-1stripe-

8. Join us in walking in a parade or doing a demonstration

9. Bonus red stripes can be given at anytime for anything so make sure to always be giving

your BLACK BELT BEST!!!


Student Creeds

Number One – White Belt earned upon memorization

I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth

or my physical health, (SIR or MA’AM)!

Number Two – American Flag Patch earned upon memorization

I intend to develop self discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others, (SIR or MA’AM)!

Number Three – Korean Flag Patch earned upon memorization

I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man,

and never to be abusive or offensive, (SIR or MA’AM)!

AIM HIGH

(Attitude in Motion, Having Integrity, Gratitude, and Humility)

January: Goal Setting July: Responsibility

February: Love August: Integrity

March: Be Healthy September: Courtesy

April: Indomitable Spirit October: Perseverance

May: Respect November: Thankfulness

June: Positive Attitude December: Self-Discipline


Promotion Cycle

Requirements

Students will need:

Receive all of the stripes required from the instructor,

Be current on tuition,

Complete the bottom of the Promotion Letter Form (see Forms at the end of the handbook),

Pay the belt fee,

If school age, complete the Intent to Promote Form (see Forms at the end of the handbook) with

signatures and comments of both teachers and parents (during non-school times, the parents’

signatures are the only requirement).

Forms

“More than any other exercise or drill, the practice of forms is the most important element in the

development of proper Tae Kwon Do techniques. Required for advancement at every level from

beginner through master, forms serve a multidimensional role, aiding in the development and refinement

of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm, all of which are essential skills to the Tae

Kwon Do student” from Tae Kwon Do by Yeon Hee Park, Yeon Hwan Park and Jon Gerrard.

Appearance The full dobok (uniform) shall be worn at all promotions and public functions unless there is a specific

uniform furnished for a demonstration (demo) team, representing the school. The dobok (uniform) must

be clean and ironed with the appropriate patches in place. Students should arrive at the promotion

exercises looking their best in order to show the respect they have for Tae Kwon Do, the dojang (school)

and the school, as well as their families and friends.

Courtesy The courtesy that is shown in every class is also followed at the promotion ceremony, but should be

elevated to the highest level possible. Whether waiting quietly and in the proper black belt position for

other students to complete their presentation or presenting oneself, each student is expected to maintain

that respectful, but enthusiastic attitude throughout the promotion ceremony.

Curriculum It is important to remember that in each of the levels - beginning, intermediate and advanced - any of the skills

and knowledge listed after the various belts might be included in lessons and practices. However, the student

will be expected to MASTER only those listed under his or her belt level. Parents (and students) need to balance

high expectations with patience. The values of the program – the tenets – are mastered by individuals at

different rates. Often it may take eight months to a year before evidence of mastery is noted.


When should I expect to promote?

Promotions are divided into different groups. The groups first AIM HIGH Graduation, then

Basic and Intermediate, next Brown and Red and lastly Black Belts.

The AIM HIGH Graduation is held at the end of the final week of the session. Typically

there is a 6:00pm start time where families and friends may come and support the new

Gold Belt students in their achievements. Usually there will be some sort of reward party

for the AIM HIGH group sometime following the graduation. The students will then be

looking to attend basic level classes the following week.

The Basic and Intermediate promotions are scheduled once every Quarter in the months

of January, April, July and October. These are usually during the Third full week of the

month. These promotions alternate between the Waukee and Beaverdale locations.

Promotions starts with all Tigers at 5:30pm then White-Orange Belts at 6:00pm, Green-

High Green at 6:30pm and finally finish with Blue-High Blue at 7:15pm. There are

options to do leadership and instructor training classes on promotion nights starting at

8pm held at the same location as the promotion.

The Brown and Red Belt promotions are only scheduled quarterly. These promotions are

available in January, April, July and October and will be Friday evenings at 6:00pm. The

students are required to demonstrate all of the same techniques as the Basic and

Intermediate promotions plus Full Contact Sparring in full gear and Fitness Skills. The

Brown and Red Belt promotion is designed to give the advanced ranking students an idea

of what kind of format to expect for Black Belt Testing.

The Black Belt Test is available to qualified student testing for Recommended Black Belt

and higher levels of Black Belt. These tests are scheduled only twice each year, once in

April and once in October. Each test will take place on a Saturday afternoon beginning at

2pm. This is the only cycle that requires a Monday 6:15pm preparatory class for each

candidate for 6-7 weeks prior to the Black Belt Testing. These classes are held at our

Beaverdale location. Black Belt packets are available for each session at least 4 weeks

prior to the first Monday evening Black Belt Training Class.

(If there is some reason you are unable to make your scheduled promotion please contact your

instructor to make a plan to try and keep you on track towards Black Belt.)


How much time to I get to practice at each belt?

Different belts have different requirements when it comes to the length of time and number of

classes between promotions. Of course before any belt promotion each student is required to have all of

the curriculum stripes and will have to have a completed intent to promote sheet as well as the bottom

portion of the promotion letter filled out with their belt fee paid. Here is a list that may help you to find

where you are and where you will be in the future:

Little Dragons (Preschool and Kindergarten)

2 months of classes, 12 classes minimum (average of about 2-3 classes each week)

Tigers (First and Second Grade)


White Belts (Beginner Level)


Gold –Orange Belts (Basic Level)


Green-High Green Belts (Intermediate Level)


Blue-High Blue (Intermediate Level)


At least one of the classes attended each week must be a sparring class (Wednesday or Thursday) in full

gear!

Brown-Middle Red (Advance Level)


At least one of the classes attended each week must be a sparring class (Wednesday or Thursday) in full

gear!

During your time at the advanced level will need to keep track of your citizenship points required for

Black Belt Testing. The point requirement for your first Black Belt Test is 150 pts.

*It is important at the High Red level to map out a plan for the first Black Belt Testing as it may be

cause for a longer time between promotions due to its being held biannually.


Notice of Intent to Promote

___________________________

(Student’s Name)

is scheduled to promote to the next belt rank at Farrell’s U.S. Martial Arts.

Dear Parents and Teachers:

The main objective of our Martial Arts School is to develop well rounded students, not only here

at our school, but within society as well. Please complete the following.

At School:

Satisfactory Needs Improvement Unacceptable

Student listens and follows directions. __________ __________ __________

Student is respectful. __________ __________ __________

Student is cooperative and helpful. __________ __________ __________

Student is progressing academically. __________ __________ __________

______________________________________________

(Teacher’s Signature)

At Home:

Student listens and obeys immediately. __________ __________ __________

Student is respectful. __________ __________ __________

Student is cooperative and helpful. __________ __________ __________

______________________________________________

(Parent’s Signature)

If our students receive any unacceptable marks at school, home, or at our martial arts school, we will

hold the student’s ranking until there has been satisfactory improvement. Please call 255-0095 if you

have any concerns that you would like to address with us.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Farrell’s USMA Staff


Date 2-3 weeks prior to promotion

Dear Farrell’s Tae Kwon Do Student,

I hope everything is going well for you on your journey to Black Belt! I wanted to let you know

what is required for your up-coming promotion to the next belt rank on Date of Promotion at 6:30pm.

As you know, you will need to have earned all four/five belt stripes. The gold stripe is for the

form of your belt level, the green stripe is for one-step sparring or sparring drills depending on your

rank, the blue stripe is for self defense techniques, the white stripe (Blue belts only) is for board

breaking, and the black stripe signifies your knowledge of techniques and class performance.

• A Farrell’s or Tigers patch attached on the left chest of your uniform

• Wear your full uniform (NO T-shirts at Promotions)

• Juniors remember that on the day of your Promotion your room must be clean

• All students must be current on tuition to promote

The number of classes you need to have attended from your last promotion is a minimum of 12

for Little Dragons and Tigers; 15 for White belts; 21 for Gold to Blue w/Black. Please double check

classes you have attended to your attendance card.

Your belts are ordered in advance so please be sure to turn in your $10 belt fee early along with

your intent to promote form (only for school age students). Failure to turn in your belt fee or your intent

to promote form will result in waiting until next month to promote. Your $10 belt fee and your intent to

promote form must be turned in no later than Friday prior to promotion, 2010.

______________________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________________

Rank Promoting to: ______________________

Belt Size to be ordered:

Payment method: Cash Check

BELT FEES AND I.T.P. FORMS ARE DUE FRIDAY, prior to promotion

BELT FEES AND I.T.P. FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON PROMOTION NIGHT!


2-3 weeks prior to promotion

Dear Student,

I hope everything is going well for you on your journey to Black Belt! I wanted to let you know

what is required for your upcoming promotion on promotion date, at 6:00 p.m. at the Beaverdale

Farrell’s.

As you know, you will need to have earned all five belt stripes. The gold stripe is for the form of

your belt level, the green stripe is for one-step sparring or sparring drills depending on your rank, the

blue stripe is for self defense techniques, the white stripe is for board breaking, and the black stripe

signifies techniques, attendance and class performance.

Please make note of the following:

• Wear your full uniform with a Farrell’s patch (no t-shirts please.)

• Bring all of your safety equipment for the sparring portion of the test!

• Juniors, remember that on the day of your Belt Promotion your room must be clean!

• All students must be current on tuition.

The number of classes you need to have attended since your last promotion is a minimum of 21.

Please check your attendance card to verify class attendance counts.

Your belts are ordered in advance so please turn in your $10 belt fee, the bottom of this sheet,

and your intent to promote form (only for school age students) no later than Friday before promotions.

Failure to complete these three steps by the deadline will result in your waiting three months to

promote.

Striving for excellence,

Brandon Miller

Director of Martial Arts

Beaverdale Farrell’s U.S. Martial Arts

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Name: _________________________________

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Belt Size to be ordered: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Payment method: Cash Check Credit

BELT FEES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF OR AFTER BELT PROMOTIONS


Korean Terms #1

Courtesy

General Terms

Uniform Dobok

School Dojang

Instructor Sabomnim

Integrity

Commands

Attention Cha-Ryot

Bow Kyong Ye

Perseverance

Integrity Counting in Korean

One Ha-na Eight Yol-dle

Two Dool Nine A-hop

Three Set Ten Yol

Four Net Eleven Yol ha-na

Five Da-sot

Six Yu-sot Twenty Su-mul

Seven Il-gob Thirty So-run

Indomitable Spirit


Taekwondo

Personal Record


Welcome to Beginner Level

White Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet

Stripe Requirements Korean Term

Green Stripe: One Step Sparring

High block (left), High punch (right) N/A

Blue Stripe: Wrist escapes

Cross hand N/A

Same side N/A

Double same side N/A

Gold Stripe: Forms

Basic Pattern Kicho Il-Bo

Corner Blocking (moves 1-13)

Black Stripe: Curricula

Attention Char-yut

Ready position Jhoon-bi

Guarding stance

Horse stance

Front Snap Kick

Rising Stretch Kick Ap-cha ol-li-gi

Roundhouse Kick

Low Block

High Block

Middle Punch

High Punch

Crossing kick (inside out) Ap-cha dol ri-ki

Bowing Kyung-yae

Horse stance punch

Front stance

Jab Punch N/A

Knee Strike N/A

Defensive Stance N/A


Gold Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet



Side kick (right), knife hand strike (right)

Blue Stripe: Escape from double wrist grab: in

response, grab attacker’s wrist, pivot, escape and counter

reverse elbow strike.

Gold Stripe: Forms

Tae Geuk Il Jang (1)


Side block

Crossing kick (inside out or outside in)

Side kick Yup cha-gi

Back elbow strike

Upward elbow strike

Forward elbow strike

Middle block Mom-tong mak-ki

Back stance

Skills in combination N/A

Cross punch N/A

Sparring block N/A

Sparring stance N/A


Orange Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet



Palm heel block (left), double middle punch, single high

punch

Blue Stripe:

Same side wrist grab (up close),

Knee strike, upward elbow strike

Review previous skills

Gold Stripe: Forms

All moves Tae Geuk Ee Jang

Review previous forms

Recommended: Tae-guek 3 (moves 1-10)


Palm strike

Knife hand strike

Double knife hand down block

Double knife hand guarding block

Reverse knife hand strike Sohn-nal mok chi-ki

Switchfoot roundhouse kick

Sliding side kick

Outer forearm block

Double forearms block

Fitness: 20 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, 20 Han Wan Lee’s


Welcome to Intermediate Level

Green Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet


Green Stripe: Double middle block (right), low/high

back fist (right), step out palm strike (left)

Blue Stripe: Cross hand grab

downward knife hand strike to inside elbow, escape

forward elbow strike and back away

Gold Stripe: Poom Sae

All moves Tae Geuk Sam Jang (3)


Back spin roundhouse kick

Side back fist

Ax kick

Single knife hand block

Forward motion N/A

Backward motion N/A

Front stance N/A

Back stance N/A

Hook punch N/A

Reverse punch counter (requires pads) N/A

Back fall and side fall N/A


Middle Green Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet

Stripe Requirements

Korean Term

Green Stripe: Side kick (right), step together, Spin side

kick (left)

Blue Stripe: Single lapel grab

Front stance+inside block (front hand)+palm strike

(back hand), grab attacking shoulder with both hands,

knee strike (back leg)

N/A


All moves Tae Geuk Sam Jang (3)

Review


Spin Side kick

Switch Foot Ax kick

Single knife hand down block

Step back counter roundhouse (requires safety

equipment)


High Green Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet


Green Stripe: High block (left), two finger throat strike

(right)

Blue Stripe: Front single shoulder grab

Front stance + pull down at the elbow of the attacking

arm (front hand), two finger throat strike (back hand),

back away


All moves Tae Geuk Sa Jang (4)

Review


Chest block

Sliding leg hook kick

Fitness Requirement: 30 push-ups, 30 sit-ups,

25 Han Wan Lee’s in 30 seconds


Blue Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet


Green Stripe: All safety equipment required!

Open stance spin side counter to roundhouse kick

Timing drills

Blue Stripe: Double lapel grab

Front stance outer forearm block (left), palm strike (right) to

solar plexus, chin push (right) and leg sweep (right)

Gold Stripe: Forms Poom Sae

All moves, focus on stances Tae Geuk Sa Jang (4)


Single knife hand rising block

Single knife hand low block

Low/high roundhouse kick

Ridge hand

Twin knife hand block

Pressing block

White Stripe: Strong kick (any type) Kyukpa

Side, sliding side, spin side, jump spin side, 360 jump spin side

(Board difficulty set by instructor.)


Middle Blue Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet



Side step roundhouse counter to spin side kick (start closed stance)

Timing drills

Blue Stripe: Bear hug from behind over the arms

Side step to horse stance, turn hips to face inside, groin slap.


Focus on hand techniques and position

Review Tae Geuk Oh Jang (4)


Spear hand strike Kwon-su chi-ru-ki

Swallow block

Twin knife hand block

White Stripe: Strong kick Kyukpa

Side, sliding side, spin side, jump spin side, 360 jump spin side, front

leg side

(Board difficulty set by instructor)


High Blue Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet



Open stance draw and counter a spin side kick Kyurugi

Blue Stripe: Key lock from full mount, hold down, key lock

to arm bent up

Bottom partner, push both hands towards top of belt.

Top partner: over and under, high block motion, trip to the

floor, drop elbow, under and over, slide and pull.


All steps Tae Geuk Oh Jang (5)


Sliding hook kick

Back spin axe kick

Fast kick

White Stripe: Strong kick

Side, sliding side, spin side, jump spin side, 360 jump spin side

Fitness Requirement: 40 push-ups, 40 sit-ups, 35 Han Wan

Lee’s in 45 seconds

Technique – More Precision


Welcome to Advanced Level

Brown Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet


Green Stripe: While stepping the left foot across the

body to the right, palm heel block (left)

Spinning knife hand (right), change in the cadence

should be: challenge kiap, response (Please duck,

sir/ma’am) acceptance before proceeding.

Blue Stripe: Single lapel grab

Same side - wrist trap, stepping forward, same side

forearm strike to the elbow and then the neck


All steps Tae Geuk Yuk Jang (6)


Low/high X block

Scissors block Ka-wey mak-ki

Inside chest block

Diamond block

Inside forearm block

360 roundhouse kick

Jump spin side

White Stripe: Board breaking Kyukpa

Strong hand (any type)

Punch, palm strike, forward elbow strike


Middle Brown Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet


Green Stripe Middle block (right) back spin in self defense,

back elbow (left) to solar plexus, backward elbow (right) to

head.

Kyorugi

Blue Stripe: Over arms bear hug from behind side step to

horse stance, simultaneously pushing hips back while thrusting

arms forward.


All steps Tae Geuk Yuk Jang (6)


Sliding axe kick

Double kick


Strong hand



High Brown Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet

Stripe Requirements

Korean Term

Green Stripe: right leg right kick under the arm

Blue Stripe: Escape from side headlock:

Ridge hand strike to the groin between the legs from

behind, lift arm off of the head and back away.


All moves Tae Geuk Chil Jang (7)


360 axe kick

Throat strike Mok chi-gi

Hammer fist

Flying side kick


Strong hand


Fitness Requirement: 50 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, 45 Han Wan

Lee’s in 60 seconds


Red Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet


Green Stripe: Simultaneous knife hand blocks arm bar, wrist

lock, step back outside, breaking balance, take down, and

finish.

Blue Stripe: Underarm bear hug from front: double palm strike

to ears, two finger throat strike, stepping forward.



Knife hand low block

Spin hook kick

Low high knife hand X-block

White Stripe: Soft kick (any type) Kyukpa

Front snap, roundhouse, spin hook, axe,


Middle Red Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet

Stripe Requirements

Korean Term

Green Stripe

Rising block (left), keeping the left hand fixed at the

opponent’s wrist, high punch (right), open left hand,

circle counter clockwise to meet the right hand at 6:00,

lock wrist and continue to rotate until at 3:00, step left

foot across to the right in front to form horse stance, step

right foot across and behind and kneel down, inside

breaking balance and FINISH!

Blue Stripe:

Double knife hand block and straight punch to the

outside. Back arm goes around neck, choke until

opponent taps.


All moves Tae Guek Pal Jang (8)


360 spin side kick

Mountain block

Inside breaking balance

Outside breaking balance


Soft hand

Knife hand strike or , hammer fist, ridge hand, upward or

back elbow, reverse knife hand or spear hand


High Red Belt Curriculum and Personal Record Sheet

Stripe Requirements

Korean Term

Green Stripe: OSS & STD

Demonstrate sparring skills and strategies

Five one-step sparring techniques at level 10

Blue Stripe: Execution of the favorite self-defense technique

with its potential effectiveness in mind. Five different SD

Gold Stripe: forms Poom Sae

All Moves Tae Geuk Pal Jang (8)

All previously learned forms with less than three mistakes


Individual goals in hand and kicking techniques

White Stripe: turn in all black belt testing paperwork

Fitness Requirement: 60 push-ups, 60 sit-ups, 60 Han Wan Lee’s

in 60 seconds

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