Sr. Blue Belt Curriculum
Forms:
1st Stripe:
- 12 movements of Toi Gae, without assistance
- Recite the name of the form
- Good attendance (min. 6 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 2 weeks)
2nd Stripe:
- 27 movements of the form, without assistance
- All required knowledge of Toi Gae
- Good attendance (min. 12 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 4 weeks)
3rd Stripe:
- All 37 movements of the form without assistance
- Good attendance (min. 18 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 6 weeks)
Sparring / Self Defense:
1st Brown Stripe:
- Demonstrate the Offensive Sparring Combination and Self Defense #1 with a partner
- Good attendance (min. 24 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 9 weeks)
2nd Brown Stripe:
- Demonstrate Self Defense Combination, Spin Hook Kick, #1 Hook Kick/Round Kick
- Good Attendance (min. 30 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 12 weeks)
BROWN BELT
- Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
- Students must have at least 12 weeks and 32 days of training.
- Students must submit their Testing Application prior to testing.
- Juniors must submit their Academic Report or report card.
NOTE: Students and parents must recognize that simply meeting the above requirements does not always mean that the students are able to test. Some students may need more time to achieve their personal best.
NOTE: Students and parents must recognize that simply meeting the above requirements does not always mean that the students are able to test. Some students may need more time to achieve their personal best.Required Knowledge
Toi Gae (Toy Gay) also known as Hwan Lee, was a great Confucian philosopher during the Lee Dynasty. In 1534, he passed the prestigious national examination for the civil service and was eventually appointed to the highest position. He later resigned from government service to return to his hometown to become a scholar. His specialty was Joo Ja Hak (Confucianism). He founded the Do San Learning Institute where he spent the rest of his life educating his young disciples. He is regarded as the authority on Neo Confucianism. His interpretation of Confucianism, known as Toi Gae Hak is the subject of study in both the western and eastern worlds.
37 Movements represent Toi Gae’s birthplace on the 37th parallel.
Blue Belt represents the sky. As the plant grows strong, it becomes a towering tree, reaching for the sky and new heights. The student must focus his/her energy toward Black Belt.
Korean Flag (Tae-Kook-gye) the symbols in the corners represent the sun’s placement in the sky. The lower left symbol represents the early morning (dawn) when the sun is in the east. The upper left represents mid-day (noon). The upper right symbolizes twilight as the sun moves to the west. The lower right represents the total darkness of midnight. The ‘Um and Yang’ in the center symbolize the harmony (blue) and discord (red) that is ever present in the universe.