Yellow Belt Curriculum

Forms:
1st Stripe:

1. 1st eight combinations of Dan Gun, without assistance
2. Recite the meaning of the Yellow Belt
3. Good attendance (min. 5 classes)
4. Consistent effort (min. 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:

1. 6 combinations of the form, without assistance
2. All required knowledge of Dan Gun
3. Demonstrate a #1 Round Kick
4. Good attendance (min. 10 classes)
5. Consistent effort (min. 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:

1. All 20 combinations of Dan Gun
2. Demonstrate a #2 Round Kick
3. Explain in English Cha-Ryot and Kyung-Nae
4. Good attendance (min. 15 classes)
5. Consistent effort (min. 6 weeks)

One-Step Sparring / Self Defense

1st Green Stripe

1. One Step #1 & #2 (Adults #1 - #3)
2. Demonstrate a Jump Front Kick
3. Good attendance (min. 20 classes)
4. Consistent effort (min. 8 weeks)

2nd Green Stripe

1. One Step #3 and Self Defense (Adults #4 and Self Defense)
2. Demonstrate the stages of leg movement of a Side Kick and Round Kick (Juniors may use wall)
3. Explain the proper striking area of foot with a Round and a Crescent kick
4. Good attendance (min. 25 classes)
5. Consistent effort (min. 10 weeks)

SENIOR YELLOW BELT

1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 12 weeks and 26 days of training.
3. Students must submit their Testing Application priori to testing.
4. 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.

Required Knowledge:
Dan Gun (Don Goon) Dan Gun is regarded as the legendary father, and founded the kingdom of Korea in 2333 B.C. The legend states that Hwan Ung came down from heaven to rule the earth. A tiger and bear begged Hwan Ung to change them into humans. The tiger could not comply with the rules of Hwan Ung, so he lost his chance to become human. However, the bear could. She became woman and prayed to become pregnant. Hwan Ung was so moved by her plea, that he changed himself into man, and married her. Their son was Dan Gun. This story first was regarded as myth, but after the Lee Dynasty, the myth became respected by all. Today in Korea, a national holiday is celebrated on October 3rd to commemorate the founder of Korea.
20 Movements
Yellow Belt represents the sun beaming down on the seed that’s been planted as it takes root in the Earth. The student begins to understand to basics of TaeKwonDo.

Basic Commands: recited by Instructors before and after formal exercises and when students are asked to bow to each other.
Cha-Ryot- means attention
Kyung-Nae- means bow
Striking Area for a Round Kick is the ball of the foot for body targets and the instep (or top of the foot) for head level kicks.

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