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SPECIFIC PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS BY BELT LEVEL - White to Blue 1
10th Gup WHITE Belt
White represents a clean slate, the beginning of a journey, as when one begins a relationship with God.
FORMS
Kicho Il Bu (Basic Form 1)
BASICS:
STANCES:
   1.    FRONT STANCE
   2.    FIGHTING  STANCE
 HANDS
   1.    FRONT THRUST PUNCH
   2.    DOWN BLOCK
   3.    RISING UPPER BLOCK
 KICKS
   1. FRONT KICK – BACK LEG
   2. ROUND HOUSE – BACK LEG
SELF-DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-3
   1.    SAME SIDE HAND GRAB #1
   2.    CROSS HAND GRAB Aikido   #2
   3.    2 HAND BACK OF NECK    #3
SPARRING:    1 STEP SPARRING; #’S 1-4
ORAL:
CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME REQUIRED IN LAST RANK NONE
    TERMS: COUNTING 1-10 IN KOREAN, BASIC CLASS COMMANDS

9th Gup YELLOW BELT Yellow represents the sunrise.   As Jesus rose after 3 days, so too will we
when He returns.  The sun reminds us of God's grace pouring on us from above, giving us the ultimate gift:
Eternal Life.
FORMS:
    Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1)
BASICS:
STANCES:
   1  .FRONT STANCE
   2.  FIGHTING  STANCE
   3.  BACK STANCE
   4.  HORSE
HANDS
    1.  FRONT STANCE, HIGH BLOCK AND LOW BLOCK
    2.  FRONT STANCE, INSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK
    3.  FRONT STANCE, OUTSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK
    
KICKS
    1.TURNING SIDE KICK
SELF-DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-5, memorize 4-5
    4. Cross-hand grab elbow to ribs elbow lock #4
    5. Same side juijitsu – control with circle       #5
BREAKFALL: BACK AND SIDE FROM GROUND
SPARRING:    1 STEP SPARRING #’S 1-4
    FOOTWORK – REVERSAL IN FRONT STANCE
THEORY:ACTION/ REACTION
WRITTEN:    MARTIAL ART INTERNAL ATTITUDE [CHOOSE ONE]
    ** LOVE    ** SERVICE
    ** PERSONAL SACRIFICE    ** RESPECT
CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME REQUIRED IN LAST RANK 2 MONTHS

9th Gup YELLOW STRIPE Yellow represents the sunrise.   As Jesus rose after 3 days, so too will we
when He returns.  The sun reminds us of God's grace pouring on us from above, giving us the ultimate gift:
Eternal Life.
FORMS:  all forms must have good stances throughout
    Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), CHUNGI
BASICS:
STANCES: working to proficiency
    1  .FRONT STANCE
    2.  FIGHTING  STANCE
    3.  BACK STANCE
    4.  HORSE
HANDS
    1.        BACK  STANCE, MIDDLE KNIFEHAND BLOCK
    2.        BACK  STANCE,MIDDLE(FOREARM)  BLOCKS(In and out)
    3.     KNIFE HAND STIKE FROM FRONT STANCE
KICKS :  STEP BEHIND SIDE KICK
SELF-DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-5 – Working to proficiency
    4. Cross-hand grab elbow to ribs elbow lock #4
    5. Same side juijitsu – control with circle       #5
BREAKFALL: BACK,FRONT,  AND SIDE FROM GROUND
SPARRING:    1 STEP SPARRING #’S 1-5
    FOOTWORK – REVERSAL IN FRONT STANCE
THEORY
ACTION/ REACTION
ORAL:
WRITTEN:    MARTIAL ART INTERNAL ATTITUDE [CHOOSE ONE]
    ** LOVE    ** SERVICE
    ** PERSONAL SACRIFICE    ** RESPECT
ATTITUDE
CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME REQUIRED IN LAST RANK 2 MONTHS
  
8th GUP ORANGE BELT  - Orange is the color of sunset.  It is the promise of God's omnipresence.  
As surely as the Sun goes down each day it will rise again the next.   Even though we do not always see
the sun it is always there and we can depend on it to give us light and warmth the next day.  All the more
so with God, who created the Sun, the Universe and each one of us.
FORMS: Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, PALGWE 2
BASICS:
 HAND:        ~
   1.    HORSE STANCE, SIDE PUNCH
   2.    BACK  STANCE, MIDDLE KNIFEHAND BLOCK
   3.    BACK  STANCE, INSIDE FOREARM BLOCK
   4.    BACK STANCE, OUTSIDE FOREARM BLOCK
   5.     JAB  
   6.     CROSS
KICKS    
    1.STEP BEHIND SIDE KICK
    2. SKIP SIDE KICK        SIDE KICK
    3. AX KICK
    4. JUMP FRONT KICK
STANCES – BASICS, FRONT TO BACK STANCE
SELF-DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-5  PROFICIENT;  TECHNIQUES 6-10 MEMORIZE
    6. Cross-hand – Hapkido wrist lock
    7. Cross-hand – Aikido overhead full circle #7
    8. Hapkido – reversal of direction
    9. Lapel Grab - aikido
    10. 2 hand choke to neck – crow bar break, elbow to  face
BREAKFALL -   BACK, FRONT, SIDE - SQUATTING
STREET AWARENESS & ORAL:
    A.    CHILDREN
         1. AWARENESS [GENERAL]
    B. ADULTS
1.    THE '5' "T'S" [THE MIND OF A MUGGER] TARGET-TEST-THREAT-TOUCH -TAKEOFF
C.    QUESTIONS FROM TABLE
SPARRING:    1 STEP SPARRING #’S1-5
    FOOTWORK., FRONT TO BACK STANCE, SLIDE REPLACE

THEORY STEP POWER, SPEED ON DELIVERY,   strength concepts / TWISTING
WRITTEN:    THE "TENETS OF TAE KWON DO"  [CHOOSE ONE]
BREAKING:    ADULTS ONE BOARD [CHOSE ONE]
    ** SIDE KICK    ** STOMP KICK
CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME REQUIRED IN LAST RANK 2 MONTHS
  
8TH GUP ORANGE STRIPE - Orange is the color of sunset.  It is the promise of God's
omnipresence.  As surely as the Sun goes down each day it will rise again the next.   Even though we do
not always see the sun it is always there and we can depend on it to give us light and warmth the next day.
  All the more so with God, who created the Sun, the Universe and each one of us.
FORMS: Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, Palgwe 2,  TANGUN
        BASICS:
HAND:
    1. BACK STANCE – TWIN KNIFE HAND MIDDLE AND LOW
    2.  REVERSE PUNCH
    3.  SPEARHAND
    4. BACKFIST
    5. U Block (middle and face)
KICKS
    1. IN TO OUT CRESCENT
    2. OUT TO IN CRESCENT
    3. FLYING SIDE KICK
STANCES - BASICS
    SELF-DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-10 WORKING TO  PROFICIENCY, TECHNIQUES 11-15 INTRO
   11. Choke juitsu circle, control
   12. 2 hand same side hand – jujitsu circle
   13. 2 Hand cross grab – aikido circle
   14. Overhead X-block to juijitsu
   15. Front punch to hapkido reversal
BREAKFALL: REAR, SIDE, FRONT FROM STANDING; FORWARD ROLL
STREET AWARENESS & ORAL:
        A.    CHILDREN  1.    STRANGERS [THE DANGER]
    B.  ADULTS 1.    AWARENESS [CHANGING YOUR PATTERNS]
        C.  QUESTIONS FROM TABLE
    SPARRING:    3 AND 1 STEP 1-5
    FOOTWORK – SHUFFLE, SWITCH TO BASIC KICKS AND PUNCHES
THEORY  FOCUS [CONCENTRATION, STANDING STILL READY TO MOVE] USING PERIPHERAL
VISION
    
    WRITTEN: THE ADVANTAGES OF TAE KWON DO"  [CHOOSE ONE OR MORE]
**EXERCISE WITH A PURPOSE;      COORDINATION; SELF-DEFENSE; PHYSICAL STRENGTH; RAPE
PREVENTION;  SELF-CONTROL    ; MENTAL STRENGTH;      SELF AWARENESS; FLEXIBILITY;      
WEIGHT CONTROL;  DETERMINATION

CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME REQUIRED IN LAST RANK 2 MONTHS

7TH GUP GREEN BELT - Green is the color of growth.   We continually grow in our relationship with
the Lord. Green reminds us that we are all a part of God's creation, a work in progress.
FORMS: Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, Palgwe 2,
        Tangun, PALGWE 3
    BASICS:
HAND:
    1. HOOK PUNCH
    2. KNIFE HAND IN TO OUT
    3.  U Block (middle and face)
KICKS – SHUFFLE TO ALL KICKS
   1.    SPINNING HOOK
   2.    FRONT THRUST KICK
  STANCES – BASICS
  
SELF DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-17 WORKING TO APPLICATION AND UNDERSTANDING
   16. Kick catch and sweep
   17. Cross grab to Nikkyu
    VITAL SPOTS - start

STREET AWARENESS & GRAL
        A.    CHILDREN     1.    AT HOME
B.    ADULTS       1.    CONTROLLING YOUR ENVIRONMENT
C.    QUESTIONS FROM TABLE

SPARRING:    FREE SPARRING; FOOTWORK CIRCLING; SHUFFLE TO KICKS
BREAKFALL: REAR, SIDE, FRONT FROM STANDING; FORWARD ROLL
THEORY BALANCE; CIRCLES FOR POWER
BODY POSITIONING, STANCE AND PROPER FOOT POSITION, THIRD LEG THEORY
WRITTEN:    HISTORY OF THE BO
CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME IN RANK LAST RANK 2 MONTHS
                  
7TH GUP GREEN STRIPE - Green is the color of growth.   We continually grow in our relationship
with the Lord. Green reminds us that we are all a part of God's creation, a work in progress.
    FORMS: : Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, Palgwe 2,  Tangun,
Palgwe 3, DOSAN
    BASICS:   HAND:
    1. HOOK PUNCH
    2. KNIFE HAND - IN TO OUT
    3. SPREADING MIDDLE BLOCK
    4. SPINNING 9360) HAMMERFIST
    5. X-Block
KICKS
   1.    SPINNING SIDE KICK
   2.    SPINNING BACK KICK
   3.    HOOK KICK
STANCES – BASICS
   1.    SLIDE "X" STANCE, DOUBLE UPSET PUNCH, STEP BACK DOWN BLOCK [START RIGHT]
   2.    CAT STANCE DOWN BLOCK [START LEFT]
   3.    ROUNDHOUSE, FRONT STANCE, SWALLOW NECK STRIKE [START RIGHT]
   4.    ZENKUTZU STANCE
SELF DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-17 WORKING TO APPLICATION;  ADD ATEME,
                    VITAL SPOTS
SPARRING: FREE SPARRING;   FOOTWORK – REVERSAL IN BACK STANCE

STREET     AWARENESS & ORAL
    A.    CHILDREN    1.    AT HOME
    B.    ADULTS      1.    CONTROLLING YOUR ENVIRONMENT
    C.    QUESTIONS FROM TABLE

SPARRING: FREE SPARRING
THEORY BALANCE; CIRCLES FOR POWER; FOOTWORK FOR POWER
BODY POSITIONING, STANCE AND PROPER FOOT POSITION, THIRD LEG THEORY

WRITTEN:    HISTORY OF THE BO
        
        BREAKING:    CHOOSE ONE
    ** 360 KICK**JUMP KICK [FACE HIGH]
    HAND [OVER 18] OR FOREARM [PERMISSION REQUIRED]
**    FRONT KICK   ** HOOK KICK  ** STOMP KICK [KIDS]

CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME IN RANK LAST RANK 2 MONTHS
  
6TH GUP PURPLE BELT -  Purple represents the Royalty and Holiness of Lord Jesus Christ's reign on earth. We aspire to be like Jesus, knowing that we will never be perfect.

 FORMS: : Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, Palgwe 2,  Tangun, Palgwe 3, Dosan, Palgwe 4

    BASICS:
HAND:
    1. HOOK PUNCH
    2. KNIFE HAND TO OUT
    3. SPINNING BACKFIST (360)
    4. HORSE STANCE WIBLOCK

KICKS
1.    FRONT LEG KICKS
2.    SPINNING SIDE KICK
3.    SPINNING BACK KICK
4.    SPINNING HOOK TO HEAD
5.    HOOK KICK
            
        STANCES – BASICS
1. Cat Stance

KICKS, HAND & FOOT WORK
CIRCLE STEP FRONT AND BACK LEG
INSIDE TO OUTSIDE CRESCENT
HOOK PUNCH

SELF DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-17 WORKING TO APPLICATION;  ADD ATEME
        
        SPARRING – FREE SPARRING
    FOOTWORK – REVERSAL IN BACK STANCE; ½ STEP FORWARD SHUFFLE
MOVING ON THE “V”

STREET     AWARENESS & ORAL
    A.    CHILDREN
         1.    AT HOME
    B.    ADULTS
         1.    CONTROLLING YOUR ENVIRONMENT
    
    THEORY :  RANGE AND DISTANCE; FOOTWORK AND CIRCLES FOR POWER
PROPER BREATHING, ENDURANCE TRAINING, RHYTHM

WRITTEN:    HISTORY OF THE TAE KWON DO
        
    BREAKING:    CHOOSE ONE
    ** 360 KICK**JUMP KICK [FACE HIGH]
    HAND [OVER 18] OR FOREARM [PERMISSION REQUIRED]
**    FRONT KICK   ** HOOK KICK  ** STOMP KICK [KIDS]
    
CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME IN RANK LAST RANK 2 MONTHS

EXTRA CREDIT
ATTEND A SEMINAR OR COMPETE IN A TOURNAMENT


6th GUP PURPLE STRIPE - Purple represents the Royalty and Holiness of Lord Jesus Christ's reign on earth.  We aspire to be like Jesus, knowing that we will never be perfect.

FORMS: : Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, Palgwe 2,
        Tangun, Palgwe 3, Dosan, Palgwe 4, WONYO
    BASICS:
HAND:
    1. HOOK PUNCH
    2. KNIFE HAND - IN TO OUT
    3. INNER KNIFE HAND STRIKE AND BLOCK
    4. HIP TWIST JAB

    KICKS
1.    FRONT LEG KICKS – SIDE KICK!
2.    SPINNING CRESCENT
3.    SPINNING AX
4.    SWEEPS
            
        STANCES – BASICS
1. Cat Stance

SELF-DEFENSE
        
18. Elbow lock from lapel grab, choke, etc
19. collar grab  - Nikkyu
20. (punch) step to side, two hand block outside.walk to ikkyo
21. (punch) step to side, two hand block outside, elbow lock
        or aikido overhead full circle

        SPARRING- FREE SPARRING
FOOTWORK – REVERSAL IN BACK STANCE, CIRCLE STEP FRONT AND BACK LEG
MOVING ON THE “V”

STREET     AWARENESS & ORAL
    A.    CHILDREN
         1.    AT HOME
    B.    ADULTS
         1.    CONTROLLING YOUR ENVIRONMENT
    C.    QUESTIONS FROM TABLE
    
THEORY BALANCE; ; FOOTWORK AND CIRCLES FOR POWER
INTERNAL FOCUS (IMAGE TRAINING), MENTAL DISCIPLINE

WRITTEN:    YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WITH WEAPONS
        
BREAKING:    CHOOSE ONE
    ** 360 KICK**JUMP KICK [FACE HIGH]
    HAND [OVER 18] OR FOREARM [PERMISSION REQUIRED]
**    FRONT KICK   ** HOOK KICK  ** STOMP KICK [KIDS]

    CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME IN RANK LAST RANK 2 MONTHS

    EXTRA CREDIT
ATTEND A SEMINAR OR COMPETE IN A TOURNAMENT
  

5TH GUP BLUE 2 BELT - Blue represents the sky and Heaven where our Lord lives and watches over us.   We desire to live with Him in our eternal Life, and know that we may only get to Heaven through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

FORMS:
        Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, Palgwe 2,
        Tangun, Palgwe 3, Dosan, Palgwe 4, Wonyo, PALGWE 5, YOOL GUK

BASICS:
HAND:

Hammer fist
Upset punch
Elbow pincher smash
u-block with knife hands
clearing middle block
scissors block
360 back fist
x-Block

STANCES
        x-stance (glass horse)
        sliding x stance
       cat stance

SELF-DEFENSE ADD 22-26 – APPLICATION AND ATEME

22. Overhead x-block to shoulder/elbow lock
23. 45 Wedge
24. Head lock
25. Rear Choke
    stomp knee from behind, kick spine
26. Guillotine

BEAR HUG/ FRONT THROW
FULL NELSON
CHOCK HOLD FROM BACK [USING NERVE AT ELBOW]
FLOOR ESCAPES [FRONT & BACK]

STREET AWARENESS & ORAL:
A.    CHILDREN
1.    AT PARTIES, DATES, FRIENDS HOUSE, ETC
B.    ADULTS
1.  TEST AND THREAT [ROLE PLAYING AND QUESTIONS]
C.    QUESTIONS FROM TABLE

SPARRING:
1.    FREE SPARRING
2.    MOVING AGAINST 2 [NO CONTACT]

THEORY:
A WEAPON IS A EXTENSION OF YOUR HAND


WRITTEN:    RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SENIOR BELT

BREAKING:    TWO DIRECTION

ATTITUDE

CLASS ATTENDANCE: TIME REQUIRED IN LAST RANK 2 MONTHS

EXTRA CREDIT
ATTEND A SEMINAR OR COMPETE IN A TOURNAMENT
  
4TH GUP BLUE 1 BELT - Blue represents the sky and Heaven where our Lord lives and watches over us.   We desire to live with Him in our eternal Life, and know that we may only get to Heaven through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Kicho Il, Yee, and Sam Bu (Basic 1-3); Palgwe Il Chang (1), Chungi, Palgwe 2,
        Tangun, Palgwe 3, Dosan, Palgwe 4, Wonyo, Palgwe 5, Yool Guk
        TAEGUK 6,  PALGWE 6,   JOON GUN

BASICS:
    
HAND:
ck
Knife hand / open face block simultaneously (swallow neck)
Upset punch
u-block with knife hands
clearing middle block
360 back fist
Double punch
x-Block

STANCES
        Cat stance
        x-stance

  kICKS: FRONT KICKS
        SWITCH KICKS
        
SELF DEFENSE: TECHNIQUES 1-26 APPLICATION, ATEME, AND UNDERSTANDING
        AGAINST 2
 STUDENT’S CHOICE

TIME REQUIRED IN LAST RANK 2 MONTHS


EXTRA CREDIT:  BRING IN A FRIEND AND BE HIS TKDO BUDDY