XPT TKD Student Manual

Welcome to the XPT Tae Kwon Do Club. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art literally meaning the Art of the Hand and Foot. Beginners are welcome. Feel free to try out some classes so you can decide whether you would like to train in Tae Kwon Do. There is no charge to join XPT, but we do ask that if you decide to train with us, you register, and agree that you will attend on a regular basis
CLUB RULES
The purpose of the following rules is to ensure maximum benefit and safety while training.
1.	All students must complete and sign the application forms prior to commencing training. Report all pre-existing injuries or health conditions to the instructor, prior to class, and immediately inform the instructor of any injury occurring during class.
2.	Bow as you enter and leave the training hall. As a sign of respect, bow to the flags and instructor when entering or leaving the classroom. If you wish to leave the class early, you may do so by asking the permission of the instructor. Before leaving the class, bow toward the flags.
3.	Address all instructors and black belts as sir, ma’am, Mr. or Ms. In turn, all instructors will treat all students with courtesy and respect.
4.	After they have completed their introductory classes, all members must wear a clean uniform, with belt, or other approved uniform during training. Members may purchase uniforms from the XPT Club. NO jewelry should be worn. Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed.
5.	The following are prohibited in the training hall: smoking, eating, chewing gum, intoxication, bad language, arguing, and horseplay of any kind.
6.	When sparring, FULL sparring equipment must be worn at all times. Students must have a copy of the sparring rules, which identify the required sparring equipment.
7.	Never publicly degrade the reputation of this or any other martial arts organization or club.
8.	Always arrive early for class, and never leave class without permission from the instructor. Classes begin on time. If you are late, you may join the class only with the permission of the instructor. For permission: wait at the side of the class until the instructor permits you to join.
9.	All students are expected to be courteous and understanding. (Upper belt students are expected to set a good example for the lower belt students and assist them whenever necessary.) Show respect to your classmates. Please do not chat with other students during class, unless it is related to the class.
10.	The certified Tae Kwon Do black belt instructors shall have the right to suspend any Tenley Sport & Health member who engages in disrespectful or disruptive behavior from participating in the XPT Tae Kwon Do class. The certified Tae Kwon Do black belt instructors shall have the right to ban any Tenley Sport & Health member who has been previously suspended and who engages in further disrespectful or disruptive behavior
11.	Belt tests will be offered on a regular basis every two or three months. There will be small charge for belt testing.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Foundation of TaeKwon-Do
TaeKwon-Do was inaugurated on April 11, 1955, following extensive research and development by its founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Dan.
The Tenets of TaeKwon-Do
Courtesy:	To be polite to one's instructors, seniors, and fellow students
Integrity:	To be honest with oneself one must be able to define right from wrong.
Perseverance:	To achieve a goal, whether it is a higher grade or any technique, one must never stop trying; one must persevere.
Self-Control:	To lose one's temper when performing techniques against a training partner can be very dangerous and shows a lack of control. To be able to live, work, and train within one's capabilities shows good self -control.
Indomitable Spirit:	To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.
International TaeKwon-Do Oath
	As a student of TaeKwon-Do I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do I shall respect the instructors and senior I shall never misuse TaeKwon -Do I shall be a champion of freedom and justice I shall build a more peaceful world.
Meaning of TaeKwon-Do
	Tae:	To jump, kick, or smash with the foot
	Kwon:	To punch or destroy with the hand or fist
	Do:	The art, way, or method

PATTERNS
	What is a pattern?
A pattern is a set of fundamental movements, both defensive and offensive, that are set in a logical sequence to deal with one or more opponents. Patterns are an indication of a student's progress and are essential to evaluating a student's technique.
	Why do we perform patterns?
We practice patterns to improve our Tae Kwon-Do techniques, develop sparring techniques, improve flexibility of movement, master body shifting, and develop muscles, balance and breath control. Patterns also enable us to acquire techniques that cannot be obtained from other forms of sparring.
	Why are there 24 patterns?
There are 24 patterns in Tae Kwon-Do because its founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi, compared the life of man with a day in the life of the Earth. Our founder believed that through striving to leave a good spiritual legacy for the coming generations one gains immortality. As our founder says: "Here I leave Tae Kwon-Do for mankind As a trace of a man of late 20th century The 24 patterns represent 24 hours, one day or all of my life."

The Following Points Should Be Considered When Performing Patterns
1.	Patterns should begin and end on the same spot. This indicates accuracy.
2.	Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.
3.	Muscles of the body should be tensed or relaxed at proper moments in the pattern.
4.	The pattern should be performed in a rhythmic manner, with the absence of stiffness.
5.	Each pattern should be accelerated or decelerated according to instructions.
6.	Each pattern should be perfected before moving on to the next.
7.	Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8.	Students should perform each movement with realism.

The 6 Belt Colors
White:	Signifies innocence, as that of the beginner student who has no previous knowledge of Tae-Kwon-Do.
Yellow:	Signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid .
Green:	Signifies the plant's growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Blue:	Signifies the Heaven toward which the plant matures in to a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.
Red :	Signifies danger, cautioning, the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Black:	Opposite of white, signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Grading Time Requirements
	Level	Belt	Time
	l0th-9th Kup	Yellow stripe	2 months
	9th-8th Kup	Yellow belt	2-3 months
	8th-7th Kup	Green stripe	4 months
	7th-6th Kup	Green belt	4 months
	6th-5th Kup	Blue stripe	4-5 months
	5th-4th Kup	Blue belt	4-5 months
	4th-3rd Kup	Red stripe	4-6 months
	3rd-2nd Kup	Red belt	4-6 months
	2nd-1st Kup	Black stripe	6-7 months
	1st-1st Dan	Black Belt	6-8 months
The above times are based on the student training in 2 classes per week. The instructor's permission is required to participate in a grading examination.

ADULT GRADING SYLLABUS
White Belt 10th Grade	Attention, Parallel, Sitting and Walking stances Sitting Stance Single and Double Punch Walking Stance Punch and Reverse Punch Front Raising Kick Front Snap Kick Turning Kick Step in Side Kick Walking Stance Lower and Raising Blocks Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, tenets of TKD)
White Belt 9th Grade	L-Stance L-Stance Knifehand Strike L-Stance Knifehand Guarding Block L-Stance Inner Forearm Block Side Kick Axe Kick Chon-ji Pattern 1 Step Sparring (1, 2) Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, tenets of TKD)
Yellow Belt 8th Grade	Walking Stance Front Kick—Double Punch L-Stance Twin Forearm Block Walking Stance Lower Block—Raising Block Turning Kick—Step-in Side Kick Side Kick—Step-in Side Kick Basic blocks Dan Gun Pattern 1 Step Sparring (3,4) Free Sparring Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color significance)
Yellow Belt 7th Grade	Walking Stance Backfist Strike Walking Stance Wedging Block Walking Stance Outer Forearm Block—Reverse Punch Walking Stance Straight Fingertip Thrust Double Turning Kick Front Kick—Jumping Front Kick Checking Kick—Side Kick Do San Pattern 1 Step Sparring (5-8) Free Sparring Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color significance)
Green Belt 6th Grade	Fixed Stance Bending Ready Stance Walking Stance Circular Block Turning Kick—Back Kick Double Side Kick Won Hyo Pattern 1 Step Sparring (9-12) Free Sparring Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color significance)
Green Belt 5th Grade	X-Stance Walking Stance Hooking Block Side Kick—Back Kick Turning Kick—Step-in Hook Kick Step in Axe Kick—Turning Kick Yul Gok Pattern 1 Step Sparring (13-16) Free Sparring Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color significance)
Blue Belt 4th Grade	Low Stance Rear Footed Stance X-Fist Raising Block Upward Palm Block Twin Vertical Punch Twin Upset Punch Reverse Knifehand Block Turning Kick—Jumping Side Kick Double Side Kick—Back Kick Joong Gun Pattern 1 Step Sparring (17-20) + 2 of your own Free Sparring Padwork Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color significance)
Blue Belt 3rd Grade	X-Fist Pressing Block Low Section Knifehand Guarding Block Front Leg Front Kick—Jumping Turning Kick Side Kick—Jumping Side Kick Toi Gye Pattern 1 Step Sparring (21-24) + 2 of your own Free Sparring Padwork Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color significance)
Red Belt 2nd Grade	L-Stance Punch Reverse Turning Kick Turning Kick—Jumping Back Kick Basic Kicks—Jumping Kick Combinations Hwa Rang Pattern 1 Step Sparring (25, 26) + 4 of your own Free Sparring Padwork Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color signification)
Red Belt 1st Grade	Double Kick Combinations: Front/Turning Hooking/Turning Turning/Side Double Kicks—Jump Kick Combinations Choong Moo Pattern 1 Step Sparring (26, 27) + 4 of your own Free Sparring Padwork Verbal (e.g. stance dimensions, pattern meanings, belt color significance)
You may be required to perform any or all of the previous material at each examination.

Class Terminology

English

Korean

Attention
Bow
Ready
Begin
Return to Ready Stance

Yell

One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten

Instructor

Thank you very much

Cha-ryot
Kyong-ye
Joonbi
Si-jak
Barro

Ki-Hap

Hana
Dul
Set
Net
Daseot
Yeoseot
Ilgup
Yeodeol
Ahop
Yeol

Sah-Bum-Nim

Gam-Sah-Hap-Ni-Dah

STANCES
Attention Stance
Facing forward, both heels together.
Sitting Stance
Facing forward, both feet parallel, two shoulder widths apart. Both knees are bent with 50% of your weight on each leg.
Ready Stance
Facing forward, both feet parallel, one shoulder width apart.
Walking Stance
Front foot is facing forward, rear foot is on a 15° angle from the front. Feet should be one shoulder width apart and one and a half to two shoulder widths in length. The front leg, bends at the knee and the rear leg is straight. 50% of your weight is on each leg.
L-S t a n c e
Front leg faces forward, from which the rear leg is set at a right angle. Both heels should be in line and one and a half shoulder widths apart. Both knees are bent, the rear more so than the front. 70% percent of your weight is on the rear leg, 30% is on the front.
Sparring Stance
Both feet face the same direction and are set at a 15° angle from the front. They are one shoulder width apart and one and a half shoulder widths in length. This stance is relaxed, with each leg supporting 50% of your weight, so you should be able to move around easily from this position.

PATTERNS
The Following Points Should Be Considered When Performing Patterns
1.	Patterns should begin and end on the same spot. This indicates accuracy.
2.	Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.
3.	Muscles of the body should be tensed or relaxed at proper moments in the pattern.
4.	The pattern should be performed in a rhythmic manner, with the absence of stiffness.
5.	Each pattern should be accelerated or decelerated according to instructions.
6.	Each pattern should be perfected before moving on to the next.
7.	Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8.	Students should perform each movement with realism.

Pattern Meanings
Pattern	Movements	Diagram
Chon-Ji	19 Movements
Chon-Ji literally means Heaven and Earth and is interpreted to mean the creation of the world, or the beginning of human history. Therefore it is the initial pattern learned by the beginner.
Dan Gun	21 Movements
Dan Gun is named after Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
Do San	24 Movements
Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang Ho (1876-1938), who dedicated his entire life to Korean education and to Korea ’s independence movement.
Won Hyo	28 Movements
Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism in the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
Yul Gok	38 Movements
Yul Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584), who was also nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements refer to his birthplace on the 38th degree latitude and the diagram represents scholar.
Joong Gun	32 Movements
Joong Gun was named after the patriot An Joong Gun, who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor general of Korea and known to have played a leading role in the annexation of Korea by Japan . The 32 movements refer to Mr. An's age when he was executed in Lui-Shung prison in 1910.
Toi Gye	37 Movements
Toi Gye was the pen name of the scholar Yi Hwang, a l6th century authority on Neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements refer to his birthplace on the 37th degree latitude, and diagram represents scholar.
Hwa Rang	29 Movements
Hwa Rang was named after the Hwa Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty around 600 AD. This group was a driving force behind the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea . The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry division where TaeKwon-Do developed into maturity.
Choong Moo	30 Movements
Choong Moo was the given name of the great admiral Yi Sun Sin, of the Yi Dynasty. He is said to have invented the first armored battleship (kobuk son) in 1592. This pattern ends in a left-hand attack to symbolize his untimely death due to his deep loyalty to the king.
Black Belt Patterns
Gwang-Ge	39 Movements
Gwang-Ge is named after the famous Gwang-Ge To Wang, the 19th king of tile Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all of Korea 's lost territories, including the greater part of Manchuria . The diagram represents the expansion of Korea and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to his reign of 39 years.
Po-Eun	36 Movements
Po-Eun is the pseudonym of tile loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400 AD), a famous poet whose poem "I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times" is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to the king and to Korea toward the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
Gae-Baek	44 Movements
Gae Baek was a great general in the Baek-Je Dynasty (660 AD). The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline.
Eui-Am	45 Movements
Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1st 1919 . The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Don Hak (Oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly. Way Religion) in 1905. The diagram represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating him self to the prosperity of his nation.
Choong Jang	52 Movements
Choong Jang is the pseudonym given to the General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Yi Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends in a left hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.
Ko-Dang	39 Movements
Ko-Dang is the pseudonym of the patriot Cho Man Sik, who dedicated his life to the independence movement and the education of Korea . The 39 movements of this pattern show the number of times of his imprisonment as well as the location of his birthplace on the 39th latitude.
Kor-yo	Movements
Kor-yo wtf black belt pattern.
Sam-Il	33 Movements
Sam-Il denotes the historical date of the independence movement of Korea which began throughout the country on March 1st 1919 . The 33 movements of this pattern stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.
Yoo-Sin	68 Movements
Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 A.D. the year Korea was united. The ready posture signfies a sword drawn on the right side rather than the left side, symbolizing Yoo Sin's mistake of following his king's orders to fight with foreign forces against his own nation.
Choi-Young	46 Movements
Choi-Young is named after General Choi Young, Premier and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Young was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed by his subordinate commanders headed by General Yi Sung Gae, who later became the first king of the Yi Dynasty.
Yon-Gae	49 Movements
Yon-Gae is named after a famous general during the Koguryo Dynasty, Yon Gae Somoon. The 49 movements refer to the last two figures of 649 A.D. the year he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying 300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung.
Ul-Ji	42 Movements
Ul-Ji is named after general Ul-Ji Moon Dok who successfully defended Korea against a Tang's invasion force of nearly one million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 A. D., Ul-Ji employing hit and run guerilla tactics, was able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The diagram represents his surname. The 42 movements represent General Choi Hong Hi's age when he designed the pattern.
Moon-Moo	61 Movements
Moon-Moo honors the 30 th king of the Silla Dynasty. His body was buried near Dae Wang Am (Great King's Rock) According to his will, the bidy was placed in the sea "where my soul shall forever defend my land against the Japanese." It is said that the Sok Gul Am ( Stone Cave ) was built to guard his tomb. The Sok Gul Am is a fine example of the culture of the Silla Dynasty. The 61 movements in this pattern symbolize the last two figures of 661 A. D. when Moon Moo came to the throne.
So-San	72 Movements
So-San is the pseudonym of the great monk Choi Hyong Ung (1520-1604) during the Yi Dynasty. The 72 movements Refer to his age when he organized a corps of monk soldiers with the assistance of his pupil Sa Myung Dang. The monk soldiers helped repulse the Japanese pirates who overran most of the Korean peninsula in 1592.
Se-Jong	24 movements
Se-Jong is named after the greatest Korean king, Se-Jong, who invented the Korean alphabet in 1443, and was also A noted meteorologist having invented (1442 A. D.) the first rain gauge in human history. The diagram represents the king, while the 24 movements represent the 24 letters of the Korean alphabet.
Tong-Il	56 Movements
Tong-Il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea which has been divided since 1945. The diagram symbolizes the homogenous race.

Sparring
	One Step Sparring
	This is the most realistic form of prearranged sparring because the defender cannot foresee the attack. The defender must therefore develop his or her reflexes in order to defend and counter the attack. One step differs from free sparring in that take-down techniques and arm-and joint-locking techniques are used.
Techniques 1-16; The attacker steps back with the right leg into left walking stance lower block, and then steps forward into right walking stance, middle punch.
	Counter Attacks
	9^th GRADE White	Step Forward with Right Leg-Left Kinfehand Block/Right Inward Knifehand Strike (to the neck) perform at the same time. Side Step to Left-Right Turning Kick (to chest)
	8^th GRADE Yellow	Step Back with Left Leg-Right Inward Palm Block / Step Forward with Right Leg-Right Back Elbow strike (to ribs) Side Step to Right-Left Side kick
	7^th GRADE Yellow	Step Back with Right Leg-Left Inner Forearm Block / Slip Left Leg Forward - Left Fixed Stance Punch (to ribs) Step back with Right-Left Hooking Block / Grab Wrist / Step Forward with Right - Right Palm Heel Strike (to face) / Pull Back - Right Back Elbow Strike (to ribs) Side Step to Right - Left Low Front Kick / Right Turning Kick Side Step to Right - Left Low Front Kick / Grab Head- Right Knee Stike
	6^th GRADE Green	Step Back with Left Leg - Right Inward Palm Block / Right Back Elbow Strike (to ribs) / Step Back with Right Leg and Bring Feet Together - Spin to Left Knifehand Strike (to neck) Step back with Right leg-Left Inward Palm Block / Slip Left Foot Forward to left Walking Stance Right Ridgehand Strike (to solar plexis) / both hands reach across back and pull forward to right. Knee Strike (to chest) Step back (slightly to right) - Left knifehand guarding block / left front kick / left walking stance twin vertical punch Side step to right - left side kick - right back kick - left reverse punch
	5^th GRADE Green	Left front kick - right jumping front kick - right high elbow strike (to side of head) Step back with left - right inward forearm block - right backfist strike (to side of head) / step to right walking stance - left reverse punch (to chest) Left outward crescent kick block - right double turning kick Step back with right - left upward palm block - left fixed stance punch (to ribs) / step out to left walking stance - right front elbow strike (to ribs)
Techniques 17-28; Attack with both right and left walking stance punch from Parallel stance.
	4^th GRADE Blue	jumping turning kick hooking block / grab - step forward with right - right arc hand (to throat) / lean back - right palm heel strike (to face) / lean back - right high elbow strike (to side of head) X-Knifehand Raising Block - wrist twist and lock / front kick (to chest area) Inward crescent kick block - side kick (same leg)
	3^rd GRADE Blue	Side step - kick / jumping side kick (same leg) Hooking block - step forward straight finger tip thrust (to solar plexis) / reverse head lock Step - back reverse hooking block / grab - wrist twist - low turning kick / downward elbow (to back) side step - kick / reverse turning kick
	2^nd GRADE Red	Step back - downard palm block / reverse turning kick (option: jump) Step back - inward knifehand block / knifehand strike (to neck) / spinning high back elbow strike (to head) / downward knifehand strike (to groin)
	1^st GRADE Red	Side Step - side kick / jumping back kigk Step back-hooking block / grab - step forward - palm heel strike (to shoulder) / takedown sweep to front leg / punching