YELLOW BELT
DEFINITION OF THE YELLOW BELT
Signifies the earth in which the plant takes root, developing the foundation of Taekwon-do.
Pattern: Dan-Gun
Dan-Gun Definition: Named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C.
Starting Position: Parallel Ready Stance
Number Of Movements: 21
Foot Returns: Left
1) Turn 90 degrees to the left and double knife hand block in a left back stance.
2) Step forward and face punch in a right front stance.
3) Turn 180 degrees to the right and double knife hand block in a right back stance.
4) Step forward and face punch in a left front stance.
5) Turn 90 degrees to the left and low block in a left front stance.
6) Step forward and face punch in a right front stance.
7) Step forward and face punch in a left front stance.
8) Step forward and face punch in a right front stance, YELL.
9) Spin 270 degrees towards the left and square block in a left back stance.
10) Step forward and face punch in a right front stance.
11) Turn 180 degrees to the right and square block in a right back stance
12) Step forward and face punch in a left front stance.
13) Turn 90' to the left and low block in a left front stance.
14) Without stepping, left high block.
15) Step forward and high block in a right front stance.
16) Step forward and high block in a left front stance.
17) Step forward and high block in a right front stance, YELL.
18) Spin 270 degrees towards the left and left knife hand strike in left back
stance.
19) Step forward and face punch in a right front stance.
20) Turn 180 degrees to the right and knife hand strike in a right back stance.
21) Step forward and face punch in a left front stance.
Pattern: Do-San
Definition: The pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938).
The 24 four movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.
Starting Position: Parallel Ready Stance
Number Of Movements: 24
Foot Returns: Right
1) Turn 90 degrees to the left and left outer forearm block in a left front stance.
2) Without stepping, right punch.
3) Turn 180 degrees to the right and outer forearm block in a right front stance.
4) Without stepping, left punch.
5) Turn 90 degrees to the left and double knife hand block in a left back stance.
6) Step forward and right spear hand in a right front stance, YELL.
7) Spin 360 degrees to the left and left backfist to the temple in a left front stance.
8) Step forward and right backfist to the temple in a right front stance.
9) Spin 270 degrees to the left and left outer forearm block in a left front stance.
10) Without stepping, right punch.
11) Turn 180 degrees to the right and outer forearm block in a right front stance.
12) Without stepping, left punch.
13) Turn 135 degrees to the left and twin outer forearm block in a left front stance.
14) Right front kick.
15) Step forward and right punch in a right front stance
16) Without stepping, left punch.
17) Turn 90 degrees to the right and twin outer forearm block in a right front stance.
18) Left front kick.
19) Step forward and left punch in a left front stance.
20) Without stepping, right punch.
21) Step to the left 45 degrees and left high block in a left front stance
22) Step forward and right high block in a right front stance.
23) Spin 270 degrees towards the left and left knife hand strike in a middle stance.
24) Step left foot to the right, then turn 180 degrees to the right and right knife hand strike in a middle stance, YELL.
PATTERN: SONG SONG
Song Song: Imagination - 30 Movements - White and Yellow belts.
1. Step R Foot back into L front stance, L Low Block
2. Step L Foot back into R front stance, R Rising Block
3. Stationary L Punch
4. L Front Kick step down into L Front Stance
5. Stationary R Punch
6. R Front Kick step down into R Front Stance
7. Stationary L Punch
8. Stationary R Punch
9. Shift R Foot half-a-shoulder width to L side while turning direction executing L Inner Forearm Block in L Back Stance.
10. Step L Foot back into R front stance, R Low Block
11. Step R Foot back into L front stance, L Rising Block
12. Stationary R Punch
13. R Front Kick step down into R Front Stance
14. Stationary L Punch
15. L Front Kick step down into L Front Stance
16. Stationary R Punch
17. Stationary L Punch
18. Shift L Foot half-a-shoulder width to R side while turning opposite direction executing R Inner Forearm Block in R Back Stance.
19. Step R foot back into L front stance executing L Inward Outer Forearm block
20. Stationary R Punch
21. Pull L foot back, keeping R fist extended, step L foot forward into L Horse Stance Punch.
22. Step behind L Side Kick, chambering L knife hHand.
23. L Knife Hand Strike into L horse stance
24. Step L foot back into R front stance executing R Inward Outer Forearm Block
25. Stationary L Punch
26. Pull R foot back, keeping L fist extended, step R foot forward into R Horse Stance Punch.
27. Step behind R Side Kick, chambering R knife hand.
28. R Knife Hand Strike into R horse stance
29. Pick up R foot, Pivot on L foot to open side 180 degree Dbl. Guard Blocks L back stance.
30. Step R foot into R front stance, R High Punch (Ki-Hap)
Return R foot to Parallel Ready Stance.
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Yellow Belt Floor Drills
1st and 2nd Grade Yellow Belts
Horse stance = Middle stance
Start in middle stance with right side facing opponent
1. Step together, making a left leg side kick, step down, feet together, then right foot steps back into the original middle stance.
2 Step together, making a left leg round kick, step dow, feet together, then right foot steps back into the original middle stance.
3. Step together, making a left leg hook kick, step down, feet together,
3. Step together, step left foot forward into front stance, right reverse punch, step left foot back together, then right foot steps back into the original middle stance.
Hop change sides, landing in a and repeat drills.
1. Step back foot together with front, making a right leg side kick, step down, feet together, then left foot steps back into the original middle stance.
2. Step back foot together with front, making a right leg round kick, step down, feet together, then left foot steps back into the original middle stance.
3. Step back foot together with front, making a right leg hook kick, step down, feet together, then
3. Step together, step right foot forward into front stance, left reverse punch, step right foot back together, then left foot steps back into the original middle stance.
3rd and 4th Grade Yellow Belts
1. Step together, making a double left leg round kick, step down, feet together, then right foot steps back into the original middle stance.
2. Step together, making a left leg hook kick / round kick combination, step down, feet together, then right foot steps back into the original middle stance.
3. Step together, making a left leg side kick, landing in a left front stance while making a right punch; step left foot back to right, feet together, then step right foot back into original middle stance.
4. Step together, making a left leg hook kick; step down with feet parallel and back to your opponent, then execute a right spin side kick; step down with feet parallel and back to your opponent, making the left spin side kick; landing in a left front stance while making a right punch; step left foot back to right, feet together, then step right foot back into original middle stance.
5. Step together, making left leg side kick; stepping down with feet parallel and back to your opponent, execute a right 360 spin heel kick; landing in the original middle stance; forward step together and step out into a left front stance while making a right punch; pick up left leg and execute a left leg round kick; step down, feet together, then right foot steps back into the original middle stance.
Hop change sides, landing in a middle stance and repeat the above drills with right sides facing each other.
UNIFORM INFORMATION
All uniforms must be white with no writing on the back unless with special permission.
A uniform should always feel big enough so as not to restrict movement.
A new uniform should always feel a little too big.
Expect your uniform to shrink or tighten up a little after repeated washings.
If your uniform is too long, fold it over at the waist-then tighten.
Avoid cuffing pant legs to shorten, cuffs come out while kicking causing discomfort and distraction during your workout.
When closing uniform top, fold left side over right
CTF patch goes on the upper left front chest side.
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT
Start stripe end of belt on the left hip.
Wrap belt to the right front around you.
Wrap belt over itself a second time around you .
Grab left end of belt with left hand and right end with your right.
Tighten comfortably and even the ends out to your sides.
Put right end of belt underneath wrapped belt near front abdomin and pull up and to the right.
Tighten again to desired comfort and even the ends out to your sides.
Place right side over left creating a closed circle with belt ends overlapping each other and pointing opposite.
Pinch overlapped parts of the belt with right hand fingers.
Pull right end up through circle with left hand to create a knot.
Open side of knot should face to the right.
Belt ends should be hanging down evenly.
Striped end of belt should be on the right.
TESTING INFORMATIONTestings are generally held every two months. Not every student is ready to test within this time frame. Some schools hold a testing at their own school on a bi-monthly format between regular testings for the advancement of students ready at that time.(Intended mostly for white belts). You must have the approval from your instructor to take part in any test.
YELLOW BELT TEST CONSISTS OF:
1. Performing all patterns up to your rank.
2. Performing Yellow belt floor drills of your rank.
3. General Knowledge questions.
a. Student oath.
b. Belt color definition.
c. In class curriculum.
TESTING SUGGESTIONS
1. It is appropriate and mandatory to reply loudly and distinctively, Yes Sir or Yes Mam, whichever applies when you are called out onto the testing floor by the judges.
2. Move quickly to your designated spot.
3. Stand feet together hands at your sides in respectable fashion when called out to go to your spot or up to the judges table for questioning.
4. Do not lean on or touch the judges table during questioning.
5. Confident Eye Contact during entire testing is important.
6. Loud Ki-Hap.
7. Speak in a Loud And Legible Voice.
8. Straighten uniform into a presentable fashion by turning away from the judges in respect and turning back when finished.
Remember, nervousness is a natural feeling. These testings are designed to help prepare you for moments like these and teach you how to channel your nervousness so as to conduct yourself with confidence and self-control in a challenging environment.
