Represents the clear sky. The student is working toward a high goal that knows no limits. The student at this point has developed speed and accuracy. The blue belt is the halfway point to the black belt.
Spirit of Taekwondo
| Cooperation is to achieve more together. |
- I enjoy being part of a team.
- I listen to other people’s ideas.
- I am willing to admit my mistakes.
- I wait my turn in line when getting a drink.
- I apologize if I hurt someone’s feelings.
- I am quiet whenever the teacher is speaking.
- I am careful whenever I work with a partner.
- I share my things with my brothers and sisters.
- I line up quickly at the beginning of Taekwondo class.
- I wait quietly in the lobby when another class is practicing.
Make your own examples of how you cooperate with others to achieve more together.
Poomsae
Taegeuk 4 sa Jang 태극 4 장 [taegeug sa jang] – Thunder
Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces. This poomsae is intended to be performed with power resembling the thunder for which it is named.
Sr.Blue Belt will learn #13~18 motions.
| Blue Belt | |
| 1 | Back Stance Hand Knife Supporting Block |
| 2 | Long Stance Palm Pressing Block → Hand Spear Thrust at the same time |
| 3 | Back Stance Hand Knife Supporting Block |
| 4 | Long Stance Palm Pressing Block → Hand Spear Thrust at the same time |
| 5 | Long Stance Hand Knife High Block + Hand Knife Neck Strike turning waist(swallow motion) make more power and can strike longer, Hand Knife for high block should be above forehead |
| 6 | Right Front Kick → Long Stance Left Punch |
| 7 | Left Side Kick |
| 8 | Right Side Kick → Hand Knife Supporting Block |
| 9 | Back Stance Outside Middle Block |
| 10 | Front Kick → Back Stance Right Inside Middle Block |
| 11 | Back Stance Outside Middle Block |
| 12 | Front Kick → Back Stance Left Inside Middle Block |
| Sr.Blue Belt | |
| 13 | Long Stance Hand Knife High Block + Hand Knife Neck Strike |
| 14 | Front Kick → Long Stance Right Back Fist Knuckle Strike |
| 15 | Walking Stance Left Middle Block → Right Punch |
| 16 | Walking Stance Right Middle Block → Left Punch |
| 17 | Long Stance Left Middle Block → Double Punch |
| 18 | Long Stance Right Middle Block → Double Punch w/Kihap |
Hand Spear Thrust 편손끝 찌르기 [pyeonsonkkeut jjileugi] pull hand knife back from chest, start thrusting on waist
Back Fist Knuckle Strike 등주먹 치기 [deungjumeog chigi] to the vital point between nose and upper lip.
Hand Knife Supporting Block 양손날 막기 [yangsonnal maggi] supporting other hand for more power or preliminary motion.
Kick Combination
| Sr.Blue Belt | Jumping Back Kick 뛰어 뒤차기 [ttwieo dwichagi] |
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Sparring
| Color Belts (~11 yr) | 3 valid points of kicking or punching |
| Color Belts (12 yr ~) | 3 valid points of kicking or punching 1 valid point of kicking to head |
| Jr.Black Belt #2 | 10 valid points of kicking or punching Sparring with 2 or more opponents |
| Black Belts | 3 valid points of kicking or punching 1 valid point of kicking to head |