Sr.Blue Belt

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”Spirit of Taekwondo” icon=”minus-1″ icon_closed=”plus-1″][vc_column_text]

 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.

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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
1Back Stance Hand Knife Supporting Block
2Long Stance Palm Pressing Block → Hand Spear Thrust at the same time
3Back Stance Hand Knife Supporting Block
4Long Stance Palm Pressing Block → Hand Spear Thrust at the same time
5Long 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
6Right Front Kick → Long Stance Left Punch
7Left Side Kick
8Right Side Kick → Hand Knife Supporting Block
9Back Stance Outside Middle Block
10Front Kick → Back Stance Right Inside Middle Block
11Back Stance Outside Middle Block
12Front Kick → Back Stance Left Inside Middle Block

 

Sr.Blue Belt
13Long Stance Hand Knife High Block + Hand Knife Neck Strike
14Front Kick → Long Stance Right Back Fist Knuckle Strike
15Walking Stance Left Middle Block → Right Punch
16Walking Stance Right Middle Block → Left Punch
17Long Stance Left Middle Block → Double Punch
18Long 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.

 

 

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Sr.Blue BeltJumping Back Kick  뛰어 뒤차기 [ttwieo dwichagi] 
Training
  • Tuck/Lunge jumping
  • Tuck and hold non-kicking leg for balance
  • Rear leg raising over the head

 

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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 #210 valid points of kicking or punching
Sparring with 2 or more opponents
Black Belts3 valid points of kicking or punching
1 valid point of kicking to head

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