Murrays Taekwondo


2nd Kup Grading Revision 

Red Belt promotion to black stripe

 Download this revision sheet here

  • Fitness Test
  • Line work & Drills
  • Hwa-Rang
  • 2 other patterns (examiner's choice)
  • Self Defence 
  • 1-Step Sparring
  • Free Sparring (pads are required for this grading)
    • 1v1 
    • 2v1
  • Breaking  (one or two from the following)
    • ridgehand strike
    • knifehand strike
    • palm strike
    • elbow strike
    • back kick
    • reverse turning kick
    • turning kick
    • jumping back kick
    • flying side kick
    • overhead (scissor) snap kick
  • Theory

Theory

Black signifies opposite to white and therefore signifies proficiency and maturity in taekwondo. Also signifies the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

 General questions on taekwondo...

e.g. Q. When was Taekwondo given its name and by who?

A. 11th April 1955 by Retired Major General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree

Q. What were the three kingdoms of Korea?

A. Baek-jae, Koguryo and Silla

What's the difference between sport and martial arts?

Questions may also be asked on stances, blocks, punches, strikes, patterns and self defence...

Other questions may be asked from any previous grading content...

You may also be asked  questions about your personal journey in taekwondo to your present grade...

Interpretation to Hwa-Rang:

HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwondo developed into maturity

Murrays Taekwondo
Leeds University Union Taekwondo Club
The University of Leeds
International Taekwondo Federation (ITF)
 

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