GREEN BELT

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 RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Bow to the flag and the instructor when entering and leaving the dojang.

2. Do not enter class late or leave early without permission.

3. Loud conversation, laughing, chewing gum, wearing of watches or jewelry have no place in training.

4. Wear a clean uniform and trim fingernails, clean hands and feet are important.

5. Do not engage in activities that might degrade the code of ethics or the reputation of the center.


TAEKWONDO/SONG MOO KWON INFO


 Tae Kwon Do means "The Korean Martial Art of Kick and Punch."


OATHS OF TAE KWON DO

1. I shall observed the tenets of Tae Kwon Do.
2. I shall respect all instructors and seniors.
3. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do.
4. I shall become a champion of freedom and justice.
5. I shall build a more peaceful world.

SONG MOO KWON

  • Song Moo Kwon means "Everlasting School of Martial Arts Training."
  • The symbol of Song Moo Kwon is an Evergreen Tree, because the tree is green all year round, just like we train, young or old.

OATHS OF SONG MOO KWON

1. I pledge to uphold the principles of Song Moo Kwon and to discipline my mind and body.
2. I pledge to execute the truth of Song Moo Kwon and respect all ethics.
3. I pledge to adhere to all regulations and to unite through cooperation.


PRINCIPLES OF SONG MOO KWON

1. Everything begins and ends with courtesy and respect.
2. Your pursuit of the way must be with humility and indifference to pain or pleasure.

 SCHOOL MOTTO

  • "JUNG SIN IL DO HA SA BUL SUNG"
Once you set your mind, with Enthusiasm and Persistence, anything is possible. With the mind and body together, all things are possible.


FLAGS/STUDENT CREED/MOTTO/OTHER


OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

  • Chong Bong means "top of the mountain," which was the nickname of Master Jay Hyon.
    • He founded the Karate Center (now World Martial Arts Center) in Minneapolis, MN in 1965.
    • He also created the Chong Bong forms.

STUDENT CREED

  • I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health. 
  • I intend to develop self-discipline to bring out the best in myself and others.
  • I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow men and women, and to never be abusive or offensive.

FLAGS

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • The colors are red, white and blue.
  • In the upper left corner there is a blue field, containing 50 white stars representing the 50 states.
  • The 13 stripes (7 red, 6 white) represent the 13 original colonies.
  • RED signifies hardiness and valor
  • WHITE signifies purity and innocence
  • BLUE signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice

KOREA
  • The colors are red, white, blue and black
  • The circle in the middle is called the Taeguk
  • The line dividing the taeguk is called the Key
  • There are 4 sets of 3 bars in each corner
    • 3 Solid represent Heaven
    • 3 Broken represent Earth
    • 2 Solid, 1 Broken represent Fire
    • 2 Broken, 1 Solid represent Water

TECHNIQUES/STANCES


 STRIKING PARTS OF HAND - Name 8

  1. Punch
  2. Back Fist
  3. Hammerfist
  4. Ridgehand
  5. Knifehand
  6. Palm
  7. Forearm
  8. Elbow
  9. Tiger
  10. Spear Finger
  11. Double Spear Finger
  12. Spear Hand

STRIKING PARTS OF FOOT - Name 6

  1. Ball
  2. Instep
  3. Heel
  4. Knife Edge
  5. Crescent
  6. Back Heel
  7. Shin
  8. Knee
Front Kick: use ball, instep or heel.
Round Kick: use ball, instep or shin.
Side Kick: use heel and knife edge.


STANCES

Ap-Kubi (Front Stance)
  • Weight 70% on front leg, 30% on back
  • One shoulder wide, shoulder and a half wide
  • Front knee bent, back leg locked

Dwi-Kubi (Back Stance)
  • Weight 70% on back leg, 30% on front
  • One fist wide, one shoulder long 
  • Feet are L shaped
  • Both knees are bent

Kemosea (Horseback Stance)
  • Weight is 50/50
  • Shoulder and a half wide
  • Knife edge of feet forward
  • Both knees are bent

Junbi (Ready Stance) 
  • Weight is 50/50
  • One shoulder wide
  • Knife edge of feet forward

Ap-Sogi (Walking Stance)
  • Weight is 50/50
  • Half shoulder wide, 3/4 shoulder long
  • Knife edge of feet forward

KOREAN TERMINOLOGY


 COUNTING

  1. Hana
  2. Dul
  3. Set
  4. Net
  5. Daseot
  6. Yeoseot
  7. Ilgop
  8. Yeodeol
  9. Ahop
  10. Yeol

1st: Il
2nd: E
3rd: Sam


BASIC TERMINOLOGY

Kyunae (Bow)
Kihap (Yell)
Sijak (Begin)
Koman (Stop)
Baro (Return)
Gomapsamneada (Thank You)
Dobok (Uniform)
Kook ki (Flag)
Dojang (Training Gym)
Diro torah (Turn Around)
Sheol (At Ease)
Heo cho (Dismissed)
Soo go (We had a good workout)
Chun maneo (You're Welcome)
Keup (Grade)
Dan (Degree)
Kwanjanim (Head Instructor)
Sabumnim (Instructor)


STANCES

Charyot (Attention)
Junbi (Ready)
Gyeorugi Junbi (Fighting Stance)
Kemosea (Horseback Stance)
Ap-Kubi (Front Stance)
Dwi-Kubi (Back Stance)
Ap-Sogi (Walking Stance)


KICKS

Ap-Chagi (Front Kick)
Dollyeo-Chagi (Round Kick)
Yeop-Chagi (Side Kick)
Dwi-Chagi (Back Kick)