BASIC BLOCK #5 [BASIC BLOCK #5]

1. Tiger Stance – Palm Blocks

2. Back Stance – Double Knifehand Low Blocks

3. Front Stance – Scissor Blocks

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ADVANCED KICKING

1. Combination 1 and 2 [TUTORIAL K-6]

2. Flying Side Kick [TUTORIAL K-A1]

3. Flying Back Kick [DRILLS K-6]

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POOMSAE (see below for detailed guideline on how to perform your poomsae.)

1. TAEGEUK 7 JANG [TUTORIAL P-7]

 

BOARD BREAKING [Holding Instructional Video]

1. Flying Side Kick (target face high)

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ORAL QUESTIONS

   1. What are the tenets of Taekwondo?

• Courtesy (Yae-Yi) is to be polite and show respect, especially to parents, elders, and teachers, sir!

• Integrity (Yom-chi) is to have the ability to distinguish right from wrong and have the conscience to feel guilt, sir!

• Self-Control (Geuk-ki) is to never let emotion or negative thoughts control your words or actions, sir! 

• Perseverance (In-Nae) is to never give up, and achieve the goal regardless of the difficulty, sir!

• Indomitable Spirit (Bool-Gul-Yi-Jung-Shin) is to have courage no matter how difficult is the challenge, sir!

• Victory (Seung-Ri)- means to win, but not necessarily over another person. One can achieve victory by conquering one's own inabilities, sir! 

   2. What are the important points to remember when performing a poomsae?

• All stances must be accurate and consistent.

• All poomsae begin and end on the same spot.

• Stances and the first hand movement finish at the same time.

• All kicks are to be executed toward the head, unless another target is defined.

• Kicks must include: a chamber, full extension, and retraction, and proper rotation of the body and supporting foot.

• Both hands twist and pull together at the same time, but in the opposite direction.

• Hands move toward the target in a straight line.

• Each block or punch must be delivered using the power of the waist.

• Use accurate distance and explosive impact power.