ITF 9th Kup White Belt (Yellow Tag)
Grading Syllabus

Theory

1. What is the meaning of pattern Chon-Ji? - Chon-Ji literally means “the Heaven the Earth”. It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the Earth or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other to represent the Earth.

2. How many moves in Chon-Ji? – 19

3. What is pattern in Korean? – Tul

4. What is L Stance in Korean? – Niunja sogi

5. What is the weight distribution in L stance – (70/30), 70 on the back leg and 30 on the front.

6. What is 3 step sparring in Korean? – Sambo Matsogi

7. What is front snap kick in Korean? – Ap chabusigi

8. What part of the foot do we use for front Snap kick and whats it called in Korean? - Ball of the foot, Ap Kumchi.

9. What is rising block in Korean? – Chookyo Makgi

10. What does the colour yellow signify? – Signifies the Earth, form which the seed is planted and the plant sprouts, takes root and so the Students foundation in Taekwon-Do is being laid.

11. When was Taekwon-Do introduced to the United Kingdom and by whom? – 1967 By Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR)

12. What is the Korean for double punch? – Doo Jurugi.

13. What is strike in Korean? – Taerigi.

14. What is middle section obverse punch in Korean? – Kaunde Baro Jurugi.

15. What is attention stance in Korean? And demonstrate. – Charyot sogi.

16. What is open fist strike in Korean? – Pyun Joomuk Taerigi.

Korean Terms

General Terms
English Korean
Pattern Tul
Strike Taerigi
Parts of the Body
English Korean
Ball of foot Ap Kumchi
Knife hand Sonkal
Open hand Pyun Joomuk
Stances
English Korean
L-Stance Niunja Sogi
Sparring
English Korean
Three Step Sparring Sambo Matsoki
Defensive Moves
English Korean
Rising Block Chookyo Makgi
Offensive Moves
English Korean
Front Snap Kick Ap Chabusigi
Double Punch Doo Jirugi
Open Fist Strike Pyun Joomuk Taerigi