Foundation
Foundation White/Yellow
Training period6 Months
Introduction to basic Taekwondo movements and principles.
Required Poomsae
- 1A
- 2A
Required techniques
- Front kick
- Low block
- High block
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Foundation
Foundation White/Green
Training period12 Months
Building fundamental skills and basic combinations.
Required Poomsae
- 10 Point Blocking System
Required techniques
- Side kick
- AX kick
- Middle block
- High block
Foundation
Foundation White/Blue
Training period18 Months
Advancing foundation skills and preparing for regular program.
Required Poomsae
- 10 Basic Motions
Required techniques
- Jump Front kick
- Low block
- High block
- Knife Hand
Gup ranks
10th Gup - White Belt
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
The beginning of your Taekwondo journey. Focus on building a strong foundation.
Required Poomsae
- None
Required techniques
- Basic stances
- Basic punches
- Basic kicks
Gup ranks
9th Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Start learning fundamental patterns and combinations.
Required Poomsae
- 10 Basic Motions
- 10 Point Blocking System
Required techniques
- Front kick
- Low block
- High block
Gup ranks
8th Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Building on basic techniques and introducing more complex movements.
Required Poomsae
- Kicho 1
- Kicho 2
- Kicho 3
- Kicho 4
Required techniques
- Side kick
- Roundhouse kick
- Inside & outside blocks
Gup ranks
7th Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Advancing to intermediate techniques and formal patterns.
Required Poomsae
Taegeuk Il JangWatch video
Required techniques
- Back kick
- Turning kick
Gup ranks
6th Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Developing advanced kicking techniques and combinations.
Required Poomsae
Taegeuk Yi JangWatch video
Required techniques
- Hook kick
- Axe kick
Gup ranks
5th Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Mastering intermediate patterns and introducing advanced strikes.
Required Poomsae
Taegeuk Sam JangWatch video
Required techniques
- Jump front kick
- Knife-hand strike
Gup ranks
4th Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Focusing on advanced spinning techniques and combinations.
Required Poomsae
Taegeuk Sah JangWatch video
Required techniques
- Spin hook kick
- Palm strike
Gup ranks
3rd Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Developing advanced jumping techniques and counter-attacks.
Required Poomsae
Taegeuk Oh JangWatch video
Required techniques
- Jump roundhouse kick
- Reverse punch
Gup ranks
2nd Gup
Training period6 Months (108 Hours)
Mastering complex combinations and advanced patterns.
Required Poomsae
Taegeuk Yuk JangWatch video
Required techniques
- Flying side kick
- Double punch
Gup ranks
1st Gup
Training period1 Year
Final preparation for black belt, focusing on mastery of all previous techniques.
Required Poomsae
Taegeuk Chil JangWatch video
Taegeuk Pal JangWatch video
Required techniques
- Jump back kick
- Multiple kicking combinations
Dan ranks
1st Dan
Training period2 Years
The first step into mastery, focusing on advanced techniques and teaching basics.
Required Poomsae
KoryoWatch video
Required techniques
- 360-degree kick
- Breaking techniques
Dan ranks
2nd Dan
Training period3 Years
Developing advanced teaching skills and deeper technical understanding.
Required Poomsae
KeumgangWatch video
Required techniques
- Advanced self-defense sequences
Dan ranks
3rd Dan
Training period4 Years
Mastering power generation and advanced combat applications.
Required Poomsae
TaebaekWatch video
Required techniques
- Power breaking
- Advanced sparring techniques
Dan ranks
4th Dan
Training period5 Years
Refining technical expertise and demonstration abilities.
Required Poomsae
PyongwonWatch video
Required techniques
- Specialty kicks
- Demonstration techniques
Dan ranks
5th Dan
Training period6 Years
Advanced mastery of forms and philosophical understanding.
Required Poomsae
SipjinWatch video
Required techniques
- Advanced demonstration forms
Dan ranks
6th Dan
Training period7 Years
Developing theoretical understanding and applications.
Required Poomsae
JitaeWatch video
Required techniques
- Theoretical application of techniques
Dan ranks
7th Dan
Training period8 Years
Mastering teaching methodology and leadership.
Required Poomsae
CheonkwonWatch video
Required techniques
- Mastery of teaching methods
Dan ranks
8th Dan
Training period9 Years
Advanced strategic understanding and combat theory.
Required Poomsae
HansuWatch video
Required techniques
- Advanced strategy and combat theory
Dan ranks
9th Dan
Training period10 Years
The highest level of mastery, focusing on philosophical integration.
Required Poomsae
IlyoWatch video
Required techniques
- Philosophical integration of Taekwondo
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