Curriculum

Respect. All Taekwondo students should treat the DoJang with respect. All who enter it
should have the same respect for each other that they have for the DoJang. Foul language
and unsportsmanship conduct will not be tolerated. Whether in the DoJang, in a
promotional demonstration, or in a PoomSe competition, never criticize a partner for not
moving well, blame a partner for making you look "not good enough", or sacrifice technique
for the sake of "beating" your opponent. Such behavior is not consistent with basic
Taekwondo philosophy.
Promptness. Your instructors and fellow students take the effort to be there on time; there
is no reason for them to have to wait for you. Promptness is an important quality that you
should strive for. If the class is supposed to begin at 7:00, you should be in the DoJang
ready to go by 6:50.
Cleanliness. Taekwondo is a contact sport. Therefore, you should come to practice with a
clean mind and body. In the interest of hygiene and mutual respect for your fellow students,
you should be in a clean and odor-free DoBok. Your fingernails and toenails should be
neatly trimmed to prevent injury to you or your partner. A scratch from a dirty fingernail or
toenail can easily become infected.
Jewelry. Jewelry is not allowed. No earrings, necklaces, finger/toe rings in class, testings
or competition. This rule is for your protection, as well as others.
Silence. Try to refrain from idle conversation while practicing Taekwondo. When the
instructor is talking, he should have your undivided attention. If you have a question, ask
one of the instructors, not the person next to you. Talking is prohibited while practicing
PoomSe. A controlled mind is necessary in order to control the body.
Please address instructors and classmates with "Sir," or "Ma'am." If you have a question,
please raise your hand.
Bowing. One of the first things that you should learn is the proper bow and when to use it.
The bow is the oriental equivalence of shaking hands in the Western countries. Upon
meeting your instructor in or outside the DoJang, you should bow. In bowing, you are
showing respect for the sport, the instructors, others in Taekwondo, and yourself. You
should bow 45º towards the flag when you step on or off the DoJang floor (or mat), and at
the beginning and end of each instruction period. After entering, you should bow and
introduce yourself to new faces, as well as your friends. It is also used when starting and
finishing practice with a partner.
When lining up, arrange yourselves in order of descending rank - right to left, front row
through the back row. These rows and columns should be straight as possible. When the
instructor or senior student commands "Kyung-yae", you bow.
Sitting. Another thing you should learn early, in your Taekwondo instruction, is the proper
way of sitting. There are two correct positions. Westerners use the cross-legged Indian
style most often. Your hands should rest comfortably in your lap. Requiring greater
flexibility, the traditional approach is kneeling with the knees and feet together, while sitting
on your heels. During meditation, kneeling is used.
While sitting during class, you should never lie down or stick your legs out. Someone might
accidentally fall on them and hurt you. If you are sitting in the proper position, you will be
able to move quickly and prevent injury to yourself and others. When you are on the edge of
the mat, you should be paying strict attention to what is happening on the mat. Watching
is one of the best ways to learn Taekwondo.
Dress. An all white Dobok is required for formal workout. Being a vigorous physical sport,
Taekwondo will make you perspire freely and feel warm. Whether actually engaged in
practice or not, you are to wear your DoBok properly, not disarranged to cool off.
Leaving the floor during practice. Once you bow onto the mat for practice, you are not
to leave without the permission of the instructor. This includes trips to get a drink. You will
become thirsty during practice and the instructor may give you a break to get a drink. You
should not leave the mat at any other time without his/her permission.
If for some reason you must leave early, you should tell the instructor before the class
commences and ask permission when you leave.
Safety. One of the most important reasons for DoJang etiquette is that it provides for the
safe practice of everyone. Safety precautions are never regretted. You will soon learn that
everything done in the DoJang is based upon the principle of MUTUAL WELFARE AND
BENEFIT.

Middle Punch - Choon-dan chi-ki - White
High Punch - Sang dan chi-ki - White
Horse Stance with Punch - Ki-ma suh chi-ru-ki - White
Down Block - Ha-dan mak-ki - White
Rising Block - Chuk-kyo mak-ki - White
Middle Block - Mom-tong mak-ki - White
Reverse Knifehand Strike - Sohn-nal mok chi-ki - White
Knifehand Guarding Block - Su-do ta-bi mak-ki - White
Side Block - Yup tae-ri-ki mak-ki - White
Knifehand Strike - Su-do yup tae-ri-ki - White
Fighting Stance - Pal-mok ta-bi mak-ki - Yellow
Double Knifehand Down Block - Ssang su-do ha-dan mak-ki - Yellow
Double Fist Down Block - Ssang pal-mok ha-dan mak-ki - Yellow
Forearms Block - Doo pal-mok mak-ki - Yellow
Twin Forearms Guarding Block - Ssang pal-mok mak-ki - Orange
Outside Forearm Block - Pak-ka pal-mok mak-ki - Orange
Inside Forearm Block - Aon pal-mok mak-ki - Orange
Single Knifehand Block - Han sohn-nal mak-ki - Green
Forward Backfist - Son-deung chi-ki - Green
Knifehand High Section Block - Han sohn-nol chuk-kyo mak-ki - Green
Single Knifehand Down Block - Su-do ha-dan mak-ki - Green
Side Backfist - Yup son-deung chi-ki - Green
Elbow Strike - Pal-gum chi chi-ki - Green
Twin Knifehand Guarding Block - Ssang su-do mak-ki - Green
Outside Chest Block - Hy-cho mak-ki - Green
Spearhand Strike - Kwon-su chi-ru-ki - Green
Flat Spearhand Strike - Pyoung su-do chi-ki - Green
Inside Chest Block - Aon pal-mok hy-cho mak-ki - Blue
Jebbi Form - Jebbi poom mak-ki - Blue
Hammer Fist - Joo-muk naer-yeun chi-ki - Blue
Outside Hammer Fist Strike - Pak-ka pal-mok mak-ki - Blue
Wrist Escape - Wi-ro pae-gi - Blue
Scissors Block - Ka-wey mak-ki - Brown
X-fist Block - Kyo-cha joo-muk mak-ki - Brown
X-knifehand Block - Kyo-cha su-do mak-ki - Brown
Pressing Block - Nul-lo mak-ki - Brown
Palm Heel Block - Ba-tang-son mak-ki - Brown
Double Scissors Block - Double Ka-wey mak-ki - Red
Ridge Hand Strike - Yuk su-do chi-ki - Black
Palm Strike - Sohn ba-dak chi-ki - Black
Throat Strike - Mok chi-ki - Black
Diamond Block - Hok da-lee suh-gi mak-ki - Black
Mountain Block - San mak-ki - Black
Double Uppercut - Doo joo-muk chi-cheo chi-ri-ki - Black

1. First thing to remember is that there are two basic types of stretching theories:
a. There is stretching to loosen-up muscles before further exercise,
b. And then there is stretching to stretch muscles further than they have stretched
before to improve flexibility (for example - working on splits until they are flat).
2. When stretching to loosen-up muscles, be careful. Proceed slowly and gently
to stretch muscles.
3. When really trying to stretch to improve flexibility and limberness, the most
important thing is to have muscles thoroughly warmed-up; the best time to do this
is after a good workout.
4. For those who have difficulty stretching and whose legs and/or hips are really
tight, it is best if they can stretch as often as possible. For example, try doing
stretching exercises and splits when in the sauna or after taking a hot bath -
anytime that the muscles are warm, stretching is easier and less likely to strain
any muscles.
5. For those who already have flat splits and can sit in the splits comfortably, they
now need to "over-split". To do this, place a book (about 1" thick) on the floor and
the heel of the front foot on the book and gently press down. When this position
becomes comfortable after repetition, the book height can be increased.

Through a flurry of punches, kicks, and counterpunches, a single point is scored; much
energy has been expanded to reach what goal? A point? NO! The purpose of free
sparring is to develop and demonstrate your Taekwondo skills. You must mentally and
physically compose yourself. Not everyone can win; there is always someone better -
but by overcoming your own limitations, you shall succeed. Lightning reflexes do not
develop overnight, but by combining techniques without pausing, your skills shall
improve.
Before sparring, bow to the judges, then bow to your opponent. Fire up! It is time to
demonstrate your skill by showing good techniques and exercising control - this is not a
street brawl - no blood. Sportsmanship conduct is an essential quality of the true winner.
During sparring, you shall hear several Korean words. Begin - Si-jak; break - Kal-yeo;
continue - Kae-sok; stop - Keu-man. Have fun and play safely.

#10 Step out right leg into side stance (yup suh-gi), while at the same time executing
a middle block (mom-tong mak-gi) with the right arm, followed by a right arm elbow
strike to the ribs, and a right arm back fist strike to the head.

#11 Step out left leg into front stance (choon-gool suh-gi), while at the same time
executing a high section block (chuk-kyo mak-gi) with the left arm, followed by a high
reverse punch (sang-dan chi-gi) to the face. Then grab the right arm and shoulder
using both hands and execute a right leg sweep to your partner's right side. NOTE:
This is very similar to #2.

#12 Right leg reverse crossing kick (pan-da ap-dol ri-ki) set foot down in side stance
(yup suh-gi), followed immediately by a right leg side kick (yup cha-gi).

#13 Step into a left leg front stance (choon-gool suh-gi), and execute a right hand
single knife-hand guarding block (su-do ta-bi mak-ki). Grab the blocked punch (with
your right hand), and follow with a right leg roundhouse kick (tol-lyo cha-gi) to the
mid-section, continue moving behind your partner executing a back kick as you
escape.