2nd rank : | Red belt |
Meaning of the red belt :
The red belt represents danger, advising the student to control his actions and warning the opponent to keep his distance.
Theory on :
- The knowledge of the moral culture
- The charter of Taekwon-do
- The composition of Taekwon-do
Basic techniques:
1- Flying reverse side piercing kick, 360 degrees (sitting stance)
2- Sitting stance middle punching block with the palm
3- L_stance while thrusting with the side elbow
4- Upward punch with the fist while pulling the side fist in the front of the shoulder
5- Vertical stance downward strike with the knife-hand
Pattern:
Hwa-Rang's definition :
Named after the Wha-Rang youth group which originated during the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The movement refers to the 29th Infantry Division, where TKD developed is its maturity.
Diagram | Number of movements | Starting stance |
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29 |
Close ready stance Type C |
System of sparring :
- Free sparring
- One-step sparring with a partner #7 et 8
- Combinaison of kicks #17et 18
Self-defence techniques:
- Improvised defences with the mobility attacks :
a) Attacks from the back
b) Side attacks
c) Ground attacks
d) Combined attacks
Breaking :
- Hand technique at choice : |
Men = 3 planks Women = 2 planks |
- Food technique at choice : |
Men = 4 planks Women = 3 planks |
LAJEUNESSE, Richard. 1998, " Le credo du Taekwon-do" dans Taekwon-do, jour après jour, Lasalle. Taekwon-do Richard Lajeunesse, p. 132-141.
GEN. CHOI HONG HI. 1999, Taekwon-Do, Canada. Internation Taekwon-Do Federation. 765 p.