2nd rank : Red belt

 

Blue I Technical program Red I

 

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
 

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

 

Blue I Technical program Red I

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.