Syllabus - Kup Grades
For each grade, there is a syllabus requirement that is subject to satisfactory assessment before moving to the next grade. The syllabus for each grade, for 2008, encompasses elements from 5 broad categories:
1.Patterns (Tuls) & Basic Techniques
2. Sparring (Matsoki)
3. Self Defence
4. Power Test
5. Theory Test and the Tenets
Beginner 10th Kup (White Belt) to 9th Kup (Yellow Tag)
1.Basic Techniques:
- Saju Jirugi
- 10 Sitting Stance Mid Section Forefist Punches
- L Stance Forearm Guarding Block
2.Sparring:
- Free Sparring: Alternate Kicking Sparring with one opponent (non contact)
- Fixed Sparing: Three Step Sparring-1
3.Self Defence: Release from Single Shoulder or Wrist Hold
4.Power Test: Front Snap Kick with Base of Foot (Ap Kumchi)
5.Theory & Terminology:
Student, Instructor, Training Hall, Training Room, Stance, Kick, Block, Power, History of TaeKwon-Do, Theory of Power
9th to 8th Kup (Yellow Tag to Yellow Belt)
1.Chon-Ji Tul, Sitting Stance Middle & High Section Punch
2.Alternate Double Kicking Sparring, Three Step Sparring-2
3.Release from Double Front Throat or Lapel Holds
4.Power Test: Stepping Side Piercing Kick with Side of Heel (Bal Kal)
5.Terminology for all existing & new terms
8th to 7th Kup (Yellow Belt to Green Tag)
1.Dan-Gun Tul, Sitting Stance Rising Block & Mid Section Section Punch
2.Non Contact Free Sparring, Three Step Sparring-3
3.Release from Double Rear Wrist Holds
4. Power Test: Turning Kick
5.Korean Terminology for all existing & new terms
7th to 6th Kup (Green Tag to Green Belt)
1.Do-San Tul, Sitting Stance Inwards Outer Forearm Block & Mid Section Punch
2.Free Sparring (With Own Equipment), One Step Sparring-1 and 2
3.Release from ‘Half Nelson’ Rear Hold
4.Power Test: Back Piercing Kick
5.Korean Terminology for all existing and new techniques
6th to 5th Kup (Green Belt to Blue Tag)
1.Won-Hyo Tul, Bending Ready Stance Side Piercing Kick (Alternating Legs)
2.Free Sparring, One Step Sparring-3
3.Defence against small weapon attack (eg.plastic knife)
4.Power Test: Walking or Sitting Stance Middle Section Forefist Punch
5.Korean Terminology for all exisiting and new techniques
5th to 4th Kup (Blue Tag to Blue Belt)
1.Yul-Gok Tul, Sitting Stance Middle Hooking Block & Mid Section Punch
2.Free Sparring, One Step Sparring-4
3.Defence against large weapon attack (eg.soft covered bat or club)
4.Power Test: Flying High Turning Kick
5.Korean Terminology for all existing and new techniques
4th to 3rd Kup (Blue Belt to Red Tag)
1.Joon-Gun Tul, Sitting Stance Inwards Outer Forearm Block & High Backfist Strike
2.Free Sparring, One Step Sparring-5
3.Continuous Releases against Shoulder Holds/Grabs
4.Power Test: Reverse Turning Kick
5.Korean Terminology for all existing and new techniques
3rd to 2nd Kup (Red Tag to Red Belt)
1.Toi-Gye Tul
2.Free Sparring, One Step Sparring-6
3.Continuous Releases against Wrist or Throat Holds/Grabs
4.Power Test: Reverse Turning Kick
5.Korean Terminology for all existing and new techniques
2nd Kup to 1st Kup-1 (Red Belt to Black Tag-1)
1.Hwa-Rang Tul
2.Free Sparring (5×1 minute), One Step Sparring-7
3.One Minute Continuous Self Defence against 1 Opponent
4.Power Test: Flying Side Kick
5.Korean Terminology for all existing and new techniques
1st Kup-1 to 1st Kup-2 (Black Tag-1 to Black Tag-2)
1.Saju Makgi & Saju Tulgi
2.Free Sparring (7×1 minute), One Step Sparring-8
3.One Minute Continuous Self Defence against 2 Opponents
4.Power Test: Flying High Front Snap Kick
5.Korean Terminology for all existing and new techniques
1st Kup-2 to 1st Degree Black Belt
1.Choong-Moo Tul, Hwa-Rang Tul, Chon-Ji Tul
2.Free Sparring (10×1 minute), One Step Sparring-9 & 10
3.One Minute Continuous Self Defence against 1 Opponent
4.Power Test: Side Piercing Kick (Rear Leg)
5.Korean Terminology for all existing and new techniques


