Botany Taekwon-Do

4th Degree, Black Belt syllabus

Basics

 

  • Warrior ready stance A.                     
  • Parallel stance with X Backhand. Double step jumping.
  • X-fist checking block.                          
  • Waist block.
  • Twin straight forearm checking block.      Outward block and pushing block.
  • Arc hand rising block.                              
  • Low side block and high side block.
  • Long fist punch.                                 
  • Flying knifehand side strike.
  • Twin side fist horizontal strike.  
  •  Side fist side strike.
  • Side thrusting kick.
  • High twisting kick.
  • Side front snap kick and wedging block.

 

 

 

Patterns

Patterns are where you show your technical ability. To score well in patterns students should show:

  • Correct stances that are well balanced with correct weight distributions.
  • Correct heights and angles when attacking, blocking, kicking etc.
  • Correct breathing. Correct connecting and continuous motions.
  • Understand and perform sine wave correctly.
  • Understand what each movement is used for.
  • Demonstrate patterns in a fluid and powerful way.

 

  • Yon-Gae (49)
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  • UL-ji (42)
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  • Moon Moo (61)

 

Sparring

 

Step Sparring

Show all forms of step sparring.

To score well in step sparring students should show:-

  • Correct attacking tools for the vital spots.
  • Show correct angles and distance
  • Be powerful and showing good control Dynamic. (Exciting to watch)

Free Sparring

With various partners plus two onto one.

To score well in free sparring students should show:

  • Good attacking and counter attacking skills.
  • A good range of techniques that is well balanced between
  • the hands and feet. Good footwork.
  • Good fitness.
  • Showing good control or indomitable spirit depending on who you are sparring.

 

 

Self Defence

 

10 routines of self defence.

To score well in self-defence students should show:

  • A good range of techniques.
  • Correct attacking tools for the vital spots.
  • Show correct angles and distance.
  • Be powerful and showing good control
  • Dynamic. (Exciting to watch) Executed with realism

 

Breaking

 

Special Technique:

  • Foot Own Choice
  • Hand Own Choice
  • Examiner may request other breaks.

 

Power:

  • Foot Own Choice
  • Hand Own Choice
  • Examiner may request other breaks.

 

Fitness

See fitness test sheet for details

 

Theory

Oral questions will be asked throughout the grading process.

Pattern meanings, pattern diagrams and number of movements.

Moral Culture and general Taekwon-Do knowledge

 

Notes: Preparation will be the key to a good grading.

  • Be sensible with your training and try and avoid any injuries Choose partners for your step sparring and

self-defence that will make you look good.

  • Step sparring and self-defence routines should be in place as soon as possible. From

here the routines are fine tuned through repetition. What you start with is not necessarily what you will

end up with but you need a starting point.

  • Get a note pad so you can write things down such as step sparring and self defence routines.

Keep a record of your progress with press-ups, stretching, foot positions etc.

Do not be afraid to ask for advice from myself or any of our black belts.

  • Practice your breaking on pads. Condition your breaking

tools. E.g. light tapping on the floor

Read your theory for 15 minutes a day.

  • Test each other on your theory.
  • Show good attitude and etiquette throughout the whole process.
  • Do not peak too early. You need to be at your best at the formal part of the grading.
  • PRACTICE - PRACTICE – PRACTICE
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Quote: Gen Choi Hong Hi. Train easy grading hard – Train hard grading easy. !