2nd Kup (Red belt) Taekwondo theory
The theory a red belt studies for the grading to 1st Kup (red belt, black tag): the pattern Hwa-Rang, 11 Korean terms, and 23 revision questions with answers. All of it is also in the free Theory Trainer quiz.
What the red belt means
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Pattern: Hwa-Rang
Hwa-Rang
- Grade
- 2nd Kup (Red belt)
- Movements
- 29
- Ready stance
- Closed ready stance C
Hwa-Rang is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty about 600 AD. This group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the three Kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Tae Kwon-Do developed into maturity.
The 29 movements of Hwa-Rang refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Tae Kwon-Do developed into maturity.
Korean terms for 2nd Kup
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Closed ready stance C | Moa chunbi sogi C |
| Flying high kick | Twimyo nopi chagi |
| Inner | An |
| Instep | Baldung |
| Pushing Block | Miro Makgi |
| Reverse footsword | Balkal dung |
| Sweeping block | Hullyo makgi |
| Twin foot kick | Sang bal chagi |
| Twisting kick | Bituro chagi |
| Upward Punch | Ollyo Jirugi |
| Vertical kick | Sewo chagi |
2nd Kup grading questions and answers
Hwa-Rang Tul
- How many movements are in Hwa-Rang?29The 29 movements of Hwa-Rang refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Tae Kwon-Do developed into maturity.
- Hwa-Rang is named after…The Hwa-Rang youth group of the Silla Dynasty
- When did the Hwa-Rang youth group originate?About 600 AD
- What do the 29 movements of Hwa-Rang refer to?The 29th Infantry Division, where Tae Kwon-Do developed into maturity
- True or false: The Hwa-Rang youth group became the driving force for the unification of the three Kingdoms of Korea.True
- What is the starting position for Hwa-Rang?Closed ready stance C
Red Belt
- What does the red belt signify?Danger
- Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise ______ and warning the opponent to stay away.control
- Match each belt colour to its meaningWhite: Innocence; Yellow: The Earth; Green: The plant's growth; Blue: The heaven; Red: Danger
- Put the belt colours in orderWhite → Yellow → Green → Blue → Red → Black
- True or false: The red belt warns opponents to stay away.True
- What does the black belt signify?Maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-DoBlack is opposite to white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Tenets & Oath Review
- Put the tenets in orderCourtesy → Integrity → Perseverance → Self Control → Indomitable Spirit
- Match each tenet to its Korean nameCourtesy: Ye Ui; Integrity: Yom Chi; Perseverance: In Nae; Self Control: Guk Gi; Indomitable Spirit: Baekjul Boolgool
- As a student of Tae Kwon-Do, I do solemnly pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the Tae Kwon-Do ______.Association
- …to put the art into use only for self defence or defence of the ______…weak
- True or false: The student oath says you should never abuse your knowledge of the art.True
Patterns Review
- Match each pattern to its number of movementsChon-Ji: 19; Dan-Gun: 21; Do-San: 24; Won-Hyo: 28; Yul-Gok: 38Yul-Gok's 38 movements refer to Yi I's birthplace on the 38th degree latitude.
- Match each pattern to its number of movementsJoong-Gun: 32; Toi-Gye: 37; Hwa-Rang: 29Joong-Gun's 32 movements are Ahn Joong-Gun's age when he was executed. Toi-Gye's 37 refer to Yi Hwang's birthplace on the 37th degree latitude. Hwa-Rang's 29 refer to the 29th Infantry Division.
- Put the patterns in the order they are learnedChon-Ji → Dan-Gun → Do-San → Won-Hyo → Yul-Gok → Joong-Gun → Toi-Gye → Hwa-Rang
- Which pattern is named after a Buddhist monk?Won-Hyo
- Which pattern is named after the legendary founder of Korea?Dan-Gun
- Which pattern has the most movements?Yul-Gok
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