3rd Kup (Blue belt, red tag) Taekwondo theory
The theory a blue belt, red tag studies for the grading to 2nd Kup (red belt): the pattern Toi-Gye, 9 Korean terms, and 28 revision questions with answers. All of it is also in the free Theory Trainer quiz.
What the red tag means
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Pattern: Toi-Gye
Toi-Gye
- Grade
- 3rd Kup (Blue belt, red tag)
- Movements
- 37
- Ready stance
- Closed ready stance B
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 latitude, and the diagram represents "scholar".
The 37 movements of Toi-Gye refer to the birthplace of the scholar Yi Hwang on the 37th degree latitude.
Korean terms for 3rd Kup
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Downward | Naeryo |
| Flying | Twimyo |
| Flying kick | Twimyo chagi |
| Front pushing kick | Ap cha milgi |
| Pressing | Noollo |
| U-shaped block | Digutja makgi |
| Upset fingertips | Dwijibun sonkut |
| W-shaped block | San makgi |
| Waving kick | Doro chagi |
3rd Kup grading questions and answers
Toi-Gye Tul
- How many movements are in Toi-Gye?37The 37 movements of Toi-Gye refer to the birthplace of the scholar Yi Hwang on the 37th degree latitude.
- Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar ______.Yi Hwang
- In which century did Yi Hwang live?16th century
- Yi Hwang was an authority on…Neo-Confucianism
- What do the 37 movements of Toi-Gye refer to?His birthplace on the 37th degree latitude
- What does the Toi-Gye diagram represent?Scholar
- What is the starting position for Toi-Gye?Closed ready stance B
- True or false: The diagrams of Yul-Gok and Toi-Gye both represent "scholar".True
- Your next belt is red. What does red signify?Danger
Living the Tenets
- Match each tenet to what it looks likeCourtesy: Being polite and respectful; Integrity: Knowing right from wrong; Perseverance: Never giving up on a goal; Self Control: Controlling your temper and techniques; Indomitable Spirit: Courage against all odds
- You fail a grading but keep training hard for the next one. Which tenet is this?Perseverance
- You stay calm and do not lose your temper during sparring. Which tenet is this?Self Control
- You admit a mistake even though no one saw it. Which tenet is this?Integrity
- You bow to your instructor and help a junior student. Which tenet is this?Courtesy
- You stand up for someone being bullied, even though you are outnumbered. Which tenet is this?Indomitable Spirit
Commands Review
- "Hechyo" means…Break (move apart)
- "Goman" means…Stop
- "Haessan" means…Dismiss
- What is a "Kihap"?A loud shout to focus power
- Match the commandsHechyo: Break; Goman: Stop; Haessan: Dismiss; Chunbi: Ready
- Order these commands as used at the start of a patternCharyot → Kyong ye → Chunbi → Sijak
Advanced Kicks
- "Bandae dollyo chagi" is a…Reverse turning kick
- "Golcho chagi" is a…Hooking kick
- "Bituro chagi" is a…Twisting kick
- "Yop cha jirugi" is a…Side piercing kick
- "Dwit cha jirugi" is a…Back piercing kick
- "Twimyo" means…Flying
- Match the kicksBandae dollyo chagi: Reverse turning kick; Golcho chagi: Hooking kick; Bituro chagi: Twisting kick; Twimyo yop cha jirugi: Flying side piercing kick
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