White Belt Curriculum
Terminology
Meaning of Tae Kwon Do:
Tae: Foot for kick, balance, jump and run
Kwon: Hand for punch and block
Do: Way of life or philosophy
Belt level:
White--Tae Dong (Birth)
Meaning of White Belt--Represents purity or a beginning.
Kicking
| Name of Kick (English) |
Name of Kick (Korean) |
| Front Kick |
Ap Chagi |
| Axe Kick |
Chiggoh Chagi |
| Knee Kick |
Moo-roup Chagi |
Stances
| Name of Stance (English) |
Name of Stance (Korean) |
| Walking Stance |
Up Seogi |
| Horse Stance |
Chou-chom Seogi |
| Ready Stance |
Jun Bi |
Blocks
| Name of Block (English) |
Name of Block (Korean) |
| High Block |
Ul Gul Makki |
| Low Block |
Ah Rea Makki |
Sparring:
Non-Contact Sparring (3 Step Sparring)
Form (Poomse)
White Belt Poomse
Breaking
Hammer Fist (Mechumuk Kyokpa)
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