Basics

THE TENETS OF TAE KWON-DO

If you have been reading the previous page you will know that the art of Tae kwon-do has a very strong military background, and because of this there is a strong code of practise or put another way 'A deep routed code of Honour'. These codes have a strong Buddhist influence and are reflected in the so-called 'modern' version of TKD. The original tenets are influenced by the HwaRang Do (the Old Korean military version of TKD)code of honor which is:

Serve your lord with loyalty

Serve your parents with filial piety

Trust your friends

Never retreat from a battle

When taking life, be selective

When you are taught the art of Tae Kwon-Do you are basically teaching your body to become a weapon, which you can use to your advantage. The tenets of Tae kwon-do are taught and used as a guide for the moral development of students, and any student who does not fully understand these teachings can never hope to master the true essence of the art. The tenets are as follows

COURTESY: To be polite to one's instructors, seniors and fellow students.

INTEGRITY: To be honest with oneself. One must be able to distinguish between right and wrong.

PERSEVERANCE: To achieve a goal, whether that goal is a higher grade or a new technique, one must not stop trying; one must persevere.

SELF CONTROL: To lose one's temper when performing techniques against an opponent can be very dangerous and shows lack of self-control. To be able to live, work and train within one's capability shows good self-control.

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT: To show courage; when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.

IN TAE KWON-DO THERE ARE 10 GRADES UP TO BLACK BELT

WHITE(10th Kup)
YELLOW TAG(9th Kup)
YELLOW(8th Kup)
GREEN TAG(7th Kup)
GREEN(6th Kup)
BLUE TAG(5th Kup)
BLUE(4th Kup)
RED TAG(3rd Kup)
RED(2nd Kup)
BLACK TAG(1st Kup)
BLACK (1st dan)

WHITE Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do.

YELLOW Signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.

GREEN Signifies the plants growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.

BLUE Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.

RED Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, and warning the opponent to stay away.

BLACK Opposite to white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. Also indicates the wearers' imperviousness to darkness and fear.

CONDUCT IN THE TRAINING HALL (DOJANG)

Every Student must observe the following conduct in the Dojang in order to maintain an orderly and effective training hall.

1. Upon entering, bow to show respect.
Enter the dojang properly
Clean hands, feet, short nails.
Always wear a (clean) white Dobok (suit).
Remove all forms of jewellery (rings, earrings etc.)
Don't drink, smoke or eat in the dojang
Behave correctly, in all means
2. Bow to the Instructor at a proper distance.
3. Exchange greeting between students.
4.Show respect to others
Respect your teacher and the higher ranked students.
Respect the dojang
Respect your opponent.
5. Bow to the Instructor upon forming a line before training.
6. Bow to the lnstuctor upon forming a line prior to dismissal

10 POINTS TO BECOMING A GOOD TAE KWON-DO STUDENT

Never tire of learning; a student must always be eager to learn and ask questions. A good student can learn anywhere anytime. This is the secret of knowledge.

A good student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and his instructor. Many students feel that their training is a commodity bought with monthly fees, and are unwilling to take part in any demonstrations, teaching or work around the Dojang. An Instructor can afford to lose this type of student.

Always set a good example to lower ranking students. It is only natural that they attempt to emulate their seniors.

Always be loyal and never criticise, the Instructor, Tae kwon-do, or the teaching methods.

If an Instructor teaches a technique, practise it and attempt to utilize it.

Remember that a student’s conduct outside the Dojang reflects on the Art and the Instructor.

If a student adopts a technique from another Dojang and the Instructor disapproves it, the student must discard it immediately, or train in the Dojang where it was learnt.

Never be disrespectful to the Instructor. Although a student is allowed to disagree with the Instructor, he must first follow the instruction, then discuss the matter later.

Always arrive before training is due to start, and ensure that you have a good attendance record.

Never break a trust.

MAIN TARGET AREAS

HIGH SECTION (NOPUNDE)		MIDDLE SECTION (KAUNDE)		LOW SECTION (NAJUNDE)
No	*Area*	No	*Area*	No	*Area*
1	Eyes	10	Solar Plexus	19	Groin
2	Philtrum	11	Heart	20	Coccyx
3	Jaw (Point)	12	Kidneys	21	Knee
4	Jaw (Hinge)	13	Spinal Cord	22	Shin
5	Side of Neck	14	Stomach	23	Instep
6	Throat	15	Armpit	24	Achilles Tendon
7	Base of Skull	16	Ribs
8	Bregma	17	Collar Bone
9	Temple	18	Between Shoulder Blades

Shown above are the main target areas on the human body, which are the points to which all your attacks (in self defence) are to be concentrated.

SAJO JIRUGI

Sajo Jiruqi is the first basic exercise given to all Tae kwon-do students. It contains the very basic stances, blocks and punches which are the foundation to a good TKD technique. It is designed to help develop co-ordination, direction training, and breathing control. It is NOT a pattern (TUL)

SAJO JIRUGI - NO.1
MEANING: - 4 DIRECTIONAL PUNCH
MOVEMENTS: - 15
READY POSITION: - PARALLEL READY STANCE

1. Move right foot forward to form a right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch.
2. Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form left walking stance, perform obverse low section outer forearm block.
3. Move right foot forwards to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch.
4. Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form left walking stance, perform obverse low section outer forearm block.
5. Move right foot forwards to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch.
6. Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form left walking stance, perform obverse low section outer forearm block.
7. Move right foot forwards to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch. Kihap.

8. Bring right foot back to parallel ready stance.

9. Move left foot forwards to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch.
10. Turn your body 90' to right, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form right walking stance, perform obverse low section outer forearm block.
11. Move left foot forward to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch.
12.Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form right walking stance, perform obverse low section outer forearm block.
13. Move left foot forwards to form left walking stance, perform mid section punch. 14. Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form right walking stance, perform obverse low section outer forearm block.
15. Move left foot forward to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section punch. Kihap.
BRING LEFT FOOT BACK TO PARALLEL READY STANCE

SAJO JIRUGI - NO’2
MEANING: - 4 DIRECTIONAL PUNCH
MOVEMENTS: - 15
READY POSITION: - PARALLEL READY STANCE

1. Move right foot forward to form a right walking stance, perform obverse
mid section punch.
2.Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section inner forearm block.
3. Move right foot forwards to form right walking stance, perform obverse
mid section punch.
4. Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section inner forearm block.
5. Move right foot forwards to form fight walking stance, perform obverse
mid section punch.
6. Turn your body 90' to left, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form left walking stance, perform obverse mid section inner forearm block.
7. Move right foot forward to form right walking stance, perform obverse
mid section punch. Kihap.

8. Bring right foot back to parallel ready stance.

9. Move left foot forwards to form left walking stance, perform obverse midsection punch.
10.Turn your body 90' to right, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section inner forearm block.
11. Move left foot forward to form left walking stance, perform obverse
mid section punch.
12. Turn your body 90' to right, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section inner forearm block.
13. Move left foot forwards to form left walking stance, perform mid section punch. 14. Turn your body 90' to right, step back with the back leg 6 inches to form right walking stance, perform obverse mid section inner forearm block.
15. Move left foot forward to form left walking stance, perform obverse
mid section punch. Kihap.
BRING LEFT FOOT BACK TO PARALLEL READY STANCE

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