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PAGE 2 REGIONAL M ARTIAL ARTS ALLIANCE
Welcome to
Regional Martial Arts Alliance
As a new student and/or parent, you will have many questions. This guide was created to help answer many of those for you. It can serve as a reference for you and your family as you continue your Tae
Kwon Do instruction. Communication is key. Please let us know of any questions or concerns you may have. It will help in our ability to serve you, your family and the community.
Our Martial Arts Philosophy
We teach self control, leadership, communication, a healthy lifestyle, honesty, manners and pride
through the advancement in belt ranks. This is done with humility, kindness and the understanding that
each student has gifts in different areas. We foster those gifts by challenging each student and working
to improve areas that are less well developed.
Each gym is a part of a larger organization called the Regional Martial Arts Alliance. The Alliance was founded by a group of martial artists who are dedicated to assisting and enhancing martial arts
professionals and organizations. They are committed to acting with integrity in all aspects of business,
personal and professional growth. Their International, Kukkiwon-Certified Examiners ensure your rank
will be recognized worldwide.
What is Tae Kwon Do?
Tae Kwon Do is characterized by its unique emphasis on kicks. The word Tae Kwon Do is often
translated as “the way of hand and foot” or “the art of kicking and punching”. It originated in Korea for
self defense and dates back to 50 BC.
What can you Expect?
In class, we speak some of the commands in Korean including counting, bowing to the flag and many
others. At first you may feel awkward and out of place. Don’t worry, this is normal and every student
felt this way in the beginning. Tae Kwon Do is about taking care of those who can’t take care of
themselves, meaning the Black Belts will watch out for you during class and assist you as you become
more comfortable. It is good to ask questions. Some of them can be answered in this Student
Handbook. Be sure to take good care of this Handbook. It has the terminology information you need
for each test along with a breakdown of the requirements for every level. In addition, you can add your
own notes and sheets to the Student Handbook to log and document your Tae Kwon Do career.
We look forward to training with you and watching your skills advance and grow
along with all of the new belt colors you are going to earn!
~Head Instructors of Regional Martial Arts Alliance
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OUR BEGINNINGS
Master Jennifer Lourey has been training in Tae Kwon Do since 1999 and opened her original gym, Regional Tae Kwon Do, in 2004 in Cold Spring, MN. In her pursuit of knowledge and dedication to her students, she created and formed an organization to assist and enhance Korean Martial Arts Professionals and Organizations. This is the Regional Martial Arts Alliance (RMAA). As President of this organization, she can offer continued avenues for growth in rank, certification, leadership and business skills for it ’s members. Each member is committed to acting with integrity in all aspects of business, personal and professional growth.
The President, Master Jen, holds several ranks in many martial arts along with a doctorate in Chiropractic and licensed in Acupuncture.
• Kukkiwon Certified 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
• Moo Duk Kwon Certified 6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
• 4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
• 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kumdo
• Certified Kumdo Examiner
• Kukkiwon Certified Tae Kwon Do Examiner
• Certified Self Defense Instructor and Trainer
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Her training has brought her to South Korea on four separate occasions for training and testing. She has had the honor to train with high level martial artists including Grand Master Moo Yung Yun (9th Degree Kukkiwon Certified Black Belt) and Grand Master Dragon Kim (9th Degree Kukkiwon Certified Black Belt, 1st Class Kukkiwon Examiner, Internationally Certified Referee). Each experience has reinforced her drive to share her knowledge of Tae Kwon Do with everyone she meets. Over her years of teaching, she has the privilege of training several Black Belts to Master (4th Degree) level.
Although training, managing gyms/Alliance and testing takes her away from the gym on occasion, Master Jen continues to teach classes and work one -on-one with both colored belts and Black Belts. Regional Martial Arts Alliance prides itself on the quality and quantity of it ’s Instructors. You can contact Master Jen directly, at any time:
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WHITE BELT ETIQUETTE
Along with a lot of hard work and sweat, there are a few things that you need to know and remember about being a Tae
Kwon Do student. The following are some pointers and reminders for you to follow. If you ever have a question, please
feel free to ask your Head Instructor or any Black Belt. Starting your Tae Kwon Do career can be overwhelming at first.
This sheet will help you to understand a few common “do’s and don’ts”.
NEVER wash your belt. If you wash your belt, you will ruin it and wash all of your hard work away. WASH
your uniform and footpads on a regular basis. DO NOT use bleach on your uniforms. It will turn them yellow.
Always take good care of your belt and uniform. DO NOT let them get dirty or lie around on the floor.
You will receive periodic emails with information. Important dates are posted on our website and on the
Facebook page. Check both often.
DO NOT wear all of your equipment to class. All you need in class is your uniform, belt and footpads. All of
your sparring gear, (elbow pads, groin cup, mouth guard) is only used in open gyms, tournaments, scrimmages
and special classes. We recommend you purchase a Tae Kwon Do bag for all of your equipment to be brought
back and forth to class and to tournaments. Footpads are required after your first belt test and nun chucks are
required at Blue Belt level.
It is OK to hem your uniform if it is too long. The easiest for long pants is to fold over the waistband. Especially
children, as they grow, you can let out the hems. It is better that the uniform fits a little big rather than too
small. Generally, a colored belt uniform should last about 3 years until Black Belt time.
After you attain your White Belt, you are ready to participate in open gyms. We will let you know via email if
and when we will be holding any open gyms or special classes. Make sure to bring ALL of your equipment along
to these types of classes unless otherwise specified.
Make sure you mark all your Tae Kwon Do equipment with a Permanent marker. Write your name BIG on
your hand pads, foot pads, and elbow pads. Mark your mouth guard case and the inside of both the top and
bottom of your uniform. It is a good idea to write our TKD Gym’s name on them, too, so they can be returned
to us if they are lost at a tournament or scrimmage.
After you get your uniform, we will be taking the tops in to get the gym logo screen-printed on them. An email
will be sent about the date and instructions on what to do that day.
Targets are not required until you are a Yellow Belt. At that time, you will be informed of the costs and types of
the pads that are available. You may shop in the Pro Shop online or at the gym.
Remember that all the higher ranking colored belts that you see before you all started where you are
just beginning. Everyone is here to make sure that you become the best that you can be.
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GOALS OF A STUDENT
The Student will strive for a complete understanding of all aspects of Tae Kwon Do. Students will be given many
opportunities to learn and should stay focused at each opportunity. A good student can learn anywhere or
anytime. This is the secret to knowledge and lifelong learning.
The student should always have a sincere outlook on Tae Kwon Do. If there is a misunderstanding, the student
strive for a solution with the instructor, keeping in mind the Tenets of Tae Kwon Do at all times.
Students will dedicate themselves to their personal growth in Tae Kwon Do. This may mean involvement in
tournaments, demonstration or helping out at special classes. Students can always learn more about themselves,
their technique, and other people by teaching.
Students will establish long-range goals for themselves and be able to teach Tae Kwon Do to others.
Students will demonstrate maturity and be a good example of a true martial artist, as well as develop a good
sense of sportsmanship.
Students will honor the Instructors by listening to them. If problems arise, they can be handled in a professional
manner. Any discussion with the instructor will be done with parent involvement.
Students will neither be conceited nor complacent. Striving to be better and recognizing that there is always
much to learn are qualities of a good martial artist. Tae Kwon Do techniques shall not be used against others
without good reason.
Students will have faith and confidence in their gym, their instructors, and the centuries old principles of Tae
Kwon Do.
Students will follow the rules of etiquette and be a good example for others to follow at home, school and all
other social functions. Remember, student’s conduct outside the gym is a direct reflection of the art, the
instructor and the students themselves.
Students will strive to be martial artists. They will demonstrate courage, wisdom, kindness, as well as control of
their minds and bodies.
Students will remember that Tae Kwon Do training is a privilege, not a right. This privilege is earned by
following the rules of the home, school, and community. Future promotions will be based on the student’s
completion of these goals and proficiency of the required material.
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YOUTH COLORED BELT PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
No Belt to White Belt (Beginner)
1/2 Ki Bohn Poomse Counting 1-10 in English and Korean
1-2 Basic Kicking Personal Information:
1-2 Basic One Steps Parent’s Names, Address, Phone Number
*Information sheet, regarding testing, will be sent home
White Belt to Orange Belt
Ki Bohn Poomse All Previous Terminology
1-5 Basic Kicking Tenets of Tae Kwon Do and their meanings
1-4 Basic One Steps Board Break
*Shin pads are now required
Orange Belt to Yellow Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Il Jang Regulations of the Hwa Rang Do
1-12 Basic Kicking Board Break
1-7 Basic One Steps
*Hand pads are now required
Yellow Belt to Green Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Yi Jang Commands in Korean
1-10 Face Contacts Board Break
21 Movement (not timed)
*Suggest purchasing sparring gear
Green Belt to Blue Belt (Intermediate)
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Sam Jang American Flag and Basic Stances
1-15 Face Contacts Board Break
21 Movement (timed)
1-4 Target Practices
*Suggest purchasing target squares
Blue Belt to Purple Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Sah Jang Higher Counting
22 Movement (first 4 moves) Board Break
1-8 Intermediate Kicking
1-7 Target Practices Chucks #1
*Nun Chucks are now required
Purple Belt to Purple Trim Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Oh Jang Korean Flag and Tenets in Korean
22 Movement (all) Board Break
1-6 Advanced One Steps
1-10 Advanced Kicking Chucks #1-2
Purple Trim Belt to Brown Belt (Advanced)
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Yuk Jang General Terms
1-12 Basic Kicking Board Break
1-7 Basic One Steps
1-7 Target Practices
1-15 Face Contacts Chucks #1-3
Brown Belt to Red Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Chil Jang Body Parts (English and Korean)
1-8 Intermediate Kicking Board Break
21 Movement (timed)
1-10 Advanced Kicking
22 Movement Chucks #1-3
Red Belt to Junior Black Belt
The opportunity to promote to Junior Black Belt is offered following 4-6
months of training as a Red Belt. The material requirements are provided with-
in the “Offer to Promote” letter. The student must display the skills and man-
ners of an advanced student to be offered the opportunity to promote.
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No Belt to White Belt (Beginner)
1/2 Ki Bohn Poomse Counting 1-10 in English and Korean
1-4 Basic Kicking Spell Name and give Birthdate
1-3 Basic One Steps
*Information sheet, regarding testing, will be sent home
White Belt to Orange Belt
Ki Bohn Poomse All Previous Terminology
1-5 Basic Kicking Tenets of Tae Kwon Do and their meanings
1-7 Basic One Steps Board Break
*Shin pads are now required
Orange Belt to Yellow Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Il Jang Regulations of the Hwa Rang Do
1-12 Basic Kicking Board Break
1-4 Counter Attacks
1-4 Target Practices
*Hand pads are now required
Yellow Belt to Green Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Yi Jang Commands in Korean
1-10 Face Contacts Board Break
21 Movement (not timed)
1-7 Counter Attacks
1-7 Target Practices
*Suggest purchasing sparring gear
Green Belt to Blue Belt (Intermediate)
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Sam Jang American Flag and Basic Stances
22 Movement Board Break
1-15 Face Contacts
3/2/1’s 1st-3rd Sets
21 Movement (under 15 seconds)
*Suggest purchasing target squares
Blue Belt to Purple Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Sah Jang Higher Counting
1-15 Face Contacts Board Break
1-8 Intermediate Kicking
1-7 Target Practices
3/2/1’s All 5 Sets Chucks #1
*Nun Chucks are now required
Purple Belt to Purple Trim Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Oh Jang Korean Flag and Tenets in Korean
1-6 Advanced One Steps Board Break
1-10 of 30 Series (under 1 minute)
1-10 Advanced Kicking
1-12 Basic Kicking
1-7 Basic One Steps Chucks #1-2
Purple Trim Belt to Brown Belt (Advanced)
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Yuk Jang General Terms
21 Movement (timed) Board Break
1-6 Advanced One Step Counter Attacks
1-20 of 30 Series (under 2 minutes)
1-15 Face Contacts Chucks #1-3
Brown Belt to Red Belt
All Previous Patterns All Previous Terminology
Taegeuk Chil Jang Body Parts (English and Korean)
1-7 Target Practices History for 2 minutes
22 Movement Board Break
1-30 of 30 Series (under 3 minutes)
3/2/1’s All 5 Sets
1-8 Intermediate Kicking Chucks #1-3
Red Belt to Black Belt
The opportunity to promote to Black Belt is offered following 4-6 months of
training as a Red Belt. The material requirements are provided within the
“Offer to Promote” letter. The student must display the skills and manners of
an advanced student to be offered the opportunity to promote.
ADULT COLORED BELT PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
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CRICKETS (4-6 years old) COLORED BELT PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
No Belt to White Belt (Beginner)
First 4 moves Ki Bohn Poomse Counting 1-10 in English and Korean
Right/Left Front Kick Right/Left Roundhouse
Backspin Basic Kicking #1
Personal Information: Parent’s Names, Address, Phone Number
*Information sheet, regarding testing, will be sent home
White Belt to Orange Stripe Belt
1/2 Ki Bohn Poomse Manners/Counting/Tenets 1-2
Right/Left Front Kick Board Break
Right/Left Roundhouse Right/Left Turning Side
Backspin Basic Kicking 1-2
Basic One Steps #1
*Shin pads are now required
Orange Stripe Belt to Yellow Stripe Belt
Ki Bohn Poomse Manners/Counting/Tenets 1-4
Basic Kicking 1-4 Board Break
Basic One Steps 1-2
Yellow Stripe Belt to Orange Belt
Ki Bohn Poomse Manners/Counting/Tenets ALL
Basic Kicking 1-5 Board Break
Basic One Steps 1-4
Orange Belt to Green Stripe Belt
6 Moves of Taegeuk Il Jang Manners/Tenets/Tenets/Regulations 1-2
Basic Kicking 1-8 Board Break
Basic One Steps 1-5
Green Stripe Belt to Blue Stripe Belt
12 Moves of Taegeuk Il Jang Manners/Counting/Tenets/Regulatinos 1-4
Basic Kicking 1-10 Board Break
Basic One Steps 1-6
Blue Stripe Belt to Yellow Belt
Taegeuk Il Jang Manners/Counting/Tenets/Regulations
Basic Kicking 1-12 Board Break
Basic One Steps 1-7
Transition to Regular Youth Class
This happens automatically at Yellow Belt level. Most children are 6 years old
by this time. The determination to transition can be made early if the student
shows proficiency, maturity and the skill level to advance.
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Testing
Testing is usually conducted every 3 months. Students are recommended by the Instructor if they are ready.
Every student has to earn their belt and work hard for it. Students who do not pass, will be able to retest during
regular classes. Forms are emailed out and handed out in classes. All colored belt test fees must be paid two
weeks in advance of testing and students must be current on their account to be eligible to test. Certificates will
be issued through the KwanJangNim for colored belt ranks and from the Kukkiwon for Black Belt ranks.
Tournaments/Scrimmages
Tournaments and Scrimmages are offered throughout the year. Posters are put up in the lobby along with the
information posted on Facebook, the website and emailed to parents. Tournaments are not required for a
colored belt student to advance in rank. Tournaments and Scrimmages are an extracurricular activity that one
can take part in at their own expense. The Tournaments are large events, involving multiple schools. The
Scrimmages are smaller events and are offered as extra practice time for Tournament competition.
Monthly Fees and Cancellation Policy
Monthly fees are to be paid at the 1st class of each month. Any fees not paid by the 5th of the month will be
charged a late fee. These fees are on a month-to-month basis unless choosing to do a pre-pay option. All fees
are final and no refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend for a month or want to cancel, it is your
responsibility to give a written notice 14 days before the month begins to avoid the monthly charge.
Make-Up Classes
Students who miss a class (illness, weather, vacations, etc.), are welcome to come on an alternate night at any
one of our multiple locations to make up that class.
Winter Weather and Canceled Classes
There are no classes on major holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, etc.).
However, these days will always be announced by the Instructor, be posted at the gym and emailed out. For
extreme weather conditions, cancellations will be posted on the Facebook page, website and emailed. It is the
student’s/parent’s responsibility to check these locations or call to verify the status of classes during poor
weather conditions. If the gym’s school district has closed or released early, there will be no classes.
Other Events
We often have extra events for students: Pizza Parties, Climbing Camps, TKD Camps, Break-a-thons, Holiday
Party, Black Belt Banquet, etc. These events are a great way to meet more kids, have fun outside the normal
classes, and be challenged with various drills, obstacles, and techniques. Flyers are emailed out, handed out and
posted with the information about the activity. These are extra activities that you can take part in at your own
expense. Watch Facebook and the website for more details.
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TERMINOLOGY (available online audio www.RMAA4U.com)
Numbers/Counting
One – Hana Six – Yasot
Two – Dul Seven – Ilgop
Three – Set Eight – Yodul
Four – Net Nine – Ahope
Five – Tasot Ten – Yul
Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
Courtesy – Being polite & kind to others
Integrity – Honesty & trustworthiness
Self-Control – Knowing ones physical & emotional limits and keeping them in
check
Perseverance – Never giving up
Indomitable Spirit – A vital force within you that cannot be conquered or bro-
ken
Regulations of Hwarang Do
1. Respect your parents and elders
2. Never yield on the battlefield
3. Never lose your self control or perseverance
4. Devote you self and loyalty to your country
5. Love life and never needlessly harm or kill
Commands
Attention – Chareyut
Bow/Salute – Kyung nae
Return to Order – Baro
Ready – Joonbi
Begin – Si Jak
Stop/Finish – Gue Mahn
Continue – Kae Suk
Left – Wen
Right – Oren
Turn Around – Di Ro Dolla
At Ease – Sheyo
Basic Stances (Seogi)
Ready - Joon bi
Horse Stance - Joo choom-seogi
Walking - Ap-seogi
Front - Apkeubi
Back - Dwikeubi
Fighting - Gyoroogi-seogi
Belt Colors and Meanings
White - Purity, Innocence, a Beginning
White with Orange Stripe (Kid Kickers: 4-6 years old)
White with Yellow Stripe (Kid Kickers: 4-6 years old)
Orange
Orange with Green Stripe (Kid Kickers: 4-6 years old)
Orange with Blue Stripe (Kid Kickers: 4-6 years old)
Yellow – Earth, Foundations of Learning
Green – Seed Planted in Earth
Blue – Sprout Reaching to Heaven
Purple – Royalty
Purple Trim
Brown – Ripening of Fruit or Plant
Red – Danger
Black – Maturity, Striving for Perfection, Impervious to Fear
and Darkness
US Flag (Sungjogi)
Red – Meaning blood shed on the battlefield
White – Meaning liberty and purity
Blue – Meaning sky, constellation or heaven
Flag was sewn by Betsy Ross and born on June 14, 1777
The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies
The 50 stars represent the 50 states and are
arranged in 4 rows of 5 and 5 rows of 6
The flag is also known as Old Glory
Higher Counting (Native Korean)
10 – Yul
20 – Seumul
30 – Soreun
40 – Maheun
50 – Swon
60 – Yesun
70 – Ilheun
80 – Yoduen
90 – Aheun
100 – Baek
1000 – Chon
10,000 – Man
Korean Flag (TaeGukgi)
The symbol in the center represents unity,
opposites and equal balance
Red, on top, is called Yang and is positive
Blue, on bottom, is called Um and is negative
The four symbols, in the corners are called Trigrams
They represent the directions on the compass,
four seasons and four human relationships:
Mother, Brother, Father and Friend
3 Solid bars = Heaven
3 Broken bars = Earth
1 Solid/2 Broken bars = Water
2 Solid/1 Broken bar = Fire
Examples:
74 would be “Ilheun net”
839 would be “Yodul Baek Soreun Ahope”
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Tenets of TKD in Korean
Courtesy – Yahee
Integrity – Gumsom
Self Control – Cookgee
Perseverance – Inae
Indomitable Spirit – Bakjulbulkool
General Terms
Hello – Onion ha syo
Degree – Dan
Yell – Ki hap
Thank You – Kam sahab neda
Pattern – Poomse
Certain Victory – Pilsung
Martial Arts Gym – Dojang
Martial Arts Uniform – Dobok
Degree – Dan
Rank/Grade – Gup
Bow to the Flag – Kukki-ae Dae-ha-yo
Master Instructor (4th Dan) – Sabum-Nim
Grand Master Instructor – Sabu-Nim
President of Assoc. – Kwan Jang-Nim
Instructor - Kyobu-Nim
Assistant Instructor – Jokyo-Nim
Body Parts
Face – Olgul
Eye – Noon
Nose – Koh
Ear – Gwi
Mouth – Eep
Chin – Tuk
Neck – Mok
Forehead – Ee mah
Head – Muh lee
Shoulder – Uh Ggeh
Arm – Pahl
Elbow – Pahl ggoom chi
Wrist – Sohn mok
Forearm – Pahl ddook
Hand - Sohn
Fist – Jimurk
Finger – Sohn ga lak
Foot – Bahl
Leg – Da lee
Knee – Moo leup
Groin – Sa ta goo nee
Chest – Gaseum
Solar Plexus – Myungchi
Body – Mumtong
Knifehand – Sonnal
Ridgehand – Yuksonnal
Blocks (Makki)
Down/Low – Arae Makki
Inside – An-Makki
Outside – Bakkat-Makki
Outside Forearm – Bakkat Palddok Makki
High – Olgul-Makki
Double Knifehand – Sonnal Makki
Single Knifehand – Hansonnal Makki
Strikes (Chigi) and Punches (Jireugi)
Low – Arae Chirugi
Middle – Momtong Chirugi
High – Olgul Chirugi
Reverse – Baro Chirugi
Side – Yeop Chirugi
Single – Hanchirugi
Double – Doobon Chirugi
Triple – Saebon Chirugi
Kicks (Chagi)
Front Kick – Ap Chagi
Side Kick – Yeop Chagi
Turning Side Kick – Di Yeop Chagi
Back Kick – Dwi Chagi
Roundhouse Kick – Dolryo Chagi
Backspin Kick – Di Dolryo Chagi
Inside Crescent – An Bandol Chagi
Outside Crescent – Bakkat Bandol Chagi
Taegeuk Patterns & Meanings
Taegeuk Il Jang – 18 moves, one yell, Heaven
Taegeuk Yi Jang – 18 moves, one yell, Lake
Taegeuk Sam Jang – 20 moves, one yell, Fire
Taegeuk Sa Jang – 20 moves, one yell, Thunder
Taegeuk Oh Jang – 20 moves, one yell, Wind
Taegeuk Yuk Jang – 19 moves, one yell, Water
Taegeuk Chil Jang – 25 moves, one yell, Mountain
Taeguek Pal Jang – 27 moves, two yells, Earth
Black Belt Patterns & Meanings
Koryo – 30 moves, two yells, learned man
Keumgang – 27 moves, two yells, diamond
Taebaek – 26 moves, two yells, bright mountain
Pyongwon – 21 moves, two yells, vast plain
Advanced Stances (Seogi)
Naranhi seogi – Parallel stance
Apseogi – Forward stance
Apkeubi – Forward inflection stance
Dwikubi – Backward inflection stance
Oren seogi – Right hand stance
Wen seogi – Left hand stance
Kkoa seogi – Cross stance
Beom seogi – Tiger stance
Moa seogi – Close stance
Joo choom-seogi – Riding stance
Hakdari seogi – Crane stance
Kyotdari seogi – Assisting stance
Ogeum seogi – Reverse stance
Advanced Blocks (Makki)
Area Makki – Low blocking
Momtong Makki – Body blocking
Olgul Makki – Face blocking
Momtong Bakkat Makki – Outer body blocking
Sonnal Makki – Hand blade blocking
TERMINOLOGY
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TOURNAMENTS
***Rules listed are followed by Regional Martial Arts Alliance Schools
Pattern Presentation (Forms and Weapons)
It is beneficial for students to practice their pattern “presentation” before a tournament. This is something parents can help practice. In Pattern competition, the
competitors are called to a holding area to be split into divisions and then led to their competition ring and lined up outside the “competition” area. There will
be judges seated in front of the head table who will bow in all competitors and ask them to sit. The Head Judge will call an individual competitor’s name, at which
time the competitor should reply with the loud answer of “Yes, Sir/Ma’am” as they stand up, bow, turn around, straighten their uniform/tighten their belt, turn
back, bow and make their way in front of the judges. Once reaching the Judges, they bow again, stand in Jun Bi and announce; Name, Gym Name and Pattern
they are presenting.
Ex: “Judges, my name is Jen Doe from Regional Tae Kwon Do. It is my privilege to present Tae Geuk Il Chang. Judges (bow)”
At this point, the Head Judge will instruct the competitor to back up. The competitor responds “Yes, Sir/Ma’am” and moves to the starting position. From the
starting position, they bow and stand in Jun Bi, waiting for the starting command of “Shijak” (begin). The competitor goes through their pattern to the last move,
holding it until they hear the word “Germahn” (stop). The Judge will ask the competitor to turn around while the Judges give two scores. The first score is the
whole number and the second score is a decimal point, thus giving the student a score between 5.0 and 9.9.The Judge will instruct the competitor to turn back
around. The competitor responds with “Yes, Sir/Ma’am”, turns around and bows. The Judge will release them to sit back down and they should again respond
with “Yes, Sir/Ma’am” before bowing and being seated. Once all competitors have performed, scores will be totaled and awards will be handed out. The Head
Judge will bow out the competitors, signaling their competition in that ring is complete.
Practicing these steps in advance of competition will make the competitor more confident and comfortable. Some of the criteria the Judges are scoring on are:
Accuracy of the Pattern, Manners, Confidence, Timing/Speed, Agility/Grace.
Sparring Competition
Competitors will be called to the holding area to be split into divisions and led to their competition ring. They should bring all of their sparring gear with them to
the holding area. The competition will begin by the Head Referee bowing in the competitors and matching them up for competition. Coaching is not allowed.
LEGAL TECHNIQUE
Legal technique includes kicking to either the body or light contact to the head gear and punching (body only). Punching to the face is not allowed.
LEGAL TARGET
Body: The legal body target consists of the front portion of the body, starting at the side seams of the uniform and forward, from the bottom of the neck, down
to the belt. The neck, back and groin are not legal targets. The body targets may be attacked with either the hand or the foot and will constitute one point.
Head: Light contact to the sides and front of the head gear, with the foot, will constitute two points. Hand contact to the head gear is not a legal attack. Face
contact with the foot is not legal or illegal.
LEGAL STRIKING IMPLEMENTS
Foot: Legal foot attacks consist of : sole, ball, knife-edge, instep, heel and arch.
Hand: Straight punches to a legal body target, using the forefist only, will be scored when delivered off of the back leg and displace the opponent. Hooks, upper-
cuts, etc., are legal attacks (to the body) but will not be scored. Backfists and open hand attacks are not legal.
PROHIBITED ACTS:
Holding
Escaping from fighting by turning back to opponent
Stepping out of boundary to escape fighting
Attacking opponent with unauthorized attacking implement (knee, knifehand, backfist, etc.)
Throwing or sweeping opponent
Faking injury
Stalling
Attacking an unauthorized area (back, legs, groin, joints, back of head)
Pushing
Intentional falling
Hand strike to head
Unsportsmanlike conduct (gestures, questioning the referee, undesirable comments, etc.)
Attacking a fallen opponent
Intentional attack after the referee has stopped the match
Malicious or excessive attack causing swelling or bleeding.
SCORING PROCEDURE
During the match, the referee will stop the fight each time he/she sees a point scored and will call for points from the corner judges. They will indicate if they
saw the point by holding up the corresponding, colored flag. Either three corner judges or two corner judges and the center referee must agree for the point to
be awarded. The winner is the competitor who earns the most points throughout the two minute match.
***All competitors must wear head gear, chest protector, mouth guard, elbow pads/hand pads or WTF gloves/forearm guards, foot pads and groin cup (males
only).
My Colored Belt Journey
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Tournaments and Scrimmages I Competed In:
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GYM CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor: ________________________________
Gym Name: _______________________________
Gym Address: ______________________________
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ALLIANCE CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address: Regional Martial Arts Alliance
307 Ivy Ave SE
Richmond MN, 56368
Phone: 320-597-7422 (Office) 320-290-5255 (Mobile)
Presiden Email: [email protected]
Website: www.RMAA4U.com
Facebook Page: Regional Martial Arts Alliance