Black Stripe
1st Kup

Pattern Meaning - Choong-Moo

Was the name given to the great Admiral Yi-Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolise his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.

Typical Grading Qustions

Q1 - What is the meaning of Choong-Moo?

Q2 - What is the meaning of Black belt?

Q3 - Name the components which make up the Theory of Power

Q4 - Why do you want to become a Black belt?

Grading Answers

A1 - Was the name given to the great Admiral Yi-Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolise his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.

A2 - Black belt is the opposite of white, therefore signifying the wearer's maturity & proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness & fear.

A3 - Theory of Power - Concentration, Reaction Force, Equilibrium, Mass, Breath Control & Speed.

A4 - Only you can answer this question.

New Attacking Techniques in Choong-Moo

Flying Side Piercing Kick - Twimyo Yopcha Jirugi.

Reverse Knifehand Front Strike - Sonkal Dung Ap Taerigi

Back Piercing Kick - Dwitcha Jirugi

New Defensive Movements in Choong-Moo

X-Knifehand Checking Block - Kyocha Sonkal Momcho Makgi.

Double Palm Upward Block - Doo Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi.

Helpful Information & Tips

When performing 2 versus 1 sparring (Idil Matsoki) an emphasis must be placed on safety & protection. This will involve keeping both opponents in a straight line for as long as possible and not exposing yourself to danger. When you see the opportunity to attack, you must act fast, before ensuring you can minimise the attacking threat. NEVER EVER go through the middle of your attackers, you will be classed as "Dead" in your grading, which is not a good thing!

Adults, you must be comfortable at breaking a london Common house brick to be put forward to grade for Black belt, with either a hand or foot technique. Through your years of conditioning and practice a brick break should be a formality & not a suprise when it breaks. Be suprised if it does not break rather than suprised when it does.