Black Belt Prep Exam #1

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A = Attacker

D = Defender

Chon-Ji

3 Step

A – 3 middle obverse punches, walking stance

D – 3 steps back into walking stance starting with the right foot, performing a middle inner forearm side block, blocking each punch

D – Counter-attack with a middle reverse punch to the solar plexus remaining in walking stance. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Dan-Gun

3 Step

A – Start in a left walking stance outer forearm low block. Perform 3 reverse middle punches in L-stance

D – 3 steps back into right L-stances performing a knife-hand middle block, blocking each punch

D – Counter-attack by moving the front foot to the side, perform a midsection turning kick with the back leg, then knife-hand strike to the side of the neck with the right hand and ending in a L-stance. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Dan-Gun

2 Step

A – Start in a right L-stance with middle outer forearm guarding block

A – Step forward into a right walking stance performing a downward knife-hand strike on the shoulder

D – Step back with right foot into walking stance performing an outer forearm rising block with left arm, blocking the downward knife-hand strike

A – Second step, perform a front snap kick stepping into walking stance

D – Step back with the left foot into a sitting stance performing a knife-hand low block, blocking the snap kick

D – Counter-attack with a front leg side piercing kick, then slide forward with feet performing a knife-hand strike with the front hand to the neck. KIHAP!

3 Step

A – Start in left walking stance reverse punch

A – Perform 2 reverse high punches in walking stance

D – Starting with left foot back, perform 2 high outer forearm side blocks in walking stance blocking each punch

A – Third step, go to grab for the neck with both hands

D – Perform an outer forearm wedging block in walking stance, blocking the incoming hands

D – Counter-attack with a front leg snap kick followed by 2 middle punches, ends with a reverse punch. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Won-Hyo

1 Step

A – Start in parallel ready stance

A – Perform a right fixed stance obverse middle punch

D – Counter-attack, dodging punch at a 45 degree angle to the right into a right bending stance outer forearm guarding blocking. Perform a middle side kick with a high punch. Finish in L-stance guarding block. KIHAP!

2 Step

A – Start in a right L-stance guarding block

A – Perform a middle turning kick, L-stance

D – Step back into a left L-stance performing an outer forearm guarding block, blocking the turning kick

A – Perform a left walking stance obverse middle punch

D – Step back into a left L-stance performing an outer forearm guarding block, blocking the punch

D – Counter-attack with a hook kick with the front leg. Bring feet together after the kick and step back with the opposite foot at a 45 degree angle. Finish in an outer forearm guarding block. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Yul-Gok

1 Step #1

A – Perform a reverse high punch in left walking stance

D – Counter-attack, step back with the left foot performing a high hooking block with the right hand in walking stance. Step forward with the rear foot performing a reverse front middle elbow strike in walking stance. KIHAP!

1 Step #2

A – Perform an obverse high punch in a right walking stance

D – Counter-attack, step back with the right foot into a walking stance performing a double inner forearm high block. Bring the front foot half-way back then hop forward performing a left X-stance high side back fist. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Joong-Gun

1 Step #1

A – Perform a reverse middle punch in left walking stance

D – Counter-attack, move back into a right L-stance middle reverse knife-hand block. Shift both feet forward performing a high vertical punch with a twin fist in a left walking stance. KIHAP!

1 Step #2

A – Perform a right fixed stance obverse middle punch

D – Counter-attack, step back into a right rear foot stance upward block with the palm. Perform a front snap kick with the left foot to the floating ribs, place front foot down into walking stance. Then perform a reverse high knife-hand strike with the right hand. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Toi-Gye

1 Step #1

A – Perform a right fixed stance obverse middle punch in a sliding motion

D – Counter-attack, shift left foot backwards into a left rear foot stance knife-hand guarding block. Perform a dodging side piercing kick with the right foot while flying away from the opponent and finish in a left L-stance outer forearm guarding block. KIHAP!

1 Step #2

A – Perform a middle front kick in walking stance with the right foot

D – Counter-attack, step back into a right L-stance performing a double inner forearm pushing block. Shift forward with both feet grabbing behind the head with both hands. Perform an upward kick with the knee to the solar plexus. Move back into a left L-stance guarding block. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Hwa-Rang

1 Step #1

A – Perform a obverse high punch in right walking stance

D – Counter-attack, perform a closed stance high side block with the left arm, moving left foot to right. Move forward performing a right L-stance reverse high strike to the philtrum with a back fist, dodge backwards flying front kick. Finish in L-stance outer forearm guarding block. KIHAP!

1 Step #2

A – Perform a front snap kick and placing foot down into a right walking stance

D – Counter-attack, step back with the right foot into walking stance performing a X-fist pressing block. Bring your front foot back halfway then slide forward into a right L-stance performing a back middle side elbow thrust. Dodge back with both feet into guarding block. KIHAP!

A = Attacker

D = Defender

Choong-Moo

1 Step #1

A – Perform a reverse middle punch in left walking stance

D – Counter-attack, Perform a right L-stance C-knife hand block. Bring your front foot to the back foot performing a reverse back kick. Finish in L-stance guarding block. KIHAP!

1 Step #2

A – Perform a reverse high inward knife-hand strike in left walking stance

D – Counter-attack, perform a dodging flying side kick with the left foot at a 45 degree angle to the right landing on one leg. Jump forward into X-stance performing a knife-hand strike to the neck. KIHAP!

Grand Master Donato Nardizzi has an amazing YouTube channel dedicated to ITF Taekwon-Do, go check it out and broaden your knowledge on our beloved martial art. These links will take you to the corresponding pattern video of GM Nardizzi, they are very detailed and well done, always starting with breaking down the pattern and laying down the foundation then finishing off with a demo of the full pattern.

Chon-Ji Tul

Dan-Gun Tul

Do-San Tul

Won-Hyo Tul

Yul-Gok Tul

Joong-Gun Tul

Toi-Gye Tul

Hwa-Rang Tul

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