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White Belt to White-Yellow Exam Syllabus

White Belt (10th Gup) → White-Yellow Belt (9th Gup). Revise three movements, three kicks, two fundamental exercises and beginner theory. Prioritise posture, balance and respect over speed or power.

01

Fundamental movements

  • Walking stance middle front punch — Gunnun So Kaunde Ap Jirugi.
  • Walking stance forearm low block — Gunnun So Palmok Najunde Makgi.
  • Walking stance knife-hand low block — Gunnun So Sonkal Najunde Makgi.
02

Kicks & exercises

  • Front snapping kick — Ap Chagi / Apcha Busigi.
  • Turning kick — Dollyo Chagi. Side piercing kick — Yop Chagi / Yopcha Jirugi.
  • Four Directions Punch — Saju Jirugi: 7 movements.
  • Four Directions Block — Saju Makgi: 8 movements.
  • Practise direction changes and return to the correct position; choose control before kick height.
03

Theory & etiquette

  • Tae: foot; Kwon: hand/fist; Do: art or way. Learn the full meaning and founder, General Choi Hong Hi.
  • Five tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Know their Korean names and meanings.
  • Count 1–10: hana, dul, set, net, daseot, yeoseot, ilgop, yeodeol, ahop, yeol.
  • Review instructor titles: Bo Sabum / Sabum, Sabum-Nim, Sa Hyun-Nim and Sa Seong-Nim with their Dan levels.

Key terms & facts

  • Dojang — place for practice
  • Dobok — uniform
  • Ti — belt
  • 9th Gup — White-Yellow Belt

Check your understanding

  • Can you name and perform all three movements and three kicks?
  • Can you perform Saju Jirugi and Saju Makgi with clear direction?
  • Can you explain the tenets, count in Korean and identify the founder?

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