Martinez Taekwondo
High Yellow to Green Belt
Requirements
FORM:
“Taegeuk Ye Jang”
(Also Responsible for prior testing Form(s))
BASIC STANCES & HAND TECHNIQUES:
Stances:
All White and Yellow Belt Stances and Hand Techniques plus
Fighting Stance
Blocks:
Knife hand middle block
Strikes:
Palm Strike
Ridge Hand Strike
Knife Hand Strike
KICKS:
Front Kick, Side Kick, Round Kick, Back Kick (Combination and/or Middle-High)
Skip Side Kick, Skip Round Kick (Single or Combination)
Bent Leg Axe (Rear and Front Leg)
3 STEP SPARRING
(Demonstrate 3 techniques from long, medium and close distance)
FREE SPARRING
BOARD BREAKING:
One Hand and One Foot Technique
Questions:
What is the meaning of Taegeuk Ye Jang?
The second Taegeuk form – signifies Joy
When Punching where on your fist do you strike?
You strike on the first two knuckles
When punching what is the position of the non-punching hand?
The position is on the Belt
In a “Long/Front Stance” what percentage of weight is on the front leg?
60%-70% of weight is on front leg
In a “Back Stance” what percentage of weight is on the back leg?
60%-70% of weight is on front leg
Why do you belt test?
To test our knowledge and preparation of Taekwondo. To gain confidence by performing under pressure and to let a qualified judge determine the increase in our knowledge.
