Your complete pre-grading revision guide, checklist, and resources for 8th Kup. Tick off every practical item before grading day — no excuses!
6th Kup — TAGB (ITF) Taekwondo
Welcome, Green Belts! 👊 Reaching Green Belt is a big achievement, and now the journey really starts to step up. This stage of your Taekwondo training is about increasing technical accuracy, power, and confidence, while showing a stronger understanding of TAGB (ITF) Taekwondo.
As you prepare for your Blue Stripe grading, the syllabus begins to expand and techniques become more challenging. Strong stances, sharp blocks and strikes, good balance, and controlled movement are essential. Just as important are your focus, discipline, and attitude — consistency and effort will make a huge difference at this level.
🚨 Training Commitment Is Key
If your goal is to progress all the way to Black Belt, training once a week is no longer enough. Now is the ideal time to upgrade to an unlimited membership and train at least twice per week. More training means better technique, improved fitness, stronger confidence, and faster progress through the grades.
🥊 Sparring Is Coming
Sparring will be included in the next grading, so it's very important to start sparring now if you haven't already. Regular sparring will help you develop timing, control, confidence, and awareness — all essential skills for higher grades and future competitions.
Below is a grading video to help support your training at the club. Use it alongside your regular classes to revise your techniques, build confidence, and understand exactly what will be expected of you on grading day. Remember, progress comes from consistent practice, focus, and a positive mindset.
Train hard, commit to your training, listen to your instructor, and embrace the challenge — this is where Taekwondo really starts to level up! 🥋💙
Tick each item once you are confident you can perform it correctly. The progress bar tracks your practical skills — complete all of those to unlock the notification button. Theory and Korean sections are bonus items to help you prepare further. No excuses! 💪
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| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| 2-Step Sparring | Ibo Matsoki |
| Back | Dwit |
| Back Heel | Dwit Chook |
| Back Sole | Dwit Kumchi |
| Bending Ready Stance A | Goburyo Sogi |
| Circular Block | Dollymio Makgi |
| Closed Ready Stance A | Moa Junbi Sogi A |
| Hooking Block | Golcho Makgi |
| Knee Kick | Moorup Chagi |
| Reverse Turning Kick | Bandae Dollyo Chagi |
| Side Punch | Yop Jirugi |
| Vertical Punch | Sewo Jirugi |
| Vertical Stance | Soojik Sogi |
| Waist Block | Hori Makgi |
| 3-Step Sparring | Sambo Matsoki |
| Pattern | Tul |
| Attention | Charyot |
| Bow | Kyong-ye |
| Ready | Chumbi |
| Start / Begin | Sijak |
| Stop | Goman |
| Return to ready stance | Baro |
| Training hall | Dojang |
| Instructor | Sabum |
| Student | Jeja |
| Uniform | Dobok |
Click a video to watch on YouTube. These will help you prepare for your grading — study the patterns, techniques and combinations carefully.