Getting Ready to Grade
10th Kup — TAGB (ITF) Taekwondo
Welcome, Taekwondo Student! 👊 This stage of your Taekwondo journey is all about building strong foundations, developing good habits, and understanding the basic techniques of TAGB (ITF) Taekwondo.
As you prepare for your Yellow Stripe grading, focus on correct stances, basic blocks, punches, and showing good discipline and attitude. Remember — effort, focus, and a positive attitude are just as important as technique.
Train hard, listen to your instructor, and enjoy the journey — this is just the beginning! 🥋💛
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! 💪
Still Struggling with the Practical Techniques?
Don't worry — sometimes a few minutes of focused, one-to-one coaching makes all the difference. Book a Virtual 1-2-1 session with Mr Cook via Google Meet and get personalised feedback on exactly the techniques you need to nail before grading day.
Sessions available evenings & weekends · Mr Cook replies within 24 hours
Use this table alongside the Korean Quiz to test yourself. Cover the right column and see how many you know!
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Tae Kwon-Do | Foot-Fist-Art |
| Training Hall | Dojang |
| Training Suit | Dobok |
| Belt | Ti |
| Instructor | Sabum |
| Student | Jeja |
| Attention | Charyot |
| Bow | Kyong Ye |
| Ready | Chunbi |
| Start | Si-jak |
| Stop | Goman |
| Return to ready stance | Barrol |
| About turn | Dwiyro Torro |
| Forwards | Apro Kaggi |
| Backwards | Dwiyro Kaggi |
| Dismiss | Haessan |
| High Section | Nopunde |
| Middle Section | Kaunde |
| Low Section | Najunde |
| Attention Stance | Charyot Sogi |
| Parallel Stance | Narani Sogi |
| Walking Stance | Gunnun Sogi |
| Sitting Stance | Annun Sogi |
| Forearm | Palmok |
| Inner Forearm | An Palmok |
| Outer Forearm | Bakat Palmok |
| Forefist | Ap Joomuk |
| Obverse Punch | Baro Jirugi |
| Reverse Punch | Bandae Jirugi |
| Inner Forearm Block | An Palmok Makgi |
| Outer Forearm Block | Bakat Palmok Makgi |
| Front Rising Kick | Ap Chaolligi |
| Side Rising Kick | Yop Chaolligi |
| Four Directional Punch | Sajo Jirugi |
| 1 — One | Hanna |
| 2 — Two | Dool |
| 3 — Three | Seth |
| 4 — Four | Neth |
| 5 — Five | Dasaul |
| 6 — Six | Yosaul |
| 7 — Seven | Ilgop |
| 8 — Eight | Yodoll |
| 9 — Nine | Ahop |
| 10 — Ten | Yoll |
