Yellow Stripe to Yellow Belt

Welcome, Taekwondo Student! 👊 You've already taken your first steps in Taekwondo, and now it's time to build on what you've learned. This stage of your journey is about improving your basics, sharpening your technique, and showing a stronger understanding of TAGB (ITF) Taekwondo.

As you prepare for your Yellow Belt grading, focus on clean stances, accurate blocks and punches, good balance, and controlled movement. Just as important are your discipline, concentration, and attitude — these are key qualities of a progressing martial artist.

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 what will be expected of you on grading day. Remember, consistent effort, focus, and a positive mindset matter just as much as getting the techniques right.

Train hard, listen carefully to your instructor, and enjoy the process — you're moving forward on your Taekwondo journey! 🥋💛

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! 💪

🥊 Practical Techniques

Sitting Stance – Double Punch Annun Sogi – Doo Jirugi

Walking Ready Stance – Front Kick Gunnun Chumbi Sogi – Ap Chagi

Walking Stance – Double Punch Gunnun Sogi – Doo Jirugi

L Stance – Middle Block Niunja Sogi – Kaunde Makgi

L Stance – Knifehand Strike Niunja Sogi – Sonkal Taerigi

Walking Stance – Low Block / Rising Block Gunnun Sogi – Najunde Makgi / Chookyo Makgi

🔄 Pattern (Tul) — Chon-Ji

I can perform Chon-Ji (19 movements) from start to finish

I know the meaning of Chon-Ji "The Heaven the Earth" — creation of the world / beginning of human history

I return to the correct starting position at the end of the pattern

⭐ Attitude & Discipline

I bow when entering and leaving the Dojang

I listen carefully and respond respectfully to my instructor

My Dobok is clean, pressed, and my belt is tied correctly

I train with focus, effort, and a positive attitude

🧠 Theory (bonus — not required to unlock the button)

I know the meaning of the Yellow Belt Yellow signifies the Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root — Taekwondo foundation is being laid

I can name the 5 Tenets of Taekwondo Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit

I know what Taekwondo means Tae = Foot/Leg, Kwon = Fist/Hand, Do = Art/Way

I understand the difference between an obverse and reverse punch

Still Struggling with the Practical Techniques?

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English	Korean
Back (as in back fist)	Dung
Ball of foot	Ap Kumchi
Footsword	Balkal
Front snap kick	Ap Chabusigi
Guarding block	Daebi makgi
Head	Mori
Kick	Chagi
L Stance	Niunja Sogi
Left	Wen
Outside	Bakat
Pattern	Tul
Press ups	Momtong Bachia
Ready stance	Chumbi sogi
Right	Orun
Rising Block	Chookyo makgi
Side	Yop
Three step sparring	Sambo matsoki
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

Getting Ready to Grade

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