Blue Stripe Belt: 5th Gup


Taegeuk Oh Jang

Meaning: Wind
Philosophical Meaning: “Symbolizes wind. It is sometimes gentle, sometimes forceful, yielding and penetrating, soothing and destructive, invisible, yet manifesting” – Doug Cook

Wind represents that Taekwondo practitioner can represent all the traits listed above. An example would be the trait of gentleness. A Taekwondo practitioner can be seen as gentle as a breeze.

 


Handshake Release Takedown


Stances and Basic Movements

Always focus on preparation

  • Head Protection Blocks
  • More Focus on Punching from Fighting Stance

Kicks

Include footwork with kicks

  • Axe Kick (Test Kick)
  • Out In / In Out Axe Kick

Other

  • Combination Kicks
  • Punching in Sparring

Training Time

  • Minimum Training Time = 50 hours

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