2nd Degree Red

2nd Degree Red

Overview

“Of those who start Taekwondo training, only about 5% stick with it until they achieve the black belt Rank. Then perhaps 80% of those who earn a black stop there.”
– Duk Sung Son

2nd Degree Red Belt is the ninth and last colored belt on your road to Black belt, students who have achieved 2nd red belt are upper belts and are expected to take a teaching role in the class. Students are expected to have a full development in patterns, a good grasp on all variations of kicks, a solid understanding of weapons, and a good understanding of other styles.

2nd Red belts are excepted to have great control sparring, being able to take on 2-3 lower belts and preventing anyone from getting hurt, be able to win most of their fights, and be able to give pointers to younger students to help improve their fighting. It is recommended that a students attend a tournament to observe other schools and to test their progress. The focus at 3rd Red and 2nd Degree Red belt is to prepare for the Black Belt test. Students at this rank will often be referred to as assistant instructors and encourage to lead portions of the class.

At 2nd Red belt the student is required to hold their belt for a minimum of two semesters but often three to practice and master these fundamentals since they will be the key points during the black belt test. The student will not test for black belt on a class testing date but instead set a time with the instructor (often a few months in advance) for testing. On top of what is required, Students will also continue to learn weapon and grappling defenses to acclimate students to different styles. It is also recommend that students be able to know give and receive commands in Korean. Students should also start reviewing all previous belt material to better prepare themselves for the black belt test.

Here is a breakdown of what you can expect from 3rd Red Belt.

  • Advanced Level Kicks
  • Advanced Patterns
  • Weapon Defenses
  • Grappling techniques
  • Some advanced Korean words
  • Ground Fighting
  • Releases
  • One-Step Sparring

Testing Requirements:

Time Requirements

2nd Degree Red belts are required to hold their belts for a minimum of three (3) semesters. This roughly equals one (1) year. A student may be allow to test a semester early if they consistently show up to class and demonstrate proper discipline and practice. The test for 2nd Degree to black belt is not during the class test. Talk to the instructor to set up a time for this test.

Required Material

  • See Black Belt testing page for a complete list of required material.

Required Knowledge

  • Releases
    • Rear Sleeve Grab
    • Full Nelson
    • Double Hand Shoulder Grab
    • Lapel Grab
    • Two attacker wrist grab
  • Kicking (how to perform the kick and what part of the foot to use)
    • 3 Current Kicking Drill
    • 24 Previous Kicking Drills
  • Korean:
    • Stances
    • Punches
    • Kicks

Kicking Drills

  • #25: Front Kick, Back kick, Roundhouse Kick (R), Front Kick, Hook Kick (L),
    Step Forward (R), Front Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick(L), Front Kick, Hook Kick (R)
  • #26: Step Forward (R), Back Spin Crescent Kick (L), Roundhouse kick (R),
    Switch Feet, Step Forward (L), Back Spin Crescent Kick (R), Roundhouse Kick (L)
  • #27: Twist Kick, Roundhouse Kick (R), Step forward (L), Front Kick (R),Twist Kick, Roundhouse Kick (L), Step
    Forward (R), Front Kick (L )

Release Drills

Rear Shoulder Grab

*Attacker is grabbing cross hand to the back of your sleeve.

  1. Start this technique the same way as the Purple Belt – Rear Shoulder Grab. With your left hand reach across your body and grab the attackers left hand (you want to pin their hand to your shoulder so it doesn’t move).
  2. There are 2 different takedowns to do from this position.
    1. Circle your right arm clockwise over the attacker’s arm and pull up (causing the attacker’s arm to hyper-extend). With your left hand ridge hand strike the attacker’s throat.
    2. Circle your right arm counter-clockwise under the attacker’s arm causing the attacker’s elbow to bend The attacker will be forced down in front of you. This could set up a front kick or elbow to the neck.

Rear Shoulder Grab #2

*Attacker is behind you grabbing your right shoulder with their left hand.

  1. With your right arm grab the back of the attackers hand (Grab your fingers should wrap around his pinky finger onto the bottom part of their hand.)
  2. With your right foot step back and turn 180′ toward the attacker. As you step, use your left hand Inward Forearm Strike the attacker’s elbow. (Causing his arm to bend).
  3. As the attacker’s arm bends, rotate your left arm through and grab the back of the attacker’s left shoulder. (the bend in your left elbow should be at the bend in the attackers left elbow. Your right arm is holding onto the attacker’s left hand, and your left hand is holding onto the back of the attacker’s shoulder.)

Full Nelson

*Attacker is grabbing you in a full nelson.

  1. Drop down on one knee. As you start downward, strike each side of the attacker’s jaw with both of your fists.
  2. Grab the attackers’ lapels, collar, hair, etc. Thrust the leg with the bent knee back in between the attacker’s legs.
  3. “Bump” the attacker over your shoulder while keeping a firm grasp with both hands. (you can also use your hands to guide his face into the ground)

Two attacker's wrist grab

*Two attacker’s are on either side and grabbing both your wrists with both their hands.

  1. Size up the lighter of the two attacker’s (you will have to pull them later). Rotate both hands inward to grab the attacker’s wrists. (It does not matter if they are holding onto yours, the purpose is so they cannot let go).
  2. Step forward with the foot on the lighter attacker side, then twist back under the arm of the lighter attacker. (you should now be facing both attackers in front of you, with your arms crossed.
  3. As you complete your twist, uncross your arms by pulling the lighter attacker into the heavier one.

2nd Degree Red Belt Pattern

Name:
Taeguek Pal Jang
Taeguek 8

Meaning/ Symbolism:
Gon/Kon (Korean for Earth)

Number of Moves:
22

Description:
Taeguek Pal Jang is the last of eight Poomses (patterns) in the World TaeKwonDo Federation forms. Students should be comfortable with the 7 other pattern styles and movements. This pattern behaves in a completely different way then the previous 7, stepping out in front first rather then turning to the left. This pattern also introduces the half mountain stance, and the first time a jumpfront snap kick is in a pattern. When practicing this pattern focus on foot position and movement first, then hand movements, then fluidity.
The different types of moves required for this pattern are listed below.

Stances:

  • Attention Stance (just before and after bowing)
  • Ready Stance
  • Back Stance
  • Front Stance
  • Half-Mountain Stance
  • Tiger Stance

Blocks:

  • Outward Block
  • Inward Block
  • Low Block (concurrent with other hand backfist)
  • Outward Knifehand Block
  • Press Block
  • Double Low Block

Kicks/Strikes/Punches:

  • Front Kick
  • Jumpfront Snap Kick
  • Double Punch
  • Reverse Punch
  • Backfist (concurrent with other hand Low Block)
  • Uppercut
  • Elbow
  • Backfist

Important Notes:

  • This pattern has two yells (Ki-Hap). Both of which are performed on the jumping front kick. There is no yell at the last move of the pattern.

Moves:

  •  Premove 1: Attention (cha ryuht- Korean)
  •  Premove 2: Bow (kyung nae – Korean)
  •  Premove 3: Ready stance (choon bi- Korean)
  •  1: Step out with your right foot into a back stance. As you step, outward block left.
  •  2: Slide your left foot forward into a front stance, middle punch right.
  • 3: Double front kick (R,L)(Ki-Hap), land with your left foot forward in a front stance. Inward block left double punch (R,L).
  • 4: Step forward with your right foot into a front stance, middle punch right.
  • 5: Turn 270′ to your left into a half-mountain stance– left foot forward. As you step, perform a backfist with your right hand while simultaneously doing a low block with your left.
  • 6: Shift your left foot forward into a front stance. With your left hand grab your imaginary attackers collar and pull it towards you. At the same time perform an uppercut with your right hand (5 count) (You should end with your left hand about your right arm bicep and your right hand uppercut should stop about your chin level)
  • 7: Turn 180′ to your right. As you turn step with your left foot in front of your right foot into a cross stance. Immediately step out with your right foot into a half-mountain stance– right foot forward. (this move should be fluid) As you step, perform a backfist with your left hand while simultaneously doing a low block with your right.
  • 8: Shift your right foot forward into a front stance. With your right hand grab your imaginary attackers collar and pull it towards you. At the same time perform an uppercut with your left hand. (5 count) (You should end with your right hand about your left arm bicep and your left hand uppercut should stop about your chin level)
  • 9: Turn 270′ to the left, step back with your right foot into a back stance– left foot forward. As you step perform a left outward knifehand block (both hands open).
  • 10: Shift the left foot forward into a front stance. As you shift, middle punch right
  • 11: Front kick with your right foot. As you complete your kick place it down along side of your left foot.
  • 12: Step back with your left foot into a back stance. As you step perform a press block with your right hand.
  • 13: Turn 90′ to your left. Step out with your left foot into a tiger stance. As you step perform a outward knifehand block with your left hand (both hands open)
  • 14: Perform a lead leg front kick with your left leg. As you kick, set the leg down into a front stance– left foot forward. As you set the foot down in front perform a reverse punch with your right arm. After the punch, slide your left foot back into a tiger stance while simultaneously performing a middle press block with your left hand.
  • 15: Turn 180′ to your right. Step out with your right foot into a tiger stance. As you step perform a outward knifehand block with your right hand (both hands open)
  • 16: Perform a lead leg front kick with your right leg. As you kick, set the leg down into a front stance– right foot forward. As you set the foot down in front perform a reverse punch with your left arm. After the punch, slide your right foot back into a tiger stance while simultaneously performing a middle press block with your right hand.
  • 17: Turn 90′ to the right and step out with your right foot into a back stance. As you step perform an double downward block (right arm parallel to your right leg, left arm about waist level parallel to your right arm).
  • 18: Front kick with your left leg, rechamber and jumpfront snap kick with your right leg (Ki-Hap). Land with your right foot in a front stance and perform an inward block with your right arm followed by a double punch (L,R).
  • 19: Turn 270′ to your left and step out with your left foot into a back stance. As you step perform an outward knifehand block with your left hand (left hand open right hand closed).
  • 20: Shift your left foot forward into a front stance. As you shift, perform a right elbow strike, a right hand backfist (from the elbow strike, circle the right hand around to perform the backfist), and a reverse punch with your left hand. (These three strikes should be performed in quick succession)
  • 21 : Turn 180′ to your right and step out with your right foot into a back stance. As you step perform an outward knifehand block with your right hand (right hand open left hand closed).
  • 22: Shift your right foot forward into a front stance. As you shift, perform a left elbow strike, a left hand backfist (from the elbow strike, circle the left hand around to perform the backfist), and a reverse punch with your right hand. (These three strikes should be performed in quick succession)
  • Ending move 1: Return to ready stance (bah ro- Korean): Pivot on your right foot turning toward your the front. Bring your left foot along side of your right foot and into a ready stance (At this point the instructor will provide any feedback).
  • Ending move 2: Relax (shiuh- Korean): From ready stance, bring your feet to attention, bow to the instructor, and relax, the pattern is over.
  • Knife Attack 1: Horizontal attack
  • Knife Attack 2: Vertical Attack
  • Knife Attack 3: Diagonal Attack
  • Shotgun Defense
  1. Attacker Part 1a: Outward Knife Hand strike(L)
    Step out (R), Outside Outward Hook Block (L). (Clear left arm out of the way pressing down).
    Attacker Part 1b: Ridge Hand (R) Step forward (L), “U” Punch (forcing attacker to step back with his right foot.)
    Attacker Part 2: Step Forward (R), and returns “U” Punch
    Scissor block,( Left Hand Outward Block Right Hand Down Block) Scissor Takedown ( turn 180 to the right while pivoting on your left foot) Put the attackers right leg between your legs.
    Now Finish the job with an ankle Submission hold
  2. Attacker part 1: Back fist (L), then a right rear leg side kick
    Step right at a 45 degree angle, outward Hook block (L), trap the arm, groin kick (L) with leg or knee, Elbow strike (R),
    Attacker part 2: Attacker will duck under Elbow strike, then Upper cut (R) and knee (R)
    Double press block the attackers upper cut and knee, Roll into a Back fist (L), step forward (R)
    Elbow, Uppercut (R)
  3. Attacker part 1: Roundhouse (R)
    Step out (R), Down block (L), and Elbow strike (R). Create distance by stepping back with the left leg
    Attacker part 2: 180 back kick (R)
    Step forward (L), Down block (R), Elbow strike (L). Take attacker down if possible.

Pattern:
 Tae Geuk Pal Jang (Gon)
Tae Geuk Chil Jang

Break:
Punch or Standing Side kick four boards, no spacers