Green Belt

Green Belt

Overview

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake” – Napoleon Bonaparte

Green belt is the fourth belt on your road to Black belt, students who have achieved green belt should grasp the foundations of Tae Kwon Do. Most activities as a green belt will be centered around;
A development in patterns. Focusing on proper chambering, foot spacing and starting and stoping at the correct points,
Increasing in sparring. Sparring with other students and developing your own style,
Advanced kicking. Students will begin learning elevated kicks and jumping kick.

Starting at green 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 second half of the students road to black belt. On top of what is required, green belts will also be taught some weapon and grappling defences to acclimate students to different styles. It is also recommend that green belts familiraze themselves with the basic Korean words in Tae Kwon Do since this will greatly help in upper belt training.
Here is a breakdown of what you can expect from green belt.

  • Intermediate Level Kicks
  • Advanced Patterns
  • Weapon Defenses
  • Grappling techniques
  • Some basic Korean words
  • Advanced Stretching
  • Releases
  • One-Step Sparring

Testing Requirements:

Time Requirements

Green 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 by consistantly show up to class and demonstrate proper discipline and practice.

Required Material

  • 3 Kicking Drills
    #10: Jump Front Snap Kick , Rear Leg Sliding Side kick, Reverse punch
    #11: 2 Step 180 Back kicks
    #12: Skip Side Kick, Sliding Axe kick
  • 3 Releases (1 Minimum from Green Belt)
  • 3 One Step Sparing Techniques (1 Minimum from Green Belt)
  • Pattern (Taeguek Sam Jang)
  • Pattern (Taeguek EE Jang)
  • Brick Breaking (Stomp)

Required Knowledge

  • Releases
  • Double hand grab from front
  • Straight hand grab from side
  • Double hand grab to the same arm
  • Kicking (how to perform the kick and what part of the foot to use)
  • Jumpfront Snap kick (required in kicking drill #10)
  • Two variations of Axe Kick
  • Stances (proper foot position)
  • Horse stance/ Riding stance
  • Back stance
  • Front stance

Kicking Drills

  • #10: Jump Front Snap Kick, Rear Leg Sliding Side kick, Reverse punch
  • #11: 2 Step 180 Back kicks
  • #12 Skip Side Kick, Sliding Ax

Release Drills

Double Wrist Grab with Hammer fist

*Attacker is grabbing both your hands with his thumbs pointing down.

Note: This is very similar to the White Belt release. The major difference is the hammer fist at the end instead of turning to get away.

  1. Step back with your left leg. Rotate your wrists inward so that your fists are facing up (you should be able to see your fingernails) (this should cause the attacker’s hands to rotate and face upward as well).
  2. As you bend your elbows pull through the openings in between the attackers thumbs and fingers and full your fists to your shoulders.
  3. As you pull your hand free circle your left arm to perform a hammer fist to the attackers nose.

Double hand Grab with Joint Lock

*Attacker is grabbing your right hand with both his hands.

  1. Circle your right hand inward and around to grab the attackers top wrist (as you circle your hand around one of the attackers hands will be on top and the other will be on bottom, grab the top one).
  2. With your left hand grab the attackers bottom wrist. Make sure your knuckles are pointed up.
  3. With your left foot step across (between your right foot and the attackers feet)
  4. As you step, rotate your left hand above your right hand. This should cause the attackers arm to become tangled. As you step this can be turned into a throw.

Rear Single Grab with Side Kick

*Attacker is grabbing your left wrist from the back or side.

  1. Circle your arm inward to grab the attackers wrist. This is to make sure the attacker does not let go.
  2. As you grab the attackers arm, pull them toward you. As you pull, perform a left leg side kick to the attackers knee.

One-Step Sparring

One-Step #5

*Attacker throws a left lung punch.

Note: This is the same One-Step as Orange Belt but from the left side.

  1. Step back with your left foot into a back stance. As you step perform an outward block with you right hand.
  2. Step forward with your left foot in between the attackers feet. As you step perform a elbow strike with your right arm (if you cannot reach the attackers face with an elbow strike, a straight punch will also work).
  3. As soon as your elbow strike lands, perform a palm heel with your left hand to the attackers chin or nose.

One-Step #6: The Uppercut

*Attacker throws a right lung punch.

  1. Step 45′ toward the attackers inside with your left foot into a walking stance. As you step perform an Outward Hook block with your left hand while simultaneously doing an inward forearm strike to the attackers elbow or bicep with your right arm.
  2. Hold on to the attackers arm with your left hand. Using your right arm Hammer fist the attackers face..
  3. As you complete your hammer fist, continue to circle the right arm around to perform a Uppercut to the attackers stomach.

Green Belt Pattern

Name:
Taeguek Sam Jang
Taeguek 3

Meaning/ Symbolism:
Yi or Ree (Korean for Fire)

Number of Moves:
20

Description:
Taeguek Sam Jang is the third of eight Poomses (patterns) in the World TaeKwonDo Federation forms. Students should be able to demonstrate the basic blocks, stances, and kicks, while adding speed and precision to all blocks and strikes.
The different types of moves required for this pattern are listed below.

Stances:

  • Attention stance (just before and after bowing)
  • Ready stance
  • Walking stance
  • Front stance
  • Back stance

Blocks:

  • Down block (low block)
  • Inward block (middle block)
  • Outward knifehand block

Strikes/Punches:

  • Middle Punch
  • Double Punch
  • Inward Knifehand Strike

Important Notes:

  • For double middle punches (moves 2, 4, 14, 16) the first punch will be the the same side as the leg that kicks. The second punch will the opposite side.

Moves:

  •  Premove 1: Attention (cha ryuht- Korean)
  •  Premove 2: Bow (kyung nae – Korean)
  •  Premove 3: Ready stance (choon bi- Korean)
  •  1: Turn 90′ to your left. Step forward with your left foot into a walking stance– left foot in front. Left hand down block.
  •  2: With your right foot front kick. Set it down in front into front stance. While you step do a double middle punch (R, L).
  • 3: With your right foot (left foot stays in the same position) turn 180′ to your right into a walking stance– right foot forward. Right hand down block.
  • 4: With your left foot front kick. Set your foot down in front into front stance. While you step do a double middle punch (L, R).
  • 5: Bring your left foot back to your right foot, turn 90′ to the left. Step out with your left foot into walking stance– left foot forward. Do a inward block with your right arm.
  • 6: Step with your right foot into walking stance– right foot forward. Do a inward block with your left arm.
  • 7: Bring your left foot up to your left foot and turn 90’to the left. Step out with your left foot into a back stance. As you step do a left hand outward knifehand block.
  • 8: Slide your left foot forward into a front stance. As you slide do a right arm middle punch.
  • 9: Bring your left to your right foot (right foot does not move) turn to your right 180′ and step out with your right foot into a back stance with your right foot forward. While you step do a right arm outward knifehand block.
  • 10: Slide your right foot forward into a front stance. As you slide do a left arm middle punch.
  • 11: Move your left foot to your right foot (Right foot does not move) turn 90′ to your left and step into a walking stance with your left foot forwards. Do a right arm middle block.
  • 12: Step forward with your right foot into a walking stance (right foot forward). Do a left arm middle block.
  • 13: Moving your left foot (right foot only pivots) turn 270′ to your left into a walking stance (left foot forward). Do a down block left.
  • 14: With your right foot front kick. Set it down in front into front stance. While you step do a double middle punch (R, L).
  • 15: With your right foot (left foot stays in the same position) turn 180′ to your right into a walking stance– right foot forward. Right hand down block.
  • 16: With your left foot front kick. Set your foot down in front into front stance. While you step do a double middle punch (L, R).
  • 17: Bring your left leg back to your right leg and turn 90′ to your  left(towards your starting position), step forward with your left into walking stance. Do a left arm down block, right arm middle punch.
  • 18: Step forward with your right foot into walking stance. Do a right arm down block, left arm middle punch.
  • 19: Do a left leg front kick and set the leg down in a walking stance, left arm down block, right arm middle punch.
  • 20: Do a right leg front kick and set the leg down in a walking stance, right arm down block, left arm middle punch. Ki-Hap
  • Ending move 1: Return to ready stance (bah ro- Korean): Pivot on your right foot turning toward your left. 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.

Bear Hugs

Rear Grab #1

*Attacker is grabbing you from behind in a bear hug trapping your arms.

  1. All in one movement do three things: Drop down into a Horse Stance, push your upper body outward away from the attacker and your hips back into their mid-section, and shoot your arm’s downward and out to form a wedge. (This should throw your opponent off balance as well as create small openings between you and the attacker),
  2. As soon as you drop down into a Horse Stance use your right elbow to strike the opening in the attacker’s ribs and your left elbow to strike the attacker’s left side ribs. (if the attacker’s is still holding on, repeat this step until his grip loosens).
  3. As soon as the attacker loosens their grip, use your right elbow to strike the attacker’s face. (Optional: You can use this momentum to turn around to face the attacker. Turn around by stepping forward with your left foot and pivoting 180′. This movement can be ended with a left hand Palm Heel, Uppercut, or a simple double hand push to create distance between you and your attacker.)

Front Grab

*Attacker is grabbing you from in front, in a bear hug, trapping your arms.

  1. Grab the attackers belt. (If the attacker is not wearing a belt grab the pants, shirt, or whatever else you can get a solid grip on)
  2. Drop straight down and move your right leg back. To minimize resistance, make sure not to move back, just down. Bring your knee up to the attacker’s groin with the back leg.
  3. Repeat this process until the attacker’s grip loosens, as soon as it loosens strike the attacker with a left hand Palm Heel, Uppercut, or a simple double hand push to create distance between you and your attacker.

Rear Grab #2

*Attacker is grabbing you from behind in a bear hug with your arms free.

Note: In this position it is possible to throw your head back into the attacker’s face (reverse headbutt) or stomp on the attackers shin/foot.

  1. Step forward with the your right leg (The purpose of the step is to throw the attacker off balance. Note: Step into a deep front stance to prevent the you from losing your balance as well), as you step strike with your knuckles into the back of the attacker’s hands. (The purpose of this strike is to loosen the attacker’s grip).
  2. Immediately after you strike, rotate your hands inward so that your knuckles are together. Grab the attacker’s first two fingers on each hand and rotate backwards to hyperextend or break.

Weapon Defenses – Club

Club Defense #1

*Attacker swings a club in his right hand from overhead.

Note: This defense works best if you are as tall or taller than the attacker. If you are shorter, the 2nd club defense will work better.

  1. Step toward the attacker with your left foot. As you step do a high block with your left hand. (make sure the high block blocks the attackers wrist. DO NOT BLOCK THE CLUB)
  2. As soon as you block the attackers wrist, use your right wrist to circle over the attacker arm (the bend in your elbow should meet the bend in the attackers elbow). Continue to circle your arm under the attackers and grab your left bicep. (This should trap the attackers arm)
  3. Step forward with your right foot past the attacker. As you step twist your upper body down to take down the attacker.

Club Defense #2

*Attacker swings a club in his right hand from overhead.

  1. Step toward the attacker with your left foot. As you step do a high block with your left hand. (make sure the high block blocks the attackers wrist. DO NOT BLOCK THE CLUB)
  2. As soon as you block the attackers wrist, use your right wrist to circle under the attacker arm (the bend in your elbow should be under the attackers arm). Continue to circle your arm up and grab your left wrist. (This should trap the attackers arm)
  3. Step forward with your right foot past the attacker. As you step twist your upper body down to take down the attacker.

Club Defense #3 - Side Attack

*Attacker swings a club in his right hand from the side.

  1. Step toward the attacker with your left foot. As you step do a outward hook block with your left hand. (make sure the outward block blocks the attackers wrist. DO NOT BLOCK THE CLUB). As you step and block, perform an elbow strike to the attacker chin with your right elbow.
  2. As soon as you strike the attackers chin, use your right hand to grab the attacker shoulder. With your left foot circle it behind you 270′ to perform a hip throw. (Leave the right leg where it is, this will be what the attacker trips over). Note, these two moves should be performed quickly to allow the attackers momentum to cause him to trip.
  3. As you take the attacker down, the left hand should be holding the attackers wrist and the right arm should be holding the attackers shoulder. As the attacker trips, drop to your left knee. Using your grip on his wrist and shoulder, break the attackers arm over your knee.