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Physical Requirements
Pattern/Exercise:
Hwa-Rang -- Video (right click and save as to download)
4-Directional Thrust
Additional Techniques For The 2nd Gup Red Belt Preparing To Test For 1st Gup
Kicks:
Side checking kick
Outward pressing kick
Inward pressing kick
Stamping kick
Back snap kick
Mid-air 180 reverse hook kick (offensive)
Flying vertical kick with the foot sword
Flying vertical kick with the reverse foot sword
Quadruple kicks
Four consecutive kicks - same direction
Hand Techniques:
Upward punch with the forfeits
Downward strike with the knife-hand
Side front block with the inner fore arm
Side thrust with the elbow
Step Sparring:
Beginning semi-free sparring
Ho Sin Sul:
Demonstrate two pressure points against an attacking (aggressive) partner
Breaking: (See Instructor)
Required Knowledge
Hwa-Rang is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th Century. This group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
Diagram: Capital "i"
Moves: 29
The Five Parts Of The Hwa-Rang Warrior Code:
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Be loyal to your king.
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Be obedient to your parents.
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Be honorable to your friends.
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Never retreat in battle.
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Make a just kill.
The Three Kingdoms Of Ancient Korea:
Baek-Je
Silla
The Six Factors In The Theory Of Power:
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Reaction Force
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Breathe Control
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Speed
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Concentration
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Equilibrium
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Mass
Vertical Stance:
Length: 1.5 shoulder width Measured From: Front: Tip of big Toe Rear: Inside of the big toe
Width: 0.0 Measured From: Front: N/A Rear: N/A
Weight Distribution (F/R): 40% / 60%
Available Facings: Half
Additional Notes:
Both knees are locked. The heel of the front foot is slightly inside the heel of the rear foot. The front foot point 15 o in from the front and the back foot points 15 degrees in from the side. This stance is named after the rear foot.
Length: 0.0 shoulder width Measured From: Front: N/A Rear: N/A
Width: 0.0 shoulder width Measured From: Front: N/A Rear: N/A
Weight Distribution (F/R): 50% / 50%
Available Facings: Full
Additional Notes:
Both feet are together and parallel with both kneeslocked. Both hands are knife-hands with fingers pointing down. The left knife-hand is on top of the right with the left-hand index finger on the right-hand ring finger. The hands are held 10cm (4.1 inches) in front of the lower abdomen.