Palm Smash
The open hand is raised up to shoulder height and thrust directly down to meet the attackers limb. The heel of the hand makes contact with the attacker’s forearm in case of a punch, or shin in case of a kick. Although simple, it requires a lot of partner training to get the timing of […]
Double Knife Hand
With the hands held open in the knife hand position, a powerful kick aimed at the solar plexus can be successfully blocked. Both hands come across the body, intersecting at the forearms and providing a firm defence.
Orange Belt
As an Orange Belt you have an added testing requirement in Free Sparring. Students learn different combinations that they can incorporate in free sparring when they begin as White Belts, through forms and one step sparring drills. Students are taught a form of self-control and light contact with other opponents. Orange Belt Signifies the Sun, […]
Side Kick
From a right kicking stance pivot right on your left foot away from your target. Look over right shoulder at target and lift your right knee to your chest. Kick your heel straight back towards your target and resume kicking stance after hitting the target. More power can be achieved by stepping forward and then starting […]
Green & Blue Belt
You are no longer a beginner. As a Green or Blue Belt student you will be expected to perform at a much higher level. You will set the example for the White and Yellow belt students. This is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Green Belt signifies the plant’s growth as the TaeKwondo skill begins to […]
Brown Belt
You are now an Advanced Color Belt student. You will be a role model to younger and less experienced students, whether you want to or not. You have an added testing requirement in Board Breaking. Brown Belt Symbolizes the Earth that made the growth of the plant possible. The student must develop humility and understand […]
Red Belt
At the rank of Red Belt, you are considered a Black Belt candidate. Your instructor will be tougher on you, expect more from you, and work even more closely with you. You may be asked to assist a lower rank, however you will not be teaching unless you are on the leadership team. Red Belt […]
Black Belt
CONGRATULATIONS!! After years of training, you have reached the goal of being a TaeKwondo International Black Belt. You should feel that you have arrived…yet you have only begun. You can now begin to develop the deeper understanding of the art that comes with advanced rank and increased experience. There are two distinct Black Belt modes: […]
Round Kick
The practitioner raises the knee, turns the hips, pivots on the non-kicking foot, and snaps the kick horizontally into the target at an 80 to 90-degree angle, either with the instep or with the ball of the foot (in the latter case, with the toes pulled back out of the way as in a front […]
Axe Kick
Raise your leg vertically as high as you can and then bring your leg down against the target. Try to strike the target with the heel of your food. The heel bone is more effective than striking with the sole or ball of your foot. To maximize effectiveness work on flexibility so you don’t pull your […]