Table of Contents:
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2 Introduction From Head Instructor
3 Taekwon-Do, The ITF
4 Paladin, Mr Phil Mageau
5 Rules and Regulations
6 Theory of Power
7 Training Secrets
8 Tenets and Student Oath
9 Uniform and Belt Meanings
10System of Rank
11Terminology
13Student / Instructor Relationship
15Patterns
16Pattern Meanings
18 Free Sparring
19 Self Defence
20 Step Sparring
25 Testing and Requirements
August 1, 2012
Dear students, parents, family, and friends,
Welcome to Paladin Taekwon-Do! Taekwon-Do is the most dynamic, and powerful martial art in the world. Through science and logic, and research into the physical dynamic of the human body, a Taekwon-Do practitioner is capable of learning how to execute a proper technique, and exactly where that technique will be most effective. A punch is not always just a punch!
Paladin Taekwon-Do is dedicated to teaching the original Taekwon-Do system, as created by the founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi, Hong Hi. Paladin Taekwon-Do isa member club of the International Taekwon-Do Federation, or ITF. Which was also created by General Choi, and his son Grand Master Choi, Jung Hwa, is the current president.
The curriculum will include an assortment of exercises, everything from patterns, free sparring, and self defence to step sparring, knowledge, history, and Korean terminology. There will be kicking drills, and board breaking, tournaments, and seminars. You can also expect social gatherings for members and their families.
Each individual may have a different reason for taking Taekwon-Do. Self-esteem, confidence, discipline, and respect are qualities a student will develop to enhance their character, and the quality of their life and the others around them. The ultimate goal in Taekwon-Do is to achieve a black belt. For everyone this journey is possible! It will take time, hard work, and PRACTICE!!! Or maybe your goal is to lose weight, or to help you get in shape, or maybe just to get out and do something, I am sure Taekwon-Do will fulfill all your hopes and more. Here at Paladin Taekwon-Do our motto is Family, Fitness and Fun!
Good Luck! AndTaekwon!
Phil Mageau
6thDegree Black Belt
Head Instructor Paladin Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is the Korean martial art of self-defence. Translated Tae means to smash or kick with foot, Kwon means to strike or destroy with the hand, and Do represents the art or the way. Taekwon-Do was created by a Korean Man named Choi, Hong Hi. Taking his knowledge of Taek Kyon, a century’s old Korean martial art of kicking,and incorporating science he created a very unique and powerful martial art. While serving in the Korean Military he was able to spread Taekwon-Do all over the world while achieving the rank of General. Over those years he spread Taekwon-Do by performing demonstrations and meeting with dignitaries from country to country. Taekwon-Do was officially created April 11th, 1955. Before this day the word and the art never existed. General Choi was born November 9th, 1918 in Korea, he died June 15th, 2002. The first line on the inside cover from the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do reads, “General Choi was born a weak child”,maybe so, but in his 84 years he created and shared a martial art which currently has over 50 million students world wide.
The International Taekwon-Do Federation
The international Taekwon-Do Federation or ITF was formed March 22nd, 1966 and is the head governing body for Taekwon-Do Schools around the world. The ITF issues black belt certificates, holds the World Championships of Taekwon-Do, and mainly administrates Taekwon-Do at the International Level. The ITF is also responsible for ensuring standardized technique around the World. General Choi was the first and only President of the ITF until his death in 2002. His only son Choi, Jung Hwa, 9th degree black belt, is now president.
PALADIN TAEKWON-DO
The word Paladin dates back as far as the Roman Empire, it was a Title given to Clergy Men, assistants to the Empororer, who were tremendous fighters that possessed other abilities, by simply being present in battle they could build moral and strengthen others. A Paladin was known as a Loyal and Powerful individual. Currently a Paladin is mostly found in fantasy games like Dungeons and Dragons, but the meaning is relatively the same. A Paladin is a holy fighter, one with special healing and charismatic abilities, he is always true and noble. Honour and justice are the basic principles that help guide a Paladin on his quest. The true virtue of a Paladin coupled with the Ideals behind the Taekwon-Do Tenets and Student Oath exemplifies what a Taekwon-Do student should be.
Phil Mageau Head Instructor
Mr Phil Mageau is the Head Instructor of Paladin Taekwon-Do. Mr.Mageau has over 20 years of Taekwon-Do experience, including over 40 Tournaments, resulting in over 70 medals and 4 Trophies!!, and over 20Taekwon-Do seminars including some with the Founder of Taekwon-Do. He was also recently promoted to 6th Degree Black Belt in April of 2012. He is the youngest 6th Degree in Canadian ITF Taekwon-Do history. Phil Mageau was born and raised in St. Albert, Alberta, he has lived his whole life here and is honoured to teach this great martial art and give back to his community.
Rules and Regulations
Asa martial art student there are many rules and regulations to follow, while maintaining proper etiquette. Etiquette is very important in Taekwon-Do; it teaches the student order and discipline, the following is a list of rules, regulations and forms of etiquette that everyone must follow.
- All Black Belts will be addressed as Sir or by their last name
- Say Taekwon when bowing to a person
- Bow when entering or exiting the training floor
- Remove watches and all jewellery before training
- No food or drinks, except water in the Dojang
- Do not stand with arms crossed
- Do not stand with hands on hips
- Do not lean against walls when standing or sitting
- Never misuse or damage the Dojang or its contents
- Always wear a clean Dobok
- Avoid chatter during class and no swearing
- Do not interrupt the instructor
- If a shirt is worn under the Dobok, it must be white
- No shoes in the Dojang, except authorized martial art shoes
- Learn the Tenets and Student Oath of Taekwon-Do
- Take 2-3 steps when leaving the Instructor, or black belts
- Avoid touching the table at examinations
- No horse play, or rough housing, save that energy for class
- Before class begins, warm up and practise
- Alcohol and drugs are prohibited
- Be clean and tidy
- Brace your right elbow with left backhand when shaking hands
- Mind your property, theft is punishable by a horrible beating
- Regardless of age, a senior belt is a senior belt
- Respect your elders
Theory of Power
There are 6 universal elements to executing a technique in Taekwon-Do.
MassSimply the mass of an object
SpeedSimply the speed of an object
EquilibriumAlso known as Good Balance
ConcentrationPSI… Think bullet vs. sledge hammer
Reaction ForceEvery action has an opposite and equal reaction
Breathe ControlCompletion and Protection
Power FormulaP = 1/2mass X velocity squared
By incorporating these 6 elements into every technique in Taekwon-Do maximum power can be achieved. The power formula (p=1/2mv²) used in physics, calculates power and PSI.
Training Secrets
1To study the theory of power thoroughly.
2To understand the purpose and method of each movement clearly.
3To bring the movement of eyes, hands, feet and breathe into a single coordinated action.
4To choose the appropriate attacking tool for each vital spot.
5To become familiar with the correct angle and distance for attack and defence.
6Keep both the arms and legs bent slightly while the movement is in motion.
7All movements must begin with a backward motion with very few exceptions. However, once the movement is in motion it should not be stopped before reaching the target.
8To create a sine wave during the movement by utilizing the knee spring properly.
9To exhale briefly at the moment of each blow except a connecting motion.
Tenets
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self – Control
Indomitable Spirit
Student Oath
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-do
I shall respect my instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwon-do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
Uniform
In Taekwon-Do the uniform is called a dobok. A dobok is white to represent innocence and purity. Black belt doboks are the exception. Black trim is added to the dobok once 1st degree black belt is obtained, to signify royalty. Strips are then added at 4th degree. The ITF crest is located on the left side of your dobok, over the heart, and your club crest is located on the right. Your dobok should always be clean and tidy!! The belt is tied at the waist, right over left, left over right.
Belt Meanings
White: Signifies innocence, no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do
Yellow: Signifies a plant rooting in the earth, as a Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.
Green: Signifies plant growth as Taekwon-Do skill develops.
Blue: Signifies the heavens that the plant, now a tree, reaches towards as Taekwon-Do training progresses.
Red: Signifies Danger, for the student to use caution and control, and the opponent to stay away.
Black: Opposite of white, signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. Also indicates wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
The belt wraps once around waist to signify 3 Taekwon-Do principles. To always pursue one goal, to serve one master with unshakeable loyalty, and to gain a victory in one blow!
System of Rank
Rank in Taekwon-Do is divided into 2 groups, Gups or Grades, and Dans or Degrees.
Grade 10 / 10th Gup White belt
Grade 9 / 9th GupWhite belt with yellow stripe
Grade 8 / 8th GupYellow Belt
Grade 7 / 7th GupYellow Belt with green Stripe
Grade 6 / 6th GupGreen Belt
Grade 5 / 5th GupGreen Belt with blue stripe
Grade 4 / 4th GupBlue Belt
Grade 3 / 3rd GupBlue Belt with red strip
Grade 2/ 2nd GupRed Belt
Grade 1 / 1st GupRed Belt with Black strip
1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree or Dan – Assistant Instructor – Bosabum
4th, 5th, 6th Degree or Dan – Instructor – Sabum
7th, 8th Degree or Dan – Master – Sahyun
9th Degree or Dan – Grand Master – Saseong
Terminology
Taekwon-Do consists of 3 parts. Tae to kick or smash with the foot, Kwon to punch or strike with the hand, and Do the art or the way. So translated Taekwon-Do literally means the art of kicking and punching.
EnglishKorean
OneHana
TwoDool
ThreeSet
FourNet
FiveTosat
SixYosat
SevenIlgo
EightYadol
NineAhop
TenYul
UniformDobok
Training GymDojang
ReadyChumbe
StopGummun
Return to readyParro
RelaxSwiyo
BeginSijak
By the countkoryo eh macho so
On you own timekoryo opchee
PatternTul
4-direction punchSaju Jirugi
4-direction blockSaju Maki
SparringMatsogi
Free Sparring Jayu Matsogi
Walking Stance gunnun sogi
L-Stanceniunja sogi
Stancesogi
Close Stance moa sogi
Parallel Stance narani sogi
Open Stancepalja sogi
Inner Open Stance an palja sogi
Outer Open Stance bakat palja sogi
Fixed Stance gojung sogi
Sitting Stance annun sogi
Diagonal Stancesasun sogi
Crouched Stance oguryo sogi
X-Stance kyocha sogi
One-Leg Stance waebal sogi
Bending Stance guburyo sogi
Vertical Stance soojik sogi
Rear Foot Stance dwitbal sogi
Low Stance nachuo sogi
Ready Stance junbi sogi
Attention Stance charyot sogi
Bow Posture kyong ye jase
Parallel Ready Stance narani junbi sogi
Open Ready Stance palja junbi sogi
Sitting Ready Stance annun junbi sogi
Close Ready Stance moa junbi sogi
Walking Ready Stance gunnun junbi sogi
Bending Ready Stance guburyo junbi sogi
L-Ready Stance niunja junbi sogi
X-Ready Stance kyocha junbi sogi
Student Instructor Relationship
Instructors
1Never tire of teaching. A good instructor can teach anywhere, any time, and always be ready to answer questions.
2An instructor should be eager for his students to surpass him, it is the ultimate complement for an instructor. A student should never be held back. If the instructor realizes his student has developed beyond his teaching capabilities, the student should be sent to a higher ranking instructor.
3An instructor must always set a good example for his students and never attempt to defraud them.
4The development of students should take precedence over commercialism. Once an instructor becomes concerned with materialism, he will lose the respect of his students.
5Instructors should teach scientifically and theoretically to save time and energy.
6Instructors should help students develop good contacts outside the dojang (training hall). It is an instructor’s responsibility to develop students outside as well as inside the dojang.
7Students should be encouraged to visit other dojangs and study other techniques. Students who are forbidden to visit other dojangs are likely to become rebellious. There are two advantages for allowing the students to visit other gyms, not only is there the possibility that a student may observe a technique that is ideally suited for him, but he may also have a chance to learn by comparing his techniques to inferior techniques.
8All students should be treated equally, there should be no favourites. Students should always be scolded in private, never in front of the class.
9If the instructor is not able to answer a student’s question, he should not fabricate an answer but admit he does not know and attempt to find the answer as soon as possible. All too often, will a lower degree black belt dispense illogical answers to his students merely because he is afraid of “losing face” because he does not know the answer?
10An instructor should not seek any favours such as cleaning the studio, doing repair works, etc. from his students.
11An instructor should not exploit his students. The only purpose of an instructor is to produce both technically and mentally excellent students.
12Always be honest with the students, and never break a trust.
Students
1Never tire of learning. A good student can learn anywhere, any time. This is the secret of knowledge.
2A good student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and instructor. Many students feel that their training is a commodity bought with monthly dues, and are unwilling to take part in demonstrations, teaching and working around the dojang. An instructor can afford to lose this type of student.
3Always set a good example for lower ranking students. It is only natural they will attempt to emulate senior students.
4Always be loyal and never criticize the instructor, Taekwon-Do or the teaching methods.
5If an instructor teaches a technique, practise it and attempt to utilize it.
6Remember that a student’s conduct outside the dojang reflects on the art and instructor.
7It a student adopts a technique from another dojang and the instructor disapproves of it the student must discard it immediately or train at the gym where the technique was learned.
8Never be disrespectful to the instructor. Though a student is allowed to disagree with instructor, the student must first follow the instruction and then discuss the matter later.
9A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions.
10 Never betray the instructor.
Patterns
Patterns are the most important training exercise. By performing patterns the student learns proper stances, offensive and defensive moves, as well as proper breathing, balance, rhythm, and reaction. Patterns are what make Taekwon-Do a martial art. Without patterns all we are is fight club!
Points to consider when performing patterns...
1) Start and finish on same spot, denotes accuracy.
2) Correct posture and facing.
3) Muscles should be relaxed or tense at proper times.
4) Perform patterns in a rhythmic movement, and avoid stiffness.
5) Movements should be accelerated or decelerated according to instruction.
6) Each pattern should be perfected before moving to next.
7) Know the purpose of each move.
8) Perform the pattern with realism.
9) Attack and defence techniques should be equally distributed among hands and feet both right and left.
NOTE: Reason for 24 patterns. The 24 patterns represent 24 hours, one day, or all of General Choi's life.
Pattern Meanings
The following are the pattern meanings for the first 9 patterns. The number of moves in each pattern is located next to the name.
19 Chon-Ji: means literally "the Heaven and Earth". It is in the Orient interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts-one to represent the heaven and the other the Earth.
21 Dan-Gun: is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC
24 Do-San: is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938) The 24 moves represent his life in which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.
28 Won-Hyo: was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 AD