2nd Kup - Red Belt

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List of set sparring required for this grading.

  • Three step 1-10

  • Two step 1-8

  • One step No. 1-3 (and 3 of your own)

  • Kicking one step 1 x front kick

  • Padwork

PATTERN: HWA RANG

ONE STEP SPARRING NO. 3

 

History:

Korea was originally made up of three kingdoms: Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, each governed by separate dynasties. The Hwa Rang youth group were an elite fighting force from the Silla dynasty and were trained in martial arts, archery and weapons. They developed their own warrior codes, similar to the japanese samurai class.

Kim Yoo Sin led the Hwa Rang Youth Group in many battles, eventually overcoming the other 2 kingdoms, leading to Korea finally becoming one unified country.