Grading Information
Grading Pattern: HWA RANG – 29 Moves
| HWA RANG Interpretation |
| Hwa Rang is named after the Hwa Rang youth group which originated in the Silla dynasty around 600 AD. This group eventually became the main driving force for the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry division where Tae Kwon Do developed into maturity. |
| BLACK BELT Meaning |
| The opposite of white, signifying a maturity and proficiency within Tae Kwon Do. Also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear. |
Hwa Rang Grading Pattern
Korean Terminology
| English | Korean | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| CLOSE READY STANCE C | MOA JUNBI SOGI C | / |
| VERTICAL STANCE | SOOJIK SOGI | / |
| PALM PUSHING BLOCK | SONBADAK MIRO MAKGI | / |
| INNER FOREARM SIDE FRONT BLOCK | AN PALMOK YOPAP MAKGI | / |
| UPWARD PUNCH | OLLYO MAKGI | / |
| DOWNWARD KNIFEHAND STRIKE | NAERYO SONKAL TAERIGI | / |
| SLIDING | MIKULGI | / |
| MIDDLE SIDE PIERCING KICK | KAUNDE YOP CHA JIRUGI | / |
| CRESCENT KICK | BANDAL CHAGI | / |
| REVERSE FOOTSWORD | BALDAL DUNG | / |
| INSTEP | BALDUNG | / |
| Pad Work Routine
– Sparring routine using hands and feet. – Combinations chosen by the grading examiner. – Pad work should be carried out in pairs as in set sparring. |
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