🗂️ Key Information

• Grade: 10th Kup
• Belt: White Belt
• Patterns: Saju Jirugi & Saju Makgi (each with 14 movements)
• Minimum Time Before Grading: 1 month of regular training
• Required Theory: Belt meaning, basic Korean terms, stances, etiquette
• Required Fitness: 10 push-ups (no sit-ups required)
• Licence: Must hold valid UKTA licence (£25/year)

If you’re unsure whether you or your child are ready to grade, please speak to Mr Spencer during class.

10th Kup – White Belt

The first step in your Taekwon‑Do journey. At 10th Kup, students are introduced to basic stances, fundamental techniques, and the principles that underpin all future training. This grade sets the foundation for everything that follows.

🧍 Physical Requirements

These are the physical techniques you will be asked to demonstrate during your 10th Kup grading. Focus on good posture, balance, and basic control — smooth but sharp.

• 10 × Middle punches in Parallel Stance (Narani Sogi Ap Jirugi)
• 10 × Front rising kicks in Walking Stance (Ap Cha Olligi)
• Walking stance (Gunnun Sogi) with:
  • Middle block
  • Obverse punch
  • Reverse punch
• 10 × Double punches in Sitting Stance (Annun Sogi Ibo Jirugi)
• Walking stance front kick followed by obverse punch
• Walking stance reverse punch (performed separately)
• Exercises: Saju Jirugi and Saju Makgi (14 & 16 moves)

Technique should be performed with control, correct stances, and proper etiquette.

🎨 Colour Belt Meaning

White: Signifies innocence. The student has no previous knowledge of Taekwon‑Do and is beginning the journey with an open mind and a willingness to learn. Just as a blank page holds potential, the white belt represents the starting point for all students.

🧠 Theory & Terminology

• Meaning of White Belt
• Names of stances: Parallel stance, Walking stance, Sitting stance
• Basic Korean terms:
  • Charyot: Attention
  • Kyongye: Bow
  • Sijak: Begin
  • Baro: Return
  • Goman: Stop
• Basic techniques: Middle punch, Front rising kick, Middle block
• The Tenets of Taekwon‑Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit

You can practise your knowledge using the 10th Kup Theory Quiz.