By developing an upright mind and a strong body, we will acquire the self-confidence to stand on the side of justice at all times. Major General Choi Hong Hi (Founder of Taekwon-Do)

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What is Taekwon-Do all about

Toi-Gye is a difficult pattern to master as it contains many stance changes and re-chambering techniques. Try not to stamp when you are doing the 'W' shaped blocks, hold your fists at eye level and keep your hands up all the way through this phase of the pattern.

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Grading Pattern - Toi-Gye


Toi Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th Century AD), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements refer to his birthplace on 37 deg latitude and the diagram represents scholar.
The pattern can be viewed here Toi-Gye

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Line Work

Basics, as before
Line kicks and combinations

Physical

Any warm up deemed suitable, pressups, star jumps etc
Any previous set sparring routines may be asked for
1 Step Sparring (Ilbo Matsoki) basic level
Free sparring (Jayoo Matsoki)
Self Defence (Advanced)
Power (breaking or pad work if junior level)

Theory

Pattern meaning
Belt colour meaning

Please Note: Students should be competent with all techniques, exercises, and patterns from previous levels as well as their current grade.

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