Innae School of Taekwondo
About Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art and translated means way of the foot and the fist.
The study of Taekwondo is underpinned by 5 tenets:-
- Modesty
- Etiquette
- Perseverance (Innae means perseverance in Korean)
- Self-control
- Indomitable spirit
The art itself focuses on a combination of combat techniques self-defence and comprises several elements:-
- Basic techniques including punching, kicking, blocks and stances
- Poomsae – set patterns of defence and attack movements
- Kyorugi - Sparring
- Self-defence
- Breaking
All students start as “Kup” grades or coloured belts as follows:-
| Kup | Colour |
|---|---|
| 10th | White |
| 9th | White + Yellow stripe |
| 8th | Yellow |
| 7th | Yellow + Green Stripe |
| 6th | Green |
| 5th | Green + Blue Stripe |
| 4th | Blue |
| 3rd | Blue + Red Stripe |
| 2nd | Red |
| 1st | Red + Black Stripe |