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Welcome
We are delighted that you have chosen our school for martial
arts instruction.
This handbook contains information for both the student and
their family. Students will be responsible for knowing parts of
the handbook for each belt test. Therefore, periodic study of
the information contained here should be a regular part of their
homework for Tae Kwon Do. Practicing what they have learned
in class is also homework. Students cannot practice only in school and still hope to retain the knowledge needed
for advancement.
In addition to the classes offered here, we also have many opportunities to gather as families for recreational,
charitable, public service activities, and work days to benefit our school.
All students are required to join the USCDKA (US Chung Do Kwan Association). This organization provides our
credentials which are recognized world wide. A one year membership is $30.00 and is required after the student’s
first month of classes.
Student Creed
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that will reduce my mental growth or my
physical health.
I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow man and never to
be abusive or offensive.
Chung-Do Kids Focus Drill
™
Focus My Mind
Focus My Eyes
Focus My Body
Rules & Regulations
For safety reasons, only students and instructors are allowed in the training area (mat). Students who are waiting for their class to start
or parents should conduct themselves like black belts and sit quietly.
When you enter the school, you need to bow to a Black Belt, greeting him or her with “Ahnyong Hashimnika” (Korean for hello). When
you leave the school, you need to bow to a Black Belt, greeting him or her with “Ahnyong Ha Ke Sipsio” (Korean for good-bye).
You should bow upon entering or leaving the training area (mat).
No food or drink allowed in the training area (mat).
The school is not equipped with a water fountain. Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to class. Bottled water
may be purchased for $1.
Remove your shoes before entering the training area (mat).
To help keep everyone safe, no jewelry, candy or gum will be allowed in the training area (mat).
You should always wear a clean uniform to class. You may wear a martial arts t-shirt instead of a uniform top.
Your equipment and uniform is your responsibility. Never blame others for forgetting your belt or uniform.
Make sure you have your instructor’s permission before using any of the equipment including weapons and pads. Never twirl or use
the weapons until the instructor tells you it is ok. Be aware of everyone around you when using the weapons to help avoid injury.
You don’t want to miss any class time. You should get a drink or make a trip to the bathroom before or after class.
Always address Black Belts with Sir or Ma’am.
To show respect to your instructor and fellow students, you should only talk when asking a question or answering one.
Always bring a bag to keep your things in and check your bags everyday before leaving to make sure you have everything.
Keep your body and spirit healthy and conduct yourself like a Black Belt by not using foul language, drinking alcohol or doing
drugs.
Act like a Black Belt and treat everyone with respect. Remember, to earn respect you must show respect.
One of the hardest things to learn on the path to Black Belt is patience. Always strive to be patient with everyone.
For safety, you need to purchase sparring gear (arm and leg pads, mouthpiece, and athletic supporter and cup after attaining yellow
belt. For your protection if you come to class without your safety equipment you will not be allowed to spar. Remember to keep your
fingernails and toenails trimmed.
Remember, we train so we do not have to fight. Your skills should only be used against an attacker and not on friends, family or pets.
Being a Black Belt also means keeping your grades in school. Please bring a copy of your report card and show it to your instructor.
Your handbook is your responsibility. If you lose the handbook you must pay a $5.00 replacement fee.
Taekwondo
Origin of Word: South Korea
Ancient Definition: A form of martial arts that dates back to 37 years before the
birth of Christ, using the bare hands and feet as weapons against enemies, with
emphasis on kicking techniques. A forerunner of modern-day Korean Karate.
Modern-Day Definition: After 2,000 years of research, beginning with the
warriors of ancient orient(Korea); passed down from father to son; from Master
to Korean student; from Korean Master to American student; from American
Master to American Student. All practitioners have found ways to improve and
apply many benefits of becoming proficient in one of the world’s most effective
forms of hand and foot fighting, while discovering many ways to improve one’s
character, self confidence, self esteem and physical fitness.
Breaking the word into three parts:
1.
2.
3.
TAE refers to the kicking in the vulnerable areas of an assailant;
KWON refers to striking with the hand into vulnerable areas
of an assailant;
DO refers to “the way,” a method through which one can find self-confidence and “peace of mind.”
As a World Sport: Through the formation of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF), founded in 1973. World
Masters have created a unique competitive sport with a surprisingly limited incidence of bodily injury. Protective
body armor, such as; chest protectors, groin protectors, plus strict rules, have made the World’s most powerful and
effective Martial Arts into a “Modern-Day Gladiator’s Sports Spectacular Event.”
Chung-Do Kids (Ages 4-6)
™
The Chung-Do Kids™ program is the official program of the USCDKA for 4-6 year old
students. This program is designed so the children are learning USCDKA curriculum
which will transfer into the traditional program when they are physically, mentally and
emotionally capable, reached the age of 7, or successfully completed the course through
orange belt. Chung-Do Kids™ are registered Taekwondo students. Therefore, the program
is set up to provide national certification equivalent to certification for all USCDKA
students.
Hapkido
Hapkido is a dynamic and somewhat eclectic Korean martial art. In the
Korean language, hap means “harmony”, “coordinated”, or “joining”; ki
describes internal energy, spirit, strength, or power; and do means “way”
or “art”. Thus, hapkido, which shares the same Chinese characters with
aikido, translates literally to “joining-energy-way”, but it is most often
rendered as “the way of coordinating energy” or “the way of coordinated
power.”
Judo
Judo, meaning “gentle way”, is a modern Japanese martial art (gendai
bud_) and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth
century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the
object is to either throw one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one’s opponent with a
grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or applying a choke.
Chung-Do Xtreme (Green Belt and Above)
Once the student attains the rank of green belt they are permitted to begin Chung-Do Xtreme training. Weapons are
taught as an extension of your body in which you learn to control the weapons just as you control your own arm.
Chung-Do Xtreme includes open-hand, bo staff, nunchucks and kamas.
Demo Team
During the times were we are preparing for demos students are eligible to try out for the
demonstration team. Students MUST be committed to the team, when team members are
absent it disrupts practice. You must attend weekly demo training sessions in order to
represent the school in demonstrations and competitions. Three unexcused absences in a
3 month period will result in removal from the team for 1 month.
On the demo team you will learn musical chorography, Hollywood style fight scenes,
advanced techniques meant to entertain, and much more.
Attendance Policy
Class Schedule
Students should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled
class. Students should sit quietly on the side of the mat (not in the
chairs for family members) and use this time to stretch.
Tardiness
If student is late, respect the class by asking the instructor permission
to join the class. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may
have missed a vital part of the class and possibly may not be able
to join in class that day. If you are allowed in the class you will not
be given credit for the remaining time attended for that class.
Testing (Held Monthly)
Minimum of eight classes must be attended by each student per
month in order to qualify for testing (stripe or belt)
If a student attends a minimum of eight classes and is unable to
attend their scheduled stripe test, the student may test for two
stripes at the next scheduled stripe test. To be qualified for double
testing, the student must maintain a minimum of eight classes for both testing periods. An additional prerequisite
might be required for double testing as this is two tests in one. Students may only double test a maximum of two
times per year.
Belt Ranks and Advancement
BELT COLOR
White Belt
Yellow Belt Gold Belt Orange Belt Green Belt Purple Belt Blue Belt
Red Belt Brown Belt
High Brown Belt 1st Dan Black Belt STRIPES
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
N/A
FORM
None
None
Taegeuk Il Chung
Taeguek E Chung
Taeguek Sam Chung
Taeguek Sa Chung
Taeguek Oh Chung
Taeguek Yuk Chung
Taeguek Chil Chung
Taeguek Pal Chung
Koryo, & Doli Hong Il Chung
Tests are held monthly. You must attend a minimum of 8 classes per month to be eligible for testing. In order to
advance from one belt to another you must achieve the above number of stripes on your belt.
After achieving the indicated number of stripes, your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to test for your
next belt.
During the test you will be requested to demonstrate the techniques learned in class. You will be asked to answer
questions on any material contained in this handbook.
When testing time draws near, you should use these practical ideas to make sure you are prepared:
Do not overtrain. Just continue training normally. Review all your requirements every day. Rehearse techniques and
forms by walking through them. If you are unsure about a technique or other criteria ask you instructor-- long before
the scheduled test date.
During the test, expect your Instructor to probe the limits of your endurance and skill. Do not hold back. Remember
that every martial artist (including your fellow students and Instructors) at one time went through a first test. You
would not be invited to test if your Instructor did not think you were ready.
After each belt test you will be given a sheet with the requirements for your next belt. High Brown belts have private
session tests going over specific areas needed for their black belt test.
Tenants of Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do aims to promote the following ideals in all areas of each student’s life:
• Courtesy
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Self-Control
• Indomitable Spirit
Terminology
GENERAL TERMS
KICKING TERMS
1.) Cha Ryut................................................... Attention
2.) Kun Yet............................................................. Bow
3.) Jun Bee................................................Ready Stance
4.) Ba Ro.................................. Return to Ready Stance
5.) Shi Oh.............................................................Relax
6.) Yi Ro Sut....................................................Stand Up
7.) Ann Ja....................................................... Sit Down
8.) To Ra.................................................... Turn Around
9.) Si Ja................................................................ Begin
10.) Ki Ya.................................................................Yell
11.) Ha Dan...........................................................Low
12.) Chung Dan................................................. Middle
13.) San Dan.........................................................High
14.) Ap................................................................. Front
15.) Yup..................................................................Side
16.) Yi Dan.......................................................Jumping
17.) Dwee............................................Back or Reverse
18.) Cho Dan............................... 1st Degree Black Belt
19.) Je Ja............................................................Student
20.) Do Jang............................................. Training Hall
21.) Do Bak..................................................... Uniform
22.) Tie Yan Cho...................................... Striking Board
23.) Kukkiwon...............................World Tae Kwon Do
Headquarters Seoul, Korea
1.) Cha Ki...............................................................Kick
2.) Ha Dan Cha Ki.......................................... Low Kick
3.) Chung Dan Cha Ki................................Middle Kick
4.) San Dan Cha Ki........................................ High Kick
5.) Yi Dan Cha Ki......................................Jumping Kick
6.) Dwee Cha Ki...........................Back or Reverse Kick
7.) Ap Cha Ol Li Ki............................ Front Stretch Kick
8.) Yup Cha Ol Li Ki............................ Side Stretch Kick
9.) Ap Cha Ki.................................................Front Kick
10.) Yup Cha Ki............................................... Side Kick
11.) Dol Yo Cha Ki............................. Roundhouse Kick
12.) Do Ki Cha Ki............................................. Ax Kick
13.) Dwee Dol A Cha Ki....................... Back Pivot Kick
14.) An Ban Dal Cha Ki................. Inside Crescent Kick
15.) Bakat Ban Dal Cha Ki.......... Outside Crescent Kick
16.) Gul Ki Cha Ki........................................ Hook Kick
COUNTING TERMS
1.) Kong Kyuk......................................................Punch
2.) Yuk Kwon.............................................Hammer Fist
3.) Soo Do...................................................Knife Hand
4.) Kwon Soo.............................................. Spear Hand
5.) Kap Kwon...................................................Back Fist
6.) Yuk Soo.................................................Ridge Hand
7.) Pal Kum Chi....................................................Elbow
Hana..................................................................... One
Dool.......................................................................Two
Set........................................................................Three
Net........................................................................ Four
Tasut....................................................................... Five
Yasut.........................................................................Six
Ilgope.................................................................. Seven
Yadool ..................................................................Eight
Ahope...................................................................Nine
Yul...........................................................................Ten
Yul Hana......................................................Eleven etc.
Su Mul............................................................... Twenty
Su Mul Hana........................................Twenty-one etc.
Sevrun................................................................. Thirty
Sevrun Hana...........................................Thirty-one etc.
BLOCKING TERMS
NUMBERING TERMS
1.) Mahk Ki...........................................................Block
2.) Ha Dan Mahk Ki..................................... Low Block
3.) Chung Dan Mahk Ki............................Middle Block
4.) San Dan Mahk Ki................................... High Block
5.) Soo Do Mahk Ki........................... Knife Hand Block
6.) Yup Mahk Ki............................................ Side Block
Il............................................................................ First
Yi......................................................................Second
Sam...................................................................... Third
Sae..................................................................... Fourth
Oh..........................................................................Fifth
Yuk........................................................................Sixth
Chil.................................................................. Seventh
Pal ......................................................................Eighth
Koo..................................................................... Ninth
Sip........................................................................Tenth
HAND TECHNIQUE TERMS
Chief Master Bernie Fritts
Master Fritts is a 6th Dan Black Belt with the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association.
His instructor, Grandmaster Edward B. Sell, is the only non-Korean to earn a
9th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo from the World Taekwondo Federation,
the governing body of Taekwondo in the world.
Master Fritts has helped the USCDKA grow into the international organization
it is today. As one of the officers in the USCDKA, it is Master Fritts’s job to
produce graphics and websites for USCDKA events. Master Fritts is also a
Regional Testing Official. He conducts black belt tests at various USCDKA
schools as a special assignment from Grandmaster Sell.
From left: Grandmaster Brenda J. Sell, Chief Master
Bernie J. Fritts, Grandmaster Hae Man Park and
Grandmaster Edward B. Sell
Master Fritts has trained numerous students to compete in local and national
competitions. During his time as owner of the Family Taekwondo Center from 1993-2000 Master Fritts trained over 30 national
competition medalists (1st, 2nd and 3rd place) and was named Black Belt of the Year in 2001.
Master Fritts has also earned a position on the Sell Team, a Christian Taekwondo Demonstration Team. With the Sell Team,
Master Fritts has performed at the local and regional levels including numerous schools, churches and at Brushy Mountain
State Penitentiary. On the national level, he has traveled with the team and performed at numerous schools, churches and at
various military bases including Fort Knox and West Point Military Academy. In 1999, Master Fritts, along with the Sell Team,
gave performances at the Osan Air Force Base and at schools and churches in Korea and was privileged to visit the Kukkiwon,
headquarters of the World Taekwondo Federation, which is located in Seoul.
Associate Master Chad Bube
Master Bube is the owner of Chung-Do Black Belt Academy, and is a 4th Dan Black Belt
with the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association. Master Bube began his martial arts training
in 1985 at Bluff Park Tae Kwon Do in Birmingham, Alabama, under the instruction of
Sensei Van Bushnell. Sensei Bushnell taught the Ch Yon Ryu style of martial arts, which
included the study of Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. After five years of training, Master
Bube earned his first degree Black Belt, becoming Sensei Bushnell’s youngest Black
Belt at the age of twelve. After taking several years off of his martial arts training to
perusing other interests, Mr. Bube moved to Knoxville and began training at Family Tae
Kwon Do Center under the instruction of Mr. Brad White. Master Bube soon became
Head Instructor at Family Tae kwon Do Center, where he has assisted in training several
national and local competition medalists.
In 2007 Master Bube assumed ownership of Family Tae Kwon Do Center and changed the
name to Chung-Do Black Belt Academy. Master Bube enlisted the help of Sr. Instructor
and Chief Master Bernie Fritts. Together Master Bube and Master Fritts continue to grow
Chung-Do Black Belt Academy.
In March 2009 Master Bube tested in Lakeland FL for his 4th Dan Black Belt.
U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association
History
On March 25, 1967 Air Force Staff Sergeant Edward B. Sell received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force
after serving eight years on active duty. His one hope and dream was to some day open his own Korean Karate
(Taekwondo) Studio and build it into a national organization so that others may benefit from his newly found “Way
of Life.”
In the summer of 1967, it was decided that Trenton, Michigan would be the site of his first studio. Many repairs and
much remodeling were needed. With the help of his three brothers Tom, Ray, and Ron, the studio was opened in a
very short time with very limited funds that were available.
The strict discipline and “hard core” training molded these white belts into hard fighters whose reputation began to
spread throughout the East Coast shortly after entering their first tournament in June 1968, when eight students brought
home twelve 1st and 2nd place trophies and the Overall Club Championship Trophy. The impressive association
patch worn by all the students’ uniforms began to be feared by many competitors of other Karate Schools.
Today, Grandmaster Sell’s dream has been fulfilled, as the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association is indeed a National
Organization and is growing even beyond Grandmaster Sell’s expectations.
It is felt by Grandmaster Sell that the Martial Arts is still in its infancy in the United States . Teaching, Demonstrating,
Conducting Seminars, and Tournaments are ways in which Grandmaster Sell and the U.S. Chung Do Kwan
Association are promoting the arts. The future of martial arts remains with all Black Belts who dedicate themselves
to the principles and teachings of the Taekwondo.
2007 Spring Training Conference. In the upper left corner is Chief Master Fritts.
About Grandmaster Edward B. Sell
Grandmaster Edward B. Sell is the highest ranked non-oriental in Taekwondo. His
credentials and reputation are world-renowned. Grandmaster Sell has received
the highest recognition, appointments, and degree of anyone outside of Korea.
He has more than 35 years of experience in the study, training, researching,
teaching, and performing of one of the World’s most effective forms of self defense
(Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan).
He is the founding President of one of the oldest Taekwondo Institutions in the
world, the U. S. Chung Do Kwan Association (est. 1967). He offers credentials
to Black Belts who wish to excel in the profession of teaching Taekwondo.
Grandmaster Sell developed a unique Instructors Degree system to keep the
retention of high-ranking black belts.
He currently has more than 100 Master Black Belt students from 4th-7th Dan. He
is known throughout the world for his impressive brick and concrete breaking
techniques and high impact Taekwondo exhibitions.
In 2001 Grandmaster Sell was the first non-korean to ever be awarded the title of 9th Degree Black Belt by the World
Taekwondo Federation in Korea
About Grandmaster Brenda J. Sell
Grandmaster Brenda J. Sell is one of the first females in the United States to rise
to the level of Grandmaster. She has more than 28 years of experience in the
study, training, researching, teaching, and performing of one of the World’s most
effective forms of self defense (Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan).
She has pioneered the role of women in Taekwondo worldwide with her
determination to succeed and overcome the obstacles associated with being
involved in a male dominated martial art.
In 2003 Grandmaster Brenda was the FIRST female promoted to 8th Dan by the
World Taekwondo Federation in Korea.