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    Welcome to cho's taekwondo westheimer resource page

    This page is created for Students at Cho's Karate/Taekwondo located at Westheimer, Houston, Texas USA.

    There is no one right way to teach or practice martial arts.  This is how our school teaches Taekwondo.

    If interested in sharing with Friends, please go to Cho's Taekwondo Westheimer School Website using the link below. Thank you.

    CHO'S TAEKWONDO Westheimer School in HOUSTON, TX U.S.A.

    Below  downloadable photo of School's Founder Grandmaster Kyu Ha Cho's Famous Axe Kick. He was an example of Indomitable Spirit.


    PHOTOGRAPH of FOUNDER 1978 - GRANDMASTER KYU HA CHO (pdf)Download

    learning links for each level: chon-ji thru hwa-rang (#1-#8)

    For your convenience... This resource of links to videos & audio, for each level, reinforce what students learn in class.  Students must master their current belt pattern & definitions to be eligible to test for the next belt level. This and more you will learn in class. 

    This is a resource & support, only if you want to practice extra at home.

    #1 WHITE BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download
    #2 YELLOW BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download
    #3 GREEN BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download
    #4 GREEN HIGH BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download
    #5 BLUE BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download
    #6 BLUE HIGH BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download
    #7 BROWN BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download
    #8 RED BELT -Learning with Links (pdf)Download

    Basics Poster 11x17 OF each level: chon-ji THRU hwa-rang (#1

    For your convenience... The following are poster size outlines of what students can learn at each belt level. 

    #1 WHITE BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (pdf)Download
    #2 YELLOW BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (pdf)Download
    #3 GREEN BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (pdf)Download
    #4 GREEN HIGH BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (pdf)Download
    #5 BLUE BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (pdf)Download
    #6 BLUE HIGH BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (docx)Download
    #7 BROWN BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (pdf)Download
    #8 RED BELT -Basics Poster 11x17 (pdf)Download

    required terminology for belt testing

    Reciting definitions is part of the testing requirements for Chon-Ji (white belt) to Hwa-Rang (red belt).

    Progress, not perfection is expected. And... we applaud word perfect when we hear it.

    TKD Terminology Study Sheets for Printing-Easy to Read-Color (pdf)Download
    TKD Terminology Study Flash Cards- Color-Print on Cardstock (pdf)Download
    TKD Aims to Achieve (mp3)Download
    TKD Pledge (mp3)Download
    Numbers (1-10) In Korean (mp3)Download
    Numeros (1-10) en Coreano (MP3)Download
    Introduction to TKD Sayings-Please Listen Before Beginning (mp3)Download
    1_Chon-Ji Saying (mp3)Download
    2_Dan-Gun Saying (mp3)Download
    3_Do-San Saying (mp3)Download
    4_Won-HyoSaying (mp3)Download
    5_Yu-lGok Saying (mp3)Download
    6_Joong-Gun Saying (mp3)Download
    7_Toi-Gye Saying (mp3)Download
    8_Hwa-Rang Saying (mp3)Download

    TAEKWONDO TECHNIQUES FOR Patterns- PRACTICE 1ST...in works

     TKD Pattern 1 -Techniques for Chon-Ji -  Practice 1st- This Taekwondo video  introduces very, very important beginning stances: front stance & back stance, also down block, lunge punch & inner block (inner fore-arm block). They are the formal foundation upon which the student will build . Learning the individual techniques separate and first make learning the pattern easier. Good form practiced repeatedly equals power & strength.

     TKD Pattern 2 - Techniques for Dan-Gun -Practice 1st  - This Taekwondo video reviews known techniques: front stance, back stance, down block and lunge punch learned in previous white belt pattern. Then teaches new techniques needed for yellow belt: High section punch, rising block, single knife-hand, knife-hand guarding, twin block (which includes rising block & outer forearm block-also known as outer block). Learning the individual techniques separate and first make learning the pattern more easy. Good form practiced repeatedly equals power & strength.   https://youtu.be/oQnfLvwATwQ 

     TKD Pattern 3 - Techniques for Do-San -Practice 1st  - This Taekwondo video reviews known techniques, and introduces a few new techniques: outer block (outer-forearm),Step-step turn around, spear finger, x-block, rear foot stance, wedging block. Learning the individual techniques separate and first make learning the pattern easier. Good form practiced repeatedly equals power & strength.  https://youtu.be/b2xhjJkKy1o 

    TKD Pattern 4 - Techniques for Won-Hyo - Practice 1st:  This Taekwondo video introduces new techniques used in Won-Hyo pattern: Learn twin block-neck strike-punch combo repeated 4 times, a side kick from feet together position, circle block-kick-punch combination, and back leg side kick landing 180 turn landing feet together. Won-Hyo introduces challenging new techniques.     https://youtu.be/KIjxNbu4CAc 

    TKD Pattern 5 - Techniques for Yul-Guk - Practice 1st- This Taekwondo video reviews known techniques, and introduces a few new techniques: adds front stance knife strike, knife-knife-punch combo, elbow attack & two arm block. Learning the individual techniques separate and first make learning the pattern easier. Good form practiced repeatedly equals power & strength.  https://youtu.be/mvcSSI5_LFg   

    TKD Pattern 6 -Techniques for Joong-Gun -Practice 1st  -Taekwondo video reviews known techniques, and introduces new techniques: adds 1/2 step or shifting instead of full steps, ridge hand strike, pushing block, upward elbow strike, twin upset punch, hook punch, and pole block.  Learning the individual techniques separate and 1st makes learning the pattern easier. Good form practiced repeatedly equals power & strength. https://youtu.be/aOI-8fgIPgo
     

    TKD Pattern 7 -Techniques for Toi-Gye - Practice 1st  -Taekwondo video reviews known techniques, and introduces new techniques: downward spear strike, inner forearm & down block combo, low X block, double elbow attack to behind, axe kick & W block combo, low-low X block 7 double downward straight arm block. Good form practiced repeatedly equals power & strength.  https://youtu.be/tpEYPgzGurQ 

    TKD Pattern 8 -Techniques for Hwa-Rang - Practice 1st - This Taekwondo video reviews known techniques, and introduces a few new techniques: Palm strike, downward circular knife strike. Learning the individual techniques separate and first makes learning the pattern easier. Good form practiced repeatedly equals power & strength.  https://youtu.be/_S-TFPWfUa0 

    TKD Pattern 9 -Techniques for Choong-Mo -Practice 1st  - adds many feet together kicks, 360 jump, riding stance inner forearm back fist combo, back stance mid x block combo.

    TKD WTF Pattern - Techniques for Koryo -Practice 1st  -

    TKD Pattern 10 -Techniques for Gwang-Gae -Practice 1st   -

     TKD Pattern - Techniques for Po-en - Practice 1st -

    TAEKWONDO Patterns(ITF STYLE) - instructional

     TKD Pattern 1 -Chon-Ji - 19 movement White belt pattern - First pattern learned by the beginner. Learn all important front stance, back stance, down block, and lunge punch. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMNdisSfPRg

    Simplified Instruction (First 8 moves only):  https://youtu.be/WKFti2eGE48  

    Simplified Instruction (All 19 moves ):  https://youtu.be/IGCp1a_Qg7Y  

    En Espanol_Taekwondo Patron #1 Chon-Ji (Cinturon blanco):  Estos son los 19 pasos del patron del cinturon blanco. Practica otra vez y otra vez.  Feliz practica!  https://youtu.be/UB34voKlw8M 

     TKD Pattern 2 - Dan-Gun - Detailed instruction - 21 movement yellow belt pattern introduces more upper body techniques. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKeACmYBpGo&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=6

    Simplified Instruction :

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgIDjWsWyqE

     TKD Pattern 3 - Do-San -24 movement green belt pattern introduces outer forearm block-reverse punch combination, spear finger, x-block, wedging block, and front snap kick. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80-zWfWTYWU&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=7

    TKD Pattern 4 - Won-Hyo -28 movement green high pattern utilizes a double block-strike-punch combo repeatedly, a side kick from feet together position, circle block-kick-punch combination.  

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPQymlJHDEM&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=8

    TKD Pattern 5 - Yul-Guk -38 movements blue pattern adds front stance knife strike, back leg side kick, elbow attack& two arm block.   

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_rzU3SfXcs&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=9

    TKD Pattern 6 -Joong-Gun -32 movements blue high adds many shifting stances instead of stepping, ridge hand strike, pushing block, upward elbow strike, twin upset punch, hook punch, and pole block. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZHpW8Toaws&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=10 

    TKD Pattern 7 -Toi-Gye -37 movements brown belt introduces many new techniques. There is an error in the dialogue of the video. The 7th, not the 8th of eight required to test for Black Belt Recommend.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjhpVd4Wk64&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=11

    TKD Pattern 8 -Hwa-Rang -29 movements Now Red Belt pattern adds circular knife hand strike, 2 roundhouse kicks, and more shifting stances.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxjFFHryRoo&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=12 

    TKD Pattern 9 -Choong-Mo -30 movements black belt recommended adds many feet together kicks, 360 jump, riding stance inner forearm back fist combo, back stance mid x block combo.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is6hVyG8bb4&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=14 

    TKD WTF Pattern - Koryo - 30 movements Equivalent to our ITF Choong-Mo pattern

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKQhceWcPYQ&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=17 

    TKD Pattern 10 -Gwang-Gae -39 movements 1st Dan decided black belt adds low side kick, rear foot stance, double side kick from feet together stance, low arch hand strike, high arch hand throat grab. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcx8W0tGvgc&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=24   

     TKD Pattern - Po-en -36 movements

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRtqMyS6bJM&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=16 

    TAEKWONDO Patterns (ITF STYLE) - No Talking - REGULAR SPEED

     TKD Pattern 1 -Chon-Ji - 19 movement White belt pattern - Done with little talking/instruction.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_hgs2Oez30

     TKD Pattern 2 - Dan-Gun - 21 movement yellow belt pattern - Done with little talking/instruction.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrNsf3blvA0 

     TKD Pattern 3 - Do-San -24 movement green belt pattern - Done with little talking/instruction.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZYRvRSnqfs

    TKD Pattern 4 - Won-Hyo -28 movement green high pattern - Done with little talking/instruction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ake0WdPhJPY

    TKD Pattern 5 - Yul-Guk -38 movements blue pattern - Done with little talking/instruction.  https://youtu.be/vtH3mR5tVt4 

    TKD Pattern 6 -Joong-Gun -32 movements blue high - Done with little talking/instruction. 

     https://youtu.be/JSHV03k5uVw 

    TKD Pattern 7 -Toi-Gye -37 movements brown bel - Done with little talking/instruction.

     https://youtu.be/URIo5cYp7gQ 

    TKD Pattern 8 -Hwa-Rang -29 movements brown high - Done with little talking/instruction.

     https://youtu.be/vK093n-OMvs 

    (SOON) -TKD Pattern 9 -Choong-Mo -30 movements black belt recommended - Done with little talking/instruction.

    (SOON) -TKD WTF Pattern - Koryo - 30 movements -- Done with little talking/instruction.

    (SOON) -TKD Pattern 10 -Gwang-Gae -39 movements 1st Dan decided black belt - Done with little talking/instruction.

    (SOON) -TKD Pattern- Po-Eun -36 movements - Done with little talking/instruction.

    Introduction for young beginners- A foundation to build on

    Intro TKD Basics - First 8 Moves of Chon-Ji-White Belt Pattern: This Taekwondo Intro video teaches front stance, down block, lunge punch, both right and left, in order to practice the first 8 moves of the Chon-Ji White Belt Pattern taught in this TKD video. This is required for the youngest of our students to earn a yellow stripe on their white belt. This means they are ½ way to learning the pattern they need to know to earn a yellow belt. Learning correct form like this is the very important foundation upon which the student will build.

     https://youtu.be/WKFti2eGE48 

    Intro TKD Basics - All 19 Moves of Chon-Ji-White Belt Pattern:  This Taekwondo video reviews front stance, down block, lunge punch, both right and left. This video also introduces Back Stance Inner Block (Full name: Inner Forearm Block) needed to complete the 19 moves of Chon-Ji Pattern. This white belt pattern is a very important foundation upon which the student will build.  

     https://youtu.be/IGCp1a_Qg7Y 

    Intro TKD Basics - Roundhouse Kick-Side Kick-Reverse Punch Combination:  This Taekwondo Intro video is for beginners, as young as 4 years old. It teaches Round house kick, then, side kick. Lastly, we add roundhouse kick to a side kick and add a reverse punch at the end. This completes the first kicking combination learned by white belts. Once you are comfortable & know it, practice both sides/legs.

     https://youtu.be/DfDjM7BsaIo 

    Intro TKD Basics - Roundhouse-Jumping RH Kick-Reverse Punch Combination:  This Taekwondo Intro video is for beginners, as young as 4 years old. It teaches Jumping Roundhouse kick. Then, we add roundhouse kick to a Jumping Roundhouse kick and add a reverse punch at the end. This completes this kicking combination learned by white belts. Once you are comfortable & know it, practice both sides/legs.

     https://youtu.be/edSJ2v-0gLU 

    Intro TKD Basics -  Roundhouse Kick-Turn RH Kick-Reverse Punch Combination:  This Taekwondo Intro video is for beginners, as young as 4 years old. It reviews Round house kick. Then, we add a Turn roundhouse kick  and a reverse punch at the end. This completes this kicking combination learned by white belts. Once you are comfortable & know it, practice both sides/legs.

     https://youtu.be/W1W0JXxBHv4 

    Intro TKD - 

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    Intro TKD - 

    so very, very important FOUNDATIONAL Basics - review often

    How to Tie a Belt - Practice makes better. Parents and students can easily learn to tie a belt. This is one way. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue28L9AfD-U&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=20

    TKD Basics: Stances Reviewed - This video is important enough to watch and practice repeatedly.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n_IyCKFh6o  

    TKD Basics: Chambering Improves Strength - Be strong. Do your best. Learn this basic martial arts skill. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SojeanPNQyE&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=3&t=0s  

    TKD Basics: Kick Combo Foot Placement  -  Learning correct foot placement when kicking in combinations is a very important. You will improve your balance, speed and power.  The reason we practice basic techniques over & over is that is the way to master any skill.  

     https://youtu.be/99Urbx2kK0A 

    TKD Basics: Kicks - Roundhouse -Kicks covered are regular back leg roundhouse, front roundhouse, jumping roundhouse, turn roundhouse, and turn jumping roundhouse.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBbPsZTsRQ&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=3  

    TKD Basics: Kicks - Side Kick & Back Turning Kick -These kicks are so important. TKD basics & detail covered. Difference between Back Kick & Back-Turning Kick explained. Learn to practice these   

     basic techniques over & over, that is the way to master any skill.

     https://youtu.be/LkRdk4Y2N4c 

    TKD Sparring Basics - Strategies include speed versus power, footwork, and the effect of daily habits. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgut8zwn3hc&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=12

    Black Belt Review - This Video includes 8 Patterns for Black Belt Recommend Test all in one video. Patterns are back-to-back. This video is meant to be used for review.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e06xcXdZZsk 

     Taekwondo 1 Step_ #1-5 Without a partner - These  One Steps are choreographed defense responses to an opponent throwing a right-handed punch. Once learned, Practice both sides, to be balanced. Practicing basic techniques over & over is  the way to master any skill. After mastery comes creativity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frNkJ5xi_Ps

     Taekwondo 1 Step_ #6-10 Without a partner - These  One Steps are choreographed defense responses to an opponent throwing a right-handed punch. Once learned, Practice both sides, to be balanced. Practicing basic techniques over & over is  the way to master any skill. After mastery comes creativity. 

     https://youtu.be/-gTcgSxzPAc 

     Taekwondo 

    TAEKWONDO Patterns (ITF) ADVANCED-instructions & Regular

     TKD Pattern 11 - Ge-Baek - Black Belt 2nd Recommend pattern -With INSTRUCTIONS

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dBhfnaUQdM&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=14 

     TKD Pattern 12 - Choong-Jang - Black Belt 2nd Dan pattern-With INSTRUCTIONS

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUxls8ZsHh8&list=PLF48C4DF9175DA127&index=15 

    TKD Pattern 13 -Choong-Jang -52 movements 2nd Dan decided black belt - Regular Speed Done at 2018 Demonstration at Cho's Westheimer.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm-KlD95ucY

    TKD Pattern 14 -Yoo-Sin -68 movements 3rd Dan decided black belt - Regular Speed Done at 2015 Demonstration at Cho's Westheimer.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TUxnS67zqw

    Yoga & General exercise for health - Youtube videos

    Breathing for TKD & Yoga with Master Mo

     https://youtu.be/3WjzROZfg_k 

    Yoga - Simple Salute to the Sun with Master Mo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9mEysfYib8 

    Yoga - Master Mo's Morning Warm Up Routine

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ1fgWg_hVI 

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