Description: This is the second self-defense application shown from multiple angles to detail the application of the technique. The attack is a straight punch to the head.
Description: This video covers the pressure points found on the head and neck area and how to manipulate them.
4min. 4sec.
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White Belt - buy this The White Belt level contains the Katas, Taikyoku Shodan, Nidan, and Sandan. Takyoku means, "first choice", or "first pass." The Taikyoku katas are found in many systems and are used to introduce the student to organized movement while execting the beginning techniques. The White Belt represents purity and absence of preconceived ideas or knowledge.
Description: Grandmaster Robert Cutrell outlines several basic principles found in ChunJiDo, including fight or flight, and ranges you need to be aware of.
Grandmaster Robert Cutrell explains the purpose of the white belt and what it covers.
The original Taikyoku katas were created by Gichin Funakoshi. Taikyoku means ‘first course.’ Taikyoku Nidan is the second kata in the ChunJiDo system and is done at the white belt level. The white belt represents purity and an absence of knowledge. It is like a blank canvas ready to be filled with knowledge.
Description: Grandmaster Cutrell explains that he will be demonstrating the Kata being done. He will then break it down step-by-step for you to learn, after which he will extract and explain the street defense applications of each movement.
Description: The original Taikyoku katas were created by Gichin Funakoshi. Taikyoku means ‘first course.’ Taikyoku Shodan is the first kata in the ChunJiDo system and is done at the white belt level. The white belt represents purity and an absence of knowledge. It is like a blank canvas ready to be filled with knowledge. This is the kata done at normal speed.
Description: This is the first move in the Taikyodan Kata, after the Yami and ready stance. It involves a low strike, a step, bringing the opponent to the ground followed by a punch.
Description: The original Taikyoku katas were created by Gichin Funakoshi. Taikyoku means ‘first course.’ Taikyoku Nidan is the second kata in the ChunJiDo system and is done at the white belt level. The white belt represents purity and an absence of knowledge. It is like a blank canvas ready to be filled with knowledge. The kata in this video is done at normal speed.
Description: The original Taikyoku katas were created by Gichin Funakoshi. Taikyoku means ‘first course.’ Taikyoku Sandan is the third kata in the ChunJiDo system and is done at the white belt level. The white belt represents purity and an absence of knowledge. It is like a blank canvas ready to be filled with knowledge.
Description: This is the first self-defense application of moves learned in the Taikyoku Sandan Kata. It is demonstrated slowly, and quickly from different angles.
Description: Grandmaster Robert Cutrell explains sparring basics, including stances, distances and some techniques. His two students, Sensei's Kyle Lawton and Logan Howell demonstrate front kicks followed by a back-fist punch.
Description: In this sparring segment Grandmaster Cutrell has his students demonstrate the skip-in sidekick followed by a backfist and reverse punch. This is a white belt sparring exercise.
2min. 9sec.
Break Falls
Two break falls and a roll are taught in this section. The rear break fall, side break fall and front roll.
Description: Learn how to execute a proper front roll and come out on your feet ready to defend yourself. There are all types of situations this technique could be useful.
2min. 6sec.
Yellow Belt - buy this The Yellow Belt level contains three katas; Chunji, Naihanchi, and Do-San. At this level the student starts to move in all directions in kata and starts to use techniques in varied combinations. The Yellow Belt represents the sun which helps things grow. This belt symbolizes the beginning of growth in the martial arts. Also, the yellow belt represents sweat from the hard work of training.
Description: Grandmaster Robert Cutrell gives a introduction, explaining what the Chunji Kata represents and what pattern it uses.
Chunji is a kata from the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF). ‘Literally Chun-Ji means heaven and earth. It is…interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history. Therefore it is one of the initial patterns done by the beginner. This pattern has two separate parts – one to represent the heavens, the other the earth.’ Chunji is the first form done at the yellow belt level. The yellow belt is the second belt in the ChunJiDo system. The yellow belt represents the sun which helps things grow. This belt symbolizes the beginning of growth in the martial arts. Also, the yellow belt represents sweat from the hard work of training.
Description: Naihanchi is the second kata done at the yellow belt level. Sokon Matsumura is credited with bringing Naihanchi to Okinawa from China. The kata is unique in that it is linear suggesting that it was developed for use on horseback. The meaning of Naihanchi may be obtained by looking to the individual roots: Nai: nerves/pressure points/dim mak Han: The Shaolin Master who created the original kata that was introduced to Okinawa. Chi: energy/spirit/intrinsic power
Thus, a possible meaning of Naihanchi is the ‘Nerve Strikes of Master Han.’ Another translation is ‘Staying and Fighting.’ Funakoshi developed the Tekki (‘Iron Horse’) katas from Naihanchi for the Shotokan system.
Description: This is the first example of a self-defense application from techniques learned in Naihanchi. This example uses a defense from a lapel grab.
Description: This is the second self-defense technique shown from movements used in Naihanchi. This self-defense application is used when attacked with a shoulder-grab.
Description: Do-San is the third form done at the yellow belt level. Do-San is a pseudonym of the [Korean] patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1878 – 1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering education in Korea and the Korean independence movement. The name Do-San means Island Mountain.
Description: With yellow belt, is learned a more difficult break fall in which you fall from higher rather than sinking down lower on your knees. This is meant to simulate a hard push or suddenly loosing your footing on the street.
Description: In this sparring match you learn to use the hook-kick, round-kick combination and the back-fist, ridge-hand combination. You learn to work up and down the body with your kicks. Both combinations are demonstrated from an open and closed stance.
2min. 57sec.
Blue Belt - buy this The Blue Belt level contains two Katas,Won Hyo and Seuchin. The Blue belt represents the sky which is vast. This belt is a reminder that although you have learned quite a bit by this rank, there is still a lot more out there. You should always be, "reaching for new heights" and continue to strive for the highest levels. This is also the rank at which things start to get more difficult; it is the transition from beginner to intermediate stage of the ChunJiDo course.
Description: The Blue Belt level contains two Katas,Won Hyo and Seuchin. The Blue belt represents the sky which is vast. This belt is a reminder that although you have learned quite a bit by this rank, there is still a lot more out there. You should always be, "reaching for new heights" and continue to strive for the highest levels. This is also the rank at which things start to get more difficult; it is the transition from beginner to intermediate stage of the ChunJiDo course.
0min. 54sec.
Won-Hyo Kata
This is the first Kata of the Blue belt. At this level techniques and movements become more difficult, and it moves a beginner into the intermediate stage.
Description: Won-Hyo is the first form done at the blue belt level and was the name of the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD. The blue belt represents the sky which is vast. This belt is a reminder that although you have learned quite a bit by this rank there is still a lot more out there. This is also the rank at which things start to get more difficult; it is the transition from beginner to intermediate.
Description: This is the second self-defense application shown from multiple angles to detail the application of the technique. The attack is a straight punch to the head.
Description: The high blue belt in ChunJiDo has a black stripe through the center. This stripe is a reminder of the goal to achieve black belt and a reminder that training in the martial arts is a continuous journey. The form done at the high blue belt level is Seunchin. Seunchin means ‘Strength of Ten’ and is considered to be an internal kata because of the use of muscle tensing and relaxing along with steady, deep breathing to generate power. Seunchin is credited to Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Goju-Ryu Karate.
Description: This is the fifth self-defense application from Kata Seunchin. It involves a number of moves from the kata and ends in throwing your opponent.
Description: In this advanced roll you learn to roll from much higher above the ground and at a faster speed than the earlier front roll you learned.
1min. 23sec.
Green Belt - buy this The Green Belt level contains two Katas, Yul Guk and Joon Gun. The Green belt represents growth. At this level the student establishes a strong base of fundamentals and begins to perfect such things as fluid motion, body control, balance, and focused power.
Description: The Green Belt level contains two Katas, Yul Guk and Joon Gun. The Green belt represents growth. At this level the student establishes a strong base of fundamentals and begins to perfect such things as fluid motion, body control, balance, and focused power.
Description: Yul-Gok is a pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536 – 1584) nicknamed the ‘Confucius of Korea’. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38-degree latitude and the diagram of the pattern represents scholar.
Description: This self-defense application is demonstrated in reaction to a wide or haymaker punch. It is followed with a kick to the groin and several punches and ends in sweeping the opponent to the ground.
Description: Joon-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung in 1910. Joon Gun is done at the high green belt level. The high green belt has a black stripe through the center. This stripe is a reminder of the goal to achieve black belt and a reminder that training in the martial arts is a continuous journey.
Description: This is the hip throw from the green belt level. It is used to defend against an opponent attacking with a wide punch.
4min. 56sec.
Purple Belt - buy this The Purple Belt level contains two Katas; Pinan Sandan and Pinan Odan. Pinan means, "Peace and Confidence", or " Peaceful Mind." It is believed that the student will develop Peace and Confidence as they practice the Pinan katas. The Purple Belt is the transition from Intermediate to Advanced Kyu/Kyup (under Black Belt) ranks. At this rank the training will become much more physically demanding, the student will be challenged and pushed beyond their perceived limitations.
Description: Grandmaster Cutrell gives an introduction to the purple belt, explaining what you will find in this section and whats expected of students at this point in their training.
Description: This is the first kata of the purple belt. Pinan means ‘Peace and Confidence’ or ‘Peaceful Mind.’ Sandan means third. The Pinan katas are attributed to Anko Itosu whose most famous student was Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan. Funakoshi developed the Heian katas from the Pinans. Pinan Sandan is done at the purple belt level. The purple belt represents getting bruises. At this rank, you will be pushed to your limits and will get bruises, cuts, and maybe even broken bones. This belt is the transition from the intermediate to the high ranks. Also, the
color purple represents mountains. From the ground, the peak is often obscured by a purple haze. This serves as a reminder that although you have come very far in your training, there is still more to learn. There is always more to learn.
Description: Pinan means ‘Peace and Confidence’ or ‘Peaceful Mind.’ Odan (or Godan) means fifth. The Pinan katas are attributed to Anko Itosu whose most famous student was Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan. Funakoshi developed the Heian katas from the Pinans. Pinan Odan is done at the high purple belt level. The high purple belt has a black stripe through the center. This stripe is a reminder of the goal to achieve black belt and a reminder that training in the martial arts is a continuous journey.
Description: This is sparring at the purple belt level. You should be able to find openings on your opponent as well as create them. You should be able to execute multiple kicks.
Description: The breakfalls at this level are exaggerated with height, distance and speed, making sure the student can handle any type of fall or push.
1min. 56sec.
Brown Belt Part A - buy this The Brown Belt level only contains one Kata, Hwa Rang, due to the fact that at this rank in addition to learning several new techniques, the student must take the time to review and perfect all of the katas, sparring, and techniques they have learned in their previous training. It is a time of developing strong roots in your training and techniques. It is a time of preparation and solidification of all of the fundamentals needed to transition to Black Belt.
Description: Grandmaster Cutrell introduces the brown belt level of the ChunJiDo martial art. This level refines your techniques so that you are ready to move on to black belt.
Description: Hwa Rang is named after the Hwa Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry Division, where Tae Kwon Do developed into maturity. The 29th was organized by General Choi who later became acclaimed as the founder of modern Taekwondo. Hwa Rang translates to ‘Blossoming Flower’ or ‘Blossoming Manhood.’ The Hwa Rang Do warriors were a group of young men trained by Silla province to defend from the rival Korean provinces of Paekche and Koguryu. These young men were not only skilled in the combat arts but also trained in poetry, writing, painting, reading, music, and other intellectual pursuits. Hwa Rang is done at the brown and high brown belt level. The color brown represents the healing process. As bruises heal, they change from purple to brown. This is a reminder that perseverance and dedication have brought you to this point. You did not give up when you got hurt or faced a challenge but kept going. Also, brown symbolizes a tree. We see the trunk and leaves of a tree but just as important are the roots which support the tree. The Kyu ranks serve as the roots of your martial arts training to support you as continue your journey through the degrees of black belt. The high brown belt has a black stripe through the center. This stripe is a reminder of the goal to achieve black belt and a reminder that training in the martial arts is a continuous journey.
Description: The Z-Lock is a wrist lock from the brown belt of the ChunJiDo martial art course. It manipulates the opponents arm joints to cause pain and force him to the ground.
Description: This lock used from a grab to your lapel, or any other way of grabbing the opponents wrist backwards, puts pressure on the wrist and elbow joint, driving him to the ground.
Description: This is a wrist lock used by tucking your opponents elbow into your chest and bending his wrist into the forearm. It causes immense pain and can be used to control your opponent.
Description: This throwing technique utilizes the opponents head to send his body in the direction of the ground.
2min. 6sec.
Brown Belt Part B - buy this This section covers pressure points and how they can be combined with joint locks to be used effectively together as techniques.
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Pressure Points
This covers the various pressure points from the head down.
Description: This segment teaches you how use multiple fast strikes against your opponent, using economy of motion.
5min. 20sec.
1st Black Belt Part A - buy this The 1st Dan Black Belt contains two katas; Palisai and Gojushiho. Palisai means, "motions of the Butterfly" and represents the transition the butterfly must go through to finally reach a state of beauty and freedom from the cocoon that confined it. This is very similar to the amazing transition a student goes through from White Belt to Black Belt, the state of perceived perfection. Gojushiho means, "54 Steps of the Black Tiger", and is characterized by low, strong stances.
Achieving black belt is not the end; it is not the ultimate goal. The objective of martial arts, rather, is to embrace the journey and stay the path.
Description: This is the first black belt level that has been included in the I Do Martial Arts: ChunJiDo course. Grandmaster Cutrell explains what is involved in this level.
Description: This is the breakdown of the kata Palisai. Grandmaster Cutrell takes you step-by-step, slowly through this kata as it is demonstrated, explaining each movement.
Description: Grandmaster Cutrell gives a brief overview of energy manipulation and how you can use it to control your opponent. This example is demonstrated from a lapel grab.
