Technique Library · Youn Wha Ryu

Red Belt Curriculum

Bring it all together. Blend technique, power, and speed into fluid movement, and become an example for others.

Red Belt Focus
Flow
Bring your abilities together.
What you should gain

Bring technique, power, and speed together into fluid, effective movements. Develop the muscle memory necessary to perform combinations naturally, with minimal hesitation. Begin transitioning from a focus on personal achievement toward becoming an example for others.

White through Red
Learn and Grow StrongBuild a foundation in our culture, develop physical and technical abilities, and grow in confidence and character.
The progression of a martial artist
  1. WhiteAwarenessDiscover who we are.
  2. YellowEnthusiasmDevelop a passion for the journey.
  3. GreenPowerDiscover what you are capable of.
  4. BlueSpeedDevelop greater efficiency and confidence.
  5. RedFlowBring your abilities together.
  6. BrownServiceUse what you have gained to develop others.
  7. BlackHorizonNever stop learning, growing, and teaching.

We don’t simply develop great martial artists. We develop people who will develop others.

Many Schools. One Family.

Red belts in action

Bringing it all together
Adult red belt standing ready
Red belt delivering a strong punch in her form
Teen red belt performing a knife-hand block
Young red belt moving fluidly through her form
Red belt stretching deep before testing

Kicking

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Red Belt KickingKicking
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One Step Fighting

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One Step Fighting 1 to 12One Step Fighting
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Forms

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Palgwe Form 8Form
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Koreo FormForm
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Official Youn Wha Ryu Forms CodexWritten reference for every form.
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Your way to serve as a Red Belt

Lead by example

As the highest white uniform, lead by example at all times.

At Red Belt you are officially high enough rank to take the Instructors Course. You must be 14 to take the course, but you don’t have to be 14 to help teach!