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• CERTIFICATION: Black Belt candidates will receive a black belt upon completing the test. In order to complete I Dan certification the candidate must have 12 months active training (2 times a week), participate in a minimum of 100 classes, attend 2 Color Belt Tests, assist in teaching during normal class time, and participate in 2 tournaments. Upon completion on I Dan certification, the candidate will receive an embroidered Belt, I Dan Certificate and offical ITF Black Belt uniform. Certificates,Belts and uniforms will only be presented  at the semi-annual Black Belt Test in February and August.  Students must be present to receive them.

• Once the Head Instructor gives permission to test based on current level of training, there is a minimum 6 months active training and test preparation (at least 2 classes per week)  50 class should be attended during the 6 months, classes accumulated during certification do not count towards testing eligibility.

• PASS OFF: Each candidate must pass off all of the requirements prior to testing.  Pass offs may begin as soon as the Head Instructor gives permission to test.  Each pass off requires two signatures, first, any Black Belt and second by the head Instructor.  Pass off sheets must be completed 2 weeks prior to the test date and be included in the candidate's notebook.  If for any reason the candidate does not test, the pass off process begins again when the Head Instructor gives permission to test again.

• Must complete Community Service Project

• No new stances

• 360^o Hook Kick
• 180° Hook Kick
• 360^o Turning Kick
• Flying Hook Kick
• Combination and Consecutive Jump Kicks
• Multiple Kicking 4 Kicks Combination and Consecutive
• In addition, the Instructor will give the student a list 20 more kicks and combinations to do at testing

• Kwang Gae 
• Po Eun 
• Ge Baek 
• Choong-Moo
• Hwa-Rang
• Toi-Gye
• Jung-Gun
• Yul-Gok
• Won-Hyo
• Do-San
• Dan-Gun
• Chon-Ji

• Model Sparring
• Prearranged Step Sparring
• 1 Step 
• 2 Step
• 3 Step

• Ho Sin Sul demonstration, 2 minute continuous demonstration against one or two opponents involving strikes and holds.  Weapons are allowed at this level.

• Jump Kick approved by the Instructor
• 2 Breaks of Student's choice, may include a hand break on wood or roof tiles, conditions apply.

• A student must participate in at least two tournaments between I Dan Black Belt and testing for II Dan Black.

• What is the Kwang Gae pattern diagram, number of moves and meaning?
• What is the Po Eun pattern diagram, number of moves and meaning?
• What is the Ge Baek pattern diagram, number of moves and meaning?
• There will be a comprehensive written or oral test, depending on candidate's ages of all color belt knowledge.

Additional Requirements:

• (Option One) Candidate must create a pattern with a minimum of 24 moves, it must be in written form to be turned in at testing.  Candidate must also teach the pattern to 3 other students who will demonstrate the pattern at testing.
• (Option Two) Candidate must learn one weapon and demonstrate at least one form and One Step with that weapon.
• (Option Three) Candidate must demonstrate practical application of one Pattern from beginning to end with partners, applications must be advanced as taught in Black Belt class and not standard applications taught to Colored Belts.
• Candidate must assist one other student in Dan testing. 
• Candidate must present a current Taekwon-Do history.  Check Instructor Page for format.