1st Gup Red Belt Black Stripe

Time:

Once the Head Instructor gives permission to test based on current level of training, a student must be enrolled and actively train for a minimum 6 months (minimum 2 classes per week is considered active). Students are encouraged to attend at least 50 classes during the six months prior to testing. Multiple classes taken on the same day count as one class.
Must complete Community Service Project

Stances:

No new stances

Kicks:

Flying Twin Foot Front Kick (1 or 2 targets)
Flying Twin Foot Side Kick (1 target)
Flying Twin Foot Turning Kick (1 target)
Midair 360^o Back Kick
Multiple Kicking 4 Kicks Combination and Consecutive
In addition, the Instructor will give the student a list 15 more kicks and combinations to do at testing

Patterns:

Choong-Moo
Hwa-Rang
Toi-Gye
Jung-Gun
Yul-Gok
Won-Hyo
Do-San
Dan-Gun
Chon-Ji

Step Sparring:

Model Sparring
Prearranged Step Sparring
1 Step
2 Step
3 Step

Self-Defense:

Ho Sin Sul demonstration, 2 minute continuous demonstration against one opponent involving strikes and holds. No weapons allowed at this level.

Breaking:

Flying Side Kick over barriers
2 Breaks of Student's choice, may include a hand break on wood or roof tiles, conditions apply.

Tournament Competition:

A student must participate in at least one tournament between 2nd Gup Red and testing for I Dan Black.

Knowledge:

What is the Choong-Moo pattern diagram, number of moves and meaning?
What General Choi's 9 Reasons to practice Courtesy?
What are General Choi's 8 examples of poor Integrity?
What does the color Black Belt mean?
A student must read a martial arts themed book or view a martial arts themed video then prepare an essay on any aspect of Taekwon-Do from the reading or viewing. To see a reading/viewing list and essay guidelines click here.
There will be a comprehensive written or oral test, depending on candidate's ages of all color belt knowledge.

Additional Requirements:

Candidate must present a current Taekwon-Do history. Check Instructor Page for format.

Certification

The candidate 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), students are encouraged but not required to participate in a minimum of 100 classes, attend 2 Color Belt Tests and assist in teaching during normal class time. Upon completion on I Dan certification, the candidate will receive an embroidered Belt, I Dan Certificate and offical ITF Black Belt uniform.

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