Black Belt Testing Check List/requirements
Black belt testing check list
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participate in a tournament as a red belt
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work out regularly for six months as a high red belt
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complete 20 hours of community service and be prepared to have someone who knows about the work sign a form (part of application package)
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attend USTF class C referee course (14 years of age and up)(about $60).
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plan and practice breaks- start eight weeks before testing.
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order new uniform- order about eight weeks before testing(about $75)
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plan and practice ho sin sul routine with a partner- start four weeks before testing.
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plan advanced one-step sparring (at least 5 sets of attacks and counterattacks).
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photo to submit with application
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study for written test on white book content.
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complete application form and turn in with photo
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pay testing fee (about $200)
Testing Requirements
(testing will include any or all of the following)
- 1st dan kicks and hand techniques listed in the white book and lower rank kicks and hand techniques
- choong-moo and lower rank patterns
- advanced one-step sparring
- advanced semi-free sparring
- no-contact free sparring
- ho sin sul routine - 10 moves
- breaks - power foot, power hand, and technical
- written test on white book content
