1st Dan Black Belt Testing Checklist
· Participate in a tournament as a red belt.
· Work out regularly for six months as a high red belt.
· Complete 20 hours of community service and be prepared to have someone who knows about the work sign a form (part of application package).
· Attend USTF class C referee course (14 years of age and up) (about $60).
· Plan and practice breaks – start eight weeks before testing.
· Order new uniform if needed (order about eight weeks before testing) (about $75).
· Select a partner and practice Ho Sin Sul routine with partner – start four weeks before testing.
· Plan advanced one-step step sparring (at least 5 sets of attacks and counterattacks).
· Take photo to submit with application.
· Study for written test on ALL white book content.
· Complete application form and turn in with photo.
· 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
After Passing Test:
· Order embroidered belt (about $40).· Pay annual dues (about $65, plus about $30 annual maintenance).
· Pay about $10 per month for class.
