Black Belt Testing Checklist/Requirements
Black belt testing checklist (1st Dan)
- Work out regularly for six months as a high red belt.
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Complete 20 hours of community service.
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Plan and practice breaks- start eight weeks before testing.
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Order new uniform - Talk to Master Hups.
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Plan and practice ho sin sul routine with a partner - start four weeks before testing, 10 required moves to defend against.
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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