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Belt Testing Requirements

All physical requirements are posted in the workout area. Students must be able to perform the material at the required level in order to be considered for promotion.

Other Criteria for Promotion:

Must have obtained all stripes at least one week prior to promotion.
Must have Head Instructor's recommendation.
Must have fulfilled the allotted time requirement.
Consistent attendance prior to testing is required.
Membership dues must be current and test fees paid in advance of testing.
Proper etiquette and Tae Kwon Do attitude must be exhibited by the student.
Desire to promote successfully must be shown by the student.

Promotion to the next rank is an earned privilege. You must prove yourself capable of the higher rank both physically and mentally before you will be allowed to test.

Physical Testing Requirements

Youth

Adult

White to Orange

1 - 3 Basic One Steps

1 - 3 Basic Combination Kicks

Pattern - Ki Bone Hyung

Run Jump Side Kick, One Board

1 - 5 Basic One Steps

1 - 5 Basic Combination Kicks

Pattern - Ki Bone Hyung

Side Kick, One Board

Orange to Yellow

1 - 5 Basic One Steps

1 - 6 Basic Combination Kicks (1-3 Left Leg)

Pattern - Pal Gwe Il-Chang

Run Jump Side Kick Over a Person, One Board

6 - 10 Basic One Steps

6 - 10 Basic Combination Kicks

Ki Mae Sae Punching

Pattern - Pal Gwe Il-Chang

Back Kick, One Board

Yellow to Green

5 - 8 Basic One Steps

6 - 10 Basic Combination Kicks

Pattern - Pal Gwe Yi-Chang

Run Jump Side Kick Over 2 People, One Board

1 - 6 Advanced Basic One Steps

1 - 6 Intermediate Kicks

1st Set of 3-2-1 Steps

Pattern - Pal Gwe Yi-Chang

Left Back Kick, One Board

Green to Blue

1 - 3 Advanced One Steps

1 - 6 Mini-Quarter Kicking Techniques

Basic Movement

Pattern - Pal Gwe Som-Chang

Step Behind Side Kick, One Board

Adult Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Som-Chang

Backspin, One Board (1 hand hold for Male, 2 for Female)

Blue to Purple

1 - 6 Advanced One Steps

1 - 6 Mini-Quarter Kicking Techniques

Basic Movement

Pattern - Pal Gwe Sa-Chang

Back Kick, One Board

Adult Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Sa-Chang

Hook Kick, One Board (1 hand hold for Male, 2 for Female)

Purple to Purple Trim

Youth Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Oh-Chang

Step Back Kick, One Board

Adult Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Oh-Chang

Double Roundhouse, One Board Each

Purple Trim to Brown

Youth Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang

Palm Smash , One Board & Jump Back Kick, One Board

Adult Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang

Forearm, One Board for Females, Two for Males

Brown to Brown Sr.

Youth Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Chil-Chang

Step Back Kick, Two Boards

Adult Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Chil-Chang and all Previous Patterns

Twin Jump Front Kick, One Board Each

Brown Sr. to Red

Youth Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang and Pal Gwe Chil-Chang & Pattern Theory

Forearm, One Board & Front Kick, One Board

Adult Quarter Material

All Patterns & Theory

Back Kick Combination, One Board Each for Female, Two For Male

Red to Red Sr.

Youth Quarter Material

Pattern - Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang
Pal Gwe Chil-Chang
Pal Gwe Pal-Chang & Theory

Adult Quarter Material

All Patterns & Theory

Red Sr. to Black

Cumulative Test By NWBBA Masters

Cumulative Test By NWBBA Masters

Students also will need to learn aspects of TKD terminology, etiquette, history, and life skills. Check your handbook for belt-specific
material and responsibilities.

Last Update: 4/23/2008
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