Path To Black Belt

Below is a list of requirements both non physical and physical all students must perform in order to pass the black belt test

 

Be selected for black belt test by owner

 

Log 1000 pushups performed prior to test

 

Log 1000 situps performed prior to test

 

Perform 50 random acts of kindness

 

Pass physical fitness test one week prior to exam

 

2 page essay on what a black belt means to me

 

Read aloud and sign the black belt oath

 

Be of good moral character following the tenants of

Tae Kwon Do

 

Pay exam fee of $150.00 two weeks prior to exam

 

On test day

 

Counting kicks

 

Sparring combinations from white to black

 

All traditional forms

 

Musical forms

 

One step sparring 1-12 green belt

One step sparring 1-3 purple belt

One step sparring 1-3 blue belt

One step sparring 1-3 red belt

One step sparring 1-3 brown belt

3 creative one steps

 

Sparring  6   2 minute rounds  one on one

              1   2 minute round two on one

 

Board breaking

 

One hand technique

One kicking technique of your choice

One spin or jump kick

 

Board size and amount are determined by age and size of student

 

Students must pass all phases of exam. In the event of an injury or student failing a part of exam. Student will be given one make up chance. If student fails make up exam then student must wait to retake the next black belt exam, no exceptions to this rule.