Identify Yourself
Line Work
Set by the Grading Examiners
Patterns
1st Dan Pattern of Your Choice
Colour Belt Pattern set by the Grading Examiners
1st Dan Pattern set by the Grading Examiners
Ko-Dang, Eui-Am, Choong-Jang
Ko-Dang…
Ko-Dang is the pseudonym of the patriot Cho Mansik who dedicated his life to the independence movement and education of his people. The 39 movements signify his times of imprisonment and his birthplace on the 39th parallel.
Eui-Am…
Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak (Oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion) in 1905. The diagram represents his Indomitable Spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation.
Choong-Jang…
Choong-Jang is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Yi Dynasty, 15th century. This pattern ends with a left-hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.
Sparring
3 Step or 2 Step Sparring
1 Step Sparring
Free Sparring
Destruction
Any Hand Technique Including Elbow
Any Standing Kick
Any Jumping Technique
Tae Kwon-Do Theory
All Korean terminology and Tae Kwon-Do theory up to this grade
Please note: This information is for guidance only
The exact format is set at the Black Belt Grading Panel’s discretion.