Walking Stance high Front Strike with
the Reverse Knifehand (reverse - inward)
Walking Stance Upward Block with a Twin Palm
Sitting Stance middle Front Block with the Outer
Forearm (inward)
Sitting
Stance high Side Strike with the Backfist (outward)
L-Stance middle Checking Block with the X-Knifehand
After
completion these preparation steps, preparation for 1st Dan Black Belt testing will begin. This includes
the expectations for the Chang Hon Kwan Taekwon-Do class as follows:
Active workouts in approximately 7-8 classes/month for at least 9 months at a 1st
Geup High Red Belt level;
Active
workouts in approximately 17 classes in the two months just prior to the next testing; and
Students work out on their own outside of class on an average
of five hours/week during this time.
Passing the 1st Dan Written Test at least two weeks prior to testing.
This test will cover the required knowledge learned at all previous belt ranks as well as the following 1st Dan knowledge requirements;
The pattern history, pattern diagram,
and number of movements for pattern Chung-Mu
The meaning
of the color of Black Belt
The
eight parts of the Training Secrets of Taekwon-Do
Counting
from one to ten in Sino-Korean
The history of the art
of Taekwon-Do
A demonstration of basic physical proficiency and understanding
of the Ho-Sin-Sul (Self Defense) technique of a;
Shoulder
roll to the right and left sides over a waist-high barrier - coming up in both a kneeling position and with a break fall
as well as a demonstration
that the knowledge and physical proficiency of all Ho-Sin-Sul techniques learned at previous belt ranks has been maintained.
The demonstration of a Ho-Sin-Sul routine (with the assistance of several Black Belts in refining its presentation). This
routine will consist of ten specified defensive techniques, with a focus on throwing, joint-locking, pressure points, and
take-downs, not on punching and kicking. It will be restricted to two minutes in length. Specified
attacks in any order are:
1. Punch with the forefist
2. Inward Strike with the Reverse Knifehand
3. Side Strike with the Backfist
4. Two-handed grab to the lapels
5. Single grab from behind (not a choke)
6. Straight or cross grab to the arm or wrist
7. Side Front Kick
8. Back Piercing Kick
9. Turning Kick
10. Choke with the hands
from behind
A 250 word report is required on the relationship between (meaning how does one contribute, or benefit the other)
the 9 points to be observed while performing patterns, found on this web page.
A demonstration of basic physical proficiency and understanding of both power and
technique breaks on 1" pine boards and concrete tiles. These will include several specific hand and foot technique breaking requirements for 1st Dan Black Belt, as well as some from previous rank level breaking requirements. Breaks will be selected by
the testing candidate and/or specified by the test board.
A sign-off is required
by two knowledgeable Black Belts on the following:
A sign-off for each of the nine patterns you have learned in Taekwon-Do, starting with Cheon-Ji and ending with Chung-Mu;
(Sign-offs must be obtained in order and can have no more than two being worked at any one time.)
A sign-off for each
of the step-sparring formats learned during your Taekwon-Do career; and
A sign-off for each
of the kicks (both right and left leg) learned during your Taekwon-Do career
