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Black Belt Exam Sunday Sep 8th 2024
September 8 - September 9
Meet at Graham Middle School
Running Exam 7:30AM-8:10AM (Bring proper running attire – no uniform)
-Graham Middle School (Mountain-View) Meet @ 7:30AM (Running Track)
3 miles/35 minutes 11yo and under
3 miles/30 minutes 12yo and above
Or Iron Tiger5 miles/50minutes (Please schedule with Master Hung)
Meet at Tiger Martial Arts Academy
11:00AM: Endurance/Strength Exam
Jr. Black Belts: Push Ups and Sit Ups 75 each
1st Degree Black Belts: Push Ups and Sit Ups 100 each
2nd Degree Black Belts: Push Ups and Sit Ups 125 each
3rd Degree Black Belts: Push Ups and Sit Ups 150 each
11:15AM: Poomsae Exam
Jr. Black Belts: Kibon 1-6, Taegeuk 1-8, Palgwe 1-8
1st Degree Black Belts: Kibon 1-6, Taegeuk 1-8, Palgwe 1-8, Kor
2nd Degree Black Belts: Kibon 1-6, Taegeuk 1-8, Palgwe 1-8, Kor, Keum
3rd Degree Black Belts: Kibon 1-6, Taegeuk 1-8, Palgwe 1-8, Kor, Keum, Tae
11 45AM: Sparring Exam
Jr. Black Belts: 2 Rounds 45 sec.
1st Degree Black Belts: 2 Rounds 60 sec.
2nd Degree Black Belts: 3 Rounds 60 sec.
3rd Degree Black Belts: 3 Rounds 60 sec, 1 Round Multiple Attacker 15 sec
-Students must show an understanding of reading distancing.
-Show control during the match without executing wild and random techniques.
-Show ability to nullify attacking techniques. i.e cut-kicks
-Show an understanding of setting up traps and counter techniques.
-Show an understanding of tactical positions from multiple attackers
LUNCH AND WRITTEN EXAM 11AM-12PM
12:00PM: Written Exam (Basic TKD Knowledge and Teaching Skills)
-Review vocabulary lists of Basic Stances, Kicks, Blocks, Strikes (Kor & Eng)
-Review list of key techniques for all forms.
-Review list of TMA warm ups, stretching techniques, line drills.
-Review TMA stripe requirements and school Protocols
1:00PM: BLACK BELT BREAKING
Jr. Black Belts: Back Kick, Spin Heel Kick, Elbow Strike
1st Degree Black Belts: Tornado Kick, Spin Heel Kick, Elbow Strike
2nd Degree Black Belts: Spin Heel Kick, Jump Side Kick, Elbow Strike
3rd Degree Black Belts: Jump Back Kick, Jump Side Kick, Ridge Hand
