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Testing Information


Color Belt Testing occurs the second Friday of every month at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

1. A testing form and a testing fee are required prior to each test.  Forms may be requested from Grand Master Kwak.  If he gives you the form, the student may test. If not, Grand Master Kwak will discuss with you why the student is not ready for testing.

2. Testing for a yellow stripe through a blue belt with a red stripe requires attendance at 18 - 20 regular classes before testing will be allowed.  For the designation of red belt through black belt, attendance at 50 regular classes is required.

3. Practice for board breaking may be done between classes.  Boards may be purchased for $2.00 per board.  You must see a black belt for assistance.   Board breaking begins with the yellow belt.  Students age 7 or below (regardless of rank) are not required to attempt board breaking.  Students 8 - 12 break a half board and ages 13 and above will break a full board.  Successful board breaking is not required to pass a test until testing for black belt status.  The kick used to break the boards is the designated kick for the student's particular rank.   This kick is practiced in class.

4. Private testing may be granted by Grand Master Kwak in unusual circumstances.   Discuss this with him if the student is ready for testing but you have extenuating circumstances.

The following numbers refer to one steps as listed in the book Self Defense 100 by Grand Master Kwak.


Belt/Rank
Numbers
Designated
Target
Breaking
White belt
10th kub
1 - 5
2, 3, 4
2, 4
N/A
Yellow stripe
9th kub
6 - 11
6, 7, 8
8, 11
N/A
Yellow belt
8th kub
12 - 18
13, 17, 18
13, 16
Spinning Back Thrust Kick
Green stripe
7th kub
19 - 26
19, 21, 22
22, 24
Jump Side Kick
Green belt
6th kub
27 - 35
28, 32, 34
28, 31
Spinning Back Roundhouse Kick
Blue stripe
5th kub
36 - 45
38, 40, 45
39, 45
Ax or Jump Hook Kick
Blue belt
4th kub
46 - 55
48, 50, 52, 55
50, 55
Jump Back Roundhouse Kick
Red stripe
3rd kub
56 - 65
57, 58, 59, 64
57, 59
Jump Back Thrust Kick
Red belt
2nd kub
66 - 75
66, 68, 74, 75
70, 74
Flying Front Turning Kick
Black stripe
1st kub
1 - 83
76 - 83
 
Jump Back Thrust Kick
Flying Front Snap Kick
Front Punch or Knife-hand Strike
(any two)
Black belt
1st dan
46 - 92
84 - 94
 
 
Black belt
2nd dan
56 - 100
93 - 99
 
 
Black belt
3rd dan
All