Forms:
1st Stripe:
- 12 movements of Joon Gun, without assistance
- Recite the name of the form
- Good attendance (min. 5 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 2 weeks)
2nd Stripe:
- 26 movements of the form, without assistance
- Recite the meaning of Blue belt
- Good attendance (min. 10 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 4 weeks)
3rd Stripe:
- All 32 movements of the form, without assistance
- All the required knowledge of Joon Gun
- Good attendance (min. 15 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 6 weeks)
Sparring / Self Defense:
1st Brown Stripe:
- Demonstrate offensive sparring combination, 1st self-defense with a partner
- Good attendance (min. 20 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 9 weeks)
2nd Brown Stripe
- Demonstrate 2nd self-defense with partner
- Demonstrate Advanced Kick
- Good attendance (min. 25 classes)
- Consistent effort (min. 12 weeks)
SENIOR BLUE BELT
- Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
- Students must have at least 12 weeks and 32 days of training.
- Students must submit their Testing Application prior to testing.
- Juniors must submit their Academic Report or report card.
- Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
- Students must have at least 12 weeks and 32 days of training.
- Students must submit their Testing Application prior to testing.
- Juniors must submit their Academic Report or report card.
NOTE: Students and parents must recognize that simply meeting the above requirements does not always mean that the students are able to test. Some students may need more time to achieve their personal best.
Required Knowledge
Joong Gun (Joon Gun) fought against the Japanese Empire for Korean independence. In 1905, when Korean was controlled by Japan, Joon Gun Ahn assassinated Hirobumi Itto, the Japanese Governor and General of Korea in the Halbin Railroad Station on October 26th. Joon Gun was arrested and executed in Lui-Shung Prison in 1910.
32 Movements represent the age of Joon Gun when he was executed.
Blue Belt represents the sky. As the plant grows strong, it becomes a towering tree, reaching for the sky and new heights. The student must focus his/her energy toward Black Belt.
Spin Hook Kick- the knee bends before and after making contact with the target. This kick is considered a medium to long-range technique.
A Spin Crescent Kick is usually considered a close to medium range kick with the knee never bending.
American Flag- the fifty stars represent the states in our country. The thirteen striped represent the original colonies and the chosen colors of the stripes symbolize the separation from England.
Korean Terminology:
Do-bak - Uniform
Do-Jang - Training Academy
Sa bum nim - Certified Instructor
Kwa ja nim - Master Instructor