1st Gup - 1st Dan Test Syllabus

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General Requirements

Good moral character

Regular attendee at classes

Good understanding of test syllabus

Adherence to the club rules

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Knowledge and Understanding

The reasons for class etiquette, and respect for others in the dojang

Written test multiple choice

Written essay - instructor’s choice

Demonstrate ability to teach other students

 

Hand Technique (Soo Gi)

All techniques required for previous gradings

Front stance, retreat low block, advance high punch combination

Front stance, inside to outside middle block reverse ridge hand strike

Side stance, outside to inside block, front stance reverse middle punch combination

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Leg Technique (Cha Gi)

All techniques required for previous gradings

Combination number seven from sparring stance

Combination number eight from sparring stance

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Hyung (Forms/Patterns)

Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu

All Pyung Ahn Hyung

Bas Ha Hee Dae

Nai Han Ji Cho Dan

Chil Sung Il Ro

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One Step Fighting (Il Soo Sik)

One step number one to eighteen with a partner

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Self Defence (Ho Sin Sul)

All basic grabs

Dan gum (short dagger) defence

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Sparring

Free sparring against a partner

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Breaking (Kyok Pa)

Single board - Two separate breaking techniques (candidate’s choice)

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Terminology

Cho Dan terminology test (section of grading conducted in Korean)