Physical

All previous eight patterns & relevant terminology

All previous grading requirements (ie. Basics, combinations etc.)

One Step Sparring: Ilbo Matsogi (Hand & Foot Attacks / both double & single alternating attacks)

Relaxed 1 step against Knife: Ilbo Matsogi Dae Dando

Two Step Sparring: Ibo Matsogi

Three Step Sparring: Sambo Matsogi

Free Sparring: Jayu Matsogi (unpadded with control)

Traditional Sparring: Chan T'ong Matsogi (with 30 second ground rule. Medium contact levels)

Free Sparring against Knife: Juyo Matsogi Dae Dando

Choke Sparring: Makida Matsogi

2 vs 1 Sparring: Idale Matsogi

Self Defence Techniques: Hosin Sool Kyon Bon - Attacks from front

Self Defence Techniques: Hosin Sool Kyon Bon - Attacks from rear

Demonstrate 3 Boon Hae (Applications) from the patterns learnt to date

Choong Moo has 30 movements. Choong Moo was the given name of the great Admiral Yi Sun Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) which was the precursor of the present day submarine in 1592 A.D. the reason this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolise his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality, which was checked by his forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.

Ready posture for Choong Moo is Narani Junbi Sogi

Terminology for:
a) Nopunde Sonkal Anuro Taeragi - High Section Knifehand Inward Strike
b) Twimyo Orun Yopcha Jirugi - Flying Right Side Kick
c) Nopunde Sonkal Dung Anuro Taeragi - High Section Reverse Knifehand Inward Strike
d) Twimyo Dolmyo Sonkal Daebi Makgi - 360 degree Spinning Knifehand Guarding Block
e) Kyocha Sonkal Kaunde Makgi - X-knifehand Middle Block
f) Sang Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi - Twin Palm Upward Block
g) Junbi Jase - Ready Posture

Theory Of Power (see personal folder)

Meaning of the tenets (see personal folder)

History of TKD (see personal folder)

Vital Spots (see personal folder

Pattern Diagrams & movements

Reason for patterns (see personal folder)

Must be able to describe & demonstrate all movements in Choong Moo

Candidate must be able to describe & demonstrate all the following techniques learnt to date:
a) All types of Sogi's
b) All types of Makgi's
c) All types of Jirugi's & Taeragi's performed with Ap Joomok & Sonkal
d) All types of Chagi's

a) Tour Of Duty: 3 Months developing teaching ability in the Little dragons classes

b) Demonstrate the ability to lead a class, form a lesson plan & attitude towards instruction, for a
whole lesson (feedback will be provided) - this may be required on more than one occasion

c) Students to have completed a written assessment for eligibility for examination to Black belt

Notes on eligibility towards taking your black belt examination
Black belt is possibly one of the most important examinations you will undertake in Taekwon-do. Not only does it represent the acquisition of required basic knowledge, but an understanding that you are crossing the threshold of martial arts training & as such a black belt attitude & mindset are vitally important.

Being a good black belt is more than simply knowing your techniques, refining & understanding what you know is imperative, the correct attitude towards training, teaching & behaving are very important. Black belt represents a lot, especially a black belt from this Academy, as such the following guidelines are in place:

1.The completion of 2nd kup grading
2.Regular training at 1st kup for a minimum of 6 months
3.Completion of the necessary requirements regarding teaching ability (i.e. Tour of duty)
4.Assessment by your instructor
5.Completion of a written paper (once eligibility has been established)
6.Invitation to grade
7.Students may have to attend pre-grading sessions

Following the above criteria being met, students will be invited to grade by their instructor at the next available black belt grading. They should not request it, as not only is this attitude improper but it may cause upset & offence if the request is denied. Simply, you will grade when you are ready!