Cho Dan to Ee Dan Requirements
Below are the requirements for students to earn their Second Degree Black Belt. It typically takes a student two years. 3 Recertifications must be completed before testing. Recertifications can be done at the Fall and Spring. Black Belt Testings. Visit our Events Page to see when the next available Recertification or Black Belt Test will take place.
Requirements: | Recert #1: | Recert #2: | Recert #3: | Exam: |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics | Black Belt Basics | Black Belt Basics | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Ee Dan, Ship Soo (Video) | Pyong Ahn Ee Dan, Ship Soo , Kee Mah Hyung Ee Dan (Video) | Pyong Ahn Ee Dan, Ship Soo, Kee Mah Hyung Ee Dan, Bong Hyung Ee Dan (Video) | Pyong Ahn Ee Dan, Ship Soo , Kee Mah Hyung Ee Dan, Bong Hyung Ee Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Side Grab #1 | Side Grab #1 & 2 | Side Grab #1 & 2, Double Wrist Grip from Behind | Side Grab #1 & 2, Double Wrist Grip from Behind |
Knife Defense: | #1 | #1 & 2 | #1 – 4 | # 1 – 4 |
Gun Defense: | #1 | #1 & 2 | #1 & 2 | #1 & 2 |
Pyong Ahn One-Steps: | #1 & 2 | #1 – 3 | #1 – 4 | #1 – 4 |
Sparring: | Two on One | Two on One | Two on One | Two on One |
Breaking: | None | None | Jump Split Kick | Jump Split Kick |
Endurance: | Single Front Hop Kick – 30 seconds | Single Front Hop Kick – 30 seconds | Single Front Hop Kick – 30 seconds | Single Front Hop Kick – 30 seconds |
Ee Dan to Sam Dan Requirements
Below are the requirements for students to earn their Third Degree Black Belt. It typically takes a student three years. 5 Recertifications must be completed before testing. Recertifications can be done at the Fall and Spring. Black Belt Testings. Visit our Events Page to see when the next available Recertification or Black Belt Test will take place.
Ee Dan Recertification #1 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sam Dan, Jineth |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve Grab #1 |
Sword Defense: | #1 (Downward Slash) |
Pyong Ahn One-Steps: | #1 – 5 |
Sparring: | Two on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | Double Hop Kicks – 30 seconds |
Ee Dan Recertification #2 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sam Dan, Jineth, Kee Mah Hyung Sam Dan (Video) |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve Grab #1 & 2 |
Sword Defense: | #1 & 2 (Stab to Stomach) |
Pyong Ahn One-Steps: | #1 – 6 |
Sparring: | Two on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | Double Hop Kicks – 30 seconds |
Ee Dan Recertification #3 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sam Dan, Jinteh, Kee Mah Hyung Sam Dan, Bong Hyung Sam Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve #1 & 2, Straight Sleeve #1 |
Sword Defense: | #1 – 3 (Downward Slash to Left Leg) |
Pyong Ahn One-Steps: | #1 – 7 |
Sparring: | Two on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | Double Hop Kicks – 30 seconds |
Ee Dan Recertification #4 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sam Dan, Jinteh, Kee Mah Hyung Sam Dan, Bong Hyung Sam Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve #1 & 2, Straight Sleeve #1 & 2 |
Sword Defense: | #1 – 4 (Slash to Mid Section) |
Pyong Ahn One-Steps: | #1 – 8 |
Sparring: | Two on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | Double Hop Kicks – 30 seconds |
Ee Dan Recertification #5 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sam Dan, Jinteh, Kee Mah Hyung Sam Dan, Bong Hyung Sam Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve #1 & 2, Straight Sleeve #1 & 2 2 on 2 Sleeve #1 & 2 |
Sword Defense: | #1 – 4 |
Pyong Ahn One-Steps: | #1 – 8 |
Sparring: | Two on One |
Breaking: | Running Jump Side Kick over 3 people bent at waist |
Endurance: | Double Hop Kicks – 30 seconds |
Ee Dan to Sam Dan Test Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sam Dan, Jinteh, Kee Mah Hyung Sam Dan, Bong Hyung Sam Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve #1 & 2, Straight Sleeve #1 & 2 2 on 2 Sleeve #1 & 2 |
Sword Defense: | #1 – 4 |
Pyong Ahn One-Steps: | #1 – 8 |
Sparring: | Two on One |
Breaking: | Running Jump Side Kick over 3 people bent at waist |
Endurance: | Double Hop Kicks – 30 seconds |
Sam Dan to Sa Dan Requirements
Below are the requirements for students to earn their Fourth Degree Black Belt. It typically takes a student four years. 7 Recertifications must be completed before testing. Recertifications can be done at the Fall and Spring. Black Belt Testings. Visit our Events Page to see when the next available Recertification Test will take place. To test for Master Belt, a student will have to attend a special Testing Event hosted by the ITF.
Sam Dan Recertification #1 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1, Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |
Sam Dan Recertification #2 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So, Kong San Dae |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1 – 3, Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 & 2 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 & 2 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |
Sam Dan Recertification #3 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So, Kong San Dae, Bong Hyung Sa Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1 – 3, Same Side Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 – 3 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 – 3 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |
Sam Dan Recertification #4 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So, Kong San Dae, Bong Hyung Sa Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1 – 3, Same Side Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Double Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 – 3 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 – 4 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |
Sam Dan Recertification #5 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So, Kong San Dae, Bong Hyung Sa Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1 – 3, Same Side Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Double Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Cross Shoulder #1 Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 – 3 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 – 5 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |
Sam Dan Recertification #6 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So, Kong San Dae, Bong Hyung Sa Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1 – 3, Same Side Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Double Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Cross Shoulder #1, Same Side Shoulder #1, Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 – 3 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 – 6 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |
Sam Dan Recertification #7 Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So, Kong San Dae, Bong Hyung Sa Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1 – 3, Same Side Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Double Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Cross Shoulder #1, Same Side Shoulder #1, Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 – 3 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 – 6 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |
Sam Dan to Sa Dan Test Requirements | |
Basics: | Black Belt Basics |
Forms: | Pyong Ahn Sa Dan, Kong San So, Kong San Dae, Bong Hyung Sa Dan |
Self Defense Grabs: | Cross Sleeve/Elbow #1 – 3, Same Side Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Double Sleeve/Elbow #1 & 2, Cross Shoulder #1, Same Side Shoulder #1, Defense Against Two Attackers |
Kneeling One-Steps: | #1 – 3 |
Three Step Sparring: | #1 – 6 |
Sparring: | One on One |
Breaking: | None |
Endurance: | 6 Count Squat-Thrust Push Up w/ Front Kick- 30 Seconds |