Black Belt

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 BasicsBlack 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 #1Side 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 OneTwo on OneTwo on OneTwo on One
Breaking:NoneNoneJump Split KickJump 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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.

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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.

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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.

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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.

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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.

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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.

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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.
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
Black Belt students will need to study their ITF Manual for Terminology. In addition, students will need to keep regular attendance in order to be eligible to recertify or test.