BELT PROMOTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

Belt color signifies rank, or proficiency.


The small colored bands across the end of the belt indicate the levels within each color.


Students have to pass practical and theory tests to progress to the next rank.


A serious student can reach black belt in two or three years.


PROMOTION TESTING

To advance from one rank to another, students will need to qualify for promotion testing. Each student is different and will promote at a pace measured by skill and not a timeline.


When a student has accomplished each of these requirements, they will be given a promotion application which will need to be filled out and turned in prior to the next available promotion testing date.

REQUIREMENTS

Belt color signifies rank, or proficiency.


The small colored bands across the end of the belt indicate the levels within each color.



Students have to pass practical and theory tests to progress to the next rank. A serious student can reach black belt in two or three years.


To advance from one rank to another, students will need to qualify for promotion testing.


Each student is different and will promote at a pace measured by skill and not a timeline.


When a student has accomplished each of these requirements, they will be given a promotion application which will need to be filled out and turned in prior to the next available promotion testing date. 

TAEKWONDO BELT CHECKLIST BY COLOR

Each belt in the Martial Arts is full of meaning and philosophy.As a student advances from white belt to black belt, it symbolizes the knowledge and power the student has learned and experienced. 


(For what is tested at each level, see the Taekwondo Belt Promotion Checklist below.)

  • White Belt Checklist

    White Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Yellow Belt


    Form:

    H-Form


    Kicks:

    • Rising
    • Front Snap
    • Roundhouse
    • Flying Side
    • Crescent (in-out)
    • Crescent (out-in)
    • Side


    Footwork:


    Switch Feet



    Self Defense:

    • Cross Wrist Grab
    • Same Side Wrist Grab
    • 2 on 1 Wrist Grab
    • X-Block Knuckle Attack


    Miscellaneous:


    Tumble Rolls


    Strikes:


    • Jab
    • Double Punch
    • Neck Attack
    • X-Block Knuckle Attack
    • Reverse Punch
    • Palm Strike
    • Spear Finger Attack

    Jumps:

    10



    Push-ups:

    10



    Sit-ups:

    20



    Blocks:


    Lower / Inner / Outer / Rising

    Basic Blocking / Striking Routine



    Mental:


    Counting 1-10 in Korean

    Meaning of "Respect"



    Promotion - Board Breaking:

    Children - Flying Side Kick

    Adult - Reverse Punch

  • Yellow Belt Checklist

    Yellow Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Orange Belt



    Form:

    Tae-guk El-jong



    Kicks:

    • Ax
    • Push
    • Back
    • Front Snap (Ball of Foot)


    Footwork:

    • Step Forward
    • Step Back


    Self Defense:

    • 2 on 2 Front Wrist Grab
    • 2 on 2 Back Wrist Grab
    • Handshake (Practice purpose)

    Miscellaneous:


    Break Falls

    Shoulder Rolls



    Strikes:

    • Kicking Stance
    • Spear Finger Attack
    • Palm Strike

    Jumps:

    15



    Push-ups:

    15



    Sit-ups:

    30



    Stances/Blocks:


    Forward Stance:


    Lower / Inner / Outer / Rising

    Reverse Outer Blocks, Punch,

    Palm Strike, Neck,

    Spear Finger, X-Block Knuckle Attacks


    Horseback Riding Stance:

    Arm Pit Attack



    Mental:

    Counting 1-20 in Korean

    5 Aims to Achieve



    Promotion - Board Breaking:

    Ax Kick

  • Orange Belt Checklist

    Orange Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to High Orange Belt



    Form:

    Tae-guk E-jong



    Kicks:

    • Skipping Front Snap
    • Skipping Roundhouse
    • Skipping Side
    • Skipping Ax


    Footwork:


    Skip Forward

    Skip Back



    Self Defense:

    • Front Choke
    • Rear Choke
    • Strangle


    Miscellaneous:


    Shoulder Roll into Break Fall

    Sweeps



    Strikes:


    Backfist

    Backfist - Reverse Punch



    Jumps:

    20


    Push-ups:

    20


    Sit-ups:

    40



    Stances/Blocks:


    Forward Stance:


    Lower / Inner / Outer / Rising


    Reverse Outer Blocks, Punch,


    Palm Strike, Neck,


    Spear Finger, X-Block Knuckle Attacks



    Horseback Riding Stance:


    Arm Pit Attack



    Mental:


    Meaning of "Honesty"



    Promotion - Sparring:


    1 Rounds, 1 Minute

  • High Orange Belt Checklist

    High Orange Belt Requirements Checklist  For Promotion to Green Belt


    Includes everything learned in curriculum white through orange, plus…


    Push-ups:

    25


    Sit-ups:

    50

  • Green Belt Checklist

    Green Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Blue Belt


    Form:

    Tae-guk Sam-jong


    Kicks:

    • Skipping Back Kick
    • Step behind Roundhouse
    • Jumping Front Leg

    (knee-up):

    • Ax
    • Front Snap
    • Roundhouse

    Footwork:

    Back Leg Fake

    Front Leg Fake


    Self Defense:

    • Front Shoulder Grab
    • Rear Shoulder Grab
    • Lapel

    Miscellaneous:

    Skipping Sweeps



    Strikes:

    Hammerfist

    Web Strike


    Jumps:

    25


    Push-ups:

    25


    Sit-ups:

    50


    Stances / Blocks:


    Back Stance:


    Lower, Inner, Outer, Rising


    Reverse Outer Blocks


    Punch, Palm Block Knuckle Attacks



    Horseback Riding Stance:


    Arm Pit Attack



    Mental:

    Meaning of "Discipline"



    Promotion - Board Breaking:

    Back Kick

  • Blue Belt Checklist

    Blue Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Purple Belt


    Form:

    Tae-guk Sa-jong


    Kicks:

    • Skipping Back Kick
    • Hook Kick
    • Front Snap - Roundhouse
    • Jumping

    (rear leg):

    • Front Snap
    • Roundhouse
    • Side
    • Ax
    • Back

    Footwork:

    Step Behind


    Self Defense:

    • Front Hair Grab
    • Front Bear Hug (arms free)
    • Rear Bear Hug (arms free)

    Miscellaneous:

    Diving Shoulder Roll

    Diving Shoulder Roll - Break Fall


    Strikes:

    Forearm across

    Hook Punch



    Jumps:

    35


    Push-ups:

    35


    Sit-ups:

    70


    Stances/Blocks:


    Back Stance:

    Lower, Inner, Outer, Rising

    Reverse Outer Blocks,

    Inner Block-Backfist, Single Knifehand Block, Double Knifehand Low and Middle Blocks



    Horseback Riding Stance:


    Single Knifehand Block



    Mental:

    Recite Student Creed #1



    Promotion - Board Breaking:

    Any 2 Techniques

  • Purple Belt Checklist

    Purple Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to High Purple Belt


    Form:

    Tae-guk O-jong


    Kicks:

    • Skipping Hook Kick
    • Jumping Double Front Snap (front)
    • Front Leg Front Snap
    • Front Leg Roundhouse
    • Front Leg Side
    • Double Roundhouse (back-front)
    • Spinning Roundhouse

    Footwork:

    Pivots



    Self Defense:

    • Rear Hair Grab
    • Front Bear Hug (arms pinned)
    • Rear Bear Hug (arms pinned)

    Miscellaneous:

    Waist Sweep

    Leg Take Down


    Strikes:

    Forearm Up

    Uppercut


    Jumps:

    40


    Push-ups:

    40


    Sit-ups:

    80


    Stances/Blocks:


    Back Stance:

    Lower, Inner, Outer, Rising

    Reverse Outer Blocks,

    Inner Block-Backfist, Single Knifehand Block, Double Knifehand Low and Middle Blocks



    Horseback Riding Stance:

    Single Knifehand Block



    Mental:

    Recite Student Creed #2


    Promotion - Sparring:

    3 Rounds, 1 Minute

  • High Purple Belt Checklist

    High Purple Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Brown Belt


    Includes everything learned in curriculum green through purple, plus…


    Push-ups:

    45


    Sit-ups:

    90

  • Brown Belt Checklist

    Brown Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Red Belt


    Form:

    Tae-guk Yuk-jong


    Kicks:

    • Front Leg Ax
    • Front Leg Hook
    • Double Roundhouse (front-back)
    • Hook - Roundhouse
    • Back Hook Kick

    Footwork:

    Push Forward

    Push Back


    Self Defense:

    • Front Headlock
    • Side Headlock
    • Straight Punch

    Miscellaneous:

    Head / Armlock Takedown


    Strikes:

    Ridge Hand


    Jumps:

    45


    Push-ups:

    45


    Sit-ups:

    90


    Stances / Blocks:


    Forward Stance:


    Lower, Inner, Outer,Rising


    Reverse Outer Blocks, Inner Block-bakkfist, Single Knifehand Block, Double Knifehand Low and Middle Blocks



    Horseback Riding Stance:

    Single Knifehand Block



    Mental:

    Recite Student Creed #3



    Promotion - Board Breaking:

    3 Techniques

    1 Must be a Hand Technique

  • Red Belt Checklist

    Red Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Poom Belt


    Form:

    Tae-guk Chil-jong


    Kicks:

    • Jumping Front Leg Front Snap
    • Jumping Front Leg Roundhouse
    • Step Forward Spinning Roundhouse
    • Roundhouse - Hook
    • Skipping Double Roundhouse
    • Spinning Back Hook
    • Jumping Double Front Snap (sides)

    Footwork:

    Cross Step and 45 Degrees


    Self Defense:

    • Roundhouse Punch
    • Uppercut
    • Front Shove
    • Sleeve Grab
    • Full Nelson
    • Rear Arm Lock


    Miscellaneous:

    Hip Throw and Shoulder Throw



    Strikes:

    Spinning Elbow


    Jumps:

    55


    Push-ups:

    55


    Sit-ups:

    110


    Stances/Blocks:


    Forward Stance:


    Lower, Inner, Outer, Rising Block, Punch Combinations


    Web-knee Break, Low and Mid Palm Blocks, Double Low Spread, X-Low and High Blocks, Scissor Block, Reverse Neck Attack, Palm Block-Spear Finger, Rising Block-Neck Attack, Combinations of ANYTHING!



    Horseback Riding Stance:

    Mountain Block (inner/outer)

    Hook Punch


    Mental:

    Meaning of Student Creed #2


    Promotion - Board Breaking:

    3 Techniques

    1 Must be a Back Kick

  • Poom Belt Checklist

    Poom Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to High Poom Belt


    Form:

    Tae-guk Pal-jong


    Kicks:

    • Jumping Back Hook
    • Roundhouse-Hook-Roundhouse
    • Spinning Aerial Back
    • Jumping Front Leg Side Kick
    • Jumping Front Leg Hook Kick
    • Front - Ax - Roundhouse - Side - Hook

    Footwork:

    Illusion Step and Spinning


    Self Defense:

    • Front Snap Kick
    • Roundhouse Kick
    • Club Attacks
    • Knife Attacks
    • Gun Attacks
    • Against a Wall

    Miscellaneous:

    • Stomach Throw
    • Headlock Throw
    • Front Headlock Throw

    Strikes:

    Spinning Backfist


    Jumps:

    60


    Push-ups:

    60


    Sit-ups:

    120


    Stances/Blocks:


    Forward Stance:


    Lower, Inner, Outer, Rising Block, Punch Combinations


    Web-knee Break, Low and Mid Palm Blocks, Double Low Spread, X-Low and High Blocks, Scissor Block, Reverse Neck Attack, Palm Block-Spear Finger, Rising Block-Neck Attack, Combinations of ANYTHING!



    Horseback Riding Stance:

    Mountain Block (inner/outer)

    Hook Punch


    Mental:

    Meaning of Student Creed #3


    Promotion - Board Breaking:

    3 Techniques

    1 Must be a Back Hook Kick


    Sparring:

    4 Rounds, 1 Minute




  • High Poom Belt Checklist

    High Poom Belt Requirements Checklist For Promotion to Black Belt


    Includes everything learned in curriculum white through poom, plus…


    Push-ups:

    75


    Sit-ups:

    150

BLACK BELT PROMOTION

BLACK BELT CANDIDATE

Graduating to a Black Belt means that you must know everything learned in all belts.


At High Kick Taekwondo we are very excited about your upcoming black belt promotion.


Through dedication and hard work your goal is now a reality that you will be reaching shortly. 


Below is a checklist for you to follow of things that you will need to do, know, and accomplish before admittance to your test.


Some require commitment and sacrifice, however, after years of training, that’s what is needed to reach your goals.


  1. Attend a minimum of 8 special training classes. (No Make Ups)
  2. Attend a minimum of 3 classes per week. (Not including Special Training)
  3. Cardiovascular workouts at home 3 times per week (jogging, bicycling, etc.)
  4. Must have great energy/spirit levels in all classes
  5. Give back to school (promotions, events), show loyalty and gratitude.
  6. Follow all school rules and regulations.
  7. Extensive knowledge of all requirements. (Physical and Mental)
  8. Must attend Power Weekend (NO MAKE UPS!)
  9. Must pass written test and all power weekend events.
  10. Must memorize the Black Belt Oath by power weekend plus other to be recited individually at the Black Belt promotion.
  11. All promotion fees must be paid prior to power weekend.


BLACK BELT PROMOTION

BLACK BELT CANDIDATE

Graduating to a Black Belt means that you must know everything learned in all belts. At High Kick Taekwondo we are very excited about your upcoming black belt promotion. Through dedication and hard work, your goal is now a reality that you will be reaching shortly. Below is a check list for you to follow of things that you will need to do, know, and accomplish before admittance to your test. Some require commitment and sacrifice, however, after years of training, that’s what is needed to reach your goals.
  • Attend a minimum of 8 special training classes. (No Make Ups)
  • Attend a minimum of 3 classes per week. (Not including Special Training)
  • Cardiovascular workouts at home 3 times per week (jogging, bicycling, etc.)
  • Must have great energy/spirit levels in all classes
  • Give back to school (promotions, events), show loyalty and gratitude.
  • Follow all school rules and regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of all requirements. (Physical and Mental)
  • Must attend Power Weekend (NO MAKE UPS!)
  • Must pass written test and all power weekend events.
  • Must memorize the Black Belt Oath by power weekend plus to be recited individually at the Black Belt promotion.
  • All promotion fees must be paid prior to power weekend.
Belt Promotions | High Kick Taekwondo - Sayville, NY

BLACK BELT PROMOTION

ARE YOU READY TO PROMOTE TO BLACK BELT?

Graduating to a Black Belt means that you must know everything learned in all belts. 


At High Kick Taekwondo we are very excited about your upcoming black belt promotion.


Through dedication and hard work, your goal is now a reality that you will be reaching shortly.


Below is a checklist for you to follow of things that you will need to do, know, and accomplish before admittance to your test.


Some require commitment and sacrifice, however, after years of training, that’s what is needed to reach your goals.


 

  • Attend a minimum of 8 special training classes. (No Make Ups)
  • Attend a minimum of 3 classes per week. (Not including Special Training)
  • Cardiovascular workouts at home 3 times per week (jogging, bicycling, etc.)
  • Must have great energy/spirit levels in all classes
  • Give back to school (promotions, events), show loyalty and gratitude.
  • Follow all school rules and regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of all requirements. (Physical and Mental)
  • Must attend Power Weekend (NO MAKE UPS!)
  • Must pass written test and all power weekend events.
  • Must memorize the Black Belt Oath by power weekend plus other to be recited individually at the Black Belt promotion.
  • All promotion fees must be paid prior to power weekend.


Belt Promotions | High Kick Taekwondo - Sayville, NY
What to Expect In

BLACK BELT CLASSES

THESE CLASSES ARE FOR BLACK BELTS ONLY
Extra Sparring - Up to 3x/month - In addition to Other Sparring Classes
Advanced Self Defense & Cardiovascular Workouts
Grappling Techniques with Holds, Escapes, Locks, and More
Pad Work with Combinations and Advanced Techniques
Review of All Past Requirements
Advanced Forms and Combinations
You May Also Attend Regular Classes Outside of Black Belt Classes
It is time to re-motivate and re-charge yourself to a higher learning and higher goals, 2nd Dan!
What to Expect In

BLACK BELT 

CLASSES

THESE CLASSES ARE FOR BLACK BELTS ONLY!

Extra Sparring - Up to 3x/month - In addition to Other Sparring Classes

Advanced Self Defense & Cardiovascular Workouts

Grappling Techniques with Holds, Escapes, Locks, and More

Pad Work with Combinations and Advanced Techniques

Review of All Past Requirements

Advanced Forms and Combinations

You May Also Attend Regular Classes Outside of Black Belt Classes
It is time to re-motivate and re-charge yourself to a higher learning and higher goals, 2nd Dan!
What to Expect In

BLACK BELT CLASSES

 

  • THESE CLASSES ARE FOR BLACK BELTS ONLY
  • Extra Sparring - Up to 3x/month - In addition to Other Sparring Classes
  • Advanced Self Defense & Cardiovascular Workouts
  • Grappling Techniques with Holds, Escapes, Locks, and More
  • Pad Work with Combinations and Advanced Techniques
  • Review of All Past Requirements
  • Advanced Forms and Combinations
  • You May Also Attend Regular Classes Outside of Black Belt Classes

 

It is time to re-motivate and re-charge yourself to a higher learning and higher goals, 2nd Dan!

BLACK BELT OATH

Classes will focus on all of the above with emphasis on advanced techniques. All classes will be high energy, motivational, instructional, and above all … FUN.

It is time to re-motivate and re-charge yourself to a higher learning and higher goals, 2nd Dan.

I, –(Name)–, accept with honor and privilege the Black Belt in the Martial Arts and do hereby promise to uphold the standards of honesty, integrity, courtesy, high moral code, and idomitable spirit.

I sincerely pledge to honor my instructor and school with loyalty and support and to value and carry-on the Martial Arts tradition with respect and dignity.

I further pledge, with humility and gratitude, to continue my mental, physical, and spiritual growth to the highest level, to lead by example, and to share what I have learned with others.

BLACK BELT OATH

I, (Student's Name) , accept with honor and privilege the Black Belt in the Martial Arts and do hereby promise to uphold the standards of honesty, integrity, courtesy, high moral code, and indomitable spirit.

I sincerely pledge to honor my instructor and school with loyalty and support and to value and carry-on the Martial Arts tradition with respect and dignity.

I further pledge, with humility and gratitude, to continue my mental, physical, and spiritual growth to the highest level, to lead by example, and to share what I have learned with others.

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