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Black Belt Testing Requirements

Black Belt candidates! We are excited to have you work toward your Black Belt Testing. Working hard in class as well as preparing on your own is key. Details of HK Martial Arts' testing requirement are below.

4-Part Testing Requirement

Technique

Mastery of 4 Poomsae forms:
Basic 1, Taeguk 1, Taeguk 4, Taeguk 8

Competitions

Participate in at least 3 taekwondo competitions as a student of
HK Martial Arts.

Endurance

Below is a list of the athletic requirements.

Knowledge

1. Multiple-choice test on Taekwondo knowledge.

2. Write an essay on what it means to you to become a Black Belt.

Running Gear

Endurance Requirements

  • 3 mile run, 30-40 min

  • 100 squats 

  • push ups, straight legs, supported arms, 1 min or less (30/40)*

  • sit ups, 1.5 min or less (40/50/60)*

  • 3-meter side step lengths (50/60)*

  • knee ups: 100 right, 100 left, 100 alternating

  • 100 jumping jacks

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Endurance testing requirements will be fulfilled the same day with minimal breaks between elements.

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*Numbers in parentheses indicate that leaders will choose the right number based on the athlete’s age and skill level.

A great place to start

Create a new login at Taekwondo Connected website. It is a free membership. This website is used internationally to track Taekwondo achievement levels. The website works best through Chrome.

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