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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 3 Poomsae forms

Competitions

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

Endurance

Below is a list of the athletic requirements, along with the corresponding maximum times allowed.

Knowledge

Multiple-choice test on Taekwondo knowledge.

Choose a topic related to Taekwondo on which to write a 2-page research report. Discuss your topic selection with Master Kim and Instructor Elissa.

Running Gear

Endurance Requirements

  • 3 mile run (30 min or less)

  • 100 squats (2 min or less)

  • 40 push ups, straight legs, supported arms (2 min or less)

  • 50 sit ups (2 min or less)

  • 60 3-meter side step lengths (2 min or less)

  • 100 alternating knee ups with bounce (2 min or less)

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All endurance testing requirements must be fulfilled the same day with minimal breaks between elements.

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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