
Sparring
Advanced 1-step sparring
- Demonstration shall place emphasis on advanced technique, sweeps, throws and takedowns.
No new stances.
Diagram: Vertical line
Pattern Details: Video
Beginning Ready Stance: Open parallel stance with low overlapping knife-hands
Number of Movements: 56
Pattern Meaning: Tong-Il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea which has been divided since 1945. The diagram for this pattern symbolizes the homogenous race.
Advanced 1-step sparring
Demonstration of kicking shall be at the request of the testing judges.
Practitioner may develop and demonstrate a self-defense (Advanced 1-step, Ho Sin Sul, etc.) routine of their choice.
The practitioner is encouraged to develop a realistic demonstration using any combination of technique, sparring and weapons attack.
Hand-Breaking Techniques
Power Hand Breaks
Technique Hand Breaks
Foot-Breaking Techniques
Power Foot Breaks
Technique Foot Breaks
Hand-Breaking Techniques
Power Hand Breaks
Technique Hand Breaks
Foot-Breaking Techniques
Power Foot Breaks
Technique Foot Breaks
Practitioners desiring to test for 7th Dan Black Belt must complete a minimum of seventy-two (72) months of active training at the 6th Dan level before being considered eligible for promotion. Active training is generally considered as a minimum of seven (7) classes per month during a continuous six (6) month period..
Candidates must be involved in Taekwon-Do instruction or other activity engaged in fostering the growth of Taekwon-Do abroad or within their “home” do-jang.
Participants seeking early promotion must receive the recommendation from the Board of Membership.
Tournament competition is not required. 7th Dan candidates are encouraged to participate in any activity (e.g. referee, judge, score keeper, time keeper or coach) at any tournament event.
Note: 7th Dan candidates are encouraged to promote and participate in exhibitions of Taekwon-Do excellence visa-vi demonstrations or exhibition events during local, regional and national tournaments and events.
Practitioners are required to become Class “A” certified Instructor (Demonstrate knowledgeable proficiency in all Taekwon-Do (10th Gup-1st Gup and 1st-7th Dan patterns).
7th Dan candidates are required to become Class “A” certified referees (Experienced Centers, Chief Referees and Tournament Directors).
None required.
No additional knowledge requirements.