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Testing Requirements

2nd Dan - Black Belt

Kicks

  • Pick-shaped kick
  • Flying downward kick
  • Flying twin foot side piercing kick – 1 or 2 targets
  • Flying twin foot turning kick – 1 or 2 target
  • Flying twin foot high kick – 1 or 2 targets
  • Flying double kicks
  • Flying two consecutive kicks
  • Flying two combination kicks
  • Mid-air double kicks

Hand Techniques

  • Middle punch with middle knuckle fist
  • Inward front block with the knife hand
  • Downward side strike with the side fist
  • Pressing block with the forefist
  • Wedging block with the inner forearms
  • Rear thrust with the elbow
  • Horizontal punch with the forefists
  • U-shaped grasp with the arc hands
  • Horizontal thrust with the twin elbows
  • Guarding block with the reverse knife hand
  • Double block with the arc hands
  • Scooping block with the palm
  • Front strike with the back fist
  • Nine-shaped block with the outer forearm

Stances

  • Open ready stance with heaven hands
  • X-stance – stepping motion
  • One-leg stance

Step Sparring

  • Advanced one step (minimum of five sets)
  • Pre-arranged sparring – 16 moves with two slow motion attack/defense pairs
  • No-contact free sparring against two opponents

Ho Sin Sul

  • Time limit: Two minutes
  • Opponents: Two
  • Specified attacks: None

Breaking

Students should select breaks for testing that allow them to demonstrate their abilities. Students should challenge themselves. A power foot break should be included. Power hand breaks are allowed but not required. Boards may be substituted with tiles for power hands if desired. Technique breaks that demonstrate the student's abilities should be included.

In addition, students must plan a series of at least four (4) breaks performed in sequence (single board or more depending upon the break). Examples would include front punch, side strike with the backfist, inward strike with the reverse knife hand, twisting kick, stepping hook kick, and reverse hook among others. Other breaks such as a mid-air 360° back piercing kick, mid-air 180° back piercing kick or other mid-air or flying techniques should be considered. It is encouraged that a suspended or non-supported hand and/or foot break be included. At least one series should include two (2) simultaneous breaks of different targets.