Patterns
Kicks
Hand Techniques
- Low reverse punch
- Downward strike with the reverse knife hand
- Low block with the reverse knife hand
- Downward cross-cut with the knife hand
- Low front block with the knife hand
- Rear cross-cut with the knife hand
- Circular block with the forearm
- High and low block with the outer forearm and knife hand
- Flying upset punch
- Four direction punch
- Angle punch
- Vertical punch with the twin fist
- Hooking block with the palm
- Pressing block with the X-fist
- X-block with the reverse knife hand
- Pressing kick with the ball of the foot
- Hooking kick with the heel
- Checking block with the forearm
Stances
- Warrior ready stance (Type A)
- Diagonal stance
Step Sparring
- Advanced one step (minimum of five sets)
- Pre-arranged sparring – 24 moves with three slow motion attack/defense pairs
- No-contact free sparring against two opponents
Tournament Competition
Participation in a minimum of 1 tournament within the previous 12 months required.
Training Requirements (Minimum)
- Students must be at least 16 years old.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 months of active training at the 2nd Dan level before testing for 3rd Dan black belt. Active training is participating in an average of seven formal classes per month.
- Students must be a Level 1 Referee and work as a referee at a minimum of two tournaments.
Community Service
Consistent with the student oath and tenants of TaeKwon-Do, students must complete a minimum total of 20 hours of community service as a 2nd Dan Blackbelt to be eligible to test for 3rd Dan Blackbelt.
TTA Membership
Students must be a member of the TTA.
Seminars
- Attend a minimum of three (3) certified T.T.A seminars per year.
- Students must teach at least one (1) certified T.T.A seminar per year.
Ho Sin Sul
- Time limit: Two minutes
- Opponents: One armed opponent
- 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 five (5) 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. Get your instructor's approval when planning your breaks.
