| Length Measured from: Front Rear |
1.0 shoulder widths Tip of big toe Footsword |
| Width Measured from: Front Rear |
0.0 shoulder width N/A N/A |
| Weight distribution (front/rear) | Most of the weight on the rear foot |
| Available facings | Half |
| Named after | Rear foot |
| Length Measured from: Front Rear |
1.5 shoulder widths Back heel Tip of big toe |
| Width Measured from: Front Rear |
1.0 shoulder width Center of instep Center of instep |
| Weight distribution (front/rear) | 50/50 |
| Available facings | Full, half |
| Named after | Front foot |
| Length Measured from: Front Rear |
0.0 shoulder width N/A N/A |
| Width Measured from: Front Rear |
0.0 shoulder width N/A N/A |
| Weight distribution (front/rear) | 50/50 |
| Available facings | Full |
Beginning 1-step sparring
Participation in a minimum of 1 tournament within the previous 12 months required.
Students should be actively participating in community service and must have completed a minimum of 10 hours of community service since beginning training as a White Belt to be eligible to test for 1st Dan Black Belt.
Students must have attended a minimum of two (2) TTA seminars in the previous 12-month period.
Release from grab or choke from the rear followed by counter with a joint attack. Also, be prepared to demonstrate all from previous rank.
| What to break | With (select one) |
|---|---|
| 1-2 boards | Downward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike, Inward knife-hand strike |
| What to break | With (select one) |
|---|---|
| 1-2 boards | Twisting kick, Stepping hook kick |
| What to break | With (select one) |
|---|---|
| 1 board | Downward knife-hand strike, Inward knife-hand strike |
| What to break | With (select one) |
|---|---|
| 1 board | Twisting kick, Stepping hook kick |