Testing Requirements

4th Dan - Black Belt

Training Requirements

42 months training at 3rd Dan level
20 hours community service
No Ho Sin Sul required
Required tournament participation: at least 4

Eight Characteristics of the Ideal Instructor

Never tire of learning
Never tire of teaching
Set good examples by his own conduct
Use good teaching methods
Must have a sense of responsibility
Must be fair at all times
Must live a clean moral life
Must train constantly to perfect technique

Twelve Parts of Instructor Responsibility

Punctuality
Personal hygiene
Good manners and dignity
Preparation of lessons
Using correct techniques
Wearing clean dobok and belt
Keep fingernails and toenails cut short
Never losing your temper
Making corrections immediately
Answering questions satisfactorily
Having a regular medical checkup
Updating your knowledge constantly

Fixed Stance

Aspect	Details
Length	1.5 shoulder widths
Width	1.5 shoulder widths
Weight distribution	50/50
Available facings	Full
Both knees are bent evenly, so that the kneecaps are over the balls of the feet. The chest and abdomen are pushed out, and the hips are pulled back.

Warrior Ready Stance (Type B)

Aspect	Details
Length	1.0 shoulder width
Width	1.0 shoulder width
Weight distribution	50/50
Available facings	Full
The feet are even and parallel. The arms are positioned crossed just below the wrists at neck level directly in front of the body with the left hand closer to the chest. The hands are held vertically in a flat position similar to the knife-hand position but relaxed.