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Testing Requirements

4th Dan - Black Belt

Kicks

  • Waving kick

Hand Techniques

  • Horizontal strike with the back fist
  • Upset fingertip thrust
  • Downward strike with the arc hand
  • Downward press with the palm
  • Vertical spear fingertip thrust
  • Pressing block with the palm
  • Upper elbow thrust
  • Inward vertical strike with the knife hand
  • Side back strike with the back fist
  • Horizontal strike with the arc hand

Stances

  • Fixed stance
  • Warrior ready stance (Type B)

Step Sparring

  • Three sets of attacks paired with three blocks and one kill shot per set
  • No-contact free sparring against multiple opponents

Ho Sin Sul

None required.

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.