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Consistent with the student oath and tenants of TaeKwon-Do, students must complete a minimum total of 25 hours of community service as a 4th Dan Blackbelt to be eligible to test for 5th Dan Blackbelt.
Students must be a member of the TTA.
None required.
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.
Students must demonstrate knowledge of the life and contributions of General Choi Hong-Hi, the founder of TaeKwon-Do, including his development of the art, the creation of the patterns, and his philosophy of TaeKwon-Do.