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Testing Requirements

6th Dan - Black Belt

Patterns

  • So-San
  • Se-Jong

Kicks

None specified for 6th Dan level.

Hand Techniques

  • Master level hand techniques
  • Advanced application of all previous techniques

Stances

  • All stances with master level precision
  • Advanced stance transitions and applications

Step Sparring

  • Master level step sparring demonstrations
  • Advanced free sparring against multiple opponents
  • Teaching and demonstrating sparring techniques

Training Requirements (Minimum)

  • Students must complete a minimum of 60 months of active training at the 5th Dan level before testing for 6th Dan black belt. Active training is participating in an average of seven formal classes per month.
  • Students must be actively involved in teaching TaeKwon-Do as a chief instructor or as an assistant instructor.

Community Service

Consistent with the student oath and tenants of TaeKwon-Do, students must complete a minimum total of 25 hours of community service as a 5th Dan Blackbelt to be eligible to test for 6th 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 be actively involved in teaching TaeKwon-Do as a chief instructor or as an assistant instructor.

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.

Required Knowledge

Grand Master Hups Facts

Students must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Grand Master Kent Hups, including his background, training history, relationship with General Choi Hong-Hi, and his contributions to TaeKwon-Do through the Traditional TaeKwon-Do Alliance.