Pattern
Dan-Gun
Kicks
- Turning kick (lead leg, rear leg, stepping)
- Side turning kick (lead leg, rear leg, stepping)
- Back piercing kick
- Combination kicks (See the Notes tab or Notes on the Testing Requirements web page.)
Hand Techniques
- Guarding block with the knife hand
- Twin block with the outer forearms
- Rising block with the outer forearm
- Outward strike with the knife hand
Stances
None
Step Sparring
Intermediate 3-step sparring
Tournament Competition
Optional
Community Service
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.
Ho Sin Sul
Release from a double label grab followed by two series of 1-2 punches demonstrating power with twisting motion. Also, be prepared to demonstrate all from previous rank.
Breaking
None
Required Knowledge
Student Oath
- I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do.
- I shall respect the instructor and seniors.
- I shall never misuse TaeKwon-Do.
- I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
- I shall build a more peaceful world.
Meaning of Yellow Belt
Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as in the TaeKwon-Do foundation that is being laid.
