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MIGHTYFIST TAEKWON-DO Date: 12 August 2014 RE: Black Belt Test Dear Test Candidate, Your Black Belt Test is scheduled for Saturday October 11 th & Saturday October 25 th 2014 at Mightyfist

m.) - Joaquin Miller Middle School, 6151 Rainbow Drive. Physical fitness and Power test day.

1 MIGHTYFIST TAEKWON-DO Date: 12 August 2014 RE: Black Belt Test Dear Test Candidate, Your Black Belt Test is scheduled for Saturday October 11 th & Saturday October 25 th 2014 at Mightyfist Taekwon-Do, and will be conducted by Mr. Jason Morris 6 th Degree Black Belt. The test will be broken down into two segments as follows: 1) Saturday October 11 th - 9:30 a.m. (please be there at 9:15 a.m.) - Joaquin Miller Middle School, 6151 Rainbow Drive. Physical fitness and Power test day. Please be at the track for the 3 mile run wearing a WHITE T-SHIRT, then return to Mightyfist Dojang to complete the rest of the fitness test and breaking requirements at 12:15 p.m. 2) Saturday October 25 th - 12:15 p.m. Remainder of test; students who are successful at the fitness and power test will then attend the technical portion consisting of Patterns, Fundamental Movements, Step and Free Sparring, Self-Defense. Please ensure that you bring your sparring gear, running shoes and a spare uniform if you have one. The Black Belt test application fee is $825 (1st Deg), $925 (2nd Deg), $1125 (3rd Deg) this includes: Testing Fee International Taekwon-Do Federation Certificate Fee Required Breaking Materials Examiner Fee Embroidered ITF Black Belt Uniform Embroidered Degree Holder Black Belt ITF-USA Black Belt Test Fee Applicable ITF membership fees All test candidates must submit these documents and fee by Saturday September 13 th, 2014: A copy of your Mightyfist Curriculum sheet (not all boxes need to be checked) Completed International Taekwon-Do Federation Certificate Form Completed Black Belt Test form Black Belt Thesis (unless already submitted) Black Belt Test application fee Embroidered Black Belt approval form Completed Card with your assisted classes (1 st Gups=20, 1 st Degrees=30, 2 nd Degrees=40) Please also see the attached sheet which explains how we are working to help students succeed and pass their tests the first time. Morris Martial Arts, Inc S De Anza Blvd, Suite A-105, San Jose, CA Tel:

2 MIGHTYFIST TAEKWON-DO Important Test Preparation We are constantly working hard at Mightyfist Taekwon-Do to find better ways of teaching and improving standards as well as looking at methods in order to help students prepare for testing. Please take note of the following actions that you should take to help you prepare for your test. Attend classes regularly You cannot cram physical activity, it will just make you sore and sick, and you will dread coming to the classes. Even if you can only make it one time per week to class, don t miss that class and set aside time at home to practice. If you need help with the schedule or other assistance talk to the instructors, they want to help. Prepare for the fitness test Schedule a few Saturdays to go to Miller Track and time yourself over the three miles. If you cannot do the run in about 25 minutes then you must start running daily, we suggest ½ mile (3-4 blocks in a circle). Then go back to Miller and test yourself again. Do your pushups, stand ups and squats, reps daily. Find a training buddy (like mom or dad) Teaching time The teaching time in class was introduced by the ITF to ensure that the test candidate had a thorough understanding of Taekwon-Do. Some schools require 1 year of teaching, although we only ask for 20 classes the more time you spend trying to understand and convey techniques, the more likely you will do well in the test. If you have spare time before or after a class, try to come in and teach extra. (Please note that red belts in a class teaching can sometimes be more of a hindrance to the classes as the Black Belt Instructors have to manage/teach the red belts as well. Please understand that in some circumstances you may be asked to sit out from a class even though you came to teach, sit and watch and you will still receive class credit for this) Curriculum Sheets Your curriculum sheet is an essential learning tool, read it and learn what s on there. We will be asking for them each time you come to class so you can check them off and we can see what is missing or what needs more work. A curriculum sheet is enclosed with this letter. Thesis papers Work on these now, and hand them in early. We do not want you to be working on these at the last moment when you should be getting a good night s sleep before your test. Study your theory, refer to your curriculum sheet. Lastly we want everyone to pass first time, so if you have a problem or need help ask NOW don t wait until a week before the test. All of the instructors are there to help, so please ask and train hard S De Anza Blvd, Suite A-105, San Jose, CA Tel:

3 Mightyfist Taekwon-Do (TESTING FOR 1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT) 1G Student name: Patterns Saju Jirugi or Saju Makgi Chon-Ji Dan-Gun Do-San Won-Hyo Yul-Gok Joong-Gun Toi-Gye Hwa-Rang Choong-Moo Kicking Consecutive Kicking - Side Piercing to A, Turning to AD, Front to D Consecutive Kicking - Crescent to D, Side Thrusting to D Consecutive Kicking - Reverse Turning to BD, Hooking to D, Side Piercing to D Basic Techniques / Fitness 3 mile run in 30 minutes Push-ups - 50 reps (On Knuckles) Squats - 50 reps Stand-ups - 50 reps Sparring 1,2, and 3 Step Sparring - all sets Model Sparring Free Sparring 3 opponents Ho Shin Sool Random attacks 1 opponent 1 minute Power Power foot breaking 2 boards Right - Left - Technique foot breaking 1 board Right - Left - Hand breaking wood 1 board Right - Left - Hand breaking 1 tile/concrete Right - Left - Tournament Requirement At least 1 tournament in the last 12 months Leadership Requirement Assist with teaching at least 20 classes Theory Completion of Thesis Meaning of Black Belt: Black is the opposite of white, therefore, signifying the student s maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer s imperviousness to darkness and fear. Theory of Power: Describe in detail - Speed (acceleration), Concentration of Power, Accuracy, Reaction force (Taekwon-Do), Equilibrium, and Breath Control Definition of Choong-Moo: Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which was said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason for this pattern ending in a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death. Checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the King, Yi Sun-Sin was given no chance in his lifetime to show his unrestrained potentiality. Choong-Moo has 30 movements and its diagram is a capital I.

4 Black Belt Thesis 1 st through 3 rd Degree 1. Explain why you want to become a Black Belt in Taekwon-Do, and what Black Belt means to you. 2. Describe the history of Taekwon-Do, i.e. definition, origination, founder etc. 3. List and describe the Tenets of Taekwon-Do. 4. List all belt color definitions. 5. Describe the Theory of Power, i.e. Mass, Speed, Concentration of Power, Accuracy, Reaction Force, Equilibrium, and Breath control. Explain how these attributes contribute to Power. 6. Describe what makes Taekwon-Do different from other Martial Arts. 7. List all Patterns that you know, including their definitions. 8. List and exactly describe in your own words 7 stances. 9. List and exactly describe in your own words 5 attacking hand techniques. 10. List and exactly describe in your own words 5 blocking hand techniques. 11. List and exactly describe in your own words 10 kicking techniques. 12. Draw Taekwon-Do in Korean Characters. 13. Describe what you think makes a good Taekwon-Do Student. 14. Describe what you think makes a good Taekwon-Do Instructor. Submit Thesis typed and bound properly with all references listed. Thesis must be submitted at or before Black Belt Pre-Test.

ITF INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION INDIVIDUAL BLACK BELT DEGREE APPLICATION FORM (1 ST TO 3 RD DEGREE) Country: USA ITF

Address: City: State: Zip Code: Date of birth: / / Nationality: (YYYY/MM/DD) Actual kup or degree: Requested Degree:

nd degree 3 rd degree 4 th degree 5 th degree 6 th degree 7 th degree 8 th degree Examiner: First name Plaque Certificate

5 ITF INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION INDIVIDUAL BLACK BELT DEGREE APPLICATION FORM (1 ST TO 3 RD DEGREE) Country: USA ITF Online Number: Certificate Application (New/Replacement): CANDIDATE INFORMATION Candidate: Mr Mrs Miss First name Last name Address: City: State: Zip Code: Date of birth: / / Nationality: (YYYY/MM/DD) Actual kup or degree: Requested Degree: Promotion Date: Signature: Date: Candidate Details Degree Number Promotion Date Examiner Organization 1 st degree 2 nd degree 3 rd degree 4 th degree 5 th degree 6 th degree 7 th degree 8 th degree Examiner: First name Plaque Certificate Number: Last name ITF degree number: Signature: Date: President: Grand Master Van Binh gmvanbinh@gmail.com Signature: Date:

6 Current Rank Gup Degree Current Deg # Name of test candidate (capital letters) Age on test day Gender M F Date of Birth Year Month Day Test Fee Paid Program Cash Check Card EFT By submission of this test form I agree to abide by the decision of the Examiner and waive all claims of liability should I sustain an injury in the course of the test. Students under 18 years parents sign. Student / Parent Signature Date Excellent Good Fair Comments Pattern Foot Techniques Step Sparring Sparring Self-Defense Breaking Knowledge / Thesis Examiner Signature Date

DSA Taekwondo Club Member: International Taekwondo Federation MASTER TRAINING PROGRAM WHITE BELT TO FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT

DSA Taekwondo Club Member: International Taekwondo Federation MASTER TRAINING PROGRAM WHITE BELT TO FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT WHITE BELT TO YELLOW STRIPE (10 Gup): 1. Founder of Taekwon Do is General Choi Hong Hi. (started developing Taekwon Do in early 1946). 2. Taekwon Do: "Tae" stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash