2nd Dan Requirements

Black Belt - 2nd Dan

Basics and Stances

  • Any hand technique in any stance chosen by panel
  • Any kick combination chosen by panel (must include jumping or flying kicks)
  • Any kick and hand combination chosen by panel

Pattern Requirements

  • Eui-am (45 movements)
  • Choong-jang (52 movements)
  • Ko-dang (39 movements)
  • At least 1 other pattern picked by judging panel (any previous patterns)

Sparring

  • One steps (both sides)
    • Explain one step
    • Demonstrate slow and fast
  • Sudden attack
  • 1 on 1 (light contact)
  • 2 on 1 (light contact)

Knowledge

  • Oral Examination

    • Test questions will be asked by the Board of Test Examiner

  • Written Examination

    • Written examination will be administered by the Master of Ceremony

  • Instructor Development Course

    • Must successfully complete the IDC to be eligible to test for 2nd. Dan

Self Defense

  • Unarmed opponent
  • Armed opponent

Board Breaking

  • Three Stations: One hand, one kick, one flying kick

Merit Points

  • 200 Merit Points
  • Assistant Instructor in 50+ classes
    • Minimum of 5 classes as head instructor (at least 2 without help from Master Instructor)

Must petition to test at least 3 months before testing