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Rank Promotion Tests
for colored belts are scheduled every two months (every even numbered
month i.e., February, April, June, etc.) on either the 2nd or 3rd
Saturday. Each scheduled testing date is marked on the
school's
Annual Calendar which is posted on the Announcement Board at the school
and on the school's website.
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Colored Stripes are given to our younger students as a way for them
(and their parents) to track their progress during the period prior to
the Promotion Test.
The student must collect 5 colored stripes
on their belt prior to each Promotion Test from the Masters to be
eligible to test. By earning 5 colored stripes during the
two-month period before each test, shows the Masters (and your parents)
that you are Ready to Test!
The student must earn colored stripes by performing well
in their regular classes. During certain classes the Masters will
observe each student's knowledge and techniques as they practice their
Forms, Basic Motions, kicking, punching, yelling, etc. They will
then let the students know at the end of the class who has earned a
colored stripe. Colored stripes are not awarded every day.
It's important to attend class on a regular basis so that you can
earn your colored stripes!
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Approximately 2 weeks before each promotion test the Masters will post on the Announcement Board a list of students (testing candidates) who are ready to test. Check to see if your name is on the list. If you are on the list, check to see what time you are scheduled to test.
You will then need to pick up a Rank Promotion Test Application for your belt level and fill it out and turn it in by the deadline (see below).
Prior to turning in your Application, review it as to what you will be tested on. Depending on the belt level, students are tested on:
- Colored Belt Basic Motions
- Colored Belt Form
- Breaking
- Self-Defense (Green Belt Test and higher)
- Weapons (Brown Belt Test and higher)
- Sparring (Jr. Black Belt Test and higher) |
- Attitude
- Ki-Hap (Yell)
- Punching Techniques
- Kicking Techniques
- Discipline |
Note: Depending on their age and level of ability, Little Tigers
students could be tested on a "shorter version" of their Form.
Please check with the Masters to make sure you know what they
will be tested on.
Turn in your Application and Testing Fee to the school by the Wednesday prior to the test.
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During each regular class on the Wednesday and Thursday before the Promotion Test you will have the opportunity to practice your "Board Breaking." The cost to practice your "Breaking" is included in your Testing Fee. However, if you practice more than once, (or on both nights) you will need to pay for your extra
boards. Or, if you are not a 'testing candidate' and practice,
you will need to pay for your boards. The cost of the boards will
be posted at the school.
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- Wear your regular uniform top and pants (TKD t-shirts are not allowed).
- Arrive at the school at least 15 minutes early to practice (Masters will be available if you have any last-minute questions).
- During the test, pay attention and do your best!
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| Presentation of New Belts and Certificates |
New Belts and certificates are awarded at the end of each class
starting on the Wednesday of the following week after the test.
If a student didn't perform well and needs to 're-do' any portion
of the test, they will be notified by the Masters.
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For students that cannot make it to the test on their scheduled
date/time, they can arrange for a "make-up" test. The "make-up"
testing date and times will also be posted on the Announcement Board at
the same time as the list of candidates. If you are doing a
"make-up" test, all other procedures as stated above remain the same.
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Promotion Testing Requirements
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FORM ~ White Tiger
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Basic
Motions #1-10
BREAKING ~ Hammer Punch
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for White with Yellow Stripe Belt Test
FORM ~ Yellow Stripe Tiger
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Basic
Motions #1-20
BREAKING ~ Palm Punch
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Yellow Belt Test
FORM ~ Taeguek IL (1)
Jang Video
Provided By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Yellow
Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Axe Kick
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Orange Belt Test
FORM ~ Taeguek Yi (2)
Jang Video Provided
By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Orange
Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Side Kick
SELF-DEFENSE ~ Orange Belt Self-Defense
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Green Belt Test
FORM ~ Taeguek Sam (3)
Jang Video Provided
By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Green
Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Chop Down then Elbow Strike
SELF-DEFENSE ~ Green Belt Self-Defense
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Blue Belt Test
FORM ~ Taeguek Sa (4)
Jang Video Provided
By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Blue Belt
10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Punch, One Step Up then Back Kick
SELF-DEFENSE ~ Blue Belt Self-Defense
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Purple Belt Test
FORM ~ Taeguek Oh (5)
Jang Video Provided
By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Purple
Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Front Kick to Cross Stance, Back Fist Punch
SELF-DEFENSE ~ Purple Belt Self-Defense
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #1-10
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Brown Belt Test
FORM ~ Taeguek Yook (6)
Jang Video Provided
By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Brown Belt
10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Palm Punch & Back Kick then Jumping Flying Side Kick
SELF-DEFENSE ~ Brown Belt Self-Defense #1 & 2
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #11-20
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Red Belt Test
FORM ~ Taeguek Chil (7)
Jang Video Provided
By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Red
Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Round House Kick to Tornado Kick to Spinning Hook Kick
SELF-DEFENSE ~ Red Belt Self-Defense #1 & 2
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #11-20
SPARRING
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Junior Black Belt Test
FORM
~ Taeguek Pal (8)
Jang Video Provided
By Korean TKD
Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Junior
Black Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Round House Kick to Double Kick to Jumping Back Kick
SELF-DEFENSE ~ Junior Black Belt Self-Defense #1 & 2
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #11-20
SPARRING
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Junior Black Star Belt Test
When
you become a Junior Black Star, you will receive the necessary training
and testing
information from your Master.
RANK PROMOTION TEST
APPLICATION ~ 1st Pre-Testing for 1st Degree
Black Belt
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ 2nd Pre-Testing for 1st
Degree
Black Belt
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ 3rd Pre-Testing for 1st
Degree
Black Belt
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ 4th Pre-Testing for 1st
Degree
Black Belt
Black Belt Testing for 1st Degree
Black Belt
ULTIMATE
GOAL: TO BE A BLACK BELT!!
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I
pledge Allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it
stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for
all.
STUDENT
OATH
1.
We, as
members of Carmel TaeKwonDo, train our minds and bodies, according to a
strict code. Sir!
2. We, as members of Carmel TaeKwonDo, are united, in mutual
friendship. Sir!
3. We, as members of Carmel TaeKwonDo, comply with the regulations, and
obey our instructors. Sir!
STRICT
CODE
Yes!
I
have a good attitude, and will always try my best. Sir!
MOOK
NYUM
(Prayer)
We
give
our thanks to great ancestors who dedicated their lives to martial arts.
BLACK
BELT OATH (Black Belt Students Only)
As
a black belt member of Carmel TaeKwonDo, I hereby pledge:
1. To accept all responsibilties of my rank.
2. To continue training in search of higher goals.
3. To respect the honor and integrity of the Do Jang.
4. To live my life according to the philosophy of TaeKwonDo.
5. To act with good judgment and courage when faced with any dilemma.
6. To use the power of TaeKwonDo only for good.
7. To search for opportunities to do good deeds for the community and
mankind.
TAEKWONDO COUNTING IN KOREAN
| Hana.......... |
One |
| Dool........... |
Two |
| Set............ |
Three |
| Net............ |
Four |
| Da Suht......
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Five |
| Yuh Suht ... |
Six |
| Il Gop
........ |
Seven |
| Yuh Duel.... |
Eight |
| Ah Hop.......
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Nine |
| Yul............. |
Ten |
TAEKWONDO TERMINOLOGY
| 1. |
Sa Boo Nim............................... |
Master |
| 2. |
Do Bok...................................... |
Uniform |
| 3. |
Kuk Gi....................................... |
Flag |
| 4. |
Joon Bee................................... |
Ready stance |
| 5. |
Ba Roh...................................... |
Return |
| 6. |
Kuk Gie Kyung Neh.................... |
Bow to the flags |
| 7. |
Muk Nyum................................. |
Meditation |
| 8. |
Sa Boo Nim Kay Kyung Neh....... |
Bow to the Master |
| 9. |
Kam Sa Ham Ni Da.................... |
Thank you |
| 10. |
An Yeong Ha Se Yo................... |
Greetings (Hello, Good Afternoon, Good Evening) |
| 11. |
Do Jang..................................... |
TaeKwonDo school |
| 12. |
Sun Bae Nim............................. |
Senior ranking belt |
| 13. |
Cha Ryut................................... |
Attention |
| 14. |
Keu Man.................................... |
Stop |
| 15. |
Si Jak........................................ |
Begin |
| 16. |
Poomsae................................... |
Form |
| 17. |
Kyorugi...................................... |
Sparring |
| 18. |
Kyokpa...................................... |
Breaking |
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School Rules
1. The student must obey his or her parents.
2. The student must always respect and obey the school rules and the Masters.
3. The student must bow to the flags both when entering and exiting the practice area.
4. The student must always use "Sir" or "Ma'am" when referring to another person. The student
must use proper language and behavior at all times.
5. The student must finish what he or she has started.
6. The student shall not use or demonstrate TaeKwonDo skills without the guidance of the
Master.
In Each Class.....
1. The student must arrive at least 5 to 10 minutes before the class.
2. When entering the school, say hello to Masters ("Hello Ma'am" or "Hello Sir!").
3. Remove your shoes and socks and put them away in the shoe storage unit.
4. Get your attendance card from the card box. Bow to the
flags as you step onto the mat and go sit on your knees in
the back of the training area with your attendance card on the floor in front of you. Keep quiet while you wait for
your class to start.
5. Entering and leaving DURING a class
First, bow to the flags as you step onto the mat and sit down in the back of the training area. Wait for the Master's
permission to enter the class. When given permission, walk slowly, without disturbing the class.
If you need to leave the class, raise your hand to get permission from the Masters.
6. If you are late - How to enter the class
If you are late for a class, bow to the flags as
you step onto the mat and sit down on your knees in the back of the
training area with your attendance card and wait to be permitted into the class by the Master.
7. Learn to pay "Attention!"
Attention is to have total control over your mind and body.
Put your feet together with your hands at your
sides and keep your eyes straight ahead. No bodily or mental
movement is allowed.
8. Learn to Bow
Bowing is a way to show respect. Put your hands on your lower belly and lower your head and upper body as low
as you can. Always bow to the flags, Masters, friends, and parents.
9. Learn to yell "Ki-Hap!"
Ki-Hap (yell) is to add more power to your punches and kicks. It also helps to suppress the opponent during a
confrontation. Be as loud as you can!
10. You must not engage in any unnecessary conversation during class.
11. If you need to leave during the class, you must receive permission to do so from the Master.
12. You can practice only under the Master or a high rank student authorized by the Master.
13. You must try to keep the school clean.
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 At Carmel TaekwonDo:
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TaeKwonDo
is the most popular
form of Korean Martial Arts with 2000 years of history. It is taught
worldwide in over 115 countries totaling over 100 million students. The
word TaeKwonDo means: TAE-to strike with feet; KWON-to destroy with
fists; DO-the right ways. Carmel TaekwonDo teaches the traditional
Korean TaeKwonDo with experienced masters.
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Self-Confidence
Through Patience and Discipline
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Indomitable
spirit is the
wellspring of the martial artist's courage. It is the foundation of the
martial attitude that nothing is impossible. Indomitable spirit
requires the belief that victory is possible. It requires a refusal to
surrender, to give up, to collapse, or to believe in shortcomings. A
TaeKwonDo workout is demanding. It is difficult. It should pose
challenges that students do not think they can meet. It should even,
from time to time, seem impossible. However, the determination to try
is what matters most.
TaeKwonDo
values a determined
commitment to do the impossible, and to push one's limits at all times.
Eventually, students discover that determination brings its own rich
rewards in the form of accomplishment and enormous satisfaction. Carmel
TaeKwonDo teaches and requires a tough and resilient will to develop
coordination and overcome exhaustion and fear. Carmel TaeKwonDo teaches
and requires indomitable spirit of each student by acquiring
self-confidence through patience and discipline. We take teaching
seriously.
Learning
self-defense is an
insurance against the hazards of modern living. Through simulated
situations of what could happen in real life, Carmel TaeKwonDo will
prepare you to protect yourself against assault. Our techniques can be
supplied by anyone as you will learn to use your opponent's strength
and energy to your advantage. By knowing how to defend yourself, your
confidence will grow and act as a deterrent to any would-be attacker.
Develop the power of positive thinking.
In
1975,
the sport of
TaeKwonDo was admitted by the General Association of International
Sports Federation (GAISF) and it has become an accredited event for the
Olympic Games since the 1988 Olympics. TaeKwonDo is not just a martial
art, but also a main sport in the Olympics. Having Masters with winning
experiences in various championships, Ahn's TaeKwonDo provides special
sparring classes with Olympic rules and regulations for the long term
Olympic goals of medals.
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