White Dragon
Testing for Blue Dragon
Proper fundamentals must be displayed more often than not.
Must show the ability to follow simple instructions and adapt to corrections.
A positive, hard working attitude at every class
Standing at attention - “Charyeot”
Making a proper fist
A strong Kihap
Riding Stance
Riding Stance + Middle Punch
Riding Stance + Double Middle Punch
Fighting Stance
Fighting Stance + Bouncing In Place
Fighting Stance + Double Punch (Jab + Straight Punch)
All kicks must chamber → extend → rechamber
All kicks must be at least as high as the belt
Front Kick
Fast Front Kick
Turn Kick
Fast Turn Kick
Blue Dragon
Testing for Red Dragon
Proper fundamentals should be apparent in all previously learned movements must be displayed consistently.
Further ability to follow both simple instructions as well as slightly more complex ones.
Sparring ability must show an understanding that it isn’t a game of tag.
Axe Kick must be a strike, showing a clear difference from High Stretch
Switch Turn Kick must include a believable fake along with an aerial switch
Tornado Kick (beginner version) must show control of the back stepping motion prior to a clean Turn Kick
Front Foot Side Kick must show the proper chamber and extension plus a Full Pivot
Double Jab shouldn’t pull all the way back to the guard in between
Elbow Hook requires a shorter range than punches and kicks, this must be understood
Forward Stance + Downward Block must be done properly more often than not
Forward Stance + Forward Punch must be done properly more often than not
Riding Stance + Upward Block must be done properly more often than not
Red Dragon
Testing for Black Dragon
Proper fundamentals should be apparent in all previously learned movements must be displayed consistently.
Further ability to follow both simple instructions as well as slightly more complex ones.
The ability to do simple sparring drills safely is mandatory.
Sparring ability must display more dodging + countering than blocking + countering.
High Turn Kick must show proper body mechanics and target height
Double Turn Kick (all types) must show a clear aerial switch between the two kicks
Tornado Kick must show a proper aerial switch
Fast Side Kick must show the proper chamber + extension as well as a Full Pivot
Counter Turn Kick must show proper footwork along with a Double Downward Block
Hook Punches must show proper use of the torso + pivots to generate power
Walking Stance must show proper length + width more often than not
Walking Stance + Downward Block must be done properly more often than not
Riding Stance + Inward Middle Block must be done properly more often than not
Black Dragon
Testing for Camo Dragon
Proper fundamentals should be apparent in all previously learned movements must be displayed consistently.
Further ability to follow both simple instructions as well as slightly more complex ones.
The ability to do simple sparring drills safely is mandatory.
Sparring ability must display more dodging + countering than blocking + countering.
Poomsae must show Look → Aim → Step → Pivot consistently.
Poomsae
Form
Taegeuk Il-Jang (1) - the first 5 moves
Musul
Striking
Text
Gyeogpa
Breaking
Fast Side Kick
Camo Dragon
Testing for 8th Geup - Yellow Belt
Poomsae
Form
Taegeuk Il-Jang (1) - the first 10 moves
Musul
Striking
Text
Gyeogpa
Breaking
Back Kick