Please note: This information is for guidance only.
The exact format is set at the Grading Examiners discretion.

ALL GRADES UNDERTAKE A THOERY TEST

10th Kup

Sitting Stance - Single Punch
Front Rising Kick
10 Press Ups
Walking Stance - Middle Punch
Walking Stance - Low Block - Middle Punch
Walking Stance - Middle Block - Middle Punch
4 Directional Punch - Sajo-Jirugi - No 1
4 Directional Punch - Sajo-Jirugi - No 2

9th Kup
STATIC
Sittng stance, double punch
STATIC
Walking ready stance, front snap kick
FWD & BWD
Walking stance, double punch
FWD & BWD
L stance, middle block
FWD & BWD
L stance, knife hand strike
FWD & BWD
Walking stance, low block rising block
Chon Ji

8th Kup
FWD & BWD
L stance, twin forearm block
FWD
Walking stance, front kick double punch
BWD
L stance, inward outer forearm block
FWD
Turning kick, land L stance, knife hand guarding block
BWD
L stance, forearm guarding block
Dan Gun
3 step sparring 1 to 4

7th Kup
FWD & BWD
Walking stance, high back fist strike
FWD
Turning kick, land L stance, knife hand guarding block
BWD
Walking stance, wedging block
FWD
Side kick, land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
L stance, knife hand guarding block
FWD
Walking stance, straight finger tip thrust
BWD
Walking stance, high outer forearm block, middle reverse punch (24)
Do San
3 step sparring 5 to 7

6th Kup
FWD
First two moves of Won Hyo
BWD
Walking stance, low block, rising block, reverse punch
FWD
Walking stance, straight fingertip thrust, release, spin, high back fist side strike (24)
BWD
Fixed stance, side punch
FWD
Bending stance, side kick, land L stance, knife hand guarding block (28)
BWD
L stance, inward middle outer forearm block, slip the front foot into walking stance, high back fist side strike
FWD
Kicking o the rear leg, front kick, side kick, turning kick (alternating legs) land L stance, knife hand guarding block
BWD
Walking stance, circular block
PATTERNS
Examiner’s choice Won Hyo
Focus Kicks:
Sparring
3 step sparring 8-10
3 step semi free sparring Basic
Side Kick & Turning Kick

5th Kup
FWD
Walking stance, high hooking block (twice), obverse middle punch (38)
BWD
L stance, twin knife hand block
FWD
Side kick, reverse side kick, Land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
Walking stance, high double forearm block
FWD
Front kick, turning kick (same leg), land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
L stance, upward palm heel block
FWD
Bending stance, side kick, land in walking stance, front elbow strike (38)
BWD
Walking stance, X-stance pressing block
FWD & BWD
Turning kick, reverse turning kick (360°), land L stance, forearm guarding block
PATTERNS
Student’s choice (not grade pattern) Examiner’s choice
Yul Gok
Sparring
2 step sparring 1-3
3 step semi free sparring Intermediate
Free sparring

4th Kup
FWD
First 3 moves of Joong Gun
BWD
Walking stance, pressing block (32)
FWD
Turning kick, side kick (same leg) land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
L stance, high back fist side strike, release slipping front foot into walking stance, high reverse punch (32)
FWD
Walking stance, double forearm block, pull back into L stance, side punch (32)
BWD
L stance, outer forearm waist block
FWD
Side kick, hooking kick (same leg) land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
L stance, knife hand guarding block, slip front foot into walking stance, upper elbow strike (32)
FWD
Turning kick, reverse side kick, land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
Fixed stance, U shaped block
PATTERNS
Student’s choice (not grade pattern) Examiner’s choice
Joong Gun
SET SPARRING
2 step sparring 4 to 6
3 step semi free Advanced
Free sparring

3rd Kup
FWD
Side kick, spin into L stance, knife hand strike
BWD
L stance, low knife hand guarding block, slip front foot into walking stance circular block (37)
FWD
Front leg hook kick side kick, rear leg turning kick, land L stance, knife hand guarding block
BWD
Si ng stance, W shape block
FWD
L stance, Knife hand guarding block, front leg front kick, land in walking stance, high flat finger tip thrust (37)
BWD
Walking stance, X-stanc pressing block, twin vertical punch
FWD
Turning kick reverse turning kick (180°), land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
L stance, low section double forearm block, slip the front foot into walking stance, high grab (37)
FWD
Turning kick, downward kick (same leg), land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
First 2 moves of Toi Gye
PATTERNS
Student’s choice (not grade pa ern) Examiner’s choice
Toi Gye
Sparring
2 step sparring 1-8
1 step sparring (basic)
Free sparring
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2nd Kup
FWD
Double side kick (same leg), land L stance, knife hand guarding block
BWD
Walking stance, high twin ver cal punch
FWD
Double turning kick (same leg), land L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
Walking stance, pressing block (normal speed)
FWD
Walking stance, middle obverse punch, pull up and release, front leg side kick, land L stance, knife hand strike (29)
BWD
Walking stance, X stance pressing block – X stance rising block
FWD
Side kick, reverse side kick, land walking stance, reverse punch, pull back L stance, forearm guarding block
BWD
L stance, twin forearm block, upward punch, slide into fixed stance, punch, pull back into vertcal stance, downward knife hand strike (29)

FWD
Front kick, turning kick (same leg), rear leg reverse turning kick (180°) land L stance, knife hand guarding block
BWD
L stance, obverse middle punch, slip front foot into walking stance, X st pressing block (29)
2 kicks each leg
Jumping front kick of back leg
2 kicks each leg
Jumping turning kick of back leg
2 kicks each leg
Jumping side kick of front leg
2 kicks each leg
Jumping reverse side kick
Parterns
Student’s choice pattern
Not grade pattern
Examiner’s choice patterns x 2
Hwa Rang
Sparring
Set sparring examiner’s choice 1 step sparring (Advanced)
Free sparring

1st Kup
Line Work
Walking Stance - Low Block - Rising Block - Reverse Punch
L Stance - Knife Hand Guarding Block - Walking Stance - Upper Elbow Strike
Walking Stance - Front Kick - Turning Kick - Double Punch
Walking Stance - Middle Double Forearm Block - L Stance - Low Double Forearm Block
L Stance - Side Kick - Back Kick - Reverse Punch
First 3 Movements of Won-Hyo
L Stance - Turning Kick - Reverse Turning Kick - Front Hand Reverse Knife Hand - Reverse Punch
First 2 Movements of Toi-Gye
L Stance - Front Leg Hook Kick Side Kick Combination - Rear Leg Axe Kick
Walking Stance - Double Hooking Block - Obverse Punch - L Stance - Twin Knife Hand Block
L Stance - Knife Hand Guarding Block - Front Leg Front Kick - Flat Spear Finger Thrust
Fixed Stance - U Shaped Block
L Stance - Jumping Side Kick (Choong-Moo)
Walking Stance - Wedging Block - L Stance - Knife Hand Strike
L Stance - Jumping Front Kick
Low Stance - Pressing Block
Walking Stance - X Fist Pressing Block - X Fist Rising Block
Pattern of Your Choice (Excluding Choong-Moo)
Pattern Set by the Black Belt Grading Panel
Choong-Moo
3 Step Sparring and or 2 Step Sparring
1 Step Sparring (No Takedowns or Restraints)
Free Sparring - 3 Rounds


Please note: This information is for guidance only.
The exact format is set at the Black Belt Grading Panel's discretion.