Congratulations on Having Achieved the Height of Our Black Belt Program!
Now is the time to stand with all of the students at this level to perform your Taekwondo or Hapkido requirements in order to get ready for your First Degree of Black Belt Test. Please Check the Student Quick Start Guide Below:
Bo Staff
We have a standard bo staff for advanced level students. The bo staff must be kept neat and clean. The bo staff is required for the classes and the events such as all your level classes, belt advancement testings, and black belt test.
Safety Rules for Bo Staff
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The mindset is that a bo staff is inherently dangerous and MUST always be handled with care.
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MUST treat a Bo staff with respect and strongly discouraged from playing or toying with a Bo staff, a common cause of accidents.
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ALWAYS keep a Bo staff pointed in a safe direction.
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ALWAYS keep a Bo staff carefully and safely stored until ready to practice.
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MUST carry a Bo staff by proper instructions.
Black Belt Test (BBT)
BBT is a separate event from the BAT. BBT will test candidates mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Make sure to check with your Master or leadership team for the schedule so that you can prepare in advance.
Again, LeeHan's leadership team will announce the exact date and the time, as well as the testing schedule, several weeks before the exam date to allow enough time for you to plan for the test. If there are any questions, be sure to ask them for more details. Please inform Masters at registration of any health considerations (i.e. Asthma, Diabetes, etc.) of which the Masters will need to be aware of during the test.
The following are the procedures required to participate in the Black Belt exam:
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Complete Kukkiwon Black Belt Certification Request Form.
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The Applicant's Certificate (the photo will be taken during the upcoming class).
Make sure to bring the following items with you to the test:
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Full Uniform (T-shirts will not be accepted as part of the uniform)
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Deputy Belt and Bo staff
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Martial Arts Shoes (if you normally wear them for class)
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Athletic shoes and socks (for the running portion of the endurance test)
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Snacks and beverages (if you want)
WRITTEN TEST
Masters and/or Leadership Team will be able to assist you in preparing for the Written Test.
You may take notes during class, but you will not be allowed to use them during the test.
Refer to www.MyLeeHan.com/tkddeputybelt Log-In for possible questions of the written test and Prepare for it.
SPARRING TEST
Candidates will have 2~3 rounds sparring test (each 1 minute, and 30 second break after each round).
ENDURANCE TEST
Candidates will be tested for their agility, power, speed, acceleration, balance, and coordination.
Group Squats, Jumping jacks, or Running figure 8’s (timed)
Push-ups & Sit ups (each within 1 minute)
FOR YOUR SCORES: (Excellent – 60 and more, Very Good – 50 and more, Good – 30 and more, Satisfactory – Below 20)
Individual Knee Lifts (300)
Burpee with two front snap kicks (30)
Jump over the obstacle (150)
PROJECT
Candidates are required to create a timeline of when the student started this program to the present day
(refer to the below picture).
BLACK BELT CEREMONY
Kukkiwon Certificates will be available approximately six months after the Black Belt Test (BBT). Once we receive them from the Kukkiwon in South Korea, we will promptly mail the certificate to the address we have on file or handed to you during the next class session. There will be an opportunity to take a group photo with all the new Black Belts, Staff Members, Instructors, and Masters.
