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The significance of the colour of this belt:
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

Black is the opposite of white, signifying both maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do. It also symbolises the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

1st Kup ~ Black Tag Belt


Your Grading
Identify yourself
Combination linework (including techniques from patterns and jumping kicks)
Pattern - Student's choice (excluding Choong-Moo)
Pattern - Grading Examiner's choice
Pattern - Choong-Moo
One or more of the following sparring exercises (examiner's choice) - No restraints or takedowns
- Three Step Sparring
- Two Step Sparring
- Three Step Semi-free Sparring
- One Step Sparring (Advanced)
Free Sparring

Korean Theory
Techniques (Defensive)
Checking Block Momchau Makgi
Downward Block Naeryo Makgi
Techniques (Offensive)
Sweeping Kick Goro Chagi
Flying Kick Twimyo Chagi
Parts of the Body
Reverse Knifehand Sonkal Dung
Stances
One Leg Stance Wae Bal Sogi


Belts:

White
Yellow Tag
Yellow
Green Tag
Green
Blue Tag
Blue
Red Tag
Red
Black Tag
Black - 1st Dan
Black - 2nd Dan
Black - 3rd Dan
Black - 4th Dan
Black - 5th Dan


Tenets:
Courtesy
To be polite to one's instructors, seniors and fellow students.
Integrity
To be honest with oneself. One must be able to define right and wrong.
Perseverance
To achieve a goal, whether it is a higher grade or any technique, one must not stop trying; one must persevere.
Self Control
To lose one's temper when performing techniques against an opponent can be very dangerous and shows lack of control. To be able to live, work and train within one's capability shows good self control.
Indomitable Spirit
To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.