​​​PROMOTION TEST PREPARATION
testing for Red Belt with Black Stripes

Final decisions on testing readiness will be made by Masters Marr and Bayless.  Forms will be handed out to those deemed ready starting two weeks before the scheduled test.

In order to be eligible to test for your Red Belt, you must have completed a minimum of 30 classes before the test,
and be able to confidently demonstrate:
  • Hwarang
  • Choong Mu (3rd stripe only)
  • Downward knifehand strike
  • L stance punches
  • Rear elbow strike
  • Low block in L stance
  • Front turning kick with ball of the foot
  • Single upset punch​
  • Reverse turning kick
  • Reverse knifehand strike (3rd stripe only)
  • 360º jump turn (3rd stripe only)
  • Jumping side kick (3rd stripe only)
  • Board breaks: back kick (2 boards) & hand technique (1 board)
  • Jumping front kick (2nd and 3rd stripe only; 1 board)
  • Retention of all previous material

​Define the following stances (include length, width, weight distribution, and position of feet and body):
            a)  Walking Stance
            b)  L Stance
            c)  Sitting Stance
            d)  Rear Foot Stance
            e)  Vertical Stance
            f)  X Stance

You may be asked to tie your belt properly as part of the test.