Belt Requirements

West Windsor’s TaeKwonDo Academy
BBC Curriculum Requirements

Senior White Belt to Yellow Belt

1st Stripe:
1. 4 moves of Chon Ji (Form #1), without assistance
2. Recite the Tenets of TaeKwonDo
3. Demonstrate a Side Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. 8 moves of Chon Ji (Form #1), without assistance
2. Recite the name of the form
3. Demonstrate a Crescent Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. 12 moves of Chon Ji (Form #1) without assistance
2. Meaning and number of moves in the Form
3. Demonstrate an Outside Crescent Kick/ Lead Leg Side Kick Combination
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Chon Ji (Form #1) without assistance
2. Recite the meaning of TaeKwonDo
3. Explain proper target area, and striking tools with a Side Kick and a Front Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

5th Stripe:
1. One steps 1 and 2
2. Must demonstrate self control by standing at attention for one minute, then define self control
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 10 weeks)

To Earn a YELLOW BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 20 days of training.

NOTE: Students and parents must recognize that simply meeting the above requirements does not always mean that the student is able to test. Some students may need more time to achieve their personal best.

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Yellow Belt to Senior Yellow Belt

1st Stripe:
1. 8 moves of Dan Gun (Form #2), without assistance
2. Explain in English Cha-Ryot and Kyung-Nae
3. Demonstrate #1 Round Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. 12 moves of Dan Gun (Form #2), without assistance
2. Recite the name of the form
3. Demonstrate a #2 Round Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All 21 moves of Dan Gun, without assistance
2. Meaning and number of moves in the form
3. Demonstrate a #3 Round Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. One steps 3 & 4
2. Demonstrate the stages of leg movement of a Side Kick and Round Kick
3. Explain the proper striking area of foot with a Round and a Crescent Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a SENIOR YELLOW BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 20 days of training.

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Senior Yellow Belt to Green Belt

1st Stripe:
1. 8 moves of Do San (Form #3), without assistance
2. Explain in English the meaning of Joon Be and Bahro
3. Demonstrate a Jump Front Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. 12 moves of Do San without assistance
2. Recite the name of the Form
3. Demonstrate a Spin Crescent Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All 24 moves of Do San without assistance
2. Meaning and number of moves in the form
3. Demonstrate #1 Round Kick / Spin Crescent Kick Combination
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. One steps 5 & 6
2. Demonstrate 50 jumping jacks, 10 push ups, and 20 sit ups (2 two sets)
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a GREEN BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 20 days of training.

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Green Belt to Senior Green Belt

1st Stripe:
1. Nine moves of Won Hyo (Form #4), without assistance
2. Explain the legal target areas for sparring
3. Demonstrate a Back Kick (must strike center of target)
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. Eighteen moves of the form without assistance
2. Recite the name of the Form
3. Demonstrate a Jump Spin Crescent Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All 28 moves of Won Hyo without assistance
2. Meaning and number of moves in the form
3. Demonstrate #1 Round Kick / Spin Crescent Kick / Back Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Free sparring combination #1 and #2
2. Explain or demonstrate the weight distribution in front stance, back stance, and sitting stance
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a SENIOR GREEN BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 22 days of training.
3. Students must submit their Testing Application.

Senior Green Belt to Blue Belt

1st Stripe:
1. Fourteen moves of Yul Gok (Form #5), without assistance
2. Demonstrate a proper polite greeting
3. Demonstrate a #1 Hook Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. Twenty-five moves of the form without assistance
2. Recite the name of the Form
3. Demonstrate a #2 Round Kick / #1 Hook Kick Combination
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All thirty-six moves of Yul Gok
2. Name and number of moves in the form
3. Demonstrate #3 Hook Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Free sparring combination #1 and #2
2. Explain the difference between a Hook Kick and a Crescent Kick
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a BLUE BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 22 days of training.
3. Students must submit their Testing Application.

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Blue Belt to Senior Blue Belt

1st Stripe:
1. Twelve moves of Joong Gun (Form #6), without assistance
2. Define Perseverance
3. Demonstrate a Spin Hook Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. Twenty-six moves of the form without assistance
2. Recite the name of the Form
3. Demonstrate a #1 Round Kick / Spin Hook Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All thirty-two moves of Joong Gun without assistance
2. Meaning and number of moves in the Form
3. Demonstrate #2 Round Kick / Spin Hook Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Self Defense
2. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
3. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a SENIOR BLUE BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 24 days of training.
3. Students must submit their Testing Application.

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Senior Blue Belt to Brown Belt

1st Stripe:
1. Twelve moves of Toi Gye (Form #7), without assistance
2. Explain what area in your training needs improvement
3. Demonstrate a #1 Hook Kick / Round Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. Twenty-six moves of the form without assistance
2. Recite the name of the Form
3. Demonstrate a Spin Hook Kick / #1 Hook Kick / Round Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All thirty-seven moves of Toi Gye
2. Meaning and number of moves in the form
3. Demonstrate #2 Round Kick / Spin Hook Kick / #1 Hook/Round
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Self Defense
2. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
3. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a BROWN BELT:
4. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
5. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 24 days of training.
6. Students must submit their Testing Application.

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Brown Belt to Senior Brown Belt

1st Stripe:
1. Eleven moves of Hwa Rang (Form #8), without assistance
2. Demonstrate Jump Spin Hook Kick
3. Explain Self Control
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. Twenty-five moves of the form without assistance
2. Recite the name of the Form
3. Demonstrate #2 Round Kick / Jump Spin Hook Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All thirty-five moves of Hwa Rang without assistance
2. Demonstrate Chon Ji
3. Board Breaking: Hand Technique
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Self Defense
2. Board Breaking: Basic Kick
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a SENIOR BROWN BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 24 days of training.
3. Students must submit their Testing Application.

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Senior Brown Belt to Red Belt

1st Stripe:
1. Eight moves of Choong Moo (Form #9), without assistance
2. Explain Integrity
3. Demonstrate a Roundhouse / Tornado Roundhouse Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 5 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. Eighteen moves of the form without assistance
2. Recite the name of the Form
3. Demonstrate a Jump Spin Hook Kick / Roundhouse / Tornado Roundhouse Kick
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 10 classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. All thirty moves of Choong Moo without assistance
2. Meaning and number of moves in the form
3. Demonstrate Dan Gun
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 15 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Self Defense
2. Board Breaking: Kick and Hand Technique
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 20 classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

To Earn a RED BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 24 days of training.
3. Students must submit their Testing Application.

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Red Belt to Black Belt

1st Stripe:
1. Demonstrate Chung Moo with Black Belt Excellence
2. Demonstrate White – Senior Yellow Belt Forms
3. Recite required knowledge for the above forms
4. Good Attendance (Minimum 8 Classes)
5. Consistent Effort (Minimum 2 weeks)

2nd Stripe:
1. Demonstrate Green – Senior Green Belt Forms without assistance
2. Recite required knowledge for the above forms
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 16 classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 4 weeks)

3rd Stripe:
1. Demonstrate Blue – Senior Blue Belt Forms without assistance
2. Recite required knowledge for above Forms
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 24 Classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 6 weeks)

4th Stripe:
1. Demonstrate the Brown and Senior Brown Belt Forms without assistance
2. Recite required knowledge for above Forms
3. Good Attendance (Minimum 32 Classes)
4. Consistent Effort (Minimum 8 weeks)

5th Stripe:
1. Demonstrate the Blue – Red Belt self defense
2. Good Attendance (minimum 40 classes)
3. Consistent Effort (minimum 10 weeks)

6th Stripe: (Final Approval to Test)
1. Board Breaking: One Hand Technique, One Kick (Should be the Testing Breaks)
2. Compose a two hundred word essay on how your TaeKwonDo training has benefited you, and what earning a Black Belt will mean to you.
3. Good Attendance
4. Consistent Effort

To Earn a BLACK BELT:
1. Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
2. Students must have at least 10 weeks and 40 days of training.
3. Students must submit their Testing Application.