1st Dan Black Belt
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1st Dan Form 1st Dan Form & Hapkido Manual
Hapkido & Ground Fighting
Advanced Weapons Requirements Two Weapons Forms – Original Creation Requirement The student is required to create and perform two original weapons forms, each built intentionally from previously learned material. These forms are not repetitions of curriculum patterns, but demonstrations of understanding, creativity, control, and personal expression. One form must be performed with music of the student’s choosing, requiring precise timing, rhythm, and emotional awareness. Both forms must demonstrate ambidexterity, with effective use of both hands, clean transitions, balance, and control throughout. Each form must contain a minimum of 32 distinct movements and be no longer than two minutes in duration. More importantly, the forms must show purpose. Every movement should have intent, structure, and clarity. There should be no filler, no hesitation, and no wasted motion. These weapons forms should reflect the student’s maturity, technical depth, and readiness to represent the art at a Black Belt level. This is not simply about performing techniques, but about owning them, shaping them, and presenting them with confidence, discipline, and presence worthy of the rank being tested. |
1st Dan Midterm and Final Testing Information: 1. Students must demonstrate full knowledge of their current and all previous forms, with no more than minor errors permitted during testing. Students must also be proficient in all required sparring combinations, degree philosophy, and weapons forms, and be prepared to spar and perform board breaks. 2. The Black Belt Fitness Test includes required physical standards such as push-ups, sit-ups, kicks, and other conditioning elements. Please refer to the attached document for detailed requirements. 3. All students are required to spar during testing. Students must bring all required equipment, including sparring gear, a mouthpiece, groin protection, a water bottle, and running shoes. All testing equipment must be present, accessible, and ready for use on the training floor. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the origins and history of both Taekwondo and our school. 4. Students must receive approval from three instructors at 3-Tigers Martial Arts prior to testing. Failure to meet the standards outlined above may result in failing the test. Students who do not pass may retest during the next scheduled testing cycle. Students must have attended a minimum of 22 classes per quarter to be considered eligible for testing. 5. All required Midterm Testing must be successfully completed before testing for a new rank. Midterms at this rank may be taken once every three months. For additional details, please refer to the Academy – Black Belt Area by Degree. 1st Degree Black Belt Requirements: Completion of four (4) Midterm Tests with a passing score Instructor approval required for Advancement to 2nd Dan Test Successful completion of the Final Test All Black Belt Leadership and Instructor Testing Requirements must be current: Any required Leadership Curriculum and/or written examinations must be completed and up to date prior to testing. This requirement applies to STORM Team members, Assistant Instructors, and Instructors. 
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