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• Rank Promotion Tests for colored belts are scheduled every two months (every even numbered month i.e., February, April, June, etc.) on either the 3rd or 4th Thursday.  Each scheduled testing date is marked on the school's Annual Calendar which is posted on the Announcement Board at the school and on the school's website.  (Those who cannot make it to the test on the test date can make arrangements with the Masters for another date/time to make up the test.)
• As a pre-requisite for the test, the students must collect 5 colored stripes which are given after certain classes.
• The Masters will post at the school a list of students who have demonstrated that they are prepared for the tests.
• "Board breaking" practice will occur during class time on the Monday and Tuesday prior to the Thursday test. 
• If the student is listed on the posting by the Masters, the Rank Promotion Test Application Form should be completed and submitted along with the Testing Fee to the school by the Monday prior to the test. The Parent Appraisal Form (Smile Chart) should be submitted also if the child wants to receive a red star.
• Students will need to prepare for the test by attending class regularly, practicing at home their Basic Motion and Form requirements for their belt level, and practice their Breaking at the board breaking session(s) on the Mon./Tues. prior to the test. Little Tigers through Grade 5 should also know the 7 Home Rules for Children (they will be tested on them).
• New belts and certificates are presented to the students that pass the test on the Wednesday and Thursday following the test.

Grading Criteria for the Rank Promotion Tests:

• Attitude
• Ki-Hap (Yell)
• Basic Punch
• Basic Kick
• Basic Motion (for colored belt level)
• Form (for colored belt level)
• Breaking (for colored belt level)
• Weapons (Brown belt and higher)
• Sparring (Jr. Black belt and higher)
• Home Rules #1-7 (Little Tigers through Grade 5 only)
• Discipline
  

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Recipe for Straight "A"s
1. When you come home from school, open the refrigerator and have a glass of milk or juice.
2. Open your school books to review what you studied today.
3. Do all your homework completely and correctly with your best effort.
4. Preview what you will study in school tomorrow.

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White Belt

FORM ~ White Tiger
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Basic Motions #1-10
BREAKING ~ Hammer Punch
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for White with Yellow Stripe Belt Test

Yellow Stripe Belt

FORM ~ Yellow Stripe Tiger
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Basic Motions #1-20
BREAKING ~ Palm Punch
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Yellow Belt Test

   

Yellow Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek IL (1) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Yellow Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Axe Kick
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Orange Belt Test

 

Orange Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek Yi (2) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Orange Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Side Kick
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Green Belt Test

 

Green Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek Sam (3) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Green Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Chop Down then Elbow Strike
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Blue Belt Test

 

Blue Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek Sa (4) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Blue Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Punch, One Step Up then Back Kick
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Purple Belt Test

 

Purple Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek Oh (5) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Purple Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Front Kick to Cross Stance, Back Fist Punch
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #1-10
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Red Belt Test

 

Red Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek Yook (6) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Red Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Palm Punch & Back Kick then Jumping Flying Side Kick
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #11-20
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Brown Belt Test

 

Brown Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek Chil (7) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Brown Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Round House Kick to Tornado Kick to Spinning Hook Kick
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #11-20
SPARRING
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Junior Black Belt Test

 

Junior Black Belt

FORM ~ Taeguek Pal (8) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
BASIC MOTIONS ~ Junior Black Belt 10 Basic Motions
BREAKING ~ Round House Kick to Double Kick to Jumping Back Kick
WEAPONS ~ Nunchuku #11-20
SPARRING
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ for Junior Black Star Belt Test

  

Junior Black Star Belt

When you become a Junior Black Star, you will receive the necessary training and testing
information from your Master.

RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ 1st Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ 2nd Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ 3rd Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt
RANK PROMOTION TEST APPLICATION ~ 4th Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt



Black Belt Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt

 

ULTIMATE GOAL: TO BE A BLACK BELT!!

 

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

STUDENT OATH

1. We, as members of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, train our minds and bodies, according to a strict code. Sir!
2. We, as members of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, are united, in mutual friendship. Sir!
3. We, as members of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, comply with the regulations, and obey our instructors. Sir!

STRICT CODE

Yes! I have a good attitude, and will always try my best. Sir!

MOOK NYUM (Prayer)

We give our thanks to great ancestors who dedicated their lives to martial arts.

7 HOME RULES FOR CHILDREN

(These rules are listed above in the Resource Library.)

BLACK BELT OATH (Black Belt Students Only)

As a black belt member of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, I hereby pledge:
1. To accept all responsibilties of my rank.
2. To continue training in search of higher goals.
3. To respect the honor and integrity of the Do Jang.
4. To live my life according to the philosophy of TaeKwonDo.
5. To act with good judgment and courage when faced with any dilemma.
6. To use the power of TaeKwonDo only for good.
7. To search for opportunities to do good deeds for the community and mankind.

TAEKWONDO COUNTING IN KOREAN

Hana..........	One
Dool...........	Two
Set............	Three
Net............	Four
Da Suht......	Five
Yuh Suht ...	Six
Il Gop .......	Seven
Yuh Duel....	Eight
Ah Hop.......	Nine
Yul.............	Ten

TAEKWONDO TERMINOLOGY

1.		Sa Boo Nim...............................	Master
2.		Do Bok.....................................	Uniform
3.		Kuk Gi......................................	Flag
4.		Joon Bee..................................	Ready Stance
5.		Ba Roh.....................................	Return
6.		Kuk Gie Kyung Neh.....................	Bow to the Flags
7.		Muk Nyum................................	Meditation
8.		Sa Boo Nim Kay Kyung Neh..........	Bow to Master
9.		Kam Sa Ham Ni Da......................	Thank You
10.		An Young Ha Se Yo.....................	Greetings (i.e., Hello, Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening)
11.		Do Jang....................................	TaeKwonDo School
12.		Sun Bae Nim..............................	Senior Ranking Belt
13.		Cha Ryut..................................	Attention
14.		Keu Man...................................	Stop
15.		Si Jak.......................................	Begin
16.		Poomsae..................................	Form
17.		Kyorugi.....................................	Sparring
18.		Kyokpa.....................................	Breaking

 

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In Each Class....

1. The student must arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the class.
   
   
2. When entering the school, say Hello to Master ("Hello Ma'am or Sir") and everyone else.
   
   
3. In the locker room, put away your shoes, socks and other belongings.
   
   
4. Entering the class: As you come in, pick up your attendance card from the card box. Walk to the back of the room and sit down on your knees with the card.
   
   
5. Entering and leaving during the class: First, bow to the flags and kneel down on the line. Wait for the Master's permission to enter the class. When given permission, walk slowly, without disturbing the class. If you should leave the class, raise your hand to get permission from Masters.
   
   
6. If you are late!! How do you enter the class? If you are late for the class, sit down on your knees at the back of the practice area with your attendance card and wait to be permitted into the class by the Master.
   
   
7. Learn to pay "Attention!!" Attention is to have total control over your mind and body. Put your feet, hands together and keep your eyes straight. No bodily or mental movement is allowed.
   
   
8. Learn to Bow. Bowing is a way to show respect. Put together your hands on your lower belly and lower your head and upper body as low as you can. Always bow to the flags, Masters, friends and parents.
   
   
9. Learn to yell "Kihap." Kihap (yell) is to add more power to your punches and kicks. It also helps to suppress the opponent during confrontation. Be as loud as you can.
   
   
10. The student must not engage in an unnecessary conversation during class.
    
    
11. When the student needs to leave during the class, he or she must receive permission to do so by the Master.
    
    
12. A student can practice only under the Master or a high rank student authorized by the Master.
    
    
13. The student must try to keep the school clean.
    
    
    

 

At Ahn's TaekwonDo:

 

Discover Your Maximum Potential

TaeKwonDo is the most popular form of Korean Martial Arts with 2000 years of history. It is taught worldwide in over 115 countries totaling over 100 million students. The word TaeKwonDo means: TAE-to strike with feet; KWON-to destroy with fists; DO-the right ways. Ahn's TaekwonDo teaches the traditional Korean TaeKwonDo with experienced masters.

 

Self-Confidence Through Patience and Discipline

Indomitable spirit is the wellspring of the martial artist's courage. It is the foundation of the martial attitude that nothing is impossible. Indomitable spirit requires the belief that victory is possible. It requires a refusal to surrender, to give up, to collapse, or to believe in shortcomings. A TaeKwonDo workout is demanding. It is difficult. It should pose challenges that students do not think they can meet. It should even, from time to time, seem impossible. However, the determination to try is what matters most.

TaeKwonDo values a determined commitment to do the impossible, and to push one's limits at all times. Eventually, students discover that determination brings its own rich rewards in the form of accomplishment and enormous satisfaction. Ahn's TaeKwonDo teaches and requires a tough and resilient will to develop coordination and overcome exhaustion and fear. Ahn's TaeKwonDo teaches and requires indomitable spirit of each student by acquiring self-confidence through patience and discipline. We take teaching seriously.

 

Self-Defense

Learning self-defense is an insurance against the hazards of modern living. Through simulated situations of what could happen in real life, Ahn's TaeKwonDo will prepare you to protect yourself against assault. Our techniques can be supplied by anyone as you will learn to use your opponent's strength and energy to your advantage. By knowing how to defend yourself, your confidence will grow and act as a deterrent to any would-be attacker. Develop the power of positive thinking.

 

TaeKwonDo in Olympics

In 1975, the sport of TaeKwonDo was admitted by the General Association of International Sports Federation (GAISF) and it has become an accredited event for the Olympic Games since the 1988 Olympics. TaeKwonDo is not just a martial art, but also a main sport in the Olympics. Having Masters with winning experiences in various championships, Ahn's TaeKwonDo provides special sparring classes with Olympic rules and regulations for the long term Olympic goals of medals.

  

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