Grading Requirements
For promotion to 9th kup
(at the discretion of the Examiner; not in any particular order)
Please remember that anything from previous gradings may also be required by the Examiner
Pad Work/Fitness
You may be asked to perform various techniques using focus pads or kick-shields, and a short fitness ‘spirit test’. Do your best and keep pushing until the end. This is a demonstration of Indomitable Spirit – one of the Tenets of TaekwonDo.
Linework
The Examiner will instruct students to perform a variety of techniques relevant to grade, including:
- 10 Press-ups (counting in Korean)
- Front rising kick (counting in Korean) – usually 10 both sides.
- Sitting stance, single punching (counting in Korean)
- Linework, as requested by Examiner
Note: A senior student may demonstrate the techniques required.
Pad Work/Fitness
You may be asked to perform various techniques using focus pads or kick-shields, and a short fitness ‘spirit test’. Do your best and keep pushing until the end. This is a demonstration of Indomitable Spirit – one of the Tenets of TaekwonDo.
4 Corner Block 1-8
New Theory Terms:
Please learn these new words/terms. Don’t forget all your previous theory!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Meaning of Yellow Belt | Yellow signifies the earth, from which the plant sprouts and takes root as TaekwonDo foundation is being laid |
| Korean for Punch | Jirugi |
| Korean for Block | Makgi |
| Korean for Forearm | Palmok |
| Korean Inner Forearm Block | An Palmok Makgi |
| Korean Outer Forearm Block | Bakat Palmok Makgi |
| What does Sajo Jirugi mean | 4 directional punch |
| How many moves in Sajo Jirugi? | 7 (each side) |
| What are the Tenets of TaekwonDo? | Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self Control Indomitable Spirit |
Theory Test
When you are ready, take your theory test here. New theory terms are on this page, but the test may include terminology from previous gradings. You will need to complete the test, scoring 70% in order to pass your grading; you can take the test as many times as you like. Once you have passed, the results will be saved to your student record.
You may also be asked questions during your grading.