Legacy Tae Kwon Do Testing Requirements

Progressing through rank as a member of the Legacy Tae Kwon Do is something that is earned through meeting several (but not limited to) requirements.

While these requirements are considered a huge part of earning rank, it is ultimately the decision of the instructor(s) as to whether a student has earned the ability to test

The following criteria must be met in order to be considered to gain rank:

• The student should be knowledgeable of all of the requirements listed under the rank, and be prepared to show proficiency in “all” areas up to that rank.
   
• The student should demonstrate consistent and thoughtful adoption of the tenets as provided by the Legacy Tae Kwon Do Association.
   
• The student must have attended at least three (3) classes per month, or as determined by the instructor as appropriate. The instructor has the option to include past attendance for a student from their last testing to the present, but not before it. Attendance is only one of the requirements for testing.
   
• Association dues must be current for the quarter as well as past quarters. Paying dues is not only a prerequisite for testing, it is a part of being a member of the association whether a student will be testing or not.

Please note that the instructors at the Legacy Tae Kwon Do Association are not paid for their time.

They are here because of their love for teaching, and their willingness to share their experience to help guide you, the student, down the path of the Martial Arts.

Your participation in this class is a privilege, not an entitlement.

In the event your commitment to the martial arts is not evident to your instructor and the governing board you may be asked to take time away from Legacy Tae Kwon Do to reconsider your commitment, allowing those who have a more appropriate interest or motive to participate in your place.
 

10^th Gup [white]

        All students start here.

9^th Gup [white w/ purple stripe] 3-4 months training

1. Able to perform all basics
2. Show proficiency in basic one-steps
3. Have basic knowledge of class protocol
4. Required Forms:
• Gi Cho Il Bu
• Gi Cho Ee Bu

8^th Gup [purple] 6-8 months training

1. Able to perform all basics in order
2. Show proficiency in diversified and reactionary one-steps.
3. Knowledge of basic self-defense techniques.
4. Basic free sparring (fighting) skills.
5. Required Forms:
• Pal-Gwe Il Chung
• Pal-Gwe Ee Chung

7^th Gup [purple w/ white stripe] 8-12 months training

1. All previous requirements
2. Basic knowledge of Korean Terminology
3. Able to perform basics without assistance
4. One-steps with basic knowledge of falling and take-downs
5. Proficiency with reactionary one-steps
6. Self-Defense (basic grabs, holds and escapes)
7. Basic free sparring (fighting) skills.
8. Required Forms:
• Pal-Gwe Som Chung
• Pal-Gwe Sa Chung

6^th Gup [green] 12-16 months training

1. All previous requirements
2. Able to perform all basics in order without assistance
3. Basic proficiency with Korean Terminology
4. Advanced one-steps, and self-defense
5. Basic knife-defense
6. Free sparring, using power with control
7. Required Forms:
• Pal-Gwe Oh Chung

5^th Gup [green w/ white stripe] 16-20 months training

1. All previous requirements
2. Knowledge of Korean Terminology should now include:
• Procedure for opening and closing of class
3. Advanced empty-handed self-defense, with grabs, holds and escapes
4. Advanced and multiple opponent one-steps
5. Basic and advanced knife-defense techniques
6. Free sparring, using power with improved control.
7. Required Forms:
• Pal-Gwe Yuk Chung
• Pal-Gwe Chil Chung
  
   

4^th Gup [brown] 20-24 months training

 Brown Belt is considered a Senior Rank Student

1. All previous requirements
2. Strong understanding of Korean Terminology, with the ability to use it.
3. Ability to assist with the training of lower rank students
4. Advanced one-steps with multiple opponents
5. Knife defense
6. Advanced free sparring skills with control
• Introduction to multiple opponents
7. Required Forms:
• Pal-Gwe Pal Chung

3^rd Gup [brown w/ white stripe] 24-28 months training

1. All previous requirements
2. Ability open and close class
3. Advanced one-steps with:
• Multiple opponents
• Grabs and holds
• Takedowns and falls
4. Advanced knife defense
5. Advanced free sparring skills with control.
• Multiple opponents
6. Required Forms:
• Koryo
• Bu Sahn Kata (optional)

2^nd Gup [red] 28-32 months training

Red Belt is considered a probationary Black Belt

1. All previous requirements
2. Advanced one-steps with:
• Multiple opponents
• Grabs and holds (w/ multiple opponents)
• Takedowns and falls
3. Advanced self-defense with multiple opponents
4. Ability to guide the lower ranks, and class upon request
• This includes helping with beginners classes (on a voluntary basis) as they are offered.
5. Advanced knife defense
6. Advanced free sparring
• Advanced proficiency with control
• Multiple opponents
7. Required Form:
• Basai

1^st Gup [red w/ white stripe] 32-36 months training

1. All previous requirements
2. Ability to lead beginner class with Instructor supervision.
3. Advanced one steps with:
• Multiple opponents
• Grabs, holds, and escapes (w/ multiple opponents)
• Takedowns and falls
4. Advanced self-defense with multiple opponents
5. Advanced knife/weapons defense
6. Advanced free sparring
• Advanced control
• Multiple opponents
7. Required Form:
• None until after Black Belt testing.

 All Black Belt Forms to be learned after testing for Black Belt.