Testing Requirements Yellow/Black through Orange/White Belt

General Requirements
1. This rank is assigned to individuals of good moral character, who have been accepted as members of San Kil Tang Soo Do

2. No age requirement, but must be a member in good standing with San Kil Tang Soo Do, their studio, and their instructor

3. Minimum of two - three months training with regular weekly Dojang attendance

​4. Minimum of 16-24 classes in rank (A minimum of 2 classes per week)

To Test for for 
​Yellow/Black Belt (9th Gup)

Demonstration of Ability
1. Basic Movements (Gi-Cho):
    Stance:
    Horse Stance
    Sparring Stance
 
    Hand Techniques:
    High Block
    Horse Stance punch

    Foot Techniques:
​    Inside/Outside Kick

2. Forms: Gicho Hyung IL Bu
    HAF #2 (Hands and Feet)  

3. One Step/Self-Defense #3

One Step/Self-Defense​ #4

4. Sparring Combination #3
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qejjVXlfMg4&t=12s
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Sparring Combination #4

5. Breaking (Kyok Pa) 1 Board, Hand Technique of your choice

6.Terminology:
-Kyo Sa Nim: 2nd & 3rd Dan, licensed Instructor
-Son Saeng Nim: 1st-3rd Dan & up, Instructor
-Song Cho Gi Bay Ray: Bow to Flag 
-Ba Ro: Return
-Kyung Ret: Bow
-Ha Dan Mahk Kee: Low block 
-Ahp Cha Gi: Front snap kick
-Courage: Yong Gi


7. 1 page Essay: "What have I learned in my training so far"
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​​8. Pay $35 Testing Fee: http://www.sktsd.com/sgro-karate.html

To Test for for 
​Yellow Belt (9th Gup)

Demonstration of Ability 
​1. Basic Movements (Gi-Cho):
    Stance:
    Back Stance
​
    Hand Techniques:
    Inside Block
    Outside Block
 
    Foot Techniques:
​    Side Kick
2. Forms: Gicho Hyung EE Bu
​    Kids Class Only: HAF #3 (Hands and Feet) ​
3. One Step/Self-Defense #5
One Step/Self-Defense #6
4. Sparring Combination #5

Sparring Combination #6
5. Breaking (Kyok Pa) 1 Board, Foot Technique of your choice

6. Terminology:
-Uniform: Do Bok 
-Belt: Dee
-Seniors: Sun Beh
-Juniors: Hu Beh
-Choon Bee Jaseh: Ready Stance
-Chun Gul Jaseh: Front Stance
-Hu Gul Jaseh: Back Stance
-Kee Ma Jaseh: Horse Stance

7. 1 page Essay: "What challenge have you overcome in learning karate"

​​8. Pay $35 Testing Fee:

To Test for for 
​Orange/White Belt (8th Gup)

Demonstration of Ability
1. Basic Movements (Gi-Cho):
    Hand Techniques:
    Side Block
    Reverse Punches: Middle and High

    Foot Techniques:
​    Outside/Inside Kick
​2. Forms: Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu
​    Kids Class Only: HAF #4 (Hands and Feet)
3. One Step/Self-Defense #7
One Step/Self-Defense #8
4. Sparring Combination #7

Sparring Combination #8
5. Breaking (Kyok Pa) 1 Board, Hand or Foot Technique of your choice

6. Terminology:
-Sang Dan Mahk Kee: High block
-Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Kee: Inside/Outside block Pahkeso
-Ahnuro Mahk Kee: Outside/Inside block
-Yup Mahk Kee: Inside/Outside block, back stance
-Ahp Mee Rho Cha Gi: Front push kick
-Yup Cha Gi: Side kick
-Dole Ryo Cha Gi: Roundhouse kick
-Chung Shin Tong Il: Concentration

​7. Essay 1-2 pages: "Explain the meaning of San Kil Tang Soo Do"

​​​8. Pay $40 Testing Fee: