Path to black belt: Taekwondo Curriculum of Dragon Spirit

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Beginner - White, Grey, Yellow

Intermediate - Orange, Green, Purple

Advanced - Blue, Brown, Red

Preparing for Black Belt Test - Red / Black

White Stripe - Hand Techniques, Kicks, Strikes

Yellow Stripe - One Steps, Face Contacts

Green Stripe - Self Defense, Sparring

Blue Stripe - Bo Staff

Red Stripe - Poomsae

Kicho Il-Bo

Stances: Attention, Bow, Ready, Horse, Front, Walking, Fighting

Middle Punch

Horse Stance with Punch

Palm Strike

Low Block

High Block

Kicks: Rising, Stomp, Front Push

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross

One Steps 1-3

Face Contact: Mirror Drill

Self-Defense: Wrist Release

Sparring: Basic Footwork Drill

Sparring: Single Technique

Sparring: 1 round - 1 minute

Bo Staff: Basic Grip and Stance

Board Break: Stomp Kick

Running Time: Complete a 1-mile run at a comfortable pace (typically within 10-12 minutes).

Minimum Push-ups: 10 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 10 sit-ups

Taeguk Il Jang

Hammer Fist

Outside Hammer Fist Strike

High Punch

Cross Block

Middle Block

Kicks:  Front Snap, Roundhouse, Back, Axe

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross-Hook

One Steps 4-6

Face Contact: Jab Cross Drill

Self-Defense: Front Choke Defense

Sparring: Combinations

Sparring: Focus Mitt Drills

Sparring: 1 round - 1.5 minutes

Bo Staff: Basic Strikes

Board Break: Hammer Fist

Board Break: Front Snap Kick

Running Time: Complete a 1.5-mile run in approximately 12-15 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 15 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 15 sit-ups

Taegeuk Ee Jang

Knifehand Strike

Reverse Knifehand Strike

Knifehand Guarding Block

Double Knifehand Down Block

Double Fist Down Block

Kicks: Fast, Side, Stepping Side, Flying Side, Crescent

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross-Uppercut

One Steps 7-9

Face Contact: One Steps

Self-Defense: Bear Hug Defense

Sparring: Reaction Drills

Sparring: Light Contact

Sparring: 1 round - 2 minutes

Bo Staff: Basic Blocks

Board Break: Palm Strike

Board Break: Side Kick

Running Time: Complete a 1.5-mile run in approximately 10-12 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 20 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 20 sit-ups

Taegeuk Sam Jang

Stances: Back

Forearms Block

Inside Elbow Strike

Outside Elbow Strike

Vertical Elbow Strike

Rear Elbow Strike

Twin Forearms Guarding Block

Kicks: Jumping Front, Reverse Turning Back,  Hook, Turning Hook, Turning Roundhouse 

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross-Hook-Cross

One Steps 10-12

Face Contact: Counterattack Drill

Self-Defense: Side Headlock Defense

Sparring: Counter Attacking Drills

Sparring: Continuous Sparring

Sparring: 1 round - 2.5 minutes

Bo Staff: Basic Combinations

Board Break: Elbow Strike - Inside, Outside, or Vertical

Board Break: Jumping Front Kick or Spinning Back Kick

Running Time: Complete a 2-mile run in approximately 14-16 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 25 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 25 sit-ups

Taegeuk Sa Jang

Outside Forearm Block

Inside Forearm Block

Single Knifehand Block

Forward Backfist

Knifehand High Section Block

Single Knifehand Down Block

Side Backfist

Kicks: Jumping Roundhouse, Spinning Hook, Butterfly

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Hook-Cross-Hook

One Steps 13-15

Face Contact: Combination Drill

Self-Defense: Front Kick Defense

Sparring: Point Sparring

Sparring: 3-on-1 Sparring

Sparring: 1 round - 3 minutes

Bo Staff: Basic Forms

Board Break: Vertical Elbow Strike

Board Break: Rear Elbow Strike

Board Break: Turning Side Backfist

Board Break: Jumping Turning Kick or Flying Side Kick

Running Time: Complete a 2-mile run in approximately 12-14 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 30 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 30 sit-ups

Taegeuk Oh Jang

Ridge Hand Strike

Twin Knife Guarding Block

Outside Chest Block

Spear Hand Strike

Flat Spear Hand Strike

Kicks: Jumping Double Roundhouse

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross-Uppercut-Hook

One Steps 16-18

Face Contact: Rapid Fire Drill

Self-Defense: Two Hand Wrist Grab Defense

Sparring: Dynamic Sparring

Sparring: Sparring with Handicap

Sparring: 2 rounds - 2 minutes

Bo Staff: Advanced Strikes

Board Break: Ridge Hand

Board Break: Jumping Spinning Hook Kick or Butterfly Kick

Running Time: Complete a 2.5-mile run in approximately 15-18 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 35 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 35 sit-ups

Taegeuk Yuk Jang

Inside Chest Block

Jebbi Form

Wrist Escape

Kicks: Jumping Back, Flying Back

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross-Uppercut-Hook-Cross

One Steps 19-21

Face Contact: Reaction Drill

Self-Defense: Hair Grab Defense

Sparring: Freestyle Sparring

Sparring: Team Sparring

Sparring: 2 rounds - 2.5 minutes

Bo Staff: Advanced Blocks

Board Break: Multiple Board Breaks

2 Hand Techniques - Reset Allowed

2 Foot Techniques - (1 Turning Kick)

Running Time: Complete a 3-mile run in approximately 18-20 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 40 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 40 sit-ups

Taegeuk Chil Jang

Stances: Cat, Twist

Scissors Block

X-fist Block

X-knife Hand Block

Pressing Block

Palm Heel Block

Kicks: Jumping Spin Hook

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross-Hook-Cross-Uppercut

One Steps 22-24

Face Contact: Sparring Drills

Self-Defense: Front Bear Hug Defense

Sparring: High Intensity Sparring

Sparring: Specialized Sparring

Sparring: 3 rounds - 2 minutes

Bo Staff: Advanced Combinations

Board Break: Multiple Board Breaks

3 Hand Techniques - (1 Reset Allowed - 2 Rapid Sequence)

3 Foot Techniques - (1 Turning Kick)

Running Time: Complete a 3-mile run in approximately 16-18 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 50 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 50 sit-ups

Taegeuk Pal Jang

Kicks: 540 

Dynamic Boxing Strikes: Jab-Cross-Hook-Cross-Uppercut-Hook

One Steps 25-27

Face Contact: Advanced Sparring Drills

Self-Defense: Ground Defense

Sparring: 3 rounds - 2.5 minutes

Bo Staff: Advanced Forms

Board Break: Multiple Board Breaks

4 Hand Techniques - (2 Reset Allowed - 2 Rapid Sequence)

4 Foot Techniques - (2 turning kicks w/ direction change)

Running Time: Complete a 3.5-mile run in approximately 20-22 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 60 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 60 sit-ups

Kicks: 720

Diamond Block

Mountain Block

Double Uppercut

One Steps 28-30

Face Contact: Free Sparring

Self-Defense: Multiple Attackers

Sparring: 3 rounds - 3 minutes

Bo Staff: Free Flow Sparring

Board Break: Multiple Board Breaks with Advanced Techniques

5 Hand Techniques - (Rapid Sequence - No Reset Allowed)

5 Foot Techniques - (3 Turning Kicks w/ (2) direction changes)

Board Break: Head Butt

Board Break: Power Breaking

Running Time: Complete a 4-mile run in approximately 22-24 minutes.

Minimum Push-ups: 70 push-ups

Minimum Sit-ups: 70 sit-ups