4th Dan
SAM-IL TUL
Sam-Il denotes the historical date of the independence movement of Korea which began throughout the country on March 1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.
YOO-SIN TUL
Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 A.D., the year Korea was united. The ready posture signifies a sword drawn on the right rather than left side, symbolizing Yoo Sin's mistake of following his Kings' orders to fight with foreign forces against his own nation.
CHOI-YONG TUL
Choi-Yong is named after General Choi Yong, premier and commander in chief of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed by his subordinate commanders headed by general Yi Sung Gae, who later became the first King of the Lee Dynasty.
Pre-arranged self-defense techniques against 2 or 3 attackers (15 attacks minimum). Must utilize takedowns, wrist locks, joint locks, etc.
Free attacking and defending
Waving kick
Sweeping kick
Crescent kick (inward and blocking with the sole of the foot)
Hooking kick (outward and blocking with the side instep)
Side thrusting kick (attacking tool: ball of the foot)
Side pushing kick
Flying twisting kick
Against 2-3 Attackers
Choice of one power, one hand and one technique breaking. Testing panel will specify the amount and height of boards according to age, sex and physical ability. Candidate must present the prepared breaking technique and then perform it with the indicated amount of boards.
You will be required to answer the following:
- What is an Ideal Instructor? (according to the Encyclopedia)
- Meaning of the Patterns (Why are there 24 Patterns?)
- What is the philosophy and goals of Taekwon-Do?
- Minimum of 4 years as a Black Belt (3rd Dan).
- Attendance in 80% of Black Belt classes (must submit attendance sheet).
- Organize students once a year to perform community service in your area.
- Thesis on an aspect of Taekwon-Do of your choice (sparring, patterns, meditation, self-defense, step sparring or breaking (4 pages typed).
- Attendance in one USTC seminar per year.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A USTC MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO TESTING!
ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SATISFIED.
