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Dan Testing

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Requirements for Dan Testing

  1. Notebook 
    • Notebooks should contain the following:
      • Notes from class
      • Traditional forms diagrams
      • Flyers (tournaments, seminars, etc.)
      • Pictures (yourself, events, etc.)  
  2. Folding of Toe Bak
  3. Master's Essay
  4. Written Test
  5. Five Empty Hand Forms
    • Highest form needed for testing
    • 2nd highest form needed for testing
    • Next three forms are linked together
  6. Creative Form
    The Creative Form requirement is designed to encourage students to create their own Hyung.

    When you were younger and got a coloring book, you chose how to color the picture in order to fill in the blank area. In a similar fashion, Hyungs are "fill in the blanks" technology. The student creates the movement or techniques of the Hyung. The student needs to know the application(s) for each of the movements that they include in their Hyung. Imagine that the ending body position for every technique the student knows are drawn on cards. The student will select the "cards" he/she wishes to include in their Hyung. The "cards" should be placed in an order that would allow the techniques they represent to flow from the beginning to the end of the Hyung. An appropriate floor pattern should be selected that lends itself to the application of the techniques.

    And finally, the student should put it all together in the performance of the Hyung with full knowledge of its applications. This project allows students to explore the creative side of the martial arts. At the same time, the technical aspects of the movement must be considered for the proper application of the techniques. Instead of just memorizing a predetermined series of movements that are often done without regard to their application, the student starts at the most basic level and builds the Hyung to its ultimate conclusion.

    Have fun and enjoy the creative process. The students will be amazed at the final product. Listed are some guidelines to help you get started.
    • The Hyung must have a personality, yours.
    • The Hyung must have a theme.
    • Does the Hyung have reality.
    • The Hyung must have weapons and grappling applications
    • Kicks are required
    • Upper body techniques are required.
    • You can use techniques from the ground.
    • Form Sequence
    • Power and Control
    • Tension and Relaxation
    • Speed and Rhythm
    • Direction and Movement
    • Spirit or Attitude
    • Understanding from Technique
    • Distinctive Features from Technique
    • Distinctive Features of the Hyung
    • Perfect Finish
    • Precision of Movement
    • Intentness 
  7. One Weapon Form
  8. Basics
    • All Basics will consist of combinations of either two lower body techniques or one upper body and one lower body technique. Expect 5 - 10 basics
  9. One Steps
    • Traditional One Steps
    • Three Steps
      • Three Step, Three Punch
      • One Step, Three Punch
    • Five Mijikai Bo Defense
    • Five Kicking One Steps
    • Five Ho Sin Sul Defense
  10. Sparring
    • One on One
    • Two on One
  11. Breaking
    • One upper body board break (single technique or multiple techniques may be requested)
    • One lower body board break (single technique or multiple techniques may be requested)
    • Brick break (those testing for 4th Dan and above)
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 November 2010 14:53 )  
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