This article contains all information you, or your child may need to receive a black belt at Mendes Martial Arts. It will cover all forms required to get a black belt. This will also include all physical fitness and education needed to get a black belt. The button below will take you to a downloadable version of the information provided which can also be found at the bottom of the page.
Forms:
Basic Form 1 | | Pyong Ahn Sam | |
Basic Form 2 | | Pyong Ahn Sa | |
Basic Form 3 | | Pyong Ahn Oh | |
World Form 1 | | Chil Sung Ee | |
World Form 2 | | Chil Sung Sam | |
World Form 3 | | Chil Sung Sam | |
Basic/ World 4 | | Bassai So | |
Pyong Ahn Cho | | Bassai Dae | |
Pyong Ahn Ee | | Nianchi Cho | |
Weapons:
Bong Hyung Il Bu | |
Bong Hyung Ee Bu | |
Bong Hyung Sam Bu | |
Line Drills:
Hand Techniques | |
Foot Techniques | |
Combination Techniques | |
Mendes Martial Arts
Black Belt Exam Curriculum/Fitness Check List
Self Defense:
Front Grab 1 | | Side Grab 11 | |
Front Grab 2 | | Side Grab 12 | |
Front Grab 3 | | Side Grab 13 | |
Front Grab 4 | | Side Grab 14 | |
Front Grab 5 | | Side Grab 15 | |
Back Grab 6 | | Two Hand Grab 16 | |
Back Grab 7 | | Two Hand Grab 17 | |
Back Grab 8 | | Two Hand Grab 18 | |
Back Grab 9 | | Two Hand Grab 19 | |
Back grab 10 | | Two Hand Grab 20 | |
One Step / Three Step Sparring:
North | | North East | |
East | | South East | |
South | | South West | |
West | | North West | |
Knife Defense:
1 | |
2 | |
3 | |
4 | |
5 | |
Mendes Martial Arts
Black Belt Exam Curriculum/Fitness Check List
Fitness:
Run 1 Mile | | 50+ Pushups | |
50+ leg raises | | 50+ Squat Thrusts | |
100 Jumping Jacks | | Kicks head height + | |
Breaking:
Jump Spinning Back Kick | |
Knowledge:
Basic Tang Soo Do History | | Pyong Hwa Kunin History | |
USGTSDA History | | 5 codes of TSD | |
7 Tenets of TSD | | 14 Attitudes of TSD | |
Additional To Do List:
In Advance of Test At time of/After Testing
Write Blackbelt Paper | | Order Blackbelt Equip | |
Take Passport Photo | | Update Class Schedule | |
Pay Association Fee | | Prepare demo at grad | |
Pay Cho Dan Test Fee | | Commit 1 day of TSD Service | |
Mendes Martial Arts
BLack Belt Exam Training Expectations
Training in Class:
Students are expected to train three + days per week. Due to pandemic restraints this can be achieved by training two week nights at the school and adding either virtual lessons on Tuesday or Thursday or training on Saturday morning or private lessons.
Training from Home
Students are expected to engage in regular reinforcement of the skills and knowledge presented in class. They are expected to engage in regular fitness activities to achieve the fitness requirements of the black belt test. Students are expected to use provided resources (such as handouts and the Pyong Hwa Kunin Website) to learn the codes, tenets, attitudes, history of Tang Soo Do, etc.
Evaluation:
Students are expected to participate in ALL testing and evaluations for the 6 months leading up to the black belt test. Failure to follow all aforementioned guidelines may result in not receiving final consent to test.
Timeline for Preparation/Requirements:
Receive Approval to Test | 2 months prior |
Submit 3 copies of Paper | 2 weeks prior |
Pay Association fees | Jan. each year |
Pay Belt Test Fee | 1 month prior |
Day of Testing Essential Information
Test Site Address | TBD ~ Varies |
Date of Test | June & Sept. 2022 |
Expected Time of Arrival | 1 hour prior to start time |
Anticipated End Time | TBD |
Uniform Requirement | Traditional white with red trim, fully patched, clean, ironed |
Gear Requirement | Bong, knife, and Sparring Gear |
Nutrition Requirement | Healthy snack, power bar, etc. for after testing, multiple water bottles |
Paperwork Requirement | 2 Passport photos, copy of written paper |
Printable version here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14rBDhdzCSuff4NJUU1wErvOdA5cZ83cGvKfZsFjY2KQ/edit