1st Dan
Minimum Time Requirement
6 months from last test date
Minimum Age Requirement
11 years old
Exceptions may be allowed with approval by Master Jue
Tournament/Seminar Requirement
1 tournament from last test , 1 seminar from last test (if available)
Physical requirements
3 mile run completed in 30 minutes
100 of each - pushups, squat thrusts, sit ups, completed in another 30 minutes
Community Service & Assistance Requirements
Community Service - 20 hours
Studio Assist hours - 24 hours
Thesis / resume
Must be typed, approximately 1-1/2 pages long, and emailed to juestkd@juestkd.com by the application due date.
Topic of paper: “What has been the motivation for you to want to become a black belt? Has there been any memorable moments in your training that has either inspired you, or caused you to wonder if this was a path you wanted to pursue? Describe.”
Kicking Requirements
Turning kick to AD, side piercing kick to BD, offensive hook kick to D, side front snap kick to D in a consecutive motion
Quadruple side piercing kick
Flying 360 reverse offense hook kick
Flying twin front snap kick
Side front snap kick, flying side thrusting kick in a combination
motion
360 flying back kick.
Taekwon-Do Demonstration
Defense against one opponent