1st Degree Black Belt
Testing requirements · Axe Taekwon-Do
Ho Sin Sul
- Time limit
- 2 minutes
- Opponents
- One
Specified attacks are listed in the USTF Gup Requirement Book.
Tournament competition
Tournament competition is required for this rank. A minimum of one USTF tournament is required.
Certification
Students conducting classes with the USTF as either an instructor or an assistant instructor must become USTF certified Class C instructors.
Students must become USTF certified Class C referees.
Breaking
Requirements are listed in the USTF Gup Requirement Book.
Training and community service
Students must complete a minimum of six months of active training as a 1st Gup high red belt before testing for 1st Dan black belt. Active training is considered participation in an average of seven formal classes per month.
Students must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service. A formal letter verifying completion of community service must be turned in with the testing packet.