3rd Degree Black Belt
Testing requirements · Axe Taekwon-Do
Ho Sin Sul
- Time limit
- 2 minutes
- Opponents
- One, armed
- Specified attacks
- None
Students must attend a USTF Level Two Ho Sin Sul seminar and a USTF weapon self-defense course.
Tournament competition
Tournament competition is required for this rank. A minimum of three USTF tournaments is required.
Certification
Students conducting classes within the USTF as either an instructor or an assistant instructor must become USTF certified Class B instructors.
Breaking
Breaking requirements are listed in the USTF Black Belt Requirement Book.
Training and community service
Students must be 17.5 years of age or older to test for 3rd Dan black belt.
Students must complete a minimum of 30 months of active training as a 2nd Dan black belt before testing for 3rd Dan black belt. Active training is considered participation in an average of seven formal classes per month.
Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service. A formal letter verifying completion of community service must be turned in with the testing packet.