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SPORT KARATE AMERICA WHAT WE BELIEVE
OUR SCHOOL MOTTO:
We Are Dedicated We Are Motivated
We Are On a Quest to Be Our Best, All the Way…. SKA!!!
STUDENT CREED To build True Confidence
Through Knowledge in the Mind, Honesty in the Heart,
And Strength in the Body
To keep Friendship with one another and To build a Strong and Happy Community
Never fight to achieve selfish ends, But to develop MIGHT FOR RIGHT
Jhoon Rhee
Grand Master Jhoon Rhee is a South Korean TaeKwonDo Master known as the Father of American TaeKwonDo. He is most known for introducing TaeKwonDo in America in the 1950’s. One of his Black Belts is Pat Burleson who trained April
Cunningham who promoted Bear Loebe to his Black Belt. This makes our students 5th generation American TaeKwonDo.
OUR MARTIAL ARTS STYLE
Our Style is American Tae Kwon Do with an influence of Karate and Kickboxing. We specialize in Sport Karate and Tournament training.
SPORT KARATE AMERICA HISTORY Bear Loebe's passion for martial arts began when he was 5-years old. He achieved his 1st Degree Black Belt under April Cunningham in August of 1991, just before his 9th birthday, and continued training for higher degrees under Wayne Nguyen. As the 3rd descent directly under Pat Burleson, Bear proudly achieved his 4th degree (AKBBA) in 2005 from Mr. Burleson himself. In 2007 he purchased TKO Martial Arts from his instructor and began his career as a school owner. The school grew so fast in three years that Bear had to find a way to expand. Bear built out a 4500 Sq. Foot State of the art facility next door to the old school with everything needed to produce sport karate champions, including an Olympic style tumbling floor. He renamed the school “Sport Karate America” In 2010. After the opening of Bear’s SKA, he was ranked by the Universal Martial Arts Hall Of Fame under Grand Master Daryl “Big Foot” Stewart to Master rank 5th Degree.
Bear Loebe was a Chuck Norris Kick-Start instructor from 2005 to 2013. He taught at-risk youth at a Houston’s Landrum middle school. Bear Loebe has loved competing since he was 8 years old in the Texas local circuits but always strived to step up his game and compete against the best in the world. Soon after his first few years in karate, he began to compete in tournaments. His travels with the National Black Belt League (NBL) circuit took him to Canada, Mexico, Guatemala and South America, and his prowess attracted sponsors. Bear over the last decade has won 8 National Black Belt League titles in 6 different division including Weapons, Creative Forms, Traditional Forms, and Continuous Sparring. It is important to Bear to be well rounded and attempt to excel at as many different aspects of martial arts as possible. The culmination of his competition career was at Super Grands 2012 in New York where he captured the Overall Traditional Grand Championship beating out the top Traditional World Champions from all other Traditional Divisions. He continues to venture into new division but focuses his energy on his students and raising the level of professionalism in Sport Karate. In October of 2010 Bear hosted his first tournament. He was determined to raise the bar of state karate tournaments and made his event one of a kind. With over 200 competitors this tournament was a huge success.
In February of 2011 the head of the NBL Boice Lydell appointed Bear as the Director of the Sport Karate International Texas, which puts Bear in charge of sanctioning and memberships in Texas. Bear is also in charge of hosting the SKIL State Championship at the end of the year. In 2012 Bear received Promoter of the Year from the NBL for his work with organizing and growing the NBL and SKIL in Texas. Bear Loebe strives to raise the bar of Martial Arts in Texas and works hard to make a difference in his student’s lives and to spread Sport Karate in a positive way. He has over 50 Black Belts promoted under his tutelage and continues to attract Black Belts from around Texas who become part of Sport Karate America. One of Mr. Loebe’s greatest achievements, is having his students become amazing Black Belt Role Models and Instructors like Andy Brett.
Sport Karate America’s Competition Team has been ranked in the top 25 Sport Karate World Rankings since 2005 and strives to compete at the highest level.
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Address Black Belts, Instructors, and other adults as Mr., Mrs., Sir, and Ma’am.
Bow when entering and leaving the training floor.
Remove shoes and socks and place them in the lobby shelves.
Only students participating in the class are allowed on the work out area. An adult must accompany students that arrive early until their class has begun.
Parents must also be present at the time the student’s class is finished.
No food or drink is allowed in lobby. Tables are set outside for eating and socializing.
Remove jewelry, including rings and watches before class.
Fingernails and toenails should be trimmed. Please use proper hygiene out of respect for your training partners.
When late for class, ask for permission from the instructor before joining the
class by raising your hand and waiting patiently on the side of the training floor.
If a student is more than 20 minutes late he/she will not be allowed in class.
This will disturb the class instruction. Please do not ask.
Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages or use of profanity is prohibited in and around the studio.
On sparring day, all required sparring equipment must be on before
class begins.
Friends, family members, and spectators are NOT allowed on the training floor during class. Our trained staff can handle all situations and parents on
the floor can compromise opportunities for students learning.
Spectators should stay quite during class time and step outside to take phone calls or if a young child becomes distracting to the class.
SPECIAL CLASSES
SPARRING - FIGHT CLUB Classes focus solely on the art of sparring. Due to the risk of injury, we require all students to wear the proper safety equipment regardless of their ranks. Beginning at the Orange Belt level, required safety equipment is mandatory. All required sparring equipment must be on before Sparring class begins. This includes shin guards, mouthpiece, and groin protectors for males. Only SKA and Hyper T-shirts or uniform tops are allowed in sparring. As a service to parents and students, we regularly stock and sell this equipment at the school to ensure that students get the proper fit before purchasing sparring gear. Sparring classes begin with students suited up in the proper safety gear before entering the workout area. Warm-up exercises are conducted with sparring gear in place. Sparring rounds are required for all of these belt levels. Before testing for the next belt, students must have executed the required number of sparring rounds, which are listed below: Gold to Orange (optional) 2 rounds Orange to Green 4 rounds Green to Blue 6 rounds Blue to Purple 8 rounds Purple to 3rd Degree Brown 10 rounds 3rd Brown to 2nd Brown 12 rounds 2nd Brown to Red 14 rounds Red to Black 15 rounds
PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons are offered for SKA students who are preparing for belt tests, to get ahead or catch up on class instruction, and for those competing in karate tournaments. The instructor of your choice teaches the classes. Please make arrangements directly with that instructor.
HYPER PRO TRAINING SKA offers this class to students who want to take their martial arts to the next level. We teach Tricks, Flips, and Creative weapons in this class. Students must have a weapons form to test for Black Belt and this is a great way to learn it. For a small monthly tuition this program can be added to your membership.
Competition Team This class is exclusively for students that travel to tournaments and compete regularly. The class is to allow team members to practice their competition forms and for the instructors to enhance the students skill. New forms and weapons will not be taught in this class. Anyone can be a member of TEAM SKA with a commitment to competing regularly. Tournament registration must be turned in to attend practice. These classes are scheduled before upcoming tournaments.
Parents Night Out / Social Events We have many fun events for the whole family. Check the TVs in the lobby for upcoming events. We always need volunteers, so don’t hesitate to ask. Fight Club Fitness Kickboxing
This class is for Teens and Adults. Learn real Kickboxing techniques in a high energy no contact workout. No belts or uniforms required. Classes are in a 3-month boot camp format. Special discounts for parents available. Try a class for Free.
UNIFORM AND BELT All uniforms should be clean and in good condition. Any student without full uniform will not be allowed in class. A student without a belt must
stand at last position in line. Belts should be removed before leaving the dojo and should not be worn outside of the dojo unless given special permission by an instructor. Fight Club or SKA T-shirt may be worn
during Sparring and Hyper class.
General Terms
Student of Martial Arts Must Develop These Qualities
RESPECT AND COURTESY The utmost respect must be given to one’s country, flag, parents and Karate instructor. Courtesy and respect
should be extended to all fellow humans and particularly to those of advanced age. MODESTY
Karate students are expected to be humble about their accomplishments. Bullies and braggarts have no place in Karate. One should have a quiet feeling of pride in his achievements, but need not feel compelled to boast
of his accomplishment. SELF-CONTROL
One should never lose his or her temper. One’s skills are seriously diminished if control over emotions is lost. Furthermore, one should never use Karate except in self-defense.
PERSEVERANCE It is normal to become discouraged occasionally, particularly when pursuing an activity sufficiently
challenging to be worthwhile. However, one should persevere until mastery is accomplished. Never give up!
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT (FUDOSHIN) This is an expression of all the other points in the Karate doctrine. A person knowledgeable in Karate should use his skill and education to fight injustice. One should strive to overcome personal weakness in all areas of life and always be a credit to himself and his art.
TaeKwonDo
"Tae" means, "foot" or "to strike with the feet". "Kwon" means, "hand", or "to strike with the hand". "Do" means discipline, art, or way. Hence TaeKwonDo (foot-hand-way) means literally "the art of the feet and the hands" or "the art of kicking and punching".
Karate Japanese, from kara ‘empty’ + te ‘hand.’ The art originated on the island of Okinawa and in its early form was heavily influenced by ancient Chinese martial arts, collectively known as kung fu.
Bowing (Kyungye) All classes begin with bowing to the instructor and to the flags. Bowing to a flag is not worship; instead, it shows respect to your country and to the motherland of Martial Arts. Bowing is also an Asian tradition of greeting one another. Eyes down to higher rank, and eyes up to an opponent or peer.
KIAH (Kiap) Intensive breathing helps build your internal power, brings up your energy level, and scares off your opponents.
Forms (Hyung)
Forms are essentially a routine with a theme. It consists of stances, blocks, punches, strikes and kicks arranged in a meaningful order in response to attacks from multiple imaginary assailants attacking from several directions. The form was formerly the only means masters had to transfer the essence of Martial Arts and their interpretation of the art to their students. Through seemingly endless repetition the student learns the true meaning of each form. Balance, focus, coordination, proper breathing control and self-discipline emerge as benefits of continued practice. At SKA we follow the ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) Forms as taught by Jhoon Rhee. Each form’s meaning and translation along with number of movements can be found on the step-by-step forms sheet.
Self-Defense Self-defense is literally defense of oneself. A student learns how to free his/her self from grabs and holds by working against the attacker’s power and vulnerable points. The action must be reflexive so that the defender out-senses the attacker and uses the element of surprise.
Sport Martial Arts
The evolution of martial arts into the modern day sports arena. Competing is not mandatory but is a great way to test and improve your skill.
ATTENDANCE
Testing for a belt rank higher than White requires Black Belt approval. The board’s Chief Examiner, Master Bear Loebe, or his designated examiner of Black Belt level will do testing.
Attendance is taken every day and attending required classes is required for each belt to advance. Students will earn stripes between Belt Testing that will show advancement toward the next belt. No school age child will be allowed to promote to a higher belt level without passing academic and citizenship grades in all subjects. Students are encouraged to bring the Handbook with them and refer to it often. Remember that the journey to Black Belt is important. It is not a race to Black Belt and Black Belt is not the end but a new beginning in your martial arts training. All Black Belt tests require a two-month Black Belt Training class, curriculum and sparring weekly class, and any private lessons needed to learn weapon’s form. A verbal presentation and a typewritten outline must be turned in at least one week prior to the final examination. A Mach test must be passed to qualify for the Black Belt Test.
Minimum Time Requirements For Testing
White to Gold ..................................... 12 class hours
Gold to Orange ................................... 30 class hours
Orange to Green ................................. 30 class hours Green to Blue ...................................... 30 class hours Blue to Purple ..................................... 30 class hours Purple to 3rd Brown ............................ 30 class hours 3rd Brown to 2nd Brown ...................... 30 class hours 2nd Brown to Red ................................ 30 class hours Red to 1st Degree Black ...................... 60 class hours 1st Degree Black to 2nd Degree Black ....... One Year 2nd Degree Black to 3rd Degree Black ... Three Years 3rd Degree Black to 4th Degree Black ...... Four Years 4th Degree Black to 5th Degree Black ....... Five years 5th Degree Black to 6th Degree Black ......... Six years
(Master Instructor) (Degrees are based on ACTIVE years only)
BELT TESTING Explanation of Scores
Lower ranking students are graded first on attitude, second on application of techniques, and third on technical skill. As the student progresses, increasing emphasis is placed on
application and skill. Advanced students are graded on all three equally. 0-2 Poor - The student’s attitude, application and skill were all unacceptable. 3-4 Weak - The student’s performance was below average. 5-6 Average - The student performed the technique at an acceptable level. 7-8 Strong - The student’s performance was above average. 9-10 Excellent - The student’s performance was exceptional. A score of 10 usually Pass or Hold - A pass or hold will be determined on each section. The final
decision will be up to the Chief Instructor.
Any rank and credentials received through the testing of the Sport Karate America are subject to be revoked if at any time a student’s attitude or actions do not meet with the
standards and bylaws of SKA.
The chief Examiner may terminate a student’s testing if at any time the following occur: 1) The student’s health is in jeopardy; 2) The student will not follow the instructions of the Board; 3) The student is executing techniques that are dangerous or illegal techniques; 4) The student or his/her parents show a lack of courtesy or demonstrate poor sportsmanship.
EXECUTIVE TESTING Those students aged 45 and older may request to take the Executive Test. This test will have one-half of the free sparring requirements of the desired belt rank above blue belt. All rights, privileges and rank consideration will be the same.
VISITING OR TRANSFERRING BLACK BELTS Mr. Loebe will make the final decision after analysis of skill if his/her Black Belt will be honored in the dojo or if a lower rank should be applied. All transferring Black Belts will be required to test at some point to become an SKA Black Belt.
LITTLE DRAGON BELT TEST
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: _________
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BASIC BLOCKS
Double High Block _____ Double Side Block _____ Double Low Block _____
KICKS AND PUNCHES
Double Punch _____ Double Kick _____
SELF DEFENSE
Combination - Double Block, Double Punch, Double Kick _____
Awareness Drill NO! LET ME GO!
Confidence _____ Attitude _____ Alertness _____ Technique _____
GOLD BELT TEST
0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: _______________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS (Standing) Block should be strong and should include snap and Kiah
Low___ High__ Twin Fist __ Outside/Inside___
Knife Hand___ Inside Outside ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _________________________________
STRIKES Standing Punches: (Wrist Position / Chamber / Snap)
High (chin) ___ Center (Solar Plexus) ___ Low (Stomach) ___
Standing Kicks: (Foot Position / Balance / High folds)
Front (snap) ___ Round (snap) ___ Back (thrust) ___
Fighting Stance: (Back foot pivots to activate the hip action)
Back fist/Reverse Punch ___ Elbows and Knees _____
Kiah: (Breathing and Attitude) ___
Pass or Hold Comments: ____________________________________
SELF-DEFENSE Front Push ___ Front Choke ___ Double Wrist Grab___ Front Bear Hug ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _________________________________
ORANGE BELT TEST
0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS (one step) Block should be strong and executed at the same time that the foot hits the ground
Low__ High__ Twin Fist___ Outside/Inside___ Front Stances___
Inside Outside ___ Sudo ___ Back Stance _____
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
STRIKES Stepping Punches: High/Center /Low
Power ___ Stance ___ Technique (chamber/wrist) ___
In Fighting Stance
Back Fist/Reverse Punch ___ Elbows and Knees ___
KICKS: Defensive and Offensive in Fighting Stance
Front ___ Round ___ Back (pivot first) ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _________________________________
SELF-DEFENSE Front Push ___ Front Choke ___ Double Wrist Grab___
Front Bear Hug ____ Back Grab___ Right / Left Front Punch ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _________________________________
Dan Gun (Represents Heaven and Earth) 20 Movements
Start at ready stance
Set 1 1. Step to left in back stance execute sudo block 2. Step into forward stance execute center punch (R) KIAH!! 3. Turn to Right execute sudo Block in a back stance 4. Step into forward stance execute center punch (L) Set 2
Fold for Low Block (L) and look forward 5. Step back with left foot and pivot into forward stance execute Low Block (L) 6. Raise left hand execute front kick (R) landing with a center punch (R) 7. Execute Front Kick (L) Landing with a center punch (L) 8. Execute Front Kick (R) landing with a center punch (R) KIAH!! Set 3 9. Back Leg sweep to left and execute sudo block in a back stance 10. Step into forward stance execute center punch (R) 11. Turn to Right execute sudo Block in a back stance 12. Step into forward stance execute center punch (L) Set 4
Fold for Low Block (L) and look back 13. Step back with left foot and pivot into forward stance execute Low Block (L) 14. Raise left hand execute front kick (R) landing with a center punch (R) 15. Execute Front Kick (L) Landing with a center punch (L) 16. Execute Front Kick (R) landing with a center punch (R) KIAH!! Set 5 17. Back Leg sweep to left and execute sudo block in a back stance 18. Step into forward stance execute center punch (R) 19. Turn to Right execute sudo Block in a back stance 20. Step into forward stance executes center punch (L) KIAH!!
GREEN BELT TEST 0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS (Stepping Forward and Backwards)
Low ___ High ___ Twin Fist ___ Outside/Inside ___ Front Stances _____
Knife Hand ___ Sudo ___ Inside/Outside___ Back Stance _____
Power ___ Timing ___ Kiah(Breathing) ___
Pass or Hold Comments: ___________________________________
STRIKES Back-Fist___ Reverse Punch____ Ridge Hand____ Elbows and Knees ____
Defensive and Offensive – Front _____ Round _____ Back___ Defensive Side _____ Step Behind Side ____ Jumping Front/Round _____
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
FORM Dan-Gun: Stance _____ Focus _____ Power _____ Attitude _____
Pass or Hold Comments: ___________________________________
SELF-DEFENSE Front Bear Hug _____ Front Push _____ Front Choke _____ Double Wrist Grab____
Right/Left Front Punch ____ Back Grab _____ Back Bear Hug ___
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
SPARRING (4 rounds) Defensive Movement _____ Offensive Movement _____ Control _____
Technique _____ Attitude _____ Reflexes _____ Speed _____ Endurance _____
Pass or Hold Comments: ___________________________________
Won -Hyo A noted monk who helped spread Buddhism throughout Korea, during the Silla dynasty in the year 686 A.D.
(28 movements) SET ONE
Step to left in a back stance, perform a Diamond Block Open top hand Chop to throat Adjust to side stance perform a side punch (Kiai)
SET TWO Step to right in a back stance, perform a Diamond Block Open top hand Chop to throat Adjust to side stance perform a side punch (Kiai)
SET THREE Right foot come to left foot perform a square fold Left leg Side Kick landing with a sudo block Step sudo block (back stance) Step sudo block (back stance) Step spear hand (forward stance) Kiai
SET FOUR Back leg sweep to left perform a diamond block Open top hand Chop to throat Adjust to side stance perform a side punch
SET FIVE Step to right in a back stance, perform a Diamond Block Open top hand Chop to throat Adjust to side stance perform a side punch
SET SIX Right leg foot to foot Step out with left leg in a forward stance perform a high block Right hand perform an inside-outside block Point right hand Perform a front kick with right leg landing with a left hand center punch
SET SEVEN Perform a high block with the right hand Left hand perform an inside-outside block Point Left hand Perform a front kick with Left leg landing with a right hand center punch
SET EIGHT Pivot both feet to left, and point right elbow toward target Perform a spinning sidekick with the right leg landing with the right leg out front Pivot to front in a back stance perform a closed hand sudo block Left leg come foot to foot fold on right for closed hand sudo block Step to left in back stance perform closed hand sudo block Left come foot to foot fold on left for closed hand sudo block Step to right perform a closed hand sudo block (kiai)
BLUE BELT TEST 0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS (Stepping Forward, Backwards, and Turning)
Low ___ High ___ Twin Fist ___ Outside/Inside ___ Front Stances _____
Knife Hand ___ Sudo ___ Inside/Outside___ Back Stance _____
Power ___ Timing ___ Kiah(Breathing) ___ Turning ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _________________________________
STRIKES Back Fist___ Reverse Punch____ Elbows/Knees ____ Ridge Hand ___ Palm Strike ___
Defensive and Offensive – Front ____Round____ Back___ Side _____ Step Behind Side ___ Jump Front / Round _____ Jump Back ___ Turn Back _____
Come around Side_____ Pop Front _____ Pop Round _____
Pass or Hold Comments: ____________________________________
FORMS Tan-Gun: _____Won-Hyo___ Stance _____ Focus _____ Power ____Attitude _____
Pass or Hold Comments: ___________________________________
SELF-DEFENSE Front Bear Hug ___ Front Push ___ Front Choke ____ Double Wrist Grab___
R/L Front Punch ___ Back Grab ____ Back Bear Hug ___ Rear Choke (R/L) ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _____________________________________
SPARRING (6 Rounds)
Defensive Movement _____ Offensive Movement _____ Control _____ Technique _____ Attitude _____ Reflexes _____ Speed _____ Endurance _____
Pass or Hold Comments: _____________________________________
Yul Gok Philosopher and scholar, nicknamed “Confucius of Korea”
(38 movements) Start at ready stance
Set 1 1. Step into straddle leg stance (L) and execute a slow punch (L) then follow with two center punches KIAH!!! 2. Step foot-to-foot left to right and step out into straddle leg stance and execute a slow punch (R) then follow with two center punches Set 2 3. Pivot to right 45 degrees and execute an outside block (R)/ point forward / front kick (L) follow with two center punches (L/R) 4. Step to Left 45 degrees and execute an outside block (L) / point forward / front kick (R) follow with two center punches (R/L) Set 3
Fold for Knife hand Block (R) and look forward 5. Step forward with right leg into forward stance and execute a slow knife hand block (R/L) follow with a center punch (R) 6. Step forward with left leg into forward stance and execute a slow knife hand block (L/R) follow with a center punch (L) 7. Step Forward with right leg and execute Center Punch (R) KIAH!!! Set 4 9. Grab right hand come foot to foot with a square fold (L) 10. Execute a Side Kick (L) and land with an elbow smash (R) KIAH!! 11. look over right shoulder and come foot to foot with a square fold (R) 12. Execute a Side Kick (R) and land with an elbow smash (L) KIAH!! Set 5
Come foot to foot and fold on right hip for a diamond block 13. Step to left in a back stance and perform an open hand diamond block 14. step forward in a forward stance and execute a spear hand strike (R) 15. Turn to the right in a back stance and perform an open hand diamond block 16. step forward in a forward stance and execute a spear hand strike (L) Set 6 17. Left foot turn to rear in a forward stance and perform a closed knife hand block (L) followed by a reverse punch (R) 18. Step forward and perform a closed knife hand block (R) followed by a reverse punch (L) 19. Left foot jumps forward with rear leg behind and execute a back fist strike (L) KIAH!!! 20. turn to right and step into a forward stance execute a twin fist block (L) 21. Step foot to foot (R/L) and step left into a forward stance execute a twin fist block (R) KIAH!!
PURPLE BELT TEST 0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS (Stepping Forward, Backwards, Turning, and Counter Punch)
Low / High / Twin Fist / Outside/Inside ___ Front Stance ___
Knife Hand / Sudo / Inside-Outside ___ Back Stance ___
Turning ___ Punching ___ Kiah(Breathing) ___ Power ___ Focus ___
Pass or Hold Comments: ________________________________
STRIKES Hands: Back-fist____ Reverse Punch____ Ridge Hand ____ Palm Strike ____
Web Hand ____ Elbows/Knees___ Defensive and Offensive Kicks: Front___ Round___ Back___ Side ___
Step Behind Side ___ Come around Side___ Jump Front / Round ____ Pop Front/Round ___ Turning Back___ Jumping Back _____
Defensive Hook ____Turning Hook ____ Jump Turn Hook___ Low-High Round ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _________________________________
FORMS Tan-Gun: _____ Won-Hyo: _____
Yul Kuk: Stance _____ Focus _____ Power _____ Attitude _____ Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
SELF-DEFENSE Front Bear Hug ___ Front Push ___ Front Choke ____ Double Wrist Grab___
R/L Front Punch ___ Back Grab ____ Back Bear Hug ___ Rear Choke (R/L) ___ Side Head Lock (R/L)___
Pass or Hold Comments: _________________________________
Sparring (8 rounds): Pass or Hold Comments: ____________________
HWA RANG Elite military youth corps
29 movements Start with hands together pointing down and feet together Set 1 1. Step into straddle leg stance (L) and execute a slow press (L) then follow with two center punches KIAH!!! 2. pivot to the left in a back stance and execute a diamond block / chop(L)/ side punch(R) 3. Bring feet together (R/L) and make a circular motion toward right 4. Step into a forward stance (L) and execute a center punch KIAH!! Set 2
Fold for a low block (L) and look forward 5. Step back pivot forward and execute low block (L) 6. Raise the left hand up and step forward into a forward stance (R) and execute a center punch (R) 7. Come foot to foot with a square fold and execute a side kick (R) landing in a back stance with a knife hand chop (R) 8. Step forward into forward stance execute center punch (R) and again step forward (L) executes a center punch (R) KIAH!! Set 3 9. Back leg sweep to the left and execute a sudo block 10. Step forward into forward stance and execute a spear hand strike (R) 11. Turn to the left in a back stance and execute a sudo block 12. Execute a round kick (R) landing in back stance a guard position (R) 13. Execute a round kick (L) landing in a back stance with a sudo block Set 4
Fold for a low block (L) and look toward rear 14. Step to left in a forward stance and execute a low block (L) 15. Raise the left hand up and adjust left leg to a back stance and execute a short punch 16. Step forward in a back stance and execute a short punch 17. Step forward in a back stance and execute a short punch Set 5 18. Adjust the left foot back to a forward stance and execute a downward double x block 19. Right leg step forward turning 45 degrees and execute reverse double elbow strike KIAH!! 20. Left foot step behind and turn 180 degrees with feet together execute double outside/low block with left hand on top 21. Switch hands to execute opposite double outside/low block with right hand on top 22. Step forward in a back stance and execute sudo block 23. Step foot to foot (L/R) and step out to right in a back stance execute a sudo block KIAH!!!
3rd Brown Belt Test 0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS
Low / High / Twin Fist / Outside/Inside ___ in Front Stance ___
Knife Hand / Sudo / Inside/Outside ___ in Back Stance ___
Turning ___ Punching ___ Kiah (Breathing) ___ Power ___ Focus ___
Pass or Hold Comments: _______________________________
STRIKES Back-Fist/ Punch___ Elbows___ Switch Knee___ Ridge Hand___ Palm Strike___ Web Hand ___
Defensive: Front__ Round___ Back ___ Side___ Hook___ Step Behind Side___ Come around Side___ Jump Front / Round ___
Pop Front/Round____ Turn Back /Jump Back ___ Turn Hook /Jump Turn Hook ____ 360 Crescent _____ 360 Round _____ 360 Back _____ 360 Hook____
Pass or Hold Comments: ______________________________
FORMS Tan-Gun: _____ Won-Hyo: _____ Yul Kuk: ____ Hwa-Rang___
Stance _____ Focus _____ Power _____ Attitude _____ Pass or Hold Comments: _____________________________
SELF-DEFENSE (with Extended Combinations*)
*Front Bear Hug __*Front Push__ *Front Choke__ *Double Wrist Grab__
*Front Punch__ Back Grab__ Back Bear Hug __ Rear Choke__ Head Lock__
Pass or Hold Comments: _____________________________
SPARRING: (10 Rounds in class / 2 Rounds Test Day) Pass or Hold Comments: ___________________________
Choong Moo Admiral of the first Korean armored battleship
Start at ready stance 30 movements Set 1.
1. Steptoleftinabackstanceexecuteopenhanddiamondblock2. Stepintoaforwardstanceexecutehighblock(L)/chop(R)KIAH!!3. Turntorightinabackstanceexecutesudoblock4. Stepintoforwardstanceexecutespearhandstrike(L)withrighthandinchamber
Set 2. 5. Steptofrontinabackstanceexecutesudoblock(L)6. Looktowardrearstepbehindexecutesidekick(R)landingwithfootinfrontofother
andsteppingforwardexecutesudoblock(L)7. ExecuterunJumpSideKick(R)landinginabackstancewithasudoblock(R)KIAH!!
Set 3. 8. Turntoleftexecuteopenhandlowblock(L)9. Bothhandexecuteagrabandkneesmashlandingwithfeettogether10. Turn180degreesstepintoabackstanceexecuteridgehand(R)11. Executeroundkick(R)landingfoottofoot12. ExecuteBackKicklandingfacingtheoppositedirectioninabackstancewithasudo
block(R)13. Executearoundkick(L)landingwithfeettogetherandhandstogetheronthelefthip
Set 4. 14. Rightfootstepoutintoabackstanceexecutepoleblock15. Bringhandstoxasyouperforma360degreejumpintoabackstanceexecuteasudo
block(R)16. Stepforwardandexecutegroingrab(R)adjustbackfoottobackstanceandpull17. Stepforwardtoaforwardstanceandexecutespearhandstrike(R)
Set 5 18. Backlegsweeptoleftexecutetwinfistblock(L)19. Rightlegstep45degreesintoastraddlelegstanceexecutereinforcedoutside/insideblock(R)20. Executebackfiststrike(R)pivottoleftinabackstanceinguardposition21. Executespinningsidekick(R)landinginguardposition22. Executespinningsidekick(L)landingoppositedirectioninaforwardstancewithadoubleoverheadx
block23. Stepforwardexecuteaslowelbowbreak24. Backlegturnintoaforwardstanceexecutehighblock(R)25. Executereversepunch(L)KIAH!!
2nd Brown Belt Test 0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS
Knowledge ___ Timing ___ Front Stance ___ Back Stance ___ Turning ___ Punching ___ Kiah(Breathing) ___ Power ___ Focus ___
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
STRIKES Back-Fist___ Reverse Punch___ Ridge-Hand ___ Palm Strike ___
Web Hand ____ Elbows___ Knee / Switch Knee ___ Defensive: Front____ Round____ Back___ Side __ Hook ___
Step Behind Side ___Come Around Side___ Jump Front / Round _____ Pop Front/Round __ Turning Back / Jump Turn Back ___ Low-High Round___
Turn Hook / Jumping Turn Hook ___ 360 Crescent___ 360 Round _____ 360 Back___ 360 Hook_____ Run Jump Side Kick _____ Drop Kick____
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
FORMS Tan-Gun: ___Won-Hyo: ___Yul-Kuk: ___ Hwa-Rang: ___Chung-Mu ___
Stance _____ Focus _____ Power _____ Attitude _____
Pass or Hold Comments: ___________________________________
SELF-DEFENSE (with Extended Combinations)
*Front Bear Hug__ *Front Push__ *Front Choke__ *Double Wrist Grab__
*Front Punch__ Back Grab__ Back Bear Hug__ *Rear Choke__ Side Head Lock_
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
SPARRING (12 rounds): Pass or Hold Comments: ________________
BASAI To penetrate the fortress
Start with hands together under the chin Set 1.
1. Comeupontothetoes,twistcounterclockwiseandfallforwardexecutereinforcedbackfistKIAH!!2. Turn180degreescounterclockwisesteppingintoaforwardstance(L)andexecuteoutside/insideblock(R)then
anInside/Outsideblock(L)3. BackLegturn180degreesexecuteoutside/insideblock(L)andInside/outsideblock(R)4. Rightlegtuckstep45degreestorightexecuteoutside/insideblock(R)thenanInside/Outsideblock(L)
Set 2. 5. Comefoottofoot(R/L)andStepout(L)intoStraddlelegstancefacingthefrontexecuteknifehandchop(L)6. Executecenterpunchthenbackfist(R),Executecenterpunchthenbackfist(L),Executecenterpunchthen
backfist(R)7. Stepforwardintoabackstance(R)executesudoblock8. Stepforwardintoabackstance(L)executesudoblock9. Stepforwardintoabackstance(R)executesudoblock10. Stepbackintoabackstance(L)executesudoblock11. Chamberbothhands,adjusttoforwardstance(L)executehighxblock12. Pullhandsapartexecutecomearoundsidekicklandingfacingrearinabackstanceexecutesudoblock
Set 3. 13. Comefoottofoot(L/R)puthandsinchamber14. Bringhandsovertheheadwithknucklestogether15. Asyoubringthehandstothesideraisetherightkneeupandstepintoaforwardstance(R)executedouble
upsidedownpunch16. Comefoottofoot(L/R)righthandinthechamberandlefthandpointstraightaheadliftrightlegup17. Stepintoforwardstance(R)executecenterpunch(R)KIAH!!
Set 4. 18. Backlegturn180degreesintoforwardstance(L)executegroingrab(R)19. Backlegadjusttobackstanceexecutepull20. Stepforwardintobackstance(R)executelowblock(R)21. Pivot180degreesintobackstance(L)executesweepingmotionfold(L)22. Executeinsidecrescentkickintopalmofhandlanding45degreescounterclockwiseinastraddlelegstance
executeelbowsmash(R)KIAH!!
Set 5 23. Executedoubleoutside/lowblock(L),Executedoubleoutside/lowblock(R),Executedoubleoutside/lowblock
(L)24. Lookforwardcomefoottofoot(L/R)squarefold(L)25. Executeinsidecrescentkick(L)landinginforwardstanceexecutedoublepunch(R)26. comefoottofoot(L/R)squarefold(R)27. Executeinsidecrescentkick(R)landinginforwardstanceexecutedoublepunch(L)28. comefoottofoot(R/L)squarefold(L)29. Executeinsidecrescentkick(L)landinginforwardstanceexecutedoublepunch(R)30. Frontfootstepto45degreeangle(L)intoaforwardstanceexecutehighblock(L)Executeinside/outsideblock
(R)31. Pivot45degreesintoforwardstance(R)executehighblock(R)executeinside/outsideblock(L)32. Leftfootstepacross45degrees,stepoutintobackstance(R)executesudoblock33. Lookleft45degreesstepacrossfrontfoot,stepoutintoabackstance(L)executesudoblock(L)KIAH!!
RED BELT TEST 0 - 2 = Poor 3 - 4 = Weak 5 - 6 = Average 7 - 8 = Strong 9 - 10 = Excellent
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS Knowledge ___ Timing ___ Front Stance ___ Back Stance ___
Turning ___ Punching ___ Kiah (Breathing) ___ Power ___ Focus ___
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
STRIKES Back-Fist___ Reverse Punch___ Ridge-Hand ___ Palm Strike ___
Web Hand ____ Elbows___ Knee / Switch Knee ___ Defensive: Front____ Round____ Back___ Side __ Hook ___
Step Behind Side ___Come Around Side___ Jump Front / Round _____ Pop Front/Round __ Turning Back / Jump Turn Back ___ Low-High Round___
Turn Hook / Jumping Turn Hook ___ 360 Crescent___ 360 Round _____ 360 Back___ 360 Hook_____ Run Jump Side Kick _____ Drop Kick____
Axe Kick/Switch Axe ___ Judo Roll ____ Pass or Hold Comments: ________________________________
FORMS Tan-Gun ___ Won-Hyo __ Yul-Guk __ Hwa-Rang __ Chung-Mu __
Ba-Sai ___ Stance ___ Focus ___ Power ____ Attitude ___
Pass or Hold Comments: __________________________________
BASIC AND FREE STYLE SELF-DEFENSE *Front Bear Hug /*Front Push / *Front Choke / *Double Wrist Grab
*Front Punch / Back Grab / Back Bear Hug / *Rear Choke / Side Head Lock Multiple Attackers ___ Free Style ___ Pass or Hold Comments: ___________
BOARD BREAK: Side Kick Pass or Hold Comments: _______________
SPARRING 14 + Multiple Attacker: Pass or Hold Comments: _____________
Choi Gye A tae-kwon-do form named after a 16th century scholar
Start with hands together pointing down and feet together
Set 1. • Foldhandsleftontopclosedandrighthandparallelknifehandposition• Leftfootstepacrossrightfootthenrightfootstepouttostraddlelegstance• Righthandfanoutputlefthandinchamberexecuteelbowsmash(L)• Lefthandlowblock/Righthandchamberexecutecrosspunch(R)• Pullrighthandback,stepacross(R/L)executelowpunch(R)• Leftlegstepoutexecuteinside/outsideblock(R)• Lefthandgrabforwardandthrowbehind• Leftfoottuckunderrightkneeexecutereinforcedoutside/insideblock• Leftfootstepdownrightfoottuckbehindleftkneerotateblocktotheleft
withpalmout• Bringhandstorighthiplandinginastraddlelegstanceexecutedouble
punchtoleftKIAH!!
Set 2 • Foldhandsrightontopclosedandlefthandparallelknifehandposition• Lefthandfanoutputrighthandinchamberexecuteelbowsmash(R)• Righthandlowblock/Lefthandchamberexecutecrosspunch(L)• PullLefthandback,stepacross(L/R)executelowpunch(L)• Rightlegstepoutexecuteinside/outsideblock(L)• Righthandgrabforwardandthrowbehind• RightfoottuckunderLeftkneeexecutereinforcedoutside/insideblock(R)• RightfootstepdownLeftfoottuckbehindRightkneerotateblocktothe
rightwithpalmout• Bringhandstolefthiplandinginastraddlelegstanceexecutedoublepunch
torightKIAH!!
BLACK BELT TEST
Student Name: _________________________ Date: ______ Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
BLOCKS (Forward, Backwards, Turning, on the count, on the call)
Low / High / Twin Fist / Outside/Inside in Front Stance _____ Pass or Hold
Knife Hand / Sudo / Inside/Outside in Back Stance ______ Pass or Hold
Kiah(Breathing) / Power / Focus _______ Pass or Hold
STRIKES: Pass or Hold Back-Fist / Punch___ Elbows / Knees___ Ridge-Hand/Palm Strike/Web Hand ____
Defensive: Front____ Round____ Side __ Hook ___ Step Behind Side ___ Come Around Side____ Jump Front / Round ___
Pop Front/Round Kicks ___ Turning Back / Hook ____ Low-High Round____ Jumping Turn Back/Hook ____ Run Jump Side Kick _____ Drop Kick____
360 Crescent / Round _____ 360 Back / Hook___ Judo Roll___ Axe Kick/Switch Axe ___ Double Jump Front ____ Machine Gun Kicks___
Demonstrate: Control ____ Accuracy ___ Flow ___ Combinations ____
FORMS: Pass or Hold Tan-Gun __Won-Hyo __Yul Kuk __Hwa-Rang __Chung-Mu ___Ba-Sai ___
Cho-gi Traditional Speed ___ Timed Speed (not to exceed 8 seconds) ____ Sec Creative Weapon Form___
SELF DEFENSE: Basic: Pass or Hold Freestyle: Pass or Hold
Gun Defense / Knife Defense: Pass or Hold
BOARD BREAKING (5 STATION BREAK) Palm Strike/Punch___ Step Behind Side Kick___ Run Jump Side Kick___
Jump Front___ Hammer Fist___ Pass or Hold
SPARRING: Pass or Hold (15 rounds + 1 Multiple Attacker + 30 Second Black Belt Round)
2nd Degree BB
1 year of Training
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______
Examiner _________________ Recommendation: Pass or Hold
Black Belt has required teaching hours: Yes / No
Has shown loyalty, respect, and dedication to SKA and its members: Yes / No
ADVANCED BLOCKS Forward - Backwards – Turning ___
Doubles – Low/High___ Inside/Twin Fist___ Sudo/Low___ Own Combinations___
KICKS
Advanced kicks on the call____ Own Combinations Kicks___ w/hands____
FORMS
Traditional Forms ___ Kwan-Gye ___ Weapon___
SELF-DEFENSE Free Style using advanced techniques including takedowns and throws
Targeting ____ Attitude___ Flow____ Technique____
BREAKING Candidate Choice
Technique__ Power__ Creativity__
SPARRING (2 rounds) Defensive Movement _____ Offensive Movement _____ Control _____
Technique _____ Attitude _____ Reflexes _____ Speed _____