October 2026 Black Belt Indoor Test | Hong Ik Martial Arts
October 20, 2026
HIMA BLACK BELT INDOOR TEST OCTOBER 2026
Lead Grand Master (Ji Do Ja Nim) – Grand Master Yoo
Grading Masters (Hyunsas) – Master Myungduk, Master Oh, Master Shinmin, Master Jisun, Master Chunshim
Special Guest Masters – Master Kim, Master Shine
MyungSas – MyungSa Bryan, MyungSa Jennifer, MyungSa Sayako, MyungSa Jonathan
Susas/Musas – Susa Jaina, Susa Musa Kaylia, Susa Adriana, Susa David, Susa Daniel, Mr. Malonso
Test Structure & Components
- Comprehensive Review: Candidates demonstrated their full color-belt and black-belt curriculum mastery, including poomsae (forms), kicking combinations, and self-defense techniques.
- Sparring & Drills: Multiple rounds of one-on-one and group sparring, alongside target and pad drills.
- Physical & Mental Endurance: Conditioning evaluations such as holding postures (push-up/plank holds) and board breaking.
- Theoretical Knowledge: Written and verbal examinations covering Hong Ik philosophy, terminology, and tenets of discipline
Important notes from that day
- Haeng Gong Postures to cultivate Jin Ki: By applying maximal effort while doing holding pushup training or any that fall in this category, we can be centered even in tumultuous situations, shake off emotional distress, and/or manage overthinking.
- Sincerity to improve our soul’s growth: As each student prepares for this milestone at home, every class leading up to the black belt test, and working hard on the test days, they create more or less value on their achievement. Having an earnest mind allows one to see how precious each day truly is, live a noble full life, and move into the big sleep of death peacefully.
– written by: Shin Min HyunSa (Master Patrick Malonso)