Black Belt Test Candidates Information, May 2016

Black Belt Test Candidates Information, May 2016

1. How to prepare for the Outdoor Test?
Backpack running 1.8 mile + middle distance running + short distance running + free style kicking + duck walking etc.

Start jogging 2 times per week between 1.5-2 miles each time

2. What is the written report?
Refer to the Black Belt Test Booklet
Due on the day of the Outdoor Test, Sunday, 05/08

3. When to return the Meditation Chart (Black Belts Only)
The day of the Outdoor Test, Sunday, 05/08

4. How to prepare for the Sparring Test?
Participate in Sparring classes
You must bring your own gear or borrow from someone for the test

5. Practice Holding Posture at home
Push-ups-4 minutes, may choose to hold additional time for a higher grade

6. Attend 9 Hours of practice sessions (DO NOT MISS!) – Tarrytown location
Dates are posted on the bulletin board
Sat. 4/23 1:00 pm-3:00 pm          Sun. 5/1 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sat. 4/30 1:00 pm-3:00 pm          Sat. 5/7 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

7. Outdoor Test Sunday, 05/08 at 6:30 am
Map with the starting station will be given on Sat. 5/7

8. Curriculum Guide Test
Principles, Terminology, etc. for 1st Degree Candidates (Oral Test)
Taekwondo History for 2nd and 3rd Degree Candidates (Written Test)
Tarrytown: Thursday, 05/05 at 7:10 pm
Fair Lawn and New Rochelle locations: To Be Announced

9. Indoor Test Saturday, 05/14 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Tarrytown location
Wear full uniform (No t-shirts)
Bring sparring gear and mouth piece

10. Read Black Belt Test Booklet for details about the test
What to eat, what to wear, etc.
How to manage your mind