Please note that this is not a substitute for taking a physical class. It is soley guide to help you keep track of your rank's requirements in preparation for testing.
It is strongly recommended that Green Belts and Above own a student manual.
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 | Lil Dragons |
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Lil Dragons is a 16-18 month program for 3, 4, & 5 year-olds that focuses on preparing the student for the Juniors Program. Each training cycle, the Dragon will study one of the 8 different skills and must aquire its stripe in order to graduate to their next Lil Dragon rank.
Responsibilities:
Earning 1 of 8 skill stripes - (Focus, Teamwork, Control, Balance, Memory, Discipline, Fitness, & Coordination)
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 | White Belts |
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White Belt is the very beginning of a long journey for a TaeKwonDo Martial Artist. The basic skills learned at this rank will help prepare you for advance skills later on.
Responsibilities:
Earning all 8 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Memorizing the tenets of TaeKwonDo - (Courtesy, Integrity, Perserverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 10
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
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 | Yellow Belts |
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As a Yellow Belt, you now need to use the skills you learned as a White Belt and develop a broader knowledge of basic techniques.
Responsibilities:
Earning all 8 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 11
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
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 | Orange Belts |
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Orange Belts are at the rank in which prepares you for sparring rank of Green Belt through a series of Sparring Combinations.
Responsibilities:
Earning all 8 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 12
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
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 | Green Belts |
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Green Belts now step onto the plataeu of sparring. Developing your sense of speed and control rather than power during engagement is now at the top of your priority.
Responsibilities (Green Belt):
Earning all 6 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Knowing basic Taekwondo Knowledge - (Meaning of TaeKwonDo, Highest Ranking BlackBelt in Taekwondo America, Meaning of a Dobak, etc...)
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 13
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
Senior Green Belts have proven that they know and can perform the responsibilities of a Green Belt. Now your goal is to develop what you know and focus to improve your areas that are weak (such as fixing stances in your pattern, or using more combinations in your sparring).
Responsibilities (Senior Green Belt):
Earning all 6 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Knowing basic Taekwondo Knowledge - (Meaning of TaeKwonDo, Highest Ranking BlackBelt in Taekwondo America, Meaning of a Dobak, etc...)
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 13
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
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 | Blue Belts |
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The Belt Belt Pattern has been considered the hardest pattern to learn, but don't let that intimidate you. Using your knowledge of basic techniques and stances will help you with the movements in this pattern.
Responsibilities (Blue Belt):
Earning all 6 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Knowing basic Taekwondo Knowledge - (Meaning of TaeKwonDo, Highest Ranking BlackBelt in Taekwondo America, Meaning of a Dobak, etc...)
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 14
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
Senior Blue Belts have proven that they know and can perform the responsibilities of a Blue Belt. Now your goal is to develop what you know and focus to improve your areas that are weak (such as fixing stances in your pattern, or using more combinations in your sparring).
Responsibilities (Senior Blue Belt):
Earning all 6 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Knowing basic Taekwondo Knowledge - (Meaning of TaeKwonDo, Highest Ranking BlackBelt in Taekwondo America, Meaning of a Dobak, etc...)
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 14
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
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 | Brown Belts |
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At the rank of Brown Belt/Sr. Brown Belt, you are now expected to break boards in order to pass your next promotional testings. Your training should focus on techniques that are used to break boards such as the #3 Slide Side Kick or the #2 Front Kick. Going back to the basic techniques is always a good place to start since they are the foundation of every technique that you perform.
Remember: You will not improve your chances of breaking the board by actually practicing breaking the board. Practicing the technique is what will help you break your board.
Responsibilities:
Earning all 6 Stripes (Sr. Brown 4 Stripes) - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Knowing your rank's board breaking requirements.
Knowing the patterns and one steps of every rank below yours.
Knowing basic Taekwondo Knowledge - (Meaning of TaeKwonDo, Highest Ranking BlackBelt in Taekwondo America, Meaning of a Dobak, etc...)
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 15
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
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 | Red Belts |
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You have now acheived the Red Belt/Sr. Red Belt; the last color belt rank before one would test for their Black belt. Thoroughly preparing for your Black Belt testing is critical! Attend your classes and count your regional and national events! From here on your journey as Taekwondo Martial Artist is just beginning...
Responsibilities:
Earning all 4 Stripes - Belt Stripe Sheet: Download 1 page (86mb)
Knowing the name, meaning, and the number of movements in your pattern
Knowing the patterns and one steps of every rank below yours.
Knowing your rank's board breaking requirements.
Having your required number of National and Regional Events recorded in your binder.
Knowing basic Taekwondo Knowledge - (Meaning of TaeKwonDo, Highest Ranking BlackBelt in Taekwondo America, Meaning of a Dobak, etc...)
Must have the minimum* require number of classes: 16
*Please do not let this number limit your training. We prefer that you always attend more than the required number of classes for your rank every training cycle.
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