8th Gup - Orange Belt

8th Gup requirements are also available as a downloadable PDF file listed below.

Program A B C D
Essay Minimum 125 words
--See Test Application for Topics
Same as A 25-50 words 50+ words
Poomsae - Strength Ceremony
   Taguk Taeguk Yi Jang Same as A 1st 10 Mvmnts Same as A
   Pal Gwe None None None None
   Nomination None None None None
   *Creative Eight (8) Movements Same as A None Same as A
Gibon Donjak - Basic Techniques
  Stances Review All Past Techniques Same as A Same as A Same as A
   Blocks Review All Past Techniques  Same as A Same as A Same as A
   Strikes Review All Past Techniques  Same as A Same as A Same as A
Matseo Kyorugi - Pre Arranged Sparring
Two Step Inside Blocking, Double Punch Same as A Same as A Same as A
   Nomination None None None None
Gibon Kyorugi - Basic Sparring
Foot Switch, Punch Counter Attack
Foot Switch, Kick Counter Attack - Any Kick
Same as A Same as A Same as A
Bal Chagi - Kicking Techniques
Slap Kick (Pikyo Chagi)
Inside to Outside Crescent Kick (Bakatt Dolryo Chagi)
Outside to Inside Crescent Kick (An Dolryo Chagi)
Jump Side Kick - Rear and Front Foot (Yop Chagi)
Same as A Same as A Same as A
Kyokpa - Breaking Kick 
  Rear Foot Side Kick (Yop Chagi) Same as A Same as A Same as A
*Hoshinsul - Self Defense
  Defense Against One-Handed Front Push,
Straight punch
Same as A Same as A Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test
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