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Membership Guide

Welcome to one of the most effective methods of learning martial arts, the H.M.D. Academy System!

Your enthusiasm and willingness to improve will be a great deal of what is necessary to succeed in Tae Kwon Do.

However, the success of Tae Kwon Do training depends upon more than your determination to do well. Organizing your materials and having them ready on time will help significantly. Your H.M.D. Academy Chicago Membership Guide will help you become acquainted with the formalities and etiquette of the Academy. It contains information on etiquette, rules and regulations, terminology and other relevant information.

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Belt Requirements

Belt Requirements - HMD Academy Tae Kwon Do Chicago Belt advancement testing will be held once a month, however, students will not be testing every month. Students will only test when they have been given consent from their instructor, and they feel comfortable and prepared. Requirements are different for every rank and can involve performing one or two forms, one-steps, various blocking, striking and kicking motions, sparring and board breaking. There is a minimum training requirement to be eligible for the test, and 80% attendance is required for candidacy.

Test applications and student essays are due before testing. No applications will be accepted the day of testing.

Promotional Belt Testing Rules

Regular promotional belt testing will be held every 8 to 16 weeks. Information will be given out three weeks before the test
Those students who have previous experience or hold rank from another school, and have not had the required sessions, maybe be recommended for evalution at their own rank.
If the student cannot attend the test as pre-arranged, they must notify their instructor as soon as possible.
Everyone must take the tests as scheduled and prepared. Continued non-attendence of regular testing will be grounds for dismissal from the school.
A student who completes an outstanding test may be recognized for this accomplishment by being given a white strip of tape to be worn on the tip of the belt on the right-hand side of the student.
1st Gup senior belts and provisional black belts wear 1 to 2 (respectively) two-inch strips of yellow tape on the tip of the belt on the left-hand side of the student.
Children and junior black belts (ages 15 and under) are allowed to receive a Youth 1st Degree Black Belt. Black Belt is atteinable at 16 years of age.
Viewing promtional testing is FREE and open to the public.

10th Gup - White Belt

10th 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	First 1/3 of Taeguk Il Jang	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Pal Gwe	None	None	None	None
Nomination	None	None	None	None
*Creative	None	None	None	None
*Gibon Donjak* - Basic Techniques
Stances	Attention (Charyot) Ready Stance (Chunbi) Fighting Stance (Kyrougi Chunbi) Front Stance (App Kubi) Horseback Stance (Choochum Seogi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Blocks	Down Block (Arae Makgi) Overhead Block (Ollgul Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	Body Punch-Front/Rear Hand (Bantae/Baro Chirugi) Face Punch (Ollgul Chirugi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	Offensive Manners Deffensive Manners	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	None	None	None	None
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Hop Back, Punch Counter Attack Hop Back, Kick Counter Attack - Any Kick	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Front Snap Kick (App Chagi) Jump Front Snap Kick (Dwiyo App Chagi) In-Step Kick (Pit Chagi) Step-Behind Side Kick (Yop Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Step-Behind Side Kick (Yop Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense Against Two-Handed Front Push	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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9th Gup - Yellow 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 Il 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	None	None	None	None
Blocks	Middle Inside Block (An Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	None	None	None	None
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	Three Step Overhead Blocking, Double Punch	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	None	None	None	None
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Hop Back, Punch Counter Attack Hop Back, Kick Counter Attack - Any Kick	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Front/Rear Foot Side Kick (Yop Chagi) Back Kick (Dwit Chagi) Jump In-Step Kick (Dwiyo Pit Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Back Kick (Dwit Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense Against Bear Hug from Behind	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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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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7th Gup - Green Belt

7th 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 Sam Jang	Same as A	1st 8 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	Back Stance (Dwit Kubi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Blocks	Single Kinfe-Hand Outside Block (Hansonnal Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	Knife-Hand Stride (Sonnal Chigi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	#1 - Single Knife-Hand Open Blocking, Reverse Punch #2 - Single Knife-Hand Closed Blocking, Reverse Punch	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	None	None	None	None
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Pull Back, Punch Counter Attack Single Knife-Hand Closed Blocking, Reverse Punch	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Back Spinning Crescent Kick (Dwit Dolryo Chagi #3) Hook Kick - Front/Rear Foot (Huryo Chagii) Jump Back Kick (Dwiyo Dwit Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Jump Side Kick - Front/Rear Foot (Yop Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense Against Front Bear Hug Over Arms, Under Arms	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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6th Gup - Blue Belt

6th 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 Sah Jang	Same as A	1st 8 Mvmnts	Same as A
Pal Gwe	Pal Gwe Il Jang	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Nomination	First 1/3 of Taeguk Il Jang	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Creative	Eight (8) Movements	Same as A	None	Same as A
*Gibon Donjak* - Basic Techniques
Stances	None	None	None	None
Blocks	Double Knife-Hand Block (Sonnal Makgi) Outer Forearm Outside Block (Bakkatt Palmok Bakatt Makgi) Palm Block (Milio Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	Knife-Hand Neck Strike with Open Handed Overhead Block (Jebipoom Mok Chigi) Spear Hand Strike (Pyonsohn Geut Jilleugi) Back Fist Strike (Dung Chu Mok)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	#1 - Intercept - Jebipoom Mok Chigi (see Gibon Donjak) #2 - Intercept - Ahp Chagi/Face Punch/Body Punch #3 - Intercept - Pit Chagi/Face Punch/Body Punch	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	10th Gup Matseo Kuorugi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Sacrifice Pit Chagi, Dwit Chagi Sacrifice Dwit Chagi, Pit Chagi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Back Spinning Crescent Kick (Dwit Dolryo Chagi #3) Hook Kick - Front/Rear Foot (Huryo Chagii) Jump Back Kick (Dwiyo Dwit Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Jump Back Kick (Dwiyo Dwit Chagi)	Same as A	Not Required	Same as A
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense Against Swinging and Overhead Punches	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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5th Gup - Purple Belt

5th 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 Oh Jang	Same as A	1st 10 Mvmnts	Same as A
Pal Gwe	Pal Gwe Yi Jang	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Nomination	Taeguk Il Jang	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Creative	Eight (8) Movements	Same as A	None	Same as A
*Gibon Donjak* - Basic Techniques
Stances	Twisted Stance (Kao Seogi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Blocks	Double Fist Body Block (Gudeoro Makgi) Double Fist Down Block (Gudeoro Arae Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	Elbow Strike (Palkop Chigi) Grabbing Elbow Strike (Palkop Pyojeok Chigi) Hammer Fist Strike (Mae Chu Mok)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	#1 - R/Step Back Hansonnal Makgi, step forward Palkop Chigi #2 - R/Side Step L/Yop Chagi, Dungchumok, Baro Chirugi #3 - L/Step back, L/Dwit Chagi, Dungchumok, Baro Chirugi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	9th Gup Matseo Kyorugi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Sacrifice Pit Chagi, Dwit Chagi Sacrifice Dwit Chagi, Pit Chagi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Back Spinning Crescent Kick (Dwit Dolryo Chagi #3) Hook Kick - Front/Rear Foot (Huryo Chagii) Jump Back Kick (Dwiyo Dwit Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Jump Back Kick (Dwiyo Dwit Chagi)	Same as A	Not Required	Same as A
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense Against Swinging and Overhead Punches	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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4th Gup - Brown Belt

4th 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 Yuk Jang	Same as A	1st 10 Mvmnts	Same as A
Pal Gwe	Pal Gwe Sam Jang	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Nomination	Taeguk Yi Jang	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Creative	Eight (8) Movements	Same as A	None	Same as A
*Gibon Donjak* - Basic Techniques
Stances	None	None	None	None
Blocks	Reverse Knife-Hand Block (Yuk Hansonnal Makgi) Inner Forearm Outside Block (An Palmok Bakatt Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	None	None	None	None
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	#1- L/Yuk Hansonnal Makgi, L/App Dolryo Chigi to the Armpit #2 - Dwit Dolryo Chagi #1, Step Forward R/Face Punch, L/Body Punch #3- Dwit Dolryo Chagi #2, Step Down L/Face Punch, R/Body Punch #4 - Dwit Dolryo Chagi #3, Step Down L/Face Punch, R/Body Punch	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	8th Gup Matseo Kyorugi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Feint Pit Chagi, Jumping Rear Hand Punch Continuous Kick Combinations	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Jump Back Spinning Hook Kick (Dwiyo Dwit Dolryo Chagi #2) Hop Front Hook Kick (Dwiyo Huryo Chagii) Roundhouse Kick (App Dolryo Chagi) Axe Kick (Naeryo Chagi) 360° Tornado Crescent Kick	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Dwit Dolryo Chagi #1 - Findertip Hold	Same as A (2-Hand Hold Option)	Not Required	Same as A - 2 Hand Hold
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense When Pinned on the Ground	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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3rd Gup - Red Belt

3rd 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 Chil Jang	Same as A	1st 9 Mvmnts	Same as A
Pal Gwe	Pal Gwe Sah Jang	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Nomination	Taeguk Sam Jang	Same as A	1st 8 Mvmnts	Same as A
*Creative	Eight (8) Movements	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Donjak* - Basic Techniques
Stances	Tiger Stance (Pom Seogi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Blocks	Scissors Block (Kawi Makgi) Scatter Block (Haechyeu Makgi) Overhead/Body Block (Momtong Kumkang Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	Outside Knife Hand Strike (Bakatt Sonnal Chigi) Double Punch to Floating Ribs (Doochumok Jechin Montong Chirugi)	None	None	None
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	#1 - Dwiyo App Chagi, R/Face Punch, L/Body Punch #2 - Dwiyo Pit Chagi, R/Face Punch, L/Body Punch	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	7th Gup Matseo Kyorugi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Front/Rear Foot Intercepts Font/Rear Hand Intercepts Step-Behind Dung Chumok	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Double Kick - Front/Side Kick (Dubon Chagi) Double Instep Kick (Dubon Pit Chagi) 360° Jump Back Kick (360° Dwiyo Dwit Chagi) Knee Strike (Moorup Chagi)	Dubon Chagi Dubon Pit Chagi Moorup Chagi	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Any Jump Kick Through Three Boards	Same as A	Not Required	Any Jump Kick - 2 Boards
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense vs. Grab - Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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2nd Gup - Dark Blue Belt

2nd 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 Pal Jang	Same as A	1st 9 Mvmnts	Same as A
Pal Gwe	Pal Gwe Oh Jang	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Nomination	Taeguk Sah Jang Pal Gwe Il Jang First 1/3 Taeguk Il Jang	Taeguk Sah Jang First 1/3 Taeguk Il Jang	1st 8 Mvmnts Taeguk Sah Jang 1st 1/3 Taeguk Il Jang	Taeguk Sah Jang First 1/3 Taeguk Il Jang
*Creative	Eight (8) Movements	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Donjak* - Basic Techniques
Stances	None	None	None	None
Blocks	Down Block/High Forearm Block (Wehsantil Makgi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Strikes	None	None	None	None
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	#1 - L/Dwiyo Yop Chagi, L/Dung Chumok, R/Body Punch #2 - Dwiyo Pit Chagi, R/Face Punch, L/Body Punch	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	6th Gup Matseo Kyorugi 10th Gup Matseo Kyorugi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Feint Motions - Any Techniques	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Double Kick - Back Spinning Hook/Instep Kick (Dwit Dolryo Chagi #2/Pit Chagi) Double Kick - Front Kick/Jump Front Kick (Duball Tang Sang) 360° Jump Instep Kick (360° Dwiyo Pit Chagi) - 'Tornado Pit Chagi'	Double Kick - Front Kick/ Back Kick (Dubaan Chagi App Cahgi/Dwit Chagi)	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	360° Jump Back Kick (360° Dwiyo Dwit Chagi) Through 2 Boards	Any Kick Through 2 Boards	Not Required	Same as A
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense vs. Grab - Neck, Hair, Chest	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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1st Gup - Dark Blue Belt

2nd Gup requirements are also available as a downloadable PDF file listed below.

Program	A	B	C	D
Essay	Minimum 250 words --See Test Application for Topics	Same as A	25-50 words (Ages 3 -6)	50+ words (Ages 7-16)
*Poomsae* - Strength Ceremony
Taguk	None	None	None	None
Pal Gwe	Pal Gwe Yuk Jang Pal Gwe Chil Jang Pal Gwe Pal Jang	Pal Gwe Pal Jang	1st 7 Mvmnts Pal Gwe Pal Jang	Pal Gwe Pal Jang
Nomination	Taeguk Oh Jang Pal Gwe Yi Jang Taeguk Il Jang	Taeguk Oh Jang Taeguk Il Jang	1st 1/3Taeguk Oh Jang 1st 1/3 Taeguk Il Jang	1st 1/3Taeguk Oh Jang 1st 1/3 Taeguk Il Jang
*Creative	Eight (8) Movements	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Donjak* - Basic Techniques
Stances	None	None	None	None
Blocks	Groin Block (Kyopsohn) Bear Hug Escape (Mongyel Bagi)	None	None	None
Strikes	Palm Strike w/Overhead Block (Jebipoom Tyok Chigi) Rear Elbow Strike (Jae Gun Dol Chigi) Rear Punch (Dwit Chirugi) Double Elbow Strike (Meonge Chigi) Over Shoulder Punch (Cun Doljyoligi)	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Matseo Kyorugi* - Pre Arranged Sparring
	#1 - Dwiyo Dwit Dolryo Chagi #1 #2 - Dwiyo Dwit Dolryo Chagi #2 #3 - Dwiyo Dwit Dolryo Chagi #3	R/L App Chagi, Yop Chagi, Dung Chumok, Bantae Chirugi	Same as A	Same as A
Nomination	5th Gup Matseo Kyorugi 9th Gup Matseo Kyorugi	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Gibon Kyorugi* - Basic Sparring
	Evasive Counter Attack vs Continuous Attack	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
*Bal Chagi* - Kicking Techniques
	Dubon Yop Chagi 360° Dwiyo Dwit Dolryo Chagi #1, #2, #3	Dubon Yop Chagi	Same as A	Same as A
*Kyokpa* - Breaking Kick
	Dwiyo Dwit Dolryo Chagi #1 with Fingertip Hold	Dubon Chagi - Two Directions	Same as A - 2 hand hold	Same as A - 2 hand hold
**Hoshinsul* - Self Defense
	Defense vs. Kick - Front, Instep, Side	Same as A	Same as A	Same as A
* Not Required for Promotional Test

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Exams

Exams - HMD Academy of Tae Kwon Do Chicago Belt advancement testing will be held once a month, however, students will not be testing every month. Students will only test when they have been given consent from their instructor, and they feel comfortable and prepared. Requirements are different for every rank and can involve performing one or two forms, one-steps, various blocking, striking and kicking motions, sparring and board breaking. There is a minimum training requirement to be eligible for the test, and 80% attendance is required for candidacy.

Test applications and student essays are due before testing. No applications will be accepted the day of testing.

Promotional Belt Testing Rules

Regular promotional belt testing will be held every 8 to 16 weeks. Information will be given out three weeks before the test
Those students who have previous experience or hold rank from another school, and have not had the required sessions, maybe be recommended for evalution at their own rank.
If the student cannot attend the test as pre-arranged, they must notify their instructor as soon as possible.
Everyone must take the tests as scheduled and prepared. Continued non-attendence of regular testing will be grounds for dismissal from the school.
A student who completes an outstanding test may be recognized for this accomplishment by being given a white strip of tape to be worn on the tip of the belt on the right-hand side of the student.
1st Gup senior belts and provisional black belts wear 1 to 2 (respectively) two-inch strips of yellow tape on the tip of the belt on the left-hand side of the student.
Children and junior black belts (ages 15 and under) are allowed to receive a Youth 1st Degree Black Belt. Black Belt is atteinable at 16 years of age.
Viewing promtional testing is FREE and open to the public.

Terminology

HMD Tae Kwon Do Chicago - Terminology Something should go here about learning Korean terminology. A small paragraph

Required Terminology for White Belts
Numbers - Cardinal
Numbers - Ordinal
Instructions - Beginner
Stances - Sogi
Kicks - Chagi
Blocks - Makgi

Required Terminology for White Belts

Annoyong Hasimnika: Greetings
Annyonghi Kyesipsio: Good-bye
Sabomnim: Instructor (4th degree)
Kwanjangnim: Master Instructor
Dobok: Training Uniform
Dojang: Training Area
TaeKwonDo: Foot Fist Art
Pilsung: Must Win
Kihap: Yell
Kamsahamnida: Thank You

Numbers Cardinal

Hana: one
Dul: two
Set: three
Net: four
Dasot: five
Yasot: six
Ilkob: seven
Yadolb: eight
Ahop: nine
Yoll: ten
Yoll Hana: eleven
Yoll Dul: twelve
Yoll Set: thirteen
Sumull: twenty
Sumull Hana: twenty one
Sumull Dul: twenty two
Sorun: thirty
Mahun: forty
Shwin: fifty

Numbers - Ordinal

Il: First
Yi: Second
Sahm: Third
Sah: Fourth
Oh: Fifth
Yuk: Sixth
Chil: Seventh
Pal: Eighth
Goo: Ninth
Ship: Tenth

Instructions - Beginner

Charyot: Attention
Chunbi: Ready
Sijak: Begin
Kuman: Stop
Baro: Return
Kyongrae: Bow
Dolra: Turn Around
Shwiot: Rest
Palbakoa: Foot Sitch
Kalryo: Break
Shwiot: Rest
Dasi: Do Again

Stances - Sogi

Charyot: Attention
Chunbi: Ready Stance
App Kupbi: Front Stance
Dwit Kupbi: Back Stance
Kyorugi Chunbi: Fighting Stance
Chuchum Sogi: Horse Back Riding Stance
Pom Sogi: Tiger Stance
Koa Sogi: Twisted Stance
Hakdari: Crane Stance

Kicks - Chagi

App Chagi: Front Kick
An: Inside
Pall: Foot
Pit Chagi: Top of Foot
Chagi: Kick
Yop: Side
Yop Chagi: Side Kick
Dolryo: Spin
Dolryo Chagi: Spin Kick
Dwit Chagi: Back Kick
Dwit Dolryo Chagi: Back Spin Kick
Naeryo Chagi: Ax Kick
Noppi: High
Noppi Chagi: High Kick
Dwiyo: Jump

Blocks - Makgi

Arae Makgi: Low Block
Ollgul Makgi: Face Block
An Makgi: Inward Forearm Block
Bakatt Makgi: Outward Forearm Block
Haecho Makgi: Scatter Block
Hansonnal Makgi: Single Knife Hand Block
Sonnal Maki: Double Knife Hand Guarding Block
Yop Makgi: Side Block
Milo Makgi: Palm Block