Candidates for the next Black Belt Grading in 2010

1^st Degree Black Belts
Aashish Acharya
Vincent Mukadiro
Fuad Mohamed
Jay Bulsara

1^st degree Black Belt requirements:

· Patterns # 4 to # 8 plus Koryo

· 1 Step sparring techniques sets # 3 & # 4

· 8 creative 1 Step techniques (within predetermined parameters)

· Self Defence techniques, sets # 1 to # 3

· 1 x 1.5 minutes round of sparring non-contact

· 2 x 1.5 minutes rounds of sparring semi-contact

· 2 x 1.5 minutes rounds of sparring full-contact

2nd degree Black Belt requirements:

Should still be able to demonstrate all techniques above if requested and will be examined on the following:

· Pattern Kumgang

· Patterns # 1 to # 3

· Staff spinning techniques # 1 to # 11

· Creative Staff pattern incorporating at least 5 of the above

· 1 x 1.5 minute round of sparring non-contact

· 2 x 1.5 minute rounds of sparring semi-contact against one opponent

· 1 x 1 minute round of sparring full-contact against two opponents

· 2 x 1.5 minute rounds of sparring semi-contact against one opponent

· 1 x 1 minute round of sparring full-contact against two opponents

· Breaking techniques 1 hand & 1 foot on rebreakable boards of at least 0.75” strength (green) board

Requirement for eligibility for 2^nd degree:

· 24 months consistent training as a full member (18 months if actively on the Instructors Course)

· See Master Ace for full details

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