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• Rank Promotion Tests for colored belts are scheduled every two months (every odd numbered month i.e. January, March, May, etc.) on either the 2nd or 3rd Saturday. (Those who cannot make it to the test on the test date can make arrangements with the Masters for another date/time to make up the test.)
• As a pre-requisite for the test, the students must collect 5 colored stripes which are given after certain classes.
• The Masters will post at the school a list of students who have demonstrated that they are prepared for the tests.
• "Board breaking" practice will occur during class time on the Wednesday and Thursday prior to the Saturday test. 
• If the student is listed on the posting by the Masters, the Rank Promotion Test Application Form should be completed and submitted along with the Testing Fee to the school by the Wednesday prior to the test. The Parent Appraisal Form (Smile Chart) should be submitted also if the child wants to receive a red star.
• Students will need to prepare for the test by attending class regularly, practicing at home their Basic Motion and Form requirements for their belt level, and practice their Breaking at the board breaking session(s) on the Wed./Thurs. prior to the test. Little Tigers through Grade 5 should also know the 7 Home Rules for Children (they will be tested on them).
• New belts and certificates are presented to the students that pass the test on the Wednesday and Thursday following the test.

Grading Criteria for the Rank Promotion Tests:

• Attitude
• Ki-Hap (Yell)
• Basic Punch
• Basic Kick
• Basic Motion (for colored belt level)
• Form (for colored belt level)
• Breaking (for colored belt level)
• Self-Defense (Brown belt and higher)
• Weapons (Brown belt and higher)
• Sparring (Jr. Black belt and higher)
• Home Rules #1-7 (Little Tigers through Grade 5 only)
• Discipline
  
  
  

 

Recipe for Straight "A"s
1. When you come home from school, open the refrigerator and have a glass of milk or juice.
2. Open your school books to review what you studied today.
3. Do all your homework completely and correctly with your best effort.
4. Preview what you will study in school tomorrow.

For No Belts
20 Basic Motions for No Belts
FORM: No Belt Tiger
OBJECTIVE: Respect
GOAL: To Commence, To Honor
BREAKING: Hammer Punch
Application form for Promotion Test: White Belt Test


For White Belts
20 Basic Motions for White Belts
FORM: White Tiger
OBJECTIVE: Innocence, Purity
GOAL: To Commence, To Honor
BREAKING: Palm Punch
Application form for Promotion Test: Yellow Belt Test

 

For Yellow Belts
10 Basic Motions for Yellow Belts
FORM: Taeguek IL (1) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OJBECTIVE: Courtesy
GOAL: To Be Kind
BREAKING: Axe Kick
Application form for Promotion Test: Orange Belt Test

 

For Orange Belts
10 Basic Motions for Orange Belts
FORM: Taeguek E (2) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OBJECTIVE: Integrity
GOAL: Sincere & Honest
BREAKING: Side Kick
Application form for Promotion Test: Green Belt Test

 

For Green Belts
10 Basic Motions for Green Belts
FORM: Taeguek Sam (3) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OBJECTIVE: Self-Control
GOAL: Control Your Attitude
BREAKING: Chop Down and Elbow Strike
Application form for Promotion Test: Blue Belt Test

 

For Blue Belts
10 Basic Motions for Blue Belts
FORM: Taeguek Sa (4) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OBJECTIVE: Perserverance
GOAL: Never Give Up
BREAKING: Punch, One Step Up Back Kick
Application form for Promotion Test: Purple Belt Test

 

For Purple Belts
10 Basic Motions for Purple Belts
FORM: Taeguek Oh (5) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OBJECTIVE: Indomitable Spirit
GOAL: The Spirit Never Dies
BREAKING: Front Kick and Cross Stance Back Fist Punch
SELF DEFENSE: Il Soo Sik #1-4
WEAPONS: Nunchuku #1-5
Application form for Promotion Test: Brown Belt Test

 

For Brown Belts
10 Basic Motions for Brown Belts
FORM: Taeguek Yuk (6) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OBJECTIVE: Courage
GOAL: To Be Brave
BREAKING: Palm Punch & Back Kick / Jumping Flying Side Kick
SELF DEFENSE: Il Soo Sik #1-6
WEAPONS: Nunchuku #1-10
Application form for Promotion Test: Red Belt Test

 

For Red Belts
10 Basic Motions for Red Belts
FORM: Taeguek Chil (7) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OBJECTIVE: Peace of Mind
GOAL: Characteristics of All Tigers
BREAKING: Round House Kick/Tornado Kick/Spinning Hook Kick
SELF DEFENSE: Il Soo Sik #1-8
WEAPONS: Nunchuku #1-15
SPARRING
Application form for Promotion Test: Jr. Black Belt Test

 

For Jr. Black Belts
10 Basic Motions for Jr. Black Belts
FORM: Taeguek Pal (8) Jang Video Provided By Korean TKD Association
OBJECTIVE: Leadership
GOAL: Responsibility
BREAKING: Round House Kick/Double Kick/Jumping Back Kick
SELF DEFENSE:  Il Soo Sik #1-10
WEAPONS:  Nunchuku #1-20
SPARRING
Application form for Promotion Test: Jr. Black Star Belt Test

 

For Jr. Black Star Belts
OBJECTIVE: Goal Setting
GOAL: To Achieve Your Goal
BREAKING: 
Application form for Promotion Test: 1st Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt
Application form for Promotion Test: 2nd Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt
Application form for Promotion Test: 3rd Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt
Application form for Promotion Test: 4th Pre-Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt
Application form for Promotion Test: Black Belt Testing for 1st Degree Black Belt

 

ULTIMATE GOAL: TO BE A BLACK BELT!!

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

STUDENT OATH

1. We, as members of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, train our minds and bodies, according to a strict code. Sir!
2. We, as members of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, are united, in mutual friendship. Sir!
3. We, as members of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, comply with the regulations, and obey our instructors. Sir!

STRICT CODE

Yes! I have a good attitude, and will always try my best. Sir!

MOOK NYUM (Prayer)

We give our thanks to great ancestors who dedicated their lives to martial arts.

7 HOME RULES FOR CHILDREN

(These rules are listed above in the Resource Library.)

BLACK BELT OATH (Black Belt Students Only)

As a black belt member of Ahn's TaeKwonDo, I hereby pledge:
1. To accept all responsibilties of my rank.
2. To continue training in search of higher goals.
3. To respect the honor and integrity of the Do Jang.
4. To live my life according to the philosophy of TaeKwonDo.
5. To act with good judgment and courage when faced with any dilemma.
6. To use the power of TaeKwonDo only for good.
7. To search for opportunities to do good deeds for the community and mankind.

TAEKWONDO COUNTING IN KOREAN

Hana..........	One
Dool...........	Two
Set............	Three
Net............	Four
Da Suht......	Five
Yuh Suht ...	Six
Il Gop .......	Seven
Yuh Duel....	Eight
Ah Hop.......	Nine
Yul.............	Ten

TAEKWONDO TERMINOLOGY

1.		Sa Boo Nim...............................	Master
2.		Do Bok.....................................	Uniform
3.		Kuk Gi......................................	Flag
4.		Joon Bee..................................	Ready Stance
5.		Ba Roh.....................................	Return
6.		Kuk Gie Kyung Neh.....................	Bow to the Flags
7.		Muk Nyum................................	Meditation
8.		Sa Boo Nim Kay Kyung Neh..........	Bow to Master
9.		Kam Sa Ham Ni Da......................	Thank You
10.		An Young Ha Sae Yoo.................	Greetings (i.e., Hello, Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening)

 

 

In Each Class....

1. The student must arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the class.
   
   
2. When entering the school, say Hello to Master ("Hello Ma'am or Sir") and everyone else.
   
   
3. In the locker room, put away your shoes, socks and other belongings.
   
   
4. Entering the class: As you come in, pick up your attendance card from the card box. Walk to the back of the room and sit down on your knees with the card.
   
   
5. Entering and leaving during the class: First, bow to the flags and kneel down on the line. Wait for the Master's permission to enter the class. When given permission, walk slowly, without disturbing the class. If you should leave the class, raise your hand to get permission from Masters.
   
   
6. If you are late!! How do you enter the class? If you are late for the class, sit down on your knees at the back of the practice area with your attendance card and wait to be permitted into the class by the Master.
   
   
7. Learn to pay "Attention!!" Attention is to have total control over your mind and body. Put your feet, hands together and keep your eyes straight. No bodily or mental movement is allowed.
   
   
8. Learn to Bow. Bowing is a way to show respect. Put together your hands on your lower belly and lower your head and upper body as low as you can. Always bow to the flags, Masters, friends and parents.
   
   
9. Learn to yell "Kihap." Kihap (yell) is to add more power to your punches and kicks. It also helps to suppress the opponent during confrontation. Be as loud as you can.
   
   
10. The student must not engage in an unnecessary conversation during class.
    
    
11. When the student needs to leave during the class, he or she must receive permission to do so by the Master.
    
    
12. A student can practice only under the Master or a high rank student authorized by the Master.
    
    
13. The student must try to keep the school clean.
    
    
    

 

At Ahn's TaekwonDo:

 

Discover Your Maximum Potential

TaeKwonDo is the most popular form of Korean Martial Arts with 2000 years of history. It is taught worldwide in over 115 countries totaling over 100 million students. The word TaeKwonDo means: TAE-to strike with feet; KWON-to destroy with fists; DO-the right ways. Ahn's TaekwonDo teaches the traditional Korean TaeKwonDo with experienced masters.

 

Self-Confidence Through Patience and Discipline

Indomitable spirit is the wellspring of the martial artist's courage. It is the foundation of the martial attitude that nothing is impossible. Indomitable spirit requires the belief that victory is possible. It requires a refusal to surrender, to give up, to collapse, or to believe in shortcomings. A TaeKwonDo workout is demanding. It is difficult. It should pose challenges that students do not think they can meet. It should even, from time to time, seem impossible. However, the determination to try is what matters most.

TaeKwonDo values a determined commitment to do the impossible, and to push one's limits at all times. Eventually, students discover that determination brings its own rich rewards in the form of accomplishment and enormous satisfaction. Ahn's TaeKwonDo teaches and requires a tough and resilient will to develop coordination and overcome exhaustion and fear. Ahn's TaeKwonDo teaches and requires indomitable spirit of each student by acquiring self-confidence through patience and discipline. We take teaching seriously.

 

Self-Defense

Learning self-defense is an insurance against the hazards of modern living. Through simulated situations of what could happen in real life, Ahn's TaeKwonDo will prepare you to protect yourself against assault. Our techniques can be supplied by anyone as you will learn to use your opponent's strength and energy to your advantage. By knowing how to defend yourself, your confidence will grow and act as a deterrent to any would-be attacker. Develop the power of positive thinking.

 

TaeKwonDo in Olympics

In 1975, the sport of TaeKwonDo was admitted by the General Association of International Sports Federation (GAISF) and it has become an accredited event for the Olympic Games since the 1988 Olympics. TaeKwonDo is not just a martial art, but also a main sport in the Olympics. Having Masters with winning experiences in various championships, Ahn's TaeKwonDo provides special sparring classes with Olympic rules and regulations for the long term Olympic goals of medals.

 

 

 

Ahn's TaeKwonDo
School Rules:

1. The student must
   obey his or her
   parents.
   
   
2. The student must
   always respect and
   obey the School
   Rules and the
   Masters.
   
   
3. The student must
   bow to the flags
   both when entering
   and exiting the
   practice area.
   
   
4. The student must
   always use "Sir"
   or "Ma'am" when
   referring to another person. The student
   must use proper
   language and
   behavior at all times.
   
   
5. The student must
   finish what he or
   she has started.
   
   
6. The student shall
   not use or demon-
   strate TaeKwonDo
   skills without
   the guidance of the Master.