*Note: The student must first pass the preliminary test which is held at a normal colour belt grading under the local examiner before being approved to go forward to the R.I.T.A. Black Belt Grading Examination

Requirements:

Choong-Moo Tul (click for description)
Hwa-Rang Tul (click for description)
Colour Belt Pattern
One Step Sparring (ILBO MATSOGI)
Free Sparring (JAYU MATSOGI)
2-1 Free Sparring
Power:
Reverse Turning Kick
Spot Jumping Side Piercing Kick
Hand Techniques

English - Korean Dictionary

Attacking Techniques

Reverse Knifehand Front Strike Sonkaldung Ap Taerigii
Flying Side Piercing Kick Twimyo Yopcha Jirugi

Defending Techniques

X-Knifehand Checking Block Kyocha Sonkal Momchau Makgi
Twin Palm Upward Block Sang Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi

Choong-Moo Tul (30 Movements):

Choong-Moo is the pseudonym given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin (Lee Dynasty). He is reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potential, checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the King.

Meaning of Black Belt:
Black is the opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also signifies the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear.