For Senior Kup Grades…
Grading Examinations
Senior Grades are 3rd Kup Red Tag and above, irrespective of age. Please refer to your Membership Handbook for Attendance Requirements prior to Senior Grading Examinations. Applications for Grading Examinations should be completed on the ‘Senior Kup Grade’ or ‘Degree Grade’ Applications, available on the Downloads Page.
Fees – All Ages
3rd Kup to 2nd Kup – £50
2nd Kup to 1st Kup – £50
1st Kup to 1st Degree – £75 (Minimum Age 8 Years)
1st to 2nd Degree – £75 (Minimum Age 13 Years)
2nd Degree to 3rd Degree - £75 (Minimum Age 18 Years)
3rd Degree to 4th Degree – £75 (Minimum Age 25 Years + 8 Years since 1st Degree grading date)
Fees – Under 18’s
All Star Grades – £75 (For Black Belts between 8 and 17 Years)
Thesis for 1st Degree Black Belt
To bring on the Day of your Black Belt Grading Examination. Thesis is only required for full Degree Grades (Eg.1st Degree, 2nd Degree etc.) and not Junior Star Grades. A4 Paper, Bound in Presentation Folder. Typed Text, Numbered Pages, Contents Page. Front page is to include the Text “Black Belt Thesis”, Your Name and the date of the examination. Photos to be used with the permission of the individual in the photograph. The thesis will be returned to you after your examination. Each Questions requires a new page:
1.Describe the Theory of Power
2.Give the Korean Terms for the following:
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Walking Stance Forefist Obverse Mid Section Punch
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Walking Stanc High Section Outer Forearm Side Block
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L Stance Knife Hand Guarding Block
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Walking Stance High Section Double Forearm Block
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Rear Foot Stance Upwards Palm Block
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Sitting Stance W-Shape Block
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L Stance Low Section Pushing Block
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Vertical Stance Downwards Knife Hand Strike
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L Stance X Knife Hand Checking Block
3.Waht are the main differences between a Kup Grade Belt and a Black Belt?
4.Explain the preparation, application and foot parts for:
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Front Snap Kick
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Side Piercing Kick
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Turning Kick


