ALL STUDENTS
- Must attend a minimum of one year of sparring and
   self-defense classes, at least one of each class per week.
- Performance of all basic and advanced punching and kicking skills with
   balance and power
- 75 Military push ups
- Display ability to spar with multiple opponents and demonstrate
   strategy and endurance
- Performance of the 10 self defense techniques
- Must pass the pre-test with Master Steve

KARATE
- Performance of all Tae Guek forms and Sabanchucks, with out breaks
  or hesitations

THAI KICKBOXING
- As many as 10 board breaking techniques

Pride Form Steps - click here
Self Defense Techniques - click here

Black Belt Power Form Steps - click here
Black Belt Self Defense Techniques - click here

Your First Test Testing Requirements

Congratulations...You've made it to your first Belt Test. Here are some tips to help you understand the Advancement Process better and to be your very best at the exam.

“Repetition is the Mother of Skill” Practice as much as possible the week of the test. You may be nervous when your time comes to perform. You should know your requirements without having to even think. Check with an instructor to verify what you'll be asked to do and practice, practice, practice!

Eat properly and get lots of water. Along with your test you typically must do a warm-up and execute basic kicking and punching technique. Keep your energy high by eating and drinking healthfully the day of your exam.

Better to be thirty minutes early than one minute late. Find out the exact time of your exam and get there early. If you're early you'll be more relaxed and have the opportunity to cheer for your classmates as they take their exams.

Dress for success. Show you're serious about your Martial Arts by dressing in your best, cleanest uniform. A shower and a nice hairstyle is a bonus too. Remember, people will more than likely be taking photos!

If you have a test form and test fee, be sure to bring them along. It will make the process go much smoother. All fees should be paid in advance of taking the actual test.

When you get out there, Breathe! When we're nervous we tend to hold our breath. Learn to breathe...It will help you on your test, it will help you in any stressful situation.

Be a Lead Clapper. A lead clapper is a person who is first to clap, cheer and support their classmates. Show people how much you care. Encourage success amongst your team and they're sure to do the same for you!

Testing Requirements

Tigers
(White belt going to White with a yellow stripe)

• Q.T: Quick Take-Off when asked to line up or sit down or perform. We're looking for sharp body dynamics!
• Positive Attitude: An enthusiastic “Yes-Sir” goes a long way. Having a positive attitude is a very important aspect of our program. Come to testing with a positive “Yes I Can Attitude.”
• Basic Movements required for promotion to White with Yellow: Basic Ten Motion, Sabanchuck One, Fighting Stance, Jabs and Crosses, Front Kicks and Side Kicks.

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Tae Kwon Do Juniors and Adults
(White belt going to solid Yellow)

• Q.T: Quick Take-Off when asked to line up or sit down or perform. We're looking for sharp body dynamics!
• Positive Attitude: An enthusiastic “Yes-Sir” goes a long way. Having a positive attitude is a very important aspect of our program. Come to testing with a positive “Yes I Can Attitude.”
• Basic Movements required for promotion to solid Yellow Belt: Basic Ten Motion, Sabanchuck One, Basic Form One, Fighting Stance, Jabs and Crosses, Front Kicks, Round House Kicks and Side Kicks.
• Break one Board with a Reverse Punch.

Pride Form Steps - click here

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Thai Kick Boxers
(White belt going to solid Yellow)
For advanced belts Click here

• Q.T: Quick Take-Off when asked to line up or sit down or perform. We're looking for sharp body dynamics!
• Positive Attitude: An enthusiastic “Yes-Sir” goes a long way. Having a positive attitude is a very important aspect of our program. Come to testing with a positive “Yes I Can Attitude.”
• Basic Movements required for promotion to solid Yellow belt: Fighting Stance, Jabs, Crosses and Back Fists, Hook Punches and Uppercuts, Elbow strikes, Left and Right Knee Strikes, Front Kicks, Round House Kicks and Side Kicks.