The syllabi below are indicative. Any theoretical or practical material that has been covered in class may be asked during the grading. As students progress through the grades, it is essential that they also know the material from previous grades.
From 9th Kup on, the grading will be in Korean. All gradings have a theory test associated with them.
Minimum time between gradings
| Grading | Minimum wait | Grading | Minimum wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Kup to 9th Kup | 3 months | 5th Kup to 4th Kup | 4 months |
| 9th Kup to 8th Kup | 3 months | 4th Kup to 3rd Kup | 5 months |
| 8th Kup to 7th Kup | 3 months | 3rd Kup to 2nd Kup | 5 months |
| 7th Kup to 6th Kup | 3 months | 2nd Kup to 1st Kup | 6 months |
| 6th Kup to 5th Kup | 3 months |
Syllabus by grade
Key: SS = sitting stance · WS = walking stance · LS = L-stance · FS = fixed stance
10th Kup to 9th Kup White belt → yellow tag
Fundamental movements
- SS, single punch
- WS, front rising kick
- WS, front kick
- WS, middle punch
- WS, low block
- WS, middle block
- WS, rising block
Patterns
- Saju Jirugi
Power
- 10 push-ups
Other
- Walking stance
- Sitting stance
9th Kup to 8th Kup Yellow tag → yellow belt
Fundamental movements
- SS, double punch
- WS, front kick, double punch
- WS, low block, reverse punch
- WS, 10 front snap kicks (each leg)
- WS, low knifehand block
- LS, middle knifehand block
- LS, inner forearm middle block
Patterns
- Saju Makgi
- Chon-Ji Tul
Power
- 20 sit-ups
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory
8th Kup to 7th Kup Yellow belt → green tag
Fundamental movements
- SS, double punch
- WS, high punch
- WS, middle block, reverse punch
- WS, 10 front snap kicks (each leg)
- LS, twin forearm block
- LS, middle knifehand guarding block
- LS, side piercing kick
Self-defence and sparring
- Self-defence 1, 2 and 3
- 3-step semi-free sparring
- Free sparring
Patterns
- Chon-Ji Tul
- Dan-Gun Tul
Power
- 20 sit-ups
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory
7th Kup to 6th Kup Green tag → green belt
Fundamental movements
- SS, knifehand strike
- WS, straight fingertip thrust
- WS, outer forearm wedging block
- WS, backfist side strike
- WS, front rising kick
- LS, 10 side piercing kicks (from spot)
- LS, kick techniques
Self-defence and sparring
- Self-defence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
- Free sparring
Patterns
- Chon-Ji Tul
- Do-San Tul
Power
- Left side piercing kick
- Right side piercing kick
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory
6th Kup to 5th Kup Green belt → blue tag
Fundamental movements
- SS, backfist side strike
- LS, middle outer forearm guarding block
- LS, inward knifehand strike
- FS, middle punch
- WS, inner forearm circular block
- WS, front rising kick
- LS, kick techniques
Self-defence and sparring
- Self-defence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
- 3-step sparring 1, 2 and 3
- Free sparring
Patterns
- Dan-Gun Tul
- Won-Hyo Tul
Power
- Left turning kick
- Right turning kick
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory
5th Kup to 4th Kup Blue tag → blue belt
Fundamental movements
- SS, double punch
- WS, double forearm block
- WS, palm middle hooking block
- WS, front elbow strike
- WS, front rising kick
- LS, kick techniques
Self-defence and sparring
- Self-defence 1, 2 and 3
- 3-step sparring 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Free sparring
Patterns
- Do-San Tul
- Yul-Gok Tul
Power
- Left reverse turning kick
- Right reverse turning kick
- Left knifehand strike
- Right knifehand strike
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory
4th Kup to 3rd Kup Blue belt → red tag
Fundamental movements
- Range of fundamental movements
- Range of kicking techniques
Self-defence and sparring
- Self-defence 1, 2 and 3
- 2-step sparring 1, 2 and 3
- Free sparring
Patterns
- Do-San Tul
- Won-Hyo Tul
- Joong-Gun Tul
Power
- Left back piercing kick
- Right back piercing kick
- Left front elbow strike
- Right front elbow strike
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory
3rd Kup to 2nd Kup Red tag → red belt
Fundamental movements
- Range of fundamental movements
- Range of kicking techniques
Self-defence and sparring
- Self-defence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
- 2-step sparring 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- 3-step sparring (random numbers)
- Free sparring
Patterns
- Dan-Gun Tul
- Yul-Gok Tul
- Toi-Gye Tul
Power
- Any standing kick (2 boards)
- Knifehand strike
- Forefist punch
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory
2nd Kup to 1st Kup Red belt → black tag
Fundamental movements
- Range of fundamental movements
- Range of kicking techniques
Self-defence and sparring
- Self-defence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
- 3-step sparring (random numbers)
- 2-step sparring 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- 1-step sparring
- Free sparring
Patterns
- Do-San Tul
- Won-Hyo Tul
- Joong-Gun Tul
- Hwa-Rang Tul
Power
- Left jumping spot side kick
- Right jumping spot side kick
- Knifehand strike
- Forefist punch
Other
- Lines and levels
- Korean terminology
- Theory