Examination Regulations

Examination Regulations: To progress to the next belt or the next grade, you need to pass an examination.

Examination Regulations – Kup Grades (under 6 years)

9. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel mit den farben weiß und Gelb
Hyong: Imitate No. 1
Board Breaking: Heel kick onto a board lying on the floor
Coordination: Stand on one leg (left and right, 10 sec.), 3 basic kicks onto a target as called out.
Safety: Own name, date of birth, residential address, names of immediate family members

Ein weiß-gelber Kleinkinder Taekwondo Gürtel speziell für Kleinkinder bei YU Taekwondo für den 9. Kup
Hyong: No. 1 alone and No. 2 with command
Board Breaking: Heel kick swung from top to bottom with a straight leg (NAERYO)
Fitness: 5 push-ups and 30 Chongul jumps
Coordination: Obstacle course

8. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel ina Gelb
Hyong: No. 2 alone and No. 3 with command
Board Breaking: Heel kick swung from top to bottom with a straight leg (jumping NAERYO)
Fitness: 10 push-ups
Safety: 8 self-protection techniques (left, right, top, bottom, grab top and bottom, choke front and back)

Ein orangener Kleinkinder Taekwondo Gürtel speziell für Kleinkinder bei YU Taekwondo für den 7. Kup
Hyong: No. 3 alone and No. 1 in front
Board Breaking: JUMPING heel kick swung from top to bottom with a straight leg (ANAERYO)
Fitness: 1 min wall sit and 1 min abdominals
Safety, Self-Defense: Phone number of a parent, emergency numbers
Values: Courtesy, respect

7. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel mit den farben Gelb und Grün
Hyong: No. 4 alone and Poomsae No. 1
Board Breaking: Spinning jumping Anaeryo
Reaction: High - low
Safety, Self-Defense: 3 wrist releases
Sparring: 1 kick – 1 kick
Discipline: Tying the belt
Values: Orderliness, tolerance

Ein gelb-grüner Kleinkinder Taekwondo Gürtel speziell für Kleinkinder bei YU Taekwondo für den 6. Kup
Hyong: No. 2 in front and Poomsae No. 2
Board Breaking: Spinning hook kick
Fitness: 2 min wall sit and 2 min abdominals
Reaction: Solar plexus attack
Safety, Self-Defense: 2 blocks with elbows
Values: Reliability, honesty

6. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel in Grün
Hyong: No. 5 alone
Board Breaking: Spinning jumping Dollyo
Fitness: 30 push-ups + 2 min plank + 2 min wall sit
Safety, Self-Defense: 3 shoulder releases, 2 hair-grab releases, behavior in emergency situations (getting lost, threats)
Ilbo Taeryon: 2 prescribed BASIC techniques
Sparring: 3 kicks – 3 kicks
Kimoodo: Stationary (= static variation)
Values: Patience, perseverance

Examination Regulations – Kup Grades (over 6 years)

9. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel mit den farben weiß und Gelb
Hyong: 1 in the diagram
Training Hours: 18
Board Breaking: Yeop Chagi rear leg
Self-Defense: 8 self-protection techniques (right, left, top, bottom, grab top+bottom, choke front+back)
Fitness: 5 push-ups + 30 Chongul jumps
One-Step Sparring: Reaction (high-low)
Values: Memorize & recite: courtesy – respect – orderliness – tolerance
Theory: Count 1-10 in Korean

8. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel ina Gelb
Hyong: 1-3 (diagram)
Training Hours: 24
Board Breaking: TYMEN NAERYO CHAGI (jumping front leg)
Self-Defense: 3 grabs (wrist) cross, parallel, both
Fitness: 10 push-ups
One-Step Sparring: 2 x block solar plexus (front hand // rear hand)
Values: Memorize & recite: reliability – honesty – integrity
Theory: Tie the belt correctly

7. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel mit den farben Gelb und Grün
Hyong: 1-4 (diagram), 1 (front)
Poomsae: 1 clean and consistent
Training Hours: 27
Board Breaking: TYMEN TORA ANAERYO CHAGI (spinning jumping)
Self-Defense: 3 grabs (shoulder) cross, parallel, both sides simultaneously
Fitness: 1 min wall sit + 1 min abdominals
One-Step Sparring: Step in – elbow + spin in – elbow
Sparring: 1 kick – 1 kick (forward – backward)
Values: Memorize & recite: trustworthiness – helpfulness
Theory: Hyong 1-4: Korean terms, meaning of the Hyongs, number of movements or specific techniques

6. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel in Grün
Hyong: 1-5 (diagram), 2 (front), 2 (combat)
Poomsae: 2 clean & consistent
Training Hours: 33
Board Breaking: PANDAE DOLLYO CHAGI + TYMEN TORA DOLLYO CHAGI (spinning jumping)
Self-Defense: 2 hair grabs front, back
Fitness: 30 push-ups
One-Step Sparring: 2 prescribed basic techniques
Sparring: 3 kicks – 3 kicks (forward – backward)
Kimoodo: stationary (= static version)
Values: Memorize & recite: patience – perseverance
Theory: Behavior in emergency situations, threats at night, being out alone, or being threatened while accompanied by a weaker person

5. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel mit den farben Grün und Blau
Hyong: 1-7 (diagram), 4 (front)
Poomsae: 3
Training Hours: 36
Board Breaking: TYMEN TORA YEOP CHAGI (spinning jumping) + CHONKWON JIRUGI (fist any side)
Self-Defense: 3 knife (basic) 3 stick (basic)
Fitness: 10 burpees
One-Step Sparring: 3 prescribed standard techniques
Sparring: Kick – jumping kick (2 x same technique in succession)
Values: Memorize & recite: compassion – caring
Theory: Hyong 1-6 Korean terms, meaning of the Hyongs, number of movements or specific techniques

4. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel in Blau
Hyong: 1-8 (diagram), 8 (front)
Poomsae: 4
Training Hours: 56
Board Breaking: TYMEN YEOP CHAGI + CHONKWON JIRUGI simultaneously while jumping (“Superman”)
Self-Defense: 4 releases (2x side choke, 2x front choke)
Fitness: 20 burpees
Sparring: Kick into target (rapid succession)
Kimoodo: Stretching variation (dynamic variation)
Values: Memorize & recite: self-control – courage
Theory: 3 techniques from Hyong 1-8 Korean terms, meaning of the Hyongs, number of movements or specific techniques

3. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel mit den Farben Blau und Rot
Hyong: 1-10 (diagram), 6 (front)
Poomsae: 5
Training Hours: 60
Board Breaking: TYMEN DOLLYO PANDAE CHAGI 360° + YOKSUDO TAERIGI (other side)
Self-Defense: 4 knife (2x from below + 2x from above), 5 stick (front neck, front vertical, from above, back neck, from side), 4 releases (side headlock, from behind, choked from behind, from supine position on the ground)
Fitness: 30 burpees
One-Step Sparring: 2 self-created techniques
Sparring: Free sparring (distance, backward, spinning)
Values: Memorize & recite: gratitude – righteousness
Theory: Nutrition (hydration balance, electrolytes, blood sugar level)

2. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel in Rot
Hyong: 1-11 (diagram), 9 (front)
Poomsae: 6
Training Hours: 68
Board Breaking: TYMEN TORA AP CHAGI + YOKSUDO TAERIGI + SUDO TAERIGI (both hand techniques simultaneously)
Self-Defense: 3 fast attackers from 3 different directions with a 3-fold sequence of 3 different techniques each: alternating defense against grabs, knives, and sticks; knife (basic), stick (basic)
One-Step Sparring: 5 techniques (fast without command)
Sparring: Apply 7 different kicks – in free sparring
Values: Memorize & recite: indomitable spirit – optimism
Theory: Belt color meanings

1. Kup: Ein gebundener Taekwondo Gürtel mit den Farben Rot und Schwarz
Hyong: 1-12 (diagram), 10 (front), 9 (combat)
Poomsae: 7
Training Hours: 72
Board Breaking: PANDAE TYMEN DOLLYO CHAGI 540° + TYMEN DOLLYO CHAGI 540°+ CHONKWON JIRUGI + YOKSUDO TAERIGI (upward) + SUDO TAERIGI (downward)
Self-Defense: Hosinsul Hyong 1
One-Step Sparring + Free Sparring: Free sparring with 5 one-step sparring techniques (at the examiner's command)
Kimoodo: Stick form
Values: Memorize & recite: humility – enthusiasm
Theory: 5 general questions from various topics

Examination Regulations – Poom Grades (under 16 years)

Taekwondo 1st Poom junior black belt, black design with one white stripe.
Hyong: 1-13 (diagram), 12 (front), 7+8+13 (combat)
Poomsae: 8
Training Hours: 100
Board Breaking: Special
Self-Defense: Hosinsul-Hyong 2, 5x knife defense against 2 opponents, stick defense 1-8, stick vs stick 1-7
Fitness: 30 push-ups, 3 min wall sit, 3 min abdominal isometric hold, 50 burpees
One-Step Sparring: 3 techniques followed by board breaking
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: hand, foot, jumping kick; sparring against 1 opponent showing technique
Kimoodo: Dynamic and diagram form
Values: Generosity, charity
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong (at least 1 person with a white or yellow belt)

Taekwondo 2st Poom junior black belt, black design with one yellow stripe.
Hyong: 1-16 (diagram), 10 in combat, 16 (front), 16 (combat), stop-Hyong
Poomsae: 9-11
Training Hours: 200
Board Breaking: Hand: 2 boards from combination, foot: 2 boards from combination, special board breaking
Self-Defense: Knife-Hyong, Hosinsul-Hyong 3, stick-Hyong 1+2
Theory: Describe 10 positive points in sentences about how Taekwondo has had a positive impact on your life (to be submitted or recited during the DAN ritual)
Multi-Step Sparring: 5 techniques IBO-TAERYON (two-step sparring)
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: 1x hand, 2x jumping kick
Kimoodo: Surprise: 2 technique combinations from the current training program followed by board breaking
Values: Wisdom
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong with special board breaking (at least 2 people with a green or blue belt)

Taekwondo 3rd Poom junior black belt, red and black design with red stripes.
Hyong: 1-18 (diagram), 18 (front), 18 (combat), drum-Hyong 14+15, 12th Hyong (always with eye contact to the examiner)
Poomsae: 12-14
Training Hours: 300
Board Breaking: Hand: 3 boards from combination, foot: 3 boards from combination, 1 special board breaking, 1 blind board breaking
Self-Defense: Defense form with 9 attacks (including at least 3x stick, 3x knife, 3x grab defense)
Theory: Term paper, at least 2 pages written as an autobiography, to be submitted/recited during the DAN ritual
Multi-Step Sparring: Defense form using only punches and kicks (at least 4 attackers with at least 2 attacks each)
Sparring: 4 opponents with board breaking: 2x hand, 2x foot
Kimoodo: Surprise: 3 technique combinations from the current training program followed by board breaking
Values: Kindness, love
Mentored Student: Group demonstration (at least 5 students)

Examination Regulations – Poom for 1st Dan (aged 16)

1. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit einem weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-16 (diagram), 12+16 (front), 7+8+13 (combat)
Poomsae: 9, 10
Training Hours: 100
Board Breaking: Special
Self-Defense: Hosinsul-Hyong 2, 5 knife defense techniques against 2 attackers, stick defense 1-8, stick vs stick 1-7
Fitness: 30 push-ups, 3 min wall sit, 3 min abdominal isometric hold, 50 burpees
Multi-Step Sparring: 3 techniques followed by board breaking
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: hand, foot, jumping kick; sparring against 1 opponent focusing on technique
Kimoodo: Dynamic and diagram form
Values: Generosity, charity
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong (at least 1 person with a white or yellow belt)

2. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit zwei weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-16 (diagram), 12+16 (front), 7+13 (combat), 3 Hyongs to music
Poomsae: 9, 10, 11
Training Hours: 200
Board Breaking: Special
Self-Defense: (at extreme speed) Hosinsul-Hyong 2, 5 knife defense techniques against 2 attackers, stick defense 1-8, stick vs stick 1-7
Fitness: 30 push-ups, 3 min wall sit, 3 min abdominal isometric hold, 50 burpees
Multi-Step Sparring: (surrounded by all 3 techniques in a single run), 3 techniques followed by board breaking
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: hand, foot, jumping kick; sparring against 1 opponent focusing on technique
Kimoodo: Dynamic and diagram form
Values: General testing of the YU code
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong (at least 2 people with a white to blue belt)

3. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit drei weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-16 (diagram), 12+16 (front), 7+13 (combat), 3 Hyongs to music, self-created Hyong
Poomsae: 9, 10, 11, 12
Training Hours: 300
Board Breaking: Special
Self-Defense: (all mixed into one performance) Hosinsul-Hyong 2, 5 knife defense techniques against 2 attackers, stick defense 1-8, stick vs stick 1-7
Fitness: 30 push-ups, 3 min wall sit, abdominal isometric hold 3 min, 50 burpees
Multi-Step Sparring: (surrounded by all 3 techniques in a single run), 3 techniques followed by board breaking
Sparring: 3 opponents mixed with one-step sparring, free sparring, and board breaking
Kimoodo: Dynamic and diagram form
Values: Detailed testing of the YU code
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong (at least 5 people with a white to red-black belt)

Examination Regulations – Ex 2nd Poom for 2nd Dan

1. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit einem weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-16 (diagram), 10 in combat, 16 (front), 16 (combat), stop-Hyong
Poomsae: 10-11
Training Hours: 200
Board Breaking: Hand board breaking: 2 boards from combination, foot board breaking: 2 boards from combination, SPECIAL
Self-Defense: Knife-Hyong, Hosinsul-Hyong 3, stick-Hyong 1+2
Theory: Describe 10 positive points in sentences about how Taekwondo has had a positive impact on your life (to be submitted or recited during the DAN ritual)
Multi-Step Sparring: (extremely fast and clean) 5 techniques IBO TAERYON (two-step sparring)
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: 1x hand, 2x jumping kick
Kimoodo: Surprise: 2 technique combinations from the current training program followed by board breaking
Values: Wisdom
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong with special board breaking (at least 2 people with a green or blue belt)

2. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit zwei weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-16 (diagram), 10 in combat, 16 (front), 16 (combat), stop-Hyong, self-created Hyong to 60 sec. of music, one Hyong backwards
Poomsae: 10, 11, 12, 13
Board Breaking: Hand board breaking: 2 boards from combination, foot board breaking: 2 boards from combination, 2 boards each for hand and foot in a single movement, SPECIAL
Self-Defense: (extremely fast and clean) Knife-Hyong 2, Hosinsul-Hyong 1-3 in succession, stick-Hyong 1-3
Theory: Interview 10 people on video: “what has changed in their lives through Taekwondo” (to be submitted via USB at the DAN ritual)
Multi-Step Sparring: 3 self-created techniques SAMBO-TAERYON (three-step sparring)
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: 1x hand, 2x jumping kick, 1 self-created sparring show fight against 1 opponent
Kimoodo: Surprise: 2 technique combinations from the current training program followed by board breaking
Values: Presentation: Which values do I regularly practice myself in my daily life and which ones do I still need to work on?
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong with special board breaking (at least 5 people with a red-black belt)

2. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit zwei weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-20 (diagram), 18 (front), 20 (combat), drum-Hyong 14+15, 12th Hyong in front (always with eye contact to the examiner)
Poomsae: 12-15
Board Breaking: Power hand board breaking: Men: 3 men's boards + 1 women's board / Women: 2 women's boards + 1 men's board; Power foot board breaking: Men: 3 men's boards + 1 women's board / Women: 2 women's boards + 1 men's board; 3x special board breaking, 1x blind board breaking
Self-Defense: Defense form with at least 9 attacks (including at least 3x stick, 3x knife, 3x grab defense)
Theory: Changes, experiences from 1st POOM to 2nd DAN: how has my perspective changed? To be submitted / recited during the DAN ritual
Multi-Step Sparring: Defense form using only punches and kicks (at least 4 attackers with at least 2 attacks each)
Sparring: 4 opponents with board breaking: 2x hand, 2x foot
Kimoodo: Surprise: 3 technique combinations from the current training program followed by board breaking
Values: Kindness, love
Mentored Student: Group demonstration (at least 5 people, all black belts)

Examination Regulations – DAN Grades (aged 16 and over)

1. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit einem weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-13 (diagram), 12 (front), 7+8+13 (combat)
Poomsae: 8
Training Hours: 100
Board Breaking: Special
Self-Defense: Hosinsul-Hyong 2, 5x knife defense against 2 opponents, stick defense 1-8, stick vs stick 1-7
Fitness: 30 push-ups, 3 min wall sit, 3 min abdominal isometric hold, 50 burpees
One-Step Sparring: 3 techniques followed by board breaking
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: hand, foot, jumping kick; sparring against 1 opponent showing technique
Kimoodo: Dynamic and diagram form
Values: Generosity, charity
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong (at least 1 person with a white or yellow belt)

2. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit zwei weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-16 (diagram), 10 in combat, 16 (front), 16 (combat), stop-Hyong
Poomsae: 9-11
Training Hours: 200
Board Breaking: Hand: 2 boards from combination, foot: 2 boards from combination, special board breaking
Self-Defense: Knife-Hyong, Hosinsul-Hyong 3, stick-Hyong 1+2
Theory: Describe 10 positive points in sentences about the positive things TKD has accomplished and changed in your life (to be submitted or recited during the DAN ritual)
Multi-Step Sparring: 5 techniques IBO-TAERYON (two-step sparring)
Sparring: 3 opponents with board breaking: 1x hand, 2x jumping kick
Kimoodo: Surprise: 2 technique combinations from the current training program followed by board breaking
Values: Wisdom
Mentored Student: Discipline: Hyong with special board breaking (at least 2 people with a green or blue belt)

3. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit drei weißen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-18 (diagram), 18 (front), 18 (combat), drum-Hyong 14+15, 12th Hyong (always with eye contact to the examiner)
Poomsae: 12-14
Training Hours: 300
Board Breaking: Hand: 3 boards from combination, foot: 3 boards from combination, 1x special board breaking, 1x blind board breaking
Self-Defense: Defense form with 9 attacks (including at least 3x stick, 3x knife, 3x grab defense)
Theory: Term paper, at least 2 pages written as an autobiography, to be submitted/recited during the DAN ritual
Multi-Step Sparring: Defense form using only punches and kicks (at least 4 attackers with at least 2 attacks each)
Sparring: 4 opponents with board breaking: 2x hand, 2x foot
Kimoodo/Other: Surprise: 3 technique combinations from the current training program followed by board breaking
Values: Kindness, love
Mentored Student: Group demonstration (at least 5 students)

4. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit vier goldenen Rangstreifen.
Hyong: 1-22 (diagram), 15 (front), self-created (combat)
Hyong (self-created)
Musical form min. 90 sec. (self-created)
Poomsae: 14-16
Training Hours: 400
Board Breaking: Hand: 4 boards from combination, foot: 4 boards from combination, special board breaking
Self-Defense + Multi-Step Sparring: Performance-ready show as the main actor with at least 5 attackers, mixed with ILBO-TAERYON, HOSINSUL, stick, knife, and free sparring (min. 90 sec.)
Theory: 5-page term paper on the topic of Taekwondo (to be submitted during the DAN ritual and coordinated with the head of the system)
Kimoodo: Surprise and technique demonstration under difficult conditions
Values: Spirit of unity
Mentored Student: Group demonstration without being a participant yourself (at least 10 students + min. 2 min)

5. Dan Taekwondo-Schwarzgurt mit fünf roten Rangstreifen.
Hyong: Self-determined
Poomsae: Self-determined
Training Hours: 500
Board Breaking: Self-determined
Self-Defense: Self-determined
Multi-Step Sparring: Self-determined
Sparring: Self-determined
Theory: Free presentation on personal journey and development in Taekwondo
Kimoodo: Self-determined
Values: Balance in every life situation (The Middle Way)
Mentored Student: Self-determined