Rank: 7th Dan

Belt: Black

Skills:

• Nalgaepyogi (Open Wing Stance)
• Soseumjireugi (Double-Pointy-Fist strike to chin)
• Hansonnal Bitureo-makki (Single-knife Twist Block)
• Supported Out-to-In Torso Block > Pushing away using the blocking Arm > Side Punch
• Jazeunbal (Trotting)
• Supported Torso In-to-Out Block > Supported Low In-to-Out Block
• Keumgang Yopjireugi (Keumgang Side Strike)
• Sonnal Wesanteulmakki (Double-knife Single Mountain Block)
• Taesanmilgi (Mountain Push)

Poomsae: ChunKwon

Cheonkwon literally means ‘sky’. In the poomsae, the sky symbolizes the ruler of the universe. According to belief, it is mysterious, infinite and profound. The motions of Cheonkwon are full of piety, vitality and reverence.

Poomsae video- Courtesy of Korea Taekwondo Association and Taekwonmaru

Promotion Test (7th Dan -> 8th Dan):

• At least 8 Years elapsed since the last promotion
• All candidate must be 44 or older.
• Perform 4 poomsae between TaeGeuk 1 ~ 8 Jang, Goryeo, Keumgang, Taeback, Pyungwon, Sipjin, and JiTae
• Must Perform ChunKwon
• Combination Kicks of choice I (any 4 kicks combined together) X 4 / Combination Kicks of choice II (any 5 kicks combined together. Must incorporate 1 jump kick) X 4 / Combination Kicks of choice III (any 5 kicks combined together. Must incorporate 1 jump and 1 spin kicks) X 4
• 2 minutes of Olympic sparring
• Using 1″ X 12″ X 10″ board. 2 boards per break. Perform one hand break, one stationary kick Break, one jumping kick break and one spinning kick break. All single station. A set of 2 boards must be held higher than the candidate’s waist line. Jumping kick boards will be held at the head level (Up to 2nd Try)
• Written essay: Candidate’s choice of topic (minimum 10 pages)
• Interview by the test board members

 After a successful test, the student will receive Kukkiwon issued 8th Dan/Poom Certificate