5 단 (Dan)

5dan

Rank: 5th Dan

Belt: Black

Skills:

  • Hwangsomakki (Ranging Bull Block)
  • Momtong Kodureo Bakkatmakki (Supported In-To-Out Torso Block)
  • Bawimilgi (Boulder Push)
  • Chetdarijireugi (Forward Double-fist Strike)
  • Deungjumeok Olgul Kodureo Apchigi (Supported Back-Fist Face Strike)
  • Sonnal Otkoreo Araemakki (Double-knife Low X-Block)
  • Sonnaldeung Momtongmakki (Reverse Double-knife Block)

Kicks:

  • Front-leg Out-To-In Strike > (W/O putting the striking leg down) Side Kick to Face
  • Back-leg Hook Kick > (W/O putting the striking leg down) > Roundhouse Kick
  • Spinning Hook Kick > (W/O putting the striking leg down) > Roundhouse Kick
  • 720 Kick

Poomsae: SipJin

Sipjin stands for ten symbols of longevity, which are Sun, Moon, Mountain, Water, Stone, Pine tree, Herb of eternal youth, Turtle, Deer, and Crane. This poomsae represents the endless development and growth by the basic idea of the ten symbols of longevity and the decimal system.

Poomsae video- Courtesy of Korea Taekwondo Association and Taekwonmaru

Promotion Test (5th Dan -> 6th Dan):

  • At least 5 Years elapsed since the last promotion
  • All candidate must be 30 or older.
  • Perform 4 poomsae between TaeGeuk 1 ~ 8 Jang, Goryeo, Keumgang, Taeback, and Pyungwon
  • Must Perform Sipjin
  • 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)

 After a successful test, the student will receive Kukkiwon issued 6th Dan/Poom Certificate