Rank:   3^rd Dan Black Belt

Stances:

Closed ready stance type “D”

Hand Techniques:

Crescent Punch

Wedging block with the knife-hand

Circular block with the reverse knife-hand

Alternate palm block

High thrust with double finger

Pressing block with the twn palm

Horizontal strike with a twin knife-hand

Crescent punch with twin fore-knuckle fist

Punch with the open fist (palm strike)

High outward crosscut

Mid-air strikes

Patterns:

Eui-Am

Choong-Jang

Juche

Kicking Techniques:

Kicks from the ground

Mid-air 360 reverse offensive hook kick

Flying pick-shape kick

Mid-air 180 reverse turning kick

Flying consecutive kicks (2) with flying hand

Flying combination kicks (2) with flying hand

360 roundhouse kick

Square Kick / Trapezoid Kick

Split kick

Required Knowledge:

A ten-page essay on an assigned topic designated by the instructor

Eui-Am pattern interpretation

Choog-Jang pattern interpretation

Juche pattern interpretation

List eight blocking / attacking tools of the hand / forearm

List eight blocking / attacking tools of the foot / leg

Training Requirements:

In order to qualify to test at for the rank of 3^rd Dan Black Belt the student must have completed at least 18 months of active training at the 2^nd Dan level. 

Step Sparring:

Free Sparring

Free Sparring Hands only

Self-Defense:

2 minute demonstration against 3 opponents armed or unarmed