BROWN Belt Requirements
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1^st Black Stripe:

1. Eleven movements of Kwang-Ho, without assistance
2. Explain the meaning of Brown Belt
3. Good Attendance
4. Consistent Effort

2^nd Black Stripe:

1. Twenty-five movements of the form, without assistance
2. All required knowledge of Kwang-Ho
3. Good Attendance
4. Consistent Effort

3^rd Black Stripe:

1. All thirty-five movements of the form, without assistance
2. All required knowledge of Kwang-Ho
3. Demonstrate Chun-Ji, Dan-Gun, Do-San and required knowledge
4. Good Attendance
5. Consistent Effort

1^st Red Stripe:

1. Self Defense #1 & #2
2. Good Attendance
3. Consistent Effort

2^nd Red Stripe:

1. Self Defense #3
2. Curriculum kick
3. Explain the purpose of Board Breaking
4. Good Attendance
5. Consistent Effort

 

To Earn a Senior Brown Belt:

Students must be able to perform all skills listed above upon request.
Minimum of 36 Classes.
Positive Attitude towards fellow students and instructors.
Students must achieve personal best at this level.

Brown Belt Form: Kwang-Ho 

Meaning of Kwang-Ho: Kwang-Ho- Lee was one of the key figures in bringing TaeKwonDo to America in the early seventies.

Number of Movements: 39

Brown Belt represents, the earth from which the plant has spouted and develop the strong root system needed for the tree to stand tall.

Board Breaking is a demonstration of proper technique and confidence. Accuracy, balance, speed and focus will give students the power needed to break wood.

Board Breaking Formula: F = M x A