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Grading requirements

Belt Syllabus and Testing Criteria (Singapore Taekwondo Federation)

Taekwondo belts hold significant meaning, symbolizing the progress and skill level of practitioners. Within Singapore's Taekwondo framework, students progress through different belt levels, and are assessed based on a set criteria for each level. It's essential to pass one level before advancing to the next. However, 'Double Promotion' can be granted if a student excels in patterns, basic kicks, sparring, fitness, and maintains a positive attitude during lessons.

 

The decision for 'Double Promotion' is made by the Federation Examiner in consultation with the Coach in charge.

WHAT IS TESTED DURING GRADING?

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation conducts quarterly assessments for grading or promotion tests. These events hold significant importance for trainees, offering them a chance to assess their progress in the sport. The grading requirements outlined on this page serve as guidelines and may be subject to periodic changes by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation.

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Foundation belt

  • Foundation 1 Set

  • Foundation 2 Set

  • Foundation 3 Set

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white / 3 stars belt

  • Introductory Pattern (3 Stars Pattern)

  • Front Kick

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Yellow tip Belt

  • Preliminary Pattern (Yellow Tip Pattern)

  • Turning Kick

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Yellow Belt

  • Taeguek Il-Jang (Yellow Belt Pattern)

  • Front Kick followed by Turning Kick

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Green Tip Belt

  • Taeguek Ee-Jang (Green Tip Pattern)

  • Side Kick

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Green Belt

  • Taeguek Sam-Jang (Green Belt Pattern)

  • Back Thrust

  • Sparring (1 round)

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BLUE tip Belt

  • Taeguek Sa-Jang (Blue Tip Pattern)

  • Side Kick followed by Back Thrust

  • Sparring (1 round)

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BLUE Belt

  • Taeguek O-Jang (Blue Belt Pattern)

  • Spinning Hook Kick

  • Sparring (1 round)

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RED TIp Belt

  • Taeguek Yuk-Jang (Red Tip Pattern)

  • Turning Kick followed by Spinning Hook Kick

  • Sparring (1 round)

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RED Belt

  • Taeguek Chil-Jang (Red Belt Pattern)

  • Taeguek Sa-jang to Yuk-Jang
    (optional 1 pattern)

  • Front Kick followed by Jumping Front Kick

  • Sparring (1 round)
     

(min. 6 months of training time*)

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Black tip belt

  • Taeguek Pal-Jang (Black Tip Pattern)

  • Taeguek O-Jang to Chil-Jang
    (optional 1 pattern)

  • 360 Turning Kick followed by Back Thrust

  • Sparring (1 round)
     

(min. 6 months of training time*)

POOM BELTS

In Taekwondo, a Poom is a junior black belt, usually awarded to young practitioners who have attained a black belt level but may not have reach the age of 15. The purpose of the Poom system is to recognise the achievements of younger practitioners and offer a route for their ongoing development in Taekwondo. Poom holders can progress to a standard (Dan) black belt upon reaching the suitable age, without the need for additional testing.

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Poom 1

  • Koryo (1st Poom Pattern)

  • Taeguek O-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3 rounds)

  • 5 Unarmed Combat Techniques
     

(min. 1 year of training time*)​

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Poom 2

  • Keumgang (2nd Poom Pattern)

  • Koryo (1st Poom Pattern)

  • Taeguek Il-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3 rounds)

  • 3 Armed Combat Techniques
     

(min. 2 years of training time*)​

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Poom 3

  • Taebaek (3rd Poom Pattern)

  • Keumgang (2nd Poom Pattern)

  • Koryo (1st Poom Pattern)

  • Taeguek Il-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3 rounds)

  • 5 Unarmed Combat Techniques

  • 3 Armed Combat Techniques
     

(min. 3 years of training time*)

Dan BELTS

In Taekwondo, a Dan is a black belt rank that represents a practitioner's level of expertise and experience. Unlike the coloured belts, which signify the various stages of training up to black belt, Dan belts indicate a black belt holder's continued progression beyond the initial black belt rank.

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DAN 1

  • Koryo (1st Dan Pattern)

  • Taeguek O-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3 rounds)

  • 5 Unarmed Combat Techniques
     

(min. 1 year of training time*)​

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DAn 2

  • Keumgang (2nd Dan Pattern)

  • Koryo (1st Dan Pattern)

  • Taeguek Il-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3 rounds)

  • 5 Armed Combat Techniques
     

(min. 2 years of training time*)​

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Dan 3

  • Taebaek (3rd Dan Pattern)

  • Keumgang (2nd Dan Pattern)

  • Koryo (1st Dan Pattern)

  • Taeguek Il-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3-5 rounds)

  • 5 Unarmed Combat Techniques

  • 3 Armed Combat Techniques
     

(min. 3 years of training time*)​

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Dan 4

  • Pyongwon (4th Dan Pattern)

  • Taebaek (3rd Dan Pattern)

  • Keumgang (2nd Dan Pattern)

  • Koryo (1st Dan Pattern)

  • Taeguek Il-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3-5 rounds)

  • Theory Test
     

(min. 4 years of training time*)​

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Dan 5

  • Sipjin (5th Dan Pattern)

  • Pyongwon (4th Dan Pattern)

  • Taebaek (3rd Dan Pattern)

  • Keumgang (2nd Dan Pattern)

  • Koryo (1st Dan Pattern)

  • Taeguek Il-Jang to Pal-Jang
    (optional 2 patterns)

  • Sparring (3-5 rounds)

  • Theory Test

  • Thesis
     

(min. 5 years of training time*)​

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