3rd Dan

At The Grading

1. Identify Yourself

2. Line Work

3. 3 Step or 2 Step Sparring

4. 1 Step Sparring

5. Free Sparring

6. 1st Dan Pattern - Student's Choice

7. Colour Belt Pattern - Set by the Grading Examiner

8. 1st Dan Pattern - Set by the Grading Examiner

9. 2nd Dan Pattern - Set by the Grading Examiner

10. Pattern - Choi-Young

11. Pattern - Sam-Il

12. Pattern - Yoo-Sin

13. Destruction - Any hand technique (right and left), any foot technique (right and left), any jumping technique (high or middle section)

14. Answer questions

Pattern Meanings

Choi-Young

Choi-Yong is named after General Choi Yong, premier and commander in chief of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed by his subordinate commanders headed by general Yi Sung-Gae, who later became the first King of the Yi Dynasty.

Sam-Il

Sam-Il denotes the historical date of the independence movement of Korea which began throughout the country on March 1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.

Yoo-Sin

Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yoo Sin, commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 AD, the year Korea was united.