Belt test requirements in order to move into the next rank. Testing ATA is completed at the Denver ATA school.
Every time you rank up, you are expected to still know your previous belt requirements. It is important that as higher belts, you are able to help your juniors with theirs.
Our club is currently following the testing requirements as outlined by ATA Martial Arts.
"Pure and without knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo. As with the Pine Tree, the seed must now be planted and nourished to develop strong roots."
Songahm 1 - 18 moves
"The sun is beginning to rise. As with the morning's dawn, only the beauty of the sunrise is seen rather than the immense power."
Songahm 2 - 23 moves
Songahm 2 - 23 moves
"The seed is beginning to see the sunlight."
Songahm 3 - 28 moves
Songahm 3 - 28 moves
"The sapling is hidden amongst the taller pines and must now fight its way upward."
Songahm 4 - 31 moves
Songahm 4 - 31 moves
"The pine tree is beginning to develop and grow in strength."
Songahm 5 - 34 moves
Songahm 5 - 34 moves
"Coming to the mountain. The tree is in mid-growth and now the path becomes steep."
In Wha 1 - 44 moves
In Wha 1 - 44 moves
"The tree reaches for the sky toward new heights."
In Wha 2 - 42 moves
In Wha 2 - 42 moves
"The tree is firmly rooted in the earth."
Choong Jung 1 - 44 moves
Choong Jung 1 - 44 moves
"The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished."
Choong Jung 2 - 46 moves
Choong Jung 2 - 46 moves
Choong Jung 2 - 46 moves
"The tree has reached maturity and has overcome the darkness. It must now plant seeds for the future."
1st: Shim Jun - 81 moves
2nd: Jung Yul - 82 moves
3rd: Chung San - 83 moves
4th: Sok Bong - 84 moves
5th: Chung Hae - 95 moves
6th: Jhang Soo - 96 moves
7th: Chul Joon - 97 moves
8th: Jeong Seung - 98 moves
9th: Dong Seung - 99 moves