Black Belt Expectations

IWT recognizes the diverse backgrounds of its black belts, who may join the club from various TKD systems. To maintain a recognized black belt status at IWT, certain baseline expectations must be met. If interested in testing for black belt ranks through the club, please see our Belt Requirements.

If you are a black belt, please email illini.wt.instruction@gmail.com with your  certificate and your black belt with your name embroidered.

Expectations for all Black Belts (Regardless of rank or affiliation):
IWT understands that due to a variety of circumstances, new black belt members may not immediately know all of what is listed below. Be assured that Instructional staff will assist and work with you such that you meet and exceed these expectations.

Proficiency in Poomsae: 

  • Taegeuk 1-8 Jang
  • Select TWO of Black Belt Poomsae
    • Koryo
    • Geumgang
    • Taebaek
    • Pyongwon
    • Sipjin

Proficiency in Kicking: 

  • All “Basic” Kicking Technique
    • Front Kick, Jump Front Kick
    • Roundhouse Kick, Jump Roundhouse Kick
    • Side Kick, Back Kick
    • Crescent Kick
    • Axe Kick
  • Intermediary/Advanced Kicking
    • Jump/Flying Side Kick
    • Spinning Hook Kick
    • Tornado Roundhouse Kick
    • Any additional Jump Spinning Kick (e.g. jump spinning hook kick, 360s/540s)
    • Wing Kick, i.e. Double Jump Roundhouse Kick

Proficiency in Kyorugi:

  • Basic proficiency / comfortability in free sparring (WT ruleset)
  • Applicable knowledge of basic footwork theory