On this page you will find everything you need to know about grading's at David King's Taekwondo Academy.
How much does it cost to attend lessons and gradings?
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How long will it take to achieve a Black Belt?
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Yes there is a system in place for 3 to 7 year olds to start learning?
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What do I need to learn to obtain a new belt level?
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There are 10 belt levels in Taekwondo to reach black belt. Each belt is obtained by passing your gradings, which is slightly more difficult and requires more discipline and ability with each higher level.
It is not only your knowledge and ability which is tested, but also your manner, attitude, discipline and your behaviour to others.
Juniors have the option to do half gradings, which means that they stay learning the same knowledge longer and don't gain high rank with little experience.
The belt rankings are as follows:
Yellow → Blue → Red → Cho dan bo → Black
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Prices
With the opening of our full time centre prices are being reviewed and diferent packages put together.
Pay either by the month or each time you attend, you will find paying for a full month in advance the best option for the serious student.
Private Lessons
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Membership to be paid within your first month of training.
UNIFORMs start from - $60
White V uniform ($60), Club badge ($10), TKD Australia Badge ($10)
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How long will it take you to reach black belt?
The time to reach black belt depends on you, how hard you train and often you attend classes, the student that attends once a week will not learn as effectively and will start missing gradings as they get higher in rank. While the student that attends twice or more a week should be able to keep to the timeline below. In cases where the student is an exceptionally fast learner or gifted in their abilities it is possible to double grade. There are two ways to double grade: 1. the student decides to do a double grading (with their instructors consent) or 2. the student is awarded a double grade when attending a grading by myself because their abilities are of a higher level. The junior students are encouraged to do half gradings and therefore they stay learning each level for a minimum period of six months by doing this they are grading each time and still being involved, while staying at a lower rank for longer. I have found that by introducing the half grading system to David King's Taekwondo Academy the junior students stay training because they don't gain rank too fast and are therefore more able to obtain experience and knowledge.
| Junior Belt Level | Time |
| Yellow 1/2 | 3 months |
| Yellow 1 | 6 months |
| Yellow 1 1/2 | 9 months |
| Yellow 2 | 12 months |
| Yellow 2 1/2 | 15 months |
| Yellow 3 | 18 months |
| Blue 1/2 | 21 months |
| Blue 1 | 24 months |
| Blue 1 1/2 | 27 months |
| Blue 2 | 30 months |
| Blue 2 1/2 | 33 months |
| Blue 3 | 36 months |
| Red 1/2 | 39 months |
| Red 1 | 45 months |
| Red 1 1/2 | 48 months |
| Red 2 | 54 months |
| Red 2 1/2 | 57 months |
| Red 3 | 63 months |
| Cho dan bo | 69 months |
| 1st Pum Black Belt | 78 months |
| Total Continuous | 6 1/2 years |
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| Senior Belt Level | Time |
| Yellow 1 | 3 months |
| Yellow 2 | 6 months |
| Yellow 3 | 9 months |
| Blue 1 | 15 months |
| Blue 2 | 21 months |
| Blue 3 | 27 months |
| Red 1 | 33 months |
| Red 2 | 39 months |
| Red 3 | 45 months |
| 1st Dan Black Belt | 54 months |
| Total Continuous | 4 1/2 years |
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Tiny Warriors - Belt Requirements
Tiny Warriors Grading syllabus - for ages up to 7 - this is an introduction into Taekwondo that concentrates on coordination, fitness, early motor skills development and incorporates Loyalty, respect, courtesy and discipline from a young age.
Tiny Warrior classes are held at Loganholme Full time centre - Unit 10, 5-7 Cairns Street.
Monday - 4.30 to 5.15pm
Tuesday - 4.30 to 5.15pm
Wednesday - 4.30 to 5.15pm
Thursday - 3.30 to 4.15pm
Friday - 4.15 to 5.00pm
Saturday - 11.15 to 12.00pm
Tiny Warrior classes are held at Bracken Ridge High School, Barfoot Road, at the following times.
| 10th Gup White Belt - Yellow Stripe - 50% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Body Punch – Juchum Sogi | Front Kick – Jirugi Sogi | Stretch – Toe Touch |
| Low Block – Long Stance | Self Defence – Wrist Grab | 1 – 10 Kiap |
| Tell Left from Right | Basic Pattern 1-4 | What Martial art do you study? |
| 10th Gup White Belt - Blue Stripe - 50% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Spearhand Strike – Juchum Sogi | Jump Front Kick – Jirugi Sogi | Stretch – Feet in knees down |
| Upper Block – Long Stance | Self Defence – 2 Wrist Grab | Jab to Target |
| Name of Club ? | Basic Pattern 1-8 | Your Instructors – Title? |
| 10th Gup White Belt - Red Stripe - 50% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| 2 x Body Punch – Juchum Sogi | Roundhouse Kick – Jirugi Sogi | Stretch – Flat Duck |
| Body Block – Long Stance | Self Defence – 2 Wrist Behind | Jab & Cross to Target |
| Name of Hall? & Uniform? | Basic Pattern 1-12 | Why do you Bow? And When? |
| 10th Gup White Belt - Black Stripe - 50% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Knifehand Strike – Juchum Sogi | 3 x Leg Raises – Jirugi Sogi | Stretch – Side Splits |
| Outside Block – Long Stance | Self Defence – Head Lock | Jab, Cross & Hook to Target |
| Tie your own belt | Basic Pattern 1-16 | Sparring (non-contact) |
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Belt Requirements
Yellow Belt
| 9th Gup - Yellow Belt 1 Stripe - 50% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 10 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Basic pattern | 2 attempts |
| Strikes | 1. Body punch
2. Knifehand to neck
3. Spearhand to stomach | Juchum Sogi
5 times each
Gihap on 5th |
| Kicks | 1. Front kick
2. Side kick
3. Roundhouse kick | Fighting stance
3 times each leg
Back foot kicks |
| Blocks | 1. Lower block
2. Minor outside block
3. Body block
4. Upper block | Long stance
Walking 4 forwards
4 backwards |
| Sparring | 1 Round x 1 minute | No contact |
| Running Kicks | Running jump front kick
Running jump side kick | To a target
2 attempts each kick |
| 8th Gup - Yellow Belt 2 Stripe - 60% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 20 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 1
Palgwe 1 (seniors) | 2 attempts |
| Strikes | 1. Double body punch
2. Chin strike
3. Ridge hand strike | Juchum Sogi
5 times each
Gihap on 5th |
| Kicks | 1. Front kick
2. Side kick
3. Roundhouse kick
4. Limber straight
5. Inner to outer
6. Outer to inner | Fighting stance
3 times each leg
1., 2., 3. Front foot kicks
4., 5., 6. Back foot kicks |
| Blocks | 1. Lower block/body punch
2. Minor outside/knife hand
3. Body block/elbow strike
4. Upper block/palm strike | Long stance
Walking 4 forwards
4 backwards |
| One Step Sparring | 1. L leg forward, L low block, R body punch
2. R foot 45°, L outside block, R knife to neck
L foot 45°, L body block, R body punch, L face punch | |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute | No contact |
| Self-defence | 3 Random holds | Breaking free |
| Terminology | As per sheet | |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
| 7th Gup - Yellow Belt 3 Stripe - 60% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 20 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 2
Palgwe 2 (seniors) | 2 attempts |
| Strikes | 1. Reverse knife hand strike
2. Back fist
3. Knuckle strike | Juchum Sogi
5 times each
Gihap on 5th |
| Kicks | 1. Skipping front kick
2. Skipping side kick
3. Skipping roundhouse
4. Back side kick | Fighting stance
3 times each leg
1., 2., 3. Front foot kicks
4. Back foot kicks |
| Blocks | 1. Double knife hand body block
2. Double knife hand lower block
3. Double fist body block
4. Double fist lower block | Back stance
Walking 4 forwards
4 backwards |
| One Step Sparring | 1. L axe kick, R roundhouse, R reverse knife to neck
2. R axe kick, L back kick, R punch
3., 4. & 5. Self-developed | |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute | Light contact |
| Self-defence | 3 Random holds | Breaking free |
| Terminology | As per sheet | |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
Blue Belt
| 6th Gup - Blue Belt 1 Stripe - 70% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 30 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 3
Palgwe 3 (seniors)
Previous pattern | 2 attempts
Examiner's choice |
| Kicks | 1. Skipping front kick
2. Skipping side kick
3. Skipping roundhouse
4. Hook kick | Fighting stance
3 times each leg
All back foot kicks |
| One Step Sparring | 1. R foot 45° to R, L knife hand block, R knifehand strike, grab, R leg sweep, take down and hold
2. L foot 45° to L, R knifehand block/grab, R leg hold side/ hook & r/house kicks, knee pressure.
3., 4. & 5. Self-developed | |
| 10 Step self-developed | 10 Steps of developed combination | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks with roundhouse off the back leg | 5 times each foot |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Show 4 wrist holds
Club defence x 3 | Both arms |
| Terminology | As per sheet | |
| Breaking | Front kick
Running jump front kick | 2 boards |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
| 5th Gup - Blue Belt 2 Stripe - 70% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 30 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 4
Palgwe 4 (seniors)
Previous pattern | 2 attempts
Examiner's choice |
| Kicks | 1. Side kick/back kick
2. Double roundhouse (same leg)
3. 180° turning roundhouse
4. Spin kick | Fighting stance
3 times each leg
1, 2, 3, 4 back foot kicks |
| One Step Sparring | 1. & 2. Body punch
3., 4. & 5. Face punch | Student's choice |
| 10 Step self-developed | 10 Steps of developed combination | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks with roundhouse off the front leg (skipping) | 5 times each foot |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Show 5 random holds
Club defence x 3 | Both arms |
| Terminology | As per sheet | |
| Breaking | Side kick (any type) | 1 board |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
| 4th Gup - Blue Belt 3 Stripe - 70% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups sit-ups | 30 of each | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 5
Palgwe 5 (seniors)
Previous pattern | 2 attempts
Examiner's choice |
| Kicks | 1. 180° turning axe kick
2. Skipping front push kick
3. Jump front kick / front kick
Double roundhouse kick, both legs | Fighting stance
3 times each leg
1 front foot kicks
2, 3, 4 back foot kicks |
| One Step Sparring | 1. & 2. Body punch
3. & 4. Face punch
5. & 6. Front kick | Student's choice |
| 10 Step self-developed | 10 Steps of developed combination | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks 3 back kicks
3 spin kicks | 6 times each foot
(Total 12 kicks) |
| Sparring | 3 Rounds x 1 minute | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Show 5 random holds
Club defence x 3 | Both arms |
| Terminology | As per sheet | |
| Breaking | Roundhouse kick (any type) | 1 board |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
Red Belt
| 3rd Gup - Red Belt 1 Stripe - 75% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 40 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 6
Palgwe 6 (seniors)
Previous patterns 2 (seniors 4) | 2 attempts
Examiner's choice |
| Kicks (balancing) | 1. 3 Limbers not touching the floor
2. Front, side kick to front, back kick behind (same leg)
3. Front kick to front, side kick to side, side kick to side
4. Side kick, hook kick, roundhouse kick, all kicks to front same leg
30 secs continuous roundhouse kicks | Fighting stance
3 times each leg
all back foot kicks |
| One Step Sparring | 1. & 2. Body punch
3. & 4. Face punch
5. & 6. Front kick | Student's choice |
| 10 Step self-developed | 10 Steps of developed combination | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks random | 5 times each leg |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute
Against 2 opponents | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Getting out of take downs x 3
Knife defence x 3 | |
| Terminology | As per sheet | |
| Breaking | Running jump side kick (over obstacle)
Axe kick plus any kick
Hand break (senior males) | 1 board
2 boards
1 board |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
| 2nd Gup - Red Belt 2 Stripe - 75% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 40 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 7
Palgwe 7 (seniors)
Previous patterns 2 (seniors 4) | 2 attempts
Examiner's choice |
| Self-developed Pumsei | 20-30 Moves | Self-developed |
| Kicks | 1. Skipping hook kick/spin kick
2. 180° turning roundhouse/spin kick
3. Skip roundhouse/axe kick
4. Examiner's choice | Fighting stance
3 times each leg |
| One Step Sparring | 1. & 2. Body punch
3. & 4. Face punch
5. & 6. Front kick | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks random | 5 times each leg |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute
Against 2 opponents | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Self-defence against 2 opponents
3 Knife defence | Controlled |
| Terminology | Taeguk 7
Anything you should know | |
| Breaking | Back kick plus any kick
Hand break (senior males) | 2 boards
1 board |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
| 1st Gup - Red Belt 3 Stripe - 75% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 40 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 8
Palgwe 8 (seniors)
Previous patterns 2 (seniors 4) | 2 attempts
Examiner's choice |
| Self-developed Pumsei | 20-30 Moves | Self-developed |
| Kicks | 1., 2. &3. Student's choice
4. Examiner's choice | Fighting stance
3 times each leg |
| One Step Sparring | 1. & 2. Body punch
3. & 4. Face punch
5. & 6. Front kick | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks random | 5 times each leg |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute
Against 2 opponents | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Self-defence against 2 opponents
3 Knife defence | Controlled |
| Terminology | Taeguk 8
Anything you should know | |
| Breaking | Any 2 kicks
Any 2 hand techniques (senior males) | 2 boards
2 boards |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
Cho Dan Bo
| Red/Black Belt - 75% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 50 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 1-8 (all)
Koryo 2 | 1 attempt
1 attempt |
| Self-developed Pumsei | 20-30 Moves | Self-developed |
| Strikes | Examiner's choice | Juchum Sogi
5 times each
Gihap on 5th |
| Kicks | Examiner's choice | Fighting stance
3 times each leg |
| Blocks | Examiner's choice | 4 Forward
4 Backwards |
| One Step Sparring | 5 Attacks | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks random | 5 times each leg |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute
Against 2 opponents
1 Round against a black belt | Light contact |
| Self-defence | 3 Club defence
5 Random holds against an adult (own choice) | |
| Terminology | Koryo 2
Any previous | |
| Breaking | Any 2 kicks | 2 boards |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
Black Belt
| 1st Poom - Black Belt - 80% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 50 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Palgwe 1-8
Taeguk 3 x Random
Koryo 1 & 2 | 2 attempts
1 attempt
1 attempt |
| Self-developed Pumsei | 20-30 Moves | Self-developed |
| Strikes | Examiner's choice | Juchum Sogi
6 times each
Gihap on 6 |
| Kicks | Examiner's choice | Fighting stance
3 times each leg |
| Blocks | Examiner's choice | 4 Forward
4 Backwards |
| One Step Sparring | 5 Attacks | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks random | 5 times each leg |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute
Against 2 opponents
1 Round against a black belt | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Against 2 opponents
3 Knife defence | |
| Terminology | Koryo 2
Any previous
General knowledge
TKD history and meanings | |
| Breaking | 2 Corner foot technique
Running, jumping over an obstacle, back kick (preferred, or jumping back kick) | 2 boards
1 board |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |
| 1st Dan - Black Belt - 80% to pass |
| Section | Requirement | Notes |
| Push-ups | 50 | Knuckles |
| Patterns (Pumsei) | Taeguk 1-8 (all)
Palgwe 1- 8
Koryo 1 & 2 | 1 attempt
1 attempt
2 attempts |
| Self-developed Pumsei | 20-30 Moves | Self-developed |
| Strikes | Examiner's choice | Juchum Sogi
5 times each
Gihap on 5 |
| Kicks | Examiner's choice | Fighting stance
3 times each leg |
| Blocks | Examiner's choice | 4 Forward
4 Backwards |
| One Step Sparring | 5 Attacks | Student's choice |
| Fight techniques | Opponent attacks random | 5 times each leg |
| Sparring | 2 Rounds x 1 minute
Against 2 opponents
1 Round against a black belt | Light contact |
| Self-defence | Against 2 opponents
3 Knife defence
3 Club defence
3 Random holds | Controlled |
| Terminology | Koryo 2
Any previous
General knowledge
TKD history and meanings | |
| Breaking | Any 2 kicks
Any 2 (senior males)
Running, jumping over an obstacle, back kick (preferred, or jumping back kick) | 2 boards
2 boards
1 board |
| Previous | Any previous problems | |