Forms

Tae Kwon Do forms are stylized sequences of attacks and
blocks in multiple directions, for the purpose of developing complete
control of the body. There are certain forms designated for each belt level,
each belt level has one or two forms. The difficulty of these forms have been graded requiring greater skills
with each successive form, which helps students get acquainted with the
techniques that are expected at each belt level.
Five separate disciplines
are required from the student while doing forms. The student must learn the form so that all the
motions are done correctly with Control. Second, the movements must be Fast.
Doing a form with Speed does not mean rushing thru the entire form.
Each individual move must be executed with Speed. Third, the movements must be
Strong. Fourth, each movement must be
Focused. Finally, the student must have proper Balance at
all times.
As in Basics, mastering Forms is very
difficult, because you can always execute moves faster, with more power,
better focus, better balance, and with more control. One must always strive
to go beyond their own limitations.
Examinations at each belt level are given at the
discretion of the instructor
when he feels that the student has acquired the proficiency in Tae Kwon Do required at
his belt level. The student is then tested by Grandmaster Son at
headquarters',
and if judged satisfactory, is awarded the next rank. The rank system in
this style of Tae Kwon Do is white, yellow, green, purple, brown, black. A
student attending classes on a regular basis should be eligible for Black
Belt testing in approximately 2-1/2 to 3 years.
Required forms to achieve Black Belt:
White Belt Forms
Kuk Mu I
20 positions / 20 seconds
Kuk Mu II
20 positions / 20 seconds
Yellow Belt Forms
Pyong An I
22 positions / 25 seconds
Pyong An II
26 positions / 30 seconds
Green Belt Form
Pyong An III 18
positions / 20 seconds
Purple Belt Forms
Pyong An IV 21
positions / 30 seconds
Pyong An V 21
positions / 30 seconds
Brown Belt Forms
Chul Gi I
22 positions / 23 seconds
Pal Sek
43 positions / 45 seconds
Black Belt