1st Dan Curriculum
Deepening your Understanding of the Fundamentals
Forms: Ssangsu gumbup 9-12, Shimsang
Focus Drills: Stance 4-6, Thrust 1-3, Paldo/chakgums 1-6
Cutting: multicut paper, throw cut from scabbard, 3 candles
Curriculum Videos
Focus
Thrusting 1
Thrusting 2
Thrusting 3
Paldo Chakgum 2
Paldo Chakgum 3
Paldo Chakgum 4
Paldo Chakgum 5
Paldo Chakgum 6
Cutting
Left-Right paper cut
Right-Left paper cut
Left-Right-Left paper cut
Throwing ball, in scabbard
Requirements to Test
2nd Degree - Eedan
Teach a full class 3 times
Attend WTMA Black Belt class 6 times
Attend 2 regional training seminars
Participate in 1 competition or demonstration
Learn to transliterate Hangul OR Purchase a WHGF Kagum
Pretest at NSHG
Formal test in front of panel of 3+ HDGD Masters