World Haidong Gumdo Federation
Black Belt Test Application
For Minnesota Haidong Gumdo schools
NOTES ON FIELDS
NAME - enter as you want it to appear on your certificate and belt
RANK TESTING TO -
1st Dan - Ssangsu 1-8, board break, 16 pushups
2nd Dan - Ssangsu 9-12, Shimsang, 2 bamboo cuts, 20 pushups
3rd Dan - Yedo 1-9, 3 bamboo cuts, 24 pushups
4th Dan - Bonguk 1-7, 4 bamboo cuts, 28 pushups
5th Dan - Jangbaek 1-7, 5 bamboo cuts, 32 pushups
MASTER/DOJANG - all test fees must be paid to your master. Test applications will not be sent without a 50% deposit.
ENROLLMENT DATE - When did you start Haidong Gumdo? Ok to estimate if you don’t know exact day.
SWORD TO USE ON TEST - must be a Federation issued sword. 1st Dan select mokgum, 2nd Dan kagum, 3rd-5th Dan kagum or jingum depending on physical ability (jingum prefered).
UNIFORM SIZE - Consult with your master if you’d like to change sizes for your new uniform. 150 and smaller have the “karate” pants. 160 and up have the full wide-legged pants.
BELT SIZE - if you happen to know it, could be on your colorbelt label or ask your master
WAIST - an alternate way to make sure you get a new belt that will fit you
POST SUBMISSION STEPS
- PHOTO SUBMISSION email a passport size photo to Master Shirk
- Your form will be reviewed and we will reach out with any questions.
- Information and fees will be sent to Korea for processing
- Keep training to prepare for your test
Good skill to you on your test,
Haidong!