Board Breaking Requirements

Congratulations on having achieved a high level of rank in Taekwondo. Your dedication and effort are a vital in preparing you for the Black Belt level. Listed below are the board breaking requirements that will be necessary for you to fulfill as you advance to Black Belt.

1. MATERIALS TO BE BROKEN AND THEIR SIZE:

1. For all males 15 years of age and older, the materials to be used are two #2 pine boards whose approximate size is 1" x 12" x 11".
2. For all males 13 to 14 and adult females ages 15 and older, the materials to be used are two #2 pine boards whose approximate size is 1" x 12" x 8".
3. For all children ages 10, 11 and 12 and female children ages 13 and 14, the material to be used is one #2 pine board whose approximate size is 1" x 12" x 8".
4. For all children ages 6, 7, 8 and 9, the material to be used is one #2 pine board whose approximate size is 1" x 12" x 7".
5. Children 10 years of age and younger may break their boards with two kicking techniques, which may include any jumping technique.
6. Women who are underweight may be allowed to break two #2 pine boards whose approximate size is 1" x 12" x 7".

1. CHANCES ALLOWED:

1. Each student participating in the board breaking test will receive three opportunities in which to break their board(s).
2. If the student so desires, he or she may change the technique being used for the board break on the third opportunity.

1. REQUIRED TECHNIQUES

1. All Brown Belts are required to break using any one of the nine following techniques (One hand and one foot technique).

• Ap-joomuk and Yop-chagi
• Ap-joomuk and Dollyo-chagi
• Ap-joomuk and Dwi-dora-yop-chagi
• Soodo Taerigi and Yop-chagi
• Soodo Taerigi and Dollyo-chagi
• Soodo Taerigi and Dwi-dora-yop-chagi
• Palkup and Yop-chagi
• Palkup and Dollyo-chagi
• Palkup and Dwi-dora-yop-chagi

1. Black Belts

1st Recommended - Kicking Technique with each foot

1^st Dan - Jumping Kick & Hand Technique

2^nd Recommended - Jumping Kick & Kicking Technique with opposite foot

2^nd Dan - Obstacle Jump & Hand Technique

3^rd Recommended - Obstacle Jump & Kicking Technique with opposite foot

**Substitutes are allowed if the situation warrants.