4th Dan

Identify Yourself

Line Work

Set by the Grading Examiners

Examples

FWD Moves from 1st to 3rd Dan Linework
BWD moves from 1st to 3rd Dan Linework

BWD Reverse Pressing Block – Se-Jong
BWD Inward Outer Forearm Block Rear Foot Stance – slip Back Foot WS Inward Palm Block
BWD Double Reverse Knife Hand Block – Tong-IL
BWD Obverse Underfist Strike – Reverse Palm Strike – Tong-IL
BWD High Reverse Knife Hand Strike Opp Hand in Front of Head – Ul-Ji

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Patterns

1st Dan Pattern of Your Choice
Colour Belt Pattern set by the Grading Examiners
1st Dan Pattern set by the Grading Examiners
2nd Dan Pattern set by the Grading Examiners
3rd Dan Pattern set by the Grading Examiners
Se-Jong, Tong-Il, Ul-Ji

Se-Jong…

Se-Jong is named after the greatest Korean King, Se-Jong, who invented the Korean alphabet in 1443, and was also a noted meteorologist. The diagram represents the king, while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters of the Korean alphabet.

Tong-Il…

Tong-Il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea which has been divided since 1945. The diagram symbolizes the homogenous race.

Ul-Ji…

Ul-Ji is named after general Ul-Ji Mun Duk who successfully defended Korea against a Chinese invasion force of nearly one million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 AD. Ul-Ji employing hit and run guerrilla tactics, was able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The diagram represents his surname. The 42 movements represent the author’s age when he designed the pattern.
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Sparring

2 Step Sparring
1 Step Sparring
Free Sparring

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Destruction

Any Two Different Hand Techniques
Any Two Differennt Foot Techniques
Any Jumping Kick

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Tae Kwon-Do Theory

All Korean terminology and Tae Kwon-Do theory up to this grade

Please note: This information is for guidance only
The exact format is set at the Black Belt Grading Panel’s discretion

Korean Terminology

Stances

Open Stance – Palji Sogi

Basic Movements

Under Fist – Mit Joomuk
Angled Fingertip Thrust – Homi Sonkut Tulgi
Upward Bow Wrist Block – Ollyo Sonmok Dung Makgi
X Back Hand – Kyocha Son Dung
Overlapped Back Hand – Pogaen Son Dung

4th to 5th Dan

Minimum Requirements
  • Five years training time.
  • Must be a TAGB Qualified Instructors and Referee.
  • Officiate or compete at a minimum of two TAGB tournaments per year.
  • Attend at least one TAGB Black Belt training session every six months.
  • Attend all three pre-grading sessions immediately prior to the grading.
  • Train with your instructor on a regular basis.
  • Must have a current TAGB licence for the whole of the training period.
  • A written application must be sent to the TAGB Committee together with your instructors recommendations via the Area Co-Ordinator.

Black Belt Licence Booklet

All Black Belts must ensure that they get their Licence Booklet stamped when attending tournaments, training sessions and courses.