Taekwondo Black Belt Testing

Testing for your black belt in Taekwondo is an exciting event.  It can take as little as 2 years and sometimes up to several years to reach the level of expertise where you are ready to test for your black belt.  And, this all depends on how frequently you attend classes and how dedicated you are to mastering the sport.

In all martial arts schools, you will need to move up the belt ranks before reaching black.  In general, (but it can vary depending on the school) you will go from white to yellow to orange to green to red and then to black.  And, the testing itself can be quite grueling.  You need to be physically fit as well as know your stuff.

The testing period may take place over a couple of days consisting of a written test and a physical test.  The physical test itself can take 4 to 6 hours and will cover everything you’ve learned up to that point including, taegeuks, step sparring, board breaking, kicking pads and more.

But it is all worth it in the end for the sense of accomplishment you will feel.  Below is a video featuring a young woman testing for her black belt.

If you’re inspired by the video above and would like to give Taekwondo classes in Waterloo a try to see if the sport is right for you, contact D’Souza Martial Arts Academy.

Martial Arts for Kids Board Breaking Demo

One of the skills that you and your child will learn in a martial arts class is how to break boards.  There is a specific technique for it and typically, martial arts schools will host full 1-2 hour seminars focused solely on how to break boards.

At a certain point and as you move through the belt colours, you will be required to break boards during your test for your next belt.   It’s not all that hard once you learn how but many students do miss on their first attempt during testing and sometimes multiple times which is good to know because if it happens to you, you will know that your not the first to have this happen.  So, it’s important to center yourself before you attempt to break the board.

Watch this young student break a board during Taekwondo class.

Contact D’Souza Martial Arts Academy in Waterloo to learn more about classes for you and your child at 519-725-5550.

Taekwondo Board Breaking How To

In Taekwondo, one of the things you will learn is how to break boards.  Typically, the boards are made of pine wood and are 1″ thick and 10″ x 10″ square or 12″ x 12″ square.  Board breaking is a really cool party trick that you can show off to your friends and family once you learn how.

And, not only is taekwondo board breaking one of those images that come to mind when a person thinks about martial arts training, the technique used to break the board properly will help you with proper technique in drills and sparring.  Essentially, you want to focus the impact on the middle of the board and, concentrate on going through the board.  You can use any kick or hand strike to do it although most beginners will use a kick because there is a greater chance of injury with your hand.

Watch the video below for how to break boards in Taekwondo.  Although this is a great intro, you can only learn so much by watching a video.  Consider joining a martial arts club so that you can learn and practice first hand.

Impress your friends, amaze your family and try out a Taekwondo class with Ms. Charlotte at D’Souza Martial Arts.  Contact 519-725-5550 or email info@dsouzamartialarts.com.  You can view our class schedule here.