Grading tests are held at the Upper Chichester Recreation Center in combination with several of the other AmKor schools. Feel free to bring friends and family!
Testing Location
Upper Chichester Rec Center 8500 Furey Rd Upper Chichester, PA 19014
Time
The grading test starts promptly at 9:30 AM. Students should arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the event.
Etiquette
Just like in class, no jewelry should be worn. Females wear white undershirts.
Cost
The testing fee is $50 for most ranks. Students testing for green or red belt are $75, a new uniform is included.
Duration
The test will run until approximately 11:30 AM. Students must stay the entire event.
Promotions
Students who pass the grading test are promoted two weeks after the event.
Student Information
No jewelry or fashion statements
Female candidates wear white undershirts
Each testing wave consists of 15-20 students of equal rank
The format of the test is the same as a normal class
While seated, proper discipline is expected
Changing facilities are available
You need your belt and uniform
Parent Information
Give yourself enough time to get to the facility
Students who arrive after lineup are not permitted to test
Students who forget their belt or uniform are not permitted to test
Plan to arrive between 9:00 and 9:15 AM
If you arrive earlier, please do not enter the building until 9:00 AM
There is ample seating available for friends and family
Please remember to silence your cell phones
Testing Requirements
Students are eligible to test after meeting the initial time and material requirements for the next rank. Other factors that can affect eligibility include effort in class, behavior at home and performance in school. Testing requirements are the same for both children and adults.
White Belt
10th Gup, Beginner
Minimum Time to Test: 3 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu, Gi Cho Hyung Yi Bu
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 and #2
White Belt
9th Gup, Beginner
Minimum Time to Test: 3 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu, Gi Cho Hyung Yi Bu
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #4
Orange Belt
8th Gup, Beginner
Minimum Time to Test: 3 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu, Gi Cho Hyung Yi Bu, Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #6
Fighting
Orange Belt
7th Gup, Beginner
Minimum Time to Test: 3 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu, Gi Cho Hyung Yi Bu, Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #8
Fighting
Green Belt
6th Gup, Intermediate
Minimum Time to Test: 3 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan, Pyung Ahn Yi Dan
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #8
Fighting
Breaking
Green Belt
5th Gup, Intermediate
Minimum Time to Test: 3 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan, Pyung Ahn Yi Dan, Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #8
Fighting
Breaking
Green Belt
4th Gup, Intermediate
Minimum Time to Test: 3 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Pyung Ahn Yi Dan, Pyung Ahn Sam Dan, Pyung Ahn Sah Dan
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #8
Fighting
Breaking
Red Belt
3rd Gup, Advanced
Minimum Time to Test: 6 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Pyung Ahn Sam Dan, Pyung Ahn Sah Dan, Pyung Ahn Oe Dan
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #12
Fighting
Breaking
Red Belt
2nd Gup, Advanced
Minimum Time to Test: 6 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Pyung Ahn Sam Dan, Pyung Ahn Sah Dan, Pyung Ahn Oe Dan, Passai
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #18
Fighting
Breaking
Red Belt
1st Gup, Advanced
Minimum Time to Test: 12 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking
Forms: Pyung Ahn Sam Dan, Pyung Ahn Sah Dan, Pyung Ahn Oe Dan, Passai, Ni Hanchi Cho Dan
One Steps: Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #18
Fighting
Breaking
Black Belt
1st Dan, Advanced
Minimum Time to Test: 24 Months
Warmup Drill: Strike Center Punch / Right Leg Back Kicking