AMKOR KARATE

AND TAI CHI

Testing Information

Contact us
(484) 288-8546

2024 Testing Dates

March 16th

Gup Testing

June 8th

Gup and Black Belt Testing

September 14

Gup Testing

December 7

Gup and Black Belt Testing

Time and Location

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.
Grading Test

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
  • Forms:
    Jindo, Sip Soo, Ni Hanchi Yi Dan
  • One Steps:
    Junior Line Attacking, #1 through #18
  • Fighting
  • Breaking
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