WTSDA Region 2 – Rank Advancement Testing Guidelines

Sam Dan Testing Requirements

WTSDA Region 2 – Rank Advancement Testing Guidelines

Requirement	Testing for Sam Dan
WTSDA Requirements
Age Requirements	Must be 17 years old by the date of the test
Time in Training	Minimum of Three (3) years training since E Dan test
Forms (Hyungs)	All Previous Forms plus: Jin Do Naihanchi Sam Dan Dan Gum Hyung Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung
Dae Ryung (Sparring)	Three Step Sparring Hands 1–30 One Step Sparring Kicks 1–30 Ho Sin Sul 1–30 Free Sparring – high level of techniques while in high degree of control. Special fighting may be requested (blind folded, multiple opponents, etc.)
Breaking *Region 2 Requirement	The applicant may be asked to break with hand and kick techniques using multi-target setup. * Power, Speed, and Jumping Breaks. A brick (up to 3) or double board break may be replaced as the power break for those ages 18 and up with a higher level of ability.
Written Test *Region 2 Requirement	All knowledge gained in junior ranks may be reviewed including all material in the Dan Manual. * Pass a 125 question test with an 85% or higher. Done electronically in your studio prior to the pre-test. Allowed 1 retake prior to the test. Test will also cover Traditional TSD Volume 2 & 3.
Essay	The applicant must submit an essay of more than 3,000 words for the promotion test. The theme may be chosen by the student as long as it relates to the subject of promotion to a higher Dan.
Fees	Testing payment due to Instructor (see instructor for details). Must be current on all dues and have an active Dan membership that does not expire within 6 months of the test.
Region 2 Requirements
Number of Regional Events	Candidates must attend a minimum of 2 events per year while holding an E Dan rank. Attendance at the 2 events associated with their testing cycle (the event connected to the Pre-test and the Test) is mandatory.
Number of Region 2 Tournaments *counts toward total number of regional events	2 – Region 2 Championships are required for the entire duration of time spent as an E Dan as a competitor, volunteer, or judge.
Number of TAC Clinics *counts toward total number of regional events	2 TAC events are required for the entire duration of time spent as an E Dan.
**Special Note: If the requirement is not met, candidates who do not meet these attendance requirements will be required to wait 1 extra cycle (approx. 6 months) before being eligible to test.
Judging Certification	Certified as a CORNER judge

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