KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS SOUTH EAST ASIA – PACIFIC SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS AS AT 01/01/2004

HAPKIDO

The following is a basic guide, which instructors and students alike should strive to follow. It represents the minimum knowledge of HKD that each respective grade should possess. There are no patterns in HapKiDo. A period of 3 months regular training is recommended for each junior grade level before attempting to be assessed.

12TH GRADER (WHITE)
THEORY : HISTORY OF KOREAN MARITAL ARTS (A)
PRACTICAL : Stretching : (Passive, Active and Dynamic)
Stances : Horse Riding, Front/Walking,
Back/Tiger : Blocks : Lower /Middle/ Inside to Outside /Outside to Inside
Punches : Reverse /Obverse
Forward Breathing Pushing Hands 1
Break Falls : Side, Back, Front

11TH GRADER (YELLOW)
THEORY : HISTORY OF KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS (B)
PRACTICAL : Front Kick : Thrust and Snap
Axe Kick : Vertical /Inside to Outside
Outside to Inside Stepping : Linear Motion
Throwing and Take Down techniques

10TH GRADER (ORANGE)
THEORY : HISTORY OF HAPKIDO
PRACTICAL : Knife Hand Blocks : Single & Palm out.
Strikes : Chop, Ridge hand, Reverse chop and Spear hand.
Back Fist (Vertical/Horizontal & Reverse)
Hammer Fist (Vertical/Horizontal & Reverse)
Knuckle Fist (Vertical/Horizontal & Down)
Stepping : (Sideways)
Forward Roll : (Break fall, Stand-up, Reverse Standing)

9TH GRADER (ORANGE/PURPLE)
THEORY : HISTORY OF KIDO AND KHA/F
PRACTICAL : Turning Kick : Traditional vs. Modern
Stomp/Shin Kick
Elbow Strikes : Vertical (up and down), Horizontal (forward and reverse).
Stepping : (Combinations)
Defense against wrist (inside and outside) seize

8TH GRADER (PURPLE)
THEORY : HISTORY OF TAEKWONDO
PRACTICAL : Blocks : Parry/Smother/Hook
Back and Side Kick : Normal/Thrust
Basic Meditation; Tension (Ki) Breathing (#1)
Jump forward roll (Skip, Obstacles)
Defense against cloth seize

7TH GRADER (PURPLE/BLUE)
THEORY : Basic Sparring – Angular/Linear/Circular
PRACTICAL : Punching :
Jab (Boxer vs. Straight)
Cross(Straight vs. Angular)
Uppercut/Knuckle
Straight vs. Cockscrew
Strikes : Palm(Vertical/Horizontal /Reverse/Upward)
Spinning Kick : Front (Hook) Rear
Side/Turn Kicks : Cross Skipping
Jamming Defense against punches Free Sparring (Light contact)

Unless recommended either by Examining Board or Instructor, a minimum period of 4 months is in force before being eligible to test for the next grade and all subsequent grades thereafter.

6TH GRADER (BLUE)
THEORY : Intermediate Sparring : Timing, Distance, Footwork,
Feinting Basic Bodybuilding
PRACTICAL : Double Kicks : Side / Turning
Jumping Kicks : Front / Side /Turning
One Step Sparring
Defense against kicks
Free Sparring

5TH GRADER (BLUE/BROWN)
THEORY : Competition Sparring : KIDO: Rules + Regulations
Body Physics : Theory of Power, Speed, Distance & Applied Mass.
Body Mechanics : Leverage and Joints>
PRACTICAL : Stretching (Advanced)
Double Kicks – Front) Combinations and Jumps
- Back ) Combinations
One Step Sparring
Defense against Hair and Body Grabs
Free Sparring (Full Contact, Competition bias) Power Test (Basic #1; Side kick or Elbow 1 plank)

ALL POWER TEST PLANKS SHALL BE 16MM THICK AND 300MM SQUARE

 

4TH GRADER (BROWN)
THEORY : Body Physics : Centerline Theory , Natural Defense Responses
Body Mechanics : Pros and Cons of natural weapons
PRACTICAL : Tension Breathing (#2)
Strikes : Simultaneous Block and Strike
Jumping Kicks : Reverse - Spinning Hook Kick
- Back Thrust
Pushing Hands 2
Defense against advanced and double wrist seizes
One Step Sparring
Free Sparring
Power Test : (Basic #2; Spin Kick or Back Kick; 1 plank)

3RD GRADER (BROWN/RED)
THEORY : Body Physics : Vital spots ,Muscle groups
Body Mechanics : Leverage areas (e.g. Elbow)
PRACTICAL : Strikes : Follow-through emphasis
One Step Sparring : Floor techniques
Defense against throws
Free Sparring
Power Test (Basic #3, Chop & Punch one plank)
WEAPONS : Single Stick (5 basic blocks+5 basic strikes)

2ND GRADER (RED)
THEORY : Advanced Sparring : Knock Down
PRACTICAL : Jumping Kicks (Moving towards the rear)
Defense against stick
Defense against double wrist seize (Front and Rear)
Free Sparring
Power Test (Basic #4; Chop kick & Front kick; 1 plank)
ENDURANCE : 3 Kilometers in 15 minutes
WEAPONS : Single Stick (Basic counters against 5 basic strikes)

1ST GRADER (RED/BLACK)
THEORY : Effectiveness of Other Martial Styles
PRACTICAL : Flying Kick Techniques
One Step Sparring, Attacking Techniques
Free Sparring plus Dual Opponents
Power Test (Punch, Chop, Elbow, Palm; Turning k, Spin & Chop Kicks; Jump Front + Flying sidekicks)
ENDURANCE : 5 Kilometers in 25 minutes
WEAPONS : 13 strikes plus counters

On passing, candidates will be "frocked" as ChoDanBo (probationary BB), allowed to wear the BB dobok, but can only wear their 1st Dan belt until confirmed (waiting period dependant on performance and Master's decision, usually 3 to 12 months.

1ST DAN (IL DAN)
THEORY : Primary Nerve Centers/ Basic First Aid /Basic Instructing
PRACTICAL : Street vs. Tournament Techniques
One Step Sparring
"Exploding" Strikes (Internal)
Defense from a sitting position
Free Sparring plus Dual Opponents
Power Test (2 planks each: Chop + Elbow; Side, Spin + Back Kicks)
ENDURANCE : 5 Kilometers in 25 minutes
WEAPONS : Double Sticks

2ND DAN (EE DAN)
THEORY : Intermediate Instructing
Basic Referring
PRACTICAL : Multiple Strike Emphasis
Free Sparring plus Multiple Opponents
Spilt Kick
Defense from a prone position
Power Test (Suspended, 1 plank) Punch, Chop; Turning, Spinning Kicks
ENDURANCE : 6 Kilometers in 30 minutes
WEAPONS : Rifle and Bayonet and/or Knife

3RD DAN (SAM DAN)

THEORY : Evolution of Martial Arts / Advanced Instructing / Advanced Referring
PRACTICAL : Free Sparring plus
Multiple Opponents Multiple mid-air techniques (a minimum of 3 breaks before landing)
ENDURANCE : 6 Kilometers in 30 minutes
WEAPONS : Riot Shield and Baton or Machete

4TH DAN (SA DAN)
THEORY : International Instructing/ International Referring/ Ethics and Value of Korean Martial Arts
PRACTICAL : Free Sparring (2 x 2 minute rounds)/ One Step Sparring
ENDURANCE : 5 Kilometers in 20 minutes
THESIS : To be determined by the Examining Board
WEAPONS : Sword (Wooden)

5TH DAN (OH DAN)
THEORY : Kwan Management
PRACTICAL : Free Sparring (2 x 2 minute rounds)
THESIS : To be determined by the Examining Board
WEAPONS : Fan (Folding)

6TH DAN (YOOK DAN)
PRACTICAL : Free Sparring (2 x 2 minute rounds)
THESIS : To be determined by the Examining Board

7TH DAN (CHIL DAN)
THESIS : To be determined by the Examining Board

8TH DAN (PAL DAN)
REQUIREMENTS : To be determined by the Examining Board

9TH DAN (KOO DAN)
HONORARY

10TH DAN (SHIP DAN)
HONORARY
NB:
1. Unless otherwise stated, the normal time between Geup gradings is 3 months.
2. Normal time between Dan gradings:
1ST TO 2ND DAN - 18 MONTHS
2ND TO 3RD DAN - 24 MONTHS
3RD TO 4TH DAN - 36 MONTHS
4TH TO 5TH DAN - 4 YEARS
5TH TO 6TH DAN - 5 YEARS
6TH TO 7TH DAN - 6 YEARS
7TH TO 8TH DAN - 7 YEARS
8TH TO 9TH DAN - 9 YEARS
9TH TO 10TH DAN - 10 YEARS