2nd Dan Black Belt syllabus

 Here is a detailed outline of the Taekwondo ITF 2nd Dan Black Belt syllabus:

Theory (10%):

1. History of Taekwondo (in-depth study)

2. Philosophy of Taekwondo (advanced concepts)

3. ITF Patterns and Meaning (in-depth analysis)

4. Taekwondo Ethics and Etiquette

5. Korean Terminology (advanced vocabulary)

Patterns (Teul) (40%):

1. Yul-Gok (30 moves)

2. Joong-Gun (32 moves)

3. Toi-Gye (37 moves)

4. Hwa-Rang (29 moves)

5. Choong-Moo (30 moves)

Sparring (Kyorugi) (30%):

1. Advanced Stances

2. Complex Footwork

3. Combination Techniques

4. Counterattack Drills

5. Free Sparring

Breaking (Kyokpa) (10%):

1. Advanced Breaking Techniques

2. Multiple Board Breaking

3. Brick Breaking (complex techniques)

Self-Defense (Hosin-Sul) (10%):

1. Advanced Self-Defense Techniques

2. Defense against multiple attackers

3. Defense against armed attackers

Physical Training:

1. Advanced Cardiovascular Training

2. Strength Training (increased intensity)

3. Flexibility Training (increased depth)

Grading Requirements:

1. Age: Minimum 15 years old

2. Training Time: Minimum 3-4 years

3. Hours: Minimum 600-800 hours

4. Patterns: Perform all patterns flawlessly

5. Sparring: Demonstrate advanced proficiency in sparring

6. Breaking: Break minimum 3 boards/bricks

7. Self-Defense: Demonstrate advanced proficiency in self-defense

Grading Criteria:

1. Technical proficiency

2. Physical fitness

3. Mental discipline

4. Self-control

5. Respect and etiquette

6. Leadership skills

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the grading examination, you will receive an ITF 2nd Dan Black Belt certificate, recognized internationally.

Note:

- Requirements may vary depending on the organization, country, or region.

- This outline serves as a general guide.

- 2nd Dan Black Belt is considered an advanced degree, requiring significant technical mastery, physical fitness, and mental discipline.

Pre-requisites:

- Holding a 1st Dan Black Belt certificate from a recognized ITF organization.

- Completing the required training hours and time.

- Meeting the age requirement.

Assessment:

- Written exam (theory)

- Patterns performance

- Sparring demonstration

- Breaking demonstration

- Self-defense demonstration

- Physical fitness test

Passing the 2nd Dan Black Belt examination demonstrates expertise, leadership, and dedication to the art of Taekwondo.