1st Dan Black Belt syllabus

Here is a detailed outline of the Taekwondo ITF 1st Dan Black Belt syllabus:

Theory (10%):

1. History of Taekwondo

2. Philosophy of Taekwondo

3. Basic Principles of Taekwondo

4. ITF Patterns and Meaning

5. Terminology (Korean vocabulary)

Patterns (Teul) (40%):

1. Chon-Ji (19 moves)

2. Dan-Gun (21 moves)

3. Do-San (24 moves)

4. Won-Hyo (28 moves)

5. Yul-Gok (30 moves)

6. Joong-Gun (32 moves)

Sparring (Kyorugi) (30%):

1. Basic Stances

2. Footwork

3. Hand Techniques

4. Kicking Techniques

5. Defense Techniques

6. Counterattack Techniques

7. Sparring drills

Breaking (Kyokpa) (10%):

1. Basic Breaking Techniques

2. Board Breaking (front kick, side kick, turning kick)

3. Brick Breaking (front kick, side kick)

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

1. Basic Self-Defense Techniques

2. Defense against grabs and chokes

3. Defense against punches and kicks

Physical Training:

1. Warm-up and Stretching

2. Cardiovascular Training

3. Strength Training

4. Flexibility Training

Grading Requirements:

1. Age: Minimum 13 years old

2. Training Time: Minimum 2-3 years

3. Hours: Minimum 400-500 hours

4. Patterns: Perform all patterns flawlessly

5. Sparring: Demonstrate proficiency in sparring

6. Breaking: Break minimum 2 boards/bricks

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

Grading Criteria:

1. Technical proficiency

2. Physical fitness

3. Mental discipline

4. Self-control

5. Respect and etiquette

Certification:

Upon completing the grading examination, you will receive an internationally recognised ITF 1st Dan Black Belt certificate.

Note: Requirements may vary depending on the organization, country, or region. This outline serves as a general guide.