Bodan pronounced Bo-dahn.
Terminology & Knowledge: Page 1 & Page 2.
Bodan to Bodahn 1st Star
- Basics: Ability to perform all basic, intermediate and advanced techniques to their level.
- Poomsae: Kicho, TaeGeuk 1 – 8, Koryo.
- Creative Poomsae: Basic form in any shape. Minimum of six steps.
- Self-Defense: 4 Creative techniques vs. punch/kick/2 holds.
- Combination: creative using blocks, punches, and kicks.
- Sparring: multiple rounds of 1v1.
- Breaking Techniques: Speed ridge hand / two kick combination both intermediate.
- Calisthenics: In one minute: Push up = 30+, Sit up = 30+, Squats = 30+. Plank = 2 min.
- Terminology & Knowledge: See Dan Terminology & Knowledge Sheet.
- Essay: What is poomse? Handed in as a prerequisite.
Bodan 1st Star to Bodan 2nd Star
- Basics: Ability to perform all basic, intermediate and advanced techniques to their level.
- Poomsae: Kicho, TaeGeuk 1 – 8, Koryo.
- Creative Poomsae: Basic open hand form in any shape. Minimum of twelve steps.
- Self-Defense: 4 Creative techniques vs. club.
- Combination: creative using blocks, punches, kicks, and footwork.
- Sparring: multiple rounds of 1v1.
- Breaking Techniques: Double knuckle punch / two kick combination intermediate & advanced.
- Calisthenics: In one minute: Push up = 30+, Sit up = 30+, Squats = 30+. Plank = 2 min.
- Terminology & Knowledge: See Dan Terminology & Knowledge Sheet.
- Essay: What is breaking? Handed in as a prerequisite.
Bodan 2nd Star to Bodan 3rd Star
- Basics: Ability to perform all basic, intermediate and advanced techniques to their level.
- Poomsae: Kicho, TaeGeuk 1 – 8, Koryo.
- Creative Poomsae: Basic open hand form in any shape. Minimum of eighteen steps.
- Self-Defense: 4 Creative techniques vs. knife OR Kids = 1 punch, 1 kick, 1 hold, and 1 club.
- Combination: creative using blocks, punches, kicks, footwork, and head movement.
- Sparring: multiple rounds of 1v1.
- Breaking Techniques: Drop knuckle punch / two kick combination both advanced.
- Calisthenics: In one minute: Push up = 30+, Sit up = 30+, Squats = 30+. Plank = 2 min.
- Terminology & Knowledge: See Dan Terminology & Knowledge Sheet.
- Essay: What is sparring? Handed in as a prerequisite.