Line work, 1 step sparring (25 separate moves), 3 step sparring no's 1 to 9, 2 step sparring

No's 1 to 4, pattern gwang gae, + all previous patterns. Self defence, free sparring,

Theory (meaning to gwang gae, meaning to black belt and any other question

Relating to previous gradings) minimum time from beginning to this grade is 3½ years

(the exact time period between black tag and black belt grade will depend on what date the black belt grading is scheduled for and how hard the student trains. A period of around 6 months is required between black tag and black belt).

Opposite to white, therefore signifies the maturity and proficiency in taekwondo, also indicates the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fearinterpretations

Gwang gae 39 movements is named after the famous gwang gae t'o wang , the 19th king of the koguryo dynasty who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of manchuria.

The diagram of this pattern represents the expansion and recovery of the lost territories. The 39 movements refer to his reign of 39 years.this pattern starts with narani chumbi soggi “d” ..... Parallel ready stance “d” then moves to moa chumbi soggi “b” ..... Closed ready stance “b”

One step sparring ..... Ilbo matsoki 25 separate moves (of which 5 have to be disabling moves)three step sparring ..... Sambo matsoki no's 1 to 9two step sparring ..... Ebo matsoki no's 1 to 4self defencefree sparring .... Jayu matsoki

With two onto one sparring theory

Meaning to gwang gae, meanings to all other patterns

Meaning to black, meaning to all other colour belts

Any question relating to any previous grading

(other questions that may be asked )

Why do you want to be black belt?

What do you get out of taekwondo?

What is the difference between taekwondo and a sport?

What do you want to do once you have achieved black belt?destruction test

(16 years and above) as required by the examiner (usually your favourite techniques)note: the black belt grading will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.there are no spectators allowed at a black belt grading.there will be approximately 3 “drink “ breaks lasting around 1 to 2 minutes each

During the black belt gradingthe black belt grading panel consists of 4, 5 , or 6 of the highest ranking

N.e.s.t. Taekwondo instructors. Each examiner scores independently of the other examiners.the scores are accumilated, divided by the number of examiners on the panel

And then divided by the number of units taken on the grading to give an overall

Score. This score must be 60 or more to be successful.grading results are sent by mail no later than 10 days following the grading . Final message from the senior instructor:it is my sincerest wish that all n.e.s.t. Taekwondo students achieve the rank of black belt, and above. It is up to you, the student, to put 100% effort into your training at all times to enable you to have the best chance possible in achieving the goal of black belt.

Good luck!.

Mr anthony mawbey, n.e.s.t. Taekwondo founder and senior instructor.