Black Belt Testing: A Milestone Celebration

What does it take to be a black belt? Years of commitment, physical training, and personal development are required. This spring, Redwood Meadows Tae Kwon-Do is hosting a black belt test for 12 students who will be testing for various levels of black belt from first to fourth degree.

Students are evaluated based on patterns, sparring, power, and knowledge. Board breaking demonstrates power and is one of the most challenging aspects of a black belt test. Students perform multiple breaks using stationary hand and foot techniques as well as flying techniques.

While the test is only one day, the accomplishment is the journey of individual development. To be considered black belt candidates, students need to embrace the five tenets of Tae Kwon-Do: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. Indomitable spirit best describes this group who have endured training through many pandemic restrictions and interruptions. We celebrate the testing as a milestone of their achievements.

Redwood Meadows Tae Kwon-Do is in its 27th year of teaching in the community. For information visit redwoodtaekwondo.com.