5. grade of 13
1st dan
The first dan, from age 15. A holder of the 1st to 3rd poom can obtain it by conversion after turning 15. Required poomsae: Taegeuk Pal Jang; a second is drawn from Il Jang to Chil Jang.
Requirements for this grade
Kata and forms
- Taegeuk Pal Jang · Required poomsae.
- Taegeuk Il Jang (optional) · Drawn poomsae: one is drawn from this group at the examination (two for the 1st poom).
- Taegeuk Ee Jang (optional) · Drawn poomsae: one is drawn from this group at the examination (two for the 1st poom).
- Taegeuk Sam Jang (optional) · Drawn poomsae: one is drawn from this group at the examination (two for the 1st poom).
- Taegeuk Sah Jang (optional) · Drawn poomsae: one is drawn from this group at the examination (two for the 1st poom).
- Taegeuk Oh Jang (optional) · Drawn poomsae: one is drawn from this group at the examination (two for the 1st poom).
- Taegeuk Yook Jang (optional) · Drawn poomsae: one is drawn from this group at the examination (two for the 1st poom).
- Taegeuk Chil Jang (optional) · Drawn poomsae: one is drawn from this group at the examination (two for the 1st poom).