11. grade of 20
1st Dan – Black Belt (Chodan)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
First master rank. Koryo form. Practitioners under 15 wear a "Poom" belt (red-black).
Requirements for this grade
We do not yet have documented requirements for this grade. They will be added once the relevant organisation’s syllabus is available.
Black means maturity and immunity to fear and darkness. The seed became a strong tree.