The color of blood, the essential life force. Maturity, honor and respect are exhibited as character begins to perfect.

The following is the requirements for testing for 1st Dan (Black Belt),  including everything from 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st Gup test:

Blocks:

Kicks:

Strikes:

Stances:

Form:  Chung Mu

One Steps:  15 – 20  plus 10 – 15 takedowns

Self Defense : Good Knowledge of Hapkido, Basic Escapes, Break Falls and Weapon Disarming

Breaking: 4 boards

Sparring 1 on 1, 2 on 1 or more.