Introduction to Oom Yung Doe
THE PATH TO BLACK BELT
Some students begin training with a desire to reach an Oom Yung Doe Black Belt while others have no initial interest in a degree, and simply want to try out martial arts. Whether you train for a few years or a few months, if you apply yourself, you can improve in numerous ways.
Achieving the level of 1st Degree Black Belt in Oom Yung Doe signifies a strong core of mental, physical, and spiritual understanding that will enhance every aspect of your life. It is a gift that you give to yourself.
On the Path to Black Belt, you will be challenged. Your body will change. Your mind will change. Your daily life will change – all for the better. When you start to realize the benefit of those changes, you will naturally start to challenge yourself more, and you will grow. That is the power of Oom Yung Doe training.
Achieving 1st Degree takes about 2-3 years. A student needs to attain skill with core eight martial arts curriculum movements, and similar to a college degree where a student chooses a major, in Oom Yung Doe a student needs to develop at least one specialty. Specialty training is taught directly from the Master Level Teaching Team through Chung Hyungs, or key forms
Testing
On the Path to Black Belt, a student tests seven times. During test preparation and the test itself, instructors help students evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and review progress. Upon passing a test, a section of the student’s belt is dyed black, signifying the progression of skills attained. Upon passing seven tests, the practitioner’s belt is completely black – a 1st Degree Black Belt.
With steady attendance, a student’s First Section Test (first test) usually occurs about four weeks after training begins. Test fees and testing schedules are posted in your school – ask your instructor for more details.
To learn more about the Path to Black Belt you can watch a video in your school, review in-school literature, and speak to your instructor.
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