Grading or promotion tests are organised quarterly by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. These are important events for the trainees as the occasions provide them the opportunity to gauge their progress in the sport. The grading requirements provided in this page serves as a guidelines and it is subjected to changes from time to time by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation.
For Grade 10 to 1
| Grade | Pattern (Poomsae) | Technique Demonstration | Sparring (Kyorugi) & Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | | - | - |
| 9 | ▶ Turning Kick (2 sets - 3 times each) | - | |
| 8 | | ▶ Front Kick followed by turning kick (2 sets - 3 times each) | - |
| 7 | | ▶ Side kick (2 sets - 3 times each) | - |
| 6 | ▶ Black thrust (2 sets - 3 times each) | Free Sparring (1 round with the same grade) |
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| 5 | | ▶ Side kick followed by back thrust (2 sets - 3 times each) | Free Sparring (1 round with the same grade) |
| 4 | | ▶ Reverse kick (2 sets - 3 times each) | Free Sparring (1 round with the same grade) |
| 3 | | ▶ Turning kick followed by reverse kick (2 sets - 3 times each) | Free Sparring (1 round with the same grade) |
| 2 | (Optional 1 pattern) | ▶ Front kick followed by jumping front kick (2 sets - 3 times each) | Free Sparring (1 round with the same grade) |
| 1 | (Optional 1 pattern) | ▶ 360 turning turning kick followed by back thrust (2 sets - 3 times each) | Free Sparring (2 round with the same grade and 1 round with a 1st Dan blackbelt) Interview |
For 1st Poom to 3rd Poom
| Grade | Pattern | Sparring | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Poom | Free sparring (4 rounds with a different blackbelt) | ||
| 2nd Poom | Free sparring (4 rounds with a different blackbelt) | ||
| 3rd Poom | Free sparring (5 rounds with a different blackbelt) |
For 1st Dan to 5th Dan
| Grade | Pattern | Sparring | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Dan | Free sparring (4 rounds with a different blackbelt each round) | ||
| 2nd Dan | Free sparring (4 rounds with a different blackbelt each round) | ||
| 3rd Dan | Free sparring (5 rounds with a different blackbelt each round) | ||
| 4th Dan | Free sparring (5 rounds with a different blackbelt each round) | ||
| 5th Dan | Free sparring (5 rounds with a different blackbelt each round) |
The STF dan certification will be awarded from 15 years old in line with Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). The following poom and dan age limits for promotion test requirements will be adopted with immediate effect from 6 June 2008.
| Poom/Dan | Minimum Time Required for Promotion | Age Limits for Promotion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start from Dan | Start from Poom | ||
| 1st Poom | N A | N A | Less than 15 Years Old |
| 1st to 2nd Poom | 1 year | N A | Less than 15 Years Old |
| 2nd to 3rd Poom | 2 years | N A | Less than 15 Years Old |
| 1st Dan | N A | 15 years and above | Conversion |
| 1st to 2nd Dan | 1 year | 16 years and above | Conversion |
| 2nd to 3rd Dan | 2 year | 18 years and above | Conversion |
| 3rd to 4th Dan | 3 years | 21 years and above | Conversion |
| 4th to 5th Dan | 4 years | 25 years and above | |
| 5th to 6th Dan | 5 years | 30 years and above | |
| 6th to 7th Dan | 6 years | 36 years and above | |
| 7th to 8th Dan | 8 years | 44 years and above | |
| 8th to 9th Dan | 9 years | 53 years and above | |
| 9th to 10th Dan | N A | 60 years and above | |
** On reaching 15 years old, all poom belts shall be required to convert to 1st dan. The time required for the next promotion will be based on the date of conversion.
The conversion from poom to dan is not automatic. Poom belt holders must apply for dan conversion through their respective club coaches. Coaches are to monitor the applicants to ensure they have the standard of a dan holder before endorsing their applications. It can be assumed that poom belt holders who have stopped training for an extended period do not have the standard. For example, a 17-year poom belt holder cannot be still good if he has not been training for more than six months. Therefore, coaches must advise them that they to train for a period before recommending them for the conversion. All poom belter holders are advised to apply for dan conversion on reaching the age of 15. If you apply later, you will be at a disadvantage because the time frame for your next dan will start from the date of issue of the dan certificates.
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