Hapkido Bi Annual Black Belt Grading Day April 2023Written on the 3 April 2023  "Hapkido Bi Annual Black Belt Grading Day April 2023")
We wish Kamal Mourad all the best on the gruelling Hapkido Black Belt Grading test coming up! What an awesome six year journey this young man has had and now finally ready to grade for his toughest test yet, the 1st Degree Black Belt exam! Kamal started his Hapkido training in November 2017, also trains in Kickboxing, BJJ and is part of the Student Leadership and GIANT Demo Team. The grading will be judged by the Martial Arts College panel of instructors led by Grandmaster Ryoo and will be held on Sunday 16th April 2023. Spectators are welcome to watch the grading, however there will be limited space. The test will commence at 6am and finish around midday. Be sure to wish him luck! One of the greatest challenges an individual must look to get through to completing is the Hapkido Black Belt Test set by the Martial Arts College International (MACI). This test is recognised by the Korea Hapkido Federation and once completed they will certify you for the required degree. Once a MACI student has completed their Provisional Black Belt level within their dojang they will then be given a 15 page examination test booklet to complete in form on the day. The examination is broken down into parts consisting of: 1) Physical Strength & Endurance, including all falling techniques 2) Meditation 3) Hand Striking 4) Kicking 5) Striking Combinations 6) Self Defence through all levels from White Belt to the current degree being tested 7) Self Defence Demonstrations 8) Circle Work against multiple attackers 9) Mixed Sparring of striking and grappling This test commences at 6:00am and must be completed by 1pm. All students going for this test must be signed off by their dojang instructor, confirming they are ready, complete their black belt application form, pay all fees required and be in good form with full uniform and sparring equipment on the day. (it is recommended to bring a spare uniform).
View the full list of Hapkido Black Belt Graduates from GIANT
View footage from previous tests below:
2022 - Instructor Anthony to 5th Degree
2022 - Chris & Antonia Gregoriou 1st Degree
2020 - Instructor Giorgio to 4th Degree and Bill Wannous to 1st Degree
2018 - Joshua Charr and Justin Selems Souros to 1st Degree 2016 - Instructor Giorgio Repice (3rd Degree) - Eve Andersson, Pavle Cajic and Misha Cajic (1st Degree)
2015 - Tim Bonett to 1st Degree |
