Board Breaks
Updated on Friday, February 19, 2010
Students submit their selected breaking technique and desired board color to Delta Black Belt Academy’s certified instructors for approval prior to testing. Students are not allowed to perform the same break in successive Rank Testing unless it is in a required combination. However, students may attempt to perform the same break in midterms or after a No Change.
Note: as much as possible, board breaks should be made without pause or hesitation between techniques – as in an actual combat or self-defense situation. The breaking techniques should flow like a combination, not as unconnected moves. While board breaking demonstrates the power of techniques, it should also demonstrate the graceful power of the martial artist.
Board Color / Age
| White | 3-6 years |
| Yellow | 7-9 years |
| Orange | 7-11 years |
| Green | 10-11 years |
| Blue | 12-14 years |
| Blue | 15 & older (females) |
| Brown | 15 & older (males) |
| Black | 15 & older (males) must have special permission |
Changes to Board Breaking Requirements
| Purple Belt | Any 1 Hand Technique |
| Blue Belt | Any 1 Hand Technique |
| Brown Belt | Any 1 Kicking Technique |
| Red Belt | Any 1 Kicking Technique |
| 1st Degree Black Belt Rec. | Any 1 Hand Technique & Any 1 Kicking Technique |
| 1st Degree Black Belt Dec. | Any 1 Hand Technique & Any 1 Kicking Technique |
| 2nd Degree Black Belt Rec. | Any 2 Hand Technique & Any 1 Kicking Technique |
| 2nd Degree Black Belt Dec. | Any 2 Hand Technique & Any 1 Kicking Technique |
| 3rd Degree Black Belt | Any 1 Hand Technique & Any 2 Kicking Technique |
| 4th Degree Black Belt | Any 2 Hand Technique & Any 2 Kicking Technique |
| 5th Degree Black Belt | Breaks Submitted To & Approved By Grand Master Before Test |