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JEONSA TANG SOO DO FEDERATION
STUDENT MANUAL
STUDENT INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome 3
Meaning of Tang Soo Do 4
Brief History 4
Five Codes of Tang Soo Do 5
Seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do 6
Fourteen Attitude Requirements of Tang Soo Do 6
Meaning of the Emblems and Flags 7
Rules and Regulations in the Dojang 8
Salutation 9
Do Bohk Code 9
Dee 10
Class Procedures 10
Philosophy of the Belt System 12
Rank System 14
Types of Testing 15
Rank Promotion Requirements 16
Transfer Process 32
Rank Certification 32
Vital Points 33
Techniques 34
Terminology 37
Forms - Step by Step 44
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WELCOME
I would like to congratulate you on your decision to begin your Tang Soo Do journey. As a
member of the Jeonsa Tang Soo Do Federation you will experience the highest level of
instruction in our 2000 year old art. Over the coming months and years you will see yourself
transform mentally, physically and spiritually to become the best version of you.
Tang Soo Do is practiced by millions of men, women and children around the world as a
method of self defense as well as a lifestyle. I look forward to watching you grow in our art
from a beginner into a Black Belt leader.
This manual is meant to serve as a guide for our members in order to provide you with an
understanding of key concepts and fundamentals. There is no replacement for consistent
training with your instructor. These elements combined with a desire to work hard and be
your very best will ensure that your journey is successful.
Tang Soo!
Louis M. Marvil
Grand Master
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MEANING OF TANG SOO DO
Literally translated, the word “Tang”, represents the Tang Dynasty of China which reflects the shared cultural
background between China and Korea (617-907 AD), “Soo” means hand but implies fist, punch, strike or
defense, and “Do” means way of life or art. Thus “Tang Soo Do” means the Korean classical martial art which
was influenced by the Tang method of martial arts.
BRIEF HISTORY
The exact origin of Tang Soo Do, as well as any of the martial arts in general, is obscure though there are a
number of historical theories. However, the most credible and traditional view is that martial arts originated
not in any one country, but in almost all parts of the globe, as they were needed by primitive people.
DEVELOPMENT IN THE EARLY AGES

The ancestral art of Korean Tang Soo Do can be traced back to the period when Korea was divided into three
Kingdoms.
Koguryo was founded in 37 BC in northern Korea. The Silla Dynasty was founded in 57 BC in the southeast
peninsula, and Paekche was founded in 18 BC in the southwest peninsula.
After a long series of wars, the Silla Dynasty united the three kingdoms in 668 AD. During this period of time
the primitive martial arts were very popular in warfare. This is evidenced by mural paintings, ruins and
remains which depicted Tang Soo Do in those early days
Among the three kingdoms, the Silla Dynasty was most famous for its development of the martial arts. A
corps of young aristocrats who were called “Hwa Rang Dan” were the major group who developed those arts.
These warriors were instrumental in unifying the peninsula as the new Silla Dynasty (668-935 AD), and
furnished many of the early leaders of that dynasty. Most Korean martial arts trace their spiritual and
technical heritage to this group. In contribution to this spiritual heritage a monk named Won Kwang created
our Five Codes of Tang Soo Do to provide the Hwa Rang Dan with a code of conduct.
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MEDIEVAL DEVELOPMENT
The unified Silla Kingdom was overthrown by a warlord, Wang Kun, in 918 AD and a new Kingdom called
“Koryo” lasted for 475 years. In 1392 AD the “Yi Dynasty” succeeded and lasted until 1907 AD. Tang Soo Do
became very popular with the general public. In those days Tang Soo Do was called Kwon Bup, Tae Kyun, Soo
Bahk, Tang Soo, etc.
The very first complete martial arts book was written at this time. This most important book is called
“Mooyae Dobo Tongji”. It was written in 1790 AD and contained illustrations that substantiate the theory that
“Soo Bahk Ki” the formal name of Tang Soo Do, had quickly developed into a sophisticated art of combat
techniques.
MODERN HISTORY
The subsequent occupation of Korea by the Japanese military regime took place from 1909 to 1945. During
this period, practicing and teaching Korean martial arts was restricted.
After World War II, 1945, this restriction was lifted. The following martial arts training schools were erected at
that time:
Moo Duk Kwan by Hwang Kee

Chi Do Kwan by Kwai Byung Yun
Chung Do Kwan by Duk Song Son
Song Moo Kwan by Byung Jik No
Chang Moo Kwan by Nam Suk Lee
Yun Moo Kwan by Sang Sup Chun
These founders started to establish their own organizations and Grand Master Hwang Kee organized the
“Korean Soo Bahk Do Association” on November 9, 1945
Besides the Soo Bahk Do Association there were various types of other martial arts called “Kong Soo” or “Tae
Soo” existing in Korea. In 1965, all of these various systems were united into one organization called the
“Korean Tae Kwon Do Association” and the art was call “Tae Kwon Do” uniformly.
As the Korean national sport, Tae Kwon Do initiated a new era. Instructors were dispatched throughout the
world and international tournaments were held. In those days, Tang Soo Do strived to remain a traditional
martial art while Tae Kwon Do held it’s world games and sports.
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FIVE CODES OF TANG SOO DO
1. Loyalty to One’s Country
2. Obedience to Parents and Elders
3. Honor Friendship
4. No Retreat in Battle
5. In Conflict Choose with Sense and Honor
SEVEN TENETS OF TANG SOO DO

1. Integrity
2. Concentration
3. Perseverance
4. Self Control
5. Respect & Obedience
6. Humility
7. Indomitable Spirit
FOURTEEN ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS TO MASTER TANG SOO DO

1. Purpose of training should be mental and physical enhancement
2. Serious approach
3. All out effort
4. Maintain regular and constant practice
5. Practice basic techniques all the time
6. Regularly spaced practice sessions
7. Always listen and follow the direction of instructors and seniors
8. Do not be overly ambitious
9. Frequently inspect your own achievements
10. Always follow a routine training schedule
11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned
12. When you learn new techniques learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well
13. When you begin to feel idle, try and overcome this
14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean
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MEANING OF EMBLEM AND FLAGS
FEDERATION EMBLEM
Outer Ring – The black and red outer ring represents the goal of mastering one’s self. This design is also the
same as the master’s belt in Tang Soo Do.
Um/Yang – The red and blue half circles in the center of the emblem represent the concept of opposing but
complementary forces. The Red is Yang and represents the positive force while it’s blue counterpart
represents the negative force. This force is present in all of nature. It also shows the Korean heritage as it is
the central symbol of the South Korean flag.
Fist – The fist represents Justice and is symbolic of the martial arts aspect of Tang Soo Do.
Hangul (Korean Alphabet) – The Korean characters on the bottom of the emblem read Tang Soo Do.
USA FLAG
The national flag was first flown in 1777 and was called the Stars and Stripes. Our first flag was sewn by Betsy
Ross in Philadelphia. The original flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes. These represented the thirteen original
colonies. One star was added to represent each state.
The Stars and Stripes, or Old Glory as our flag is sometimes called, blends a reminder of the past with pride in
the present. The Fifty Stars represent the 50 states of the Union and the Thirteen Stripes represent the 13
original colonies.
The Red represents the bloodshed by the patriots in their fight for independence. The White symbolizes
purity. It stands for high moral goals and simplicity. The Blue in the flag stands for courage. The blue color
conveys truth, justice and honor.
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SOUTH KOREAN FLAG
Tae Keuk Ki, the South Korean flag, symbolizes much of the thought, philosophy, and mysticism of Asian
culture. Dedicated on the center of the flag is a circle divided equally and in perfect balance. The circle itself
represents the absolute or the essential unity of all beings. The upper red section is called Yang, and the
lower blue section is Um. Together this symbol is called Tae Keuk. It is the ancient symbol of the creation of
the universe, day and night, light and dark, construction and destruction, masculine and feminine, active and
passive, hot and cold and so on. The central thought of the Tae Keuk indicates that while there is constant
movement within the sphere of infinity there is also balance and harmony.
The thought of Tae Keuk, called Um-Yang philosophy, has influenced all fields of Asian cultures such as
philosophy, logic, science and military strategy along with martial arts. The ancient Asian philosophers viewed
the universe as a place in which harmony could be attained by the reconciliation of opposing forces. One such
force, Yang is associated with expansion and separation. While the other force, Um is associated with
contraction and assimilation. These opposites continually balance and complement each other. This thought
influenced the martial arts wisdom of using nonviolence against violence, soft against hard, circle against
straight line, and so on.
The three bars at each corner also carry the ideas of opposition and balance. On the upper left hand corner
the three unbroken lines represent heaven; the opposite three broken bars represent earth; at the lower left
corner of the flag, the bars symbolize fire; the three opposite bars symbolize water.
RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE DOJANG

RULES IN GENERAL
1. Arrive at least ten minutes before the class is scheduled to start.

2. Remove shoes and put them away before entering the dojang.
3. Salute the flags upon entering and leaving the dojang.
4. Sit quietly while waiting for your class to begin.
5. Avoid taking part in loud or controversial activities. Students should remain silent especially during forms
and free sparring.
6. Warm up prior to class.
7. Do not chew gum in uniform.
8. Do not wear any type of jewelry in class.
9. Keep yourself and your uniform neat, clean and odor free.
10. Fingernails and toenails must be clipped short to prevent injury.
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11. Instructors and Black Belts should always be addressed in a respectful manner by using Sir/Ma’am,
Mr./Miss/Mrs. or their Korean title Kyo Sa NIm/Sah Bum Nim/Kwan Jang Nim.
12. Students should notify their instructor in the event of any absence.
13. Make up all absences.
14. Practice at home at least 10 minutes every day.
15. Maintain a positive, respectful and disciplined attitude at all times.
16. Follow the rules and codes of Tang Soo Do to the best of your ability.
SALUTATION
Much importance should be attached to the salutation which is an integral part of training in Tang Soo Do.
Upon entering or leaving the dojang the student should turn and face the flags, come to a complete stop and
salute the flags by placing the right fist over the heart. Members should bow to their instructor, senior
members and also to their opponents. The member should not lose self-control, prudence or composure.
Before and after exercise or contest the participants should turn around, adjust their uniform and bow to their
opponent or instructor.
While seated on the floor, the member should keep a proper posture conducive to health. Hands should be
placed on the knees, the back should be straight and the legs should be crossed in front with the feet tucked
beneath the thighs.
DO BOHK
Members should exercise care in keeping their Do Bohk clean and pressed at all times. It is important to give a
good impression of our art. A neat appearance is important in this respect. A high degree of cleanliness
should always be maintained among members. Members should take care to pay respect to their bodies and
keep themselves clean. Fingernails and toenails should be clipped and kept short to prevent injury. All Do
Bohks should be folded properly and upon entering and leaving the Dojang
DO BOHK CODE
“Do” means way of life of art as Do in Tang Soo Do and “Bohk” means robe or training clothes. This type of Do
Bohk is worn universally in most kinds of martial arts but it’s origin can be traced to 600 AD in Korea.
The Do Bohk is not simple training clothing but traditionally has been treated and maintained in special ways
as an instrument in achieving the goal of martial arts. Students should be aware of ways of cleaning, carrying
and storing their Do Bohk.
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The Do Bohk should have the following patches sewn on: Federation patch (left chest), USA Flag patch (right
shoulder), Korean Flag patch (left shoulder). These patches must be worn on every Do Bohk without
exception. Each individual studio may have their logo on the back of the Do Bohk.
DEE
Originally the student was given a white belt, the longer the student trained the darker and more worn the
belt became. After years of dedicated practice the white belt became black. Today students earn new belts
with each color darker than the previous one to represent their growth in Tang Soo Do. The Dee (belt) should
never be washed. The hours of hard work, sweat and spirit should be evident in the student’s belt.
How to tie your belt correctly
1. Place the center of the belt on the center of your waist

2. Wrap both sides around and make the ends even
3. Place the right side over left and up the back of the other two pieces of the belt and pull tight
4. Make a square knot by placing the top part of the belt to the right creating a hole and putting the
bottom part of the belt through hole and to the left and pull tight
WARM UP
Warm up exercises should be practiced by members prior to training in order to prepare the body and mind.
An unprepared body could be strained under the rigorous Tang Soo Do exercises. When training is
terminated, students should relax themselves with a series of exercises to help them return to a calm and
normal state.
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BASIC ACTIONS
In order to promote improvement in skill, one must learn the basic actions and practice them constantly until
they are perfected. Concentration and work must also be expended by students to master the various forms,
in order to protect themselves. Through practice of forms and basic actions, precise and accurate techniques
will result. It should be remembered that all Tang Soo Do techniques depend on basic actions and forms.
Learn them properly and apply them in your free sparring and self defense skills.
UPON ENTERING THE DOJANG
Students entering in either Do Bohk or street clothes should remove their shoes, salute the flags and bow to
the instructor on the floor as soon as they enter the dojang. This will be done without exception. The student
does not have to wait for the instructor to acknowledge the bow if the instructor is busy.
STARTING CLASS
Students will line up according to rank and seniority. The higher ranking member will be on the right. The
lead instructor will take a position in the front center of the class. Assistant instructors will line up on the right
side of the class. The highest ranking member in class will call the commands.
Cha Ryut (attention)

Kuk Ki Ba Ray (salute the flags)
Ba Ro (return)
Ahn Jo (sitting position)
Muk Yum (meditation)
Ba Ro (return - called by instructor)
Kwan Jang Nim Kay Kyung Yet (bow to the Grand Master)
Sah Bum Nim Kay Kyung Yet (bow to the Master Instructor)
or
Kyo Sa Nim Kay Kyung Yet (Bow to the Instructor)
DURING CLASS
Proper respect and discipline shall be maintained at all times and Tang Soo do ritual should be followed in a
uniform manner.
When the master instructor of the school or high ranking guest enters the dojang the instructor on the floor or
highest ranking member in the class should call the class to attention and have the class turn and bow. After
respect has been paid the class should return to training immediately.
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When a student comes to class late, he/she should wait until they are recognized by the instructor, bow and
ask permission to join the class.
When a student must leave the class, he/she should first receive permission from the instructor.
DISMISSING THE CLASS
As in the beginning of the class, students line up according to rank. The senior member gives the following
commands:
Cha Ryut (attention)

Kuk Ki Ba Ray (salute the flags)
Ba Ro (return)
Ahn Jo (sitting position)
Muk Yum (meditation)
Ba Ro (return - called by instructor)
Kwan Jang Nim Kay Kyung Yet (bow to the Grand Master)
Sah Bum Nim Kay Kyung Yet (bow to the Master Instructor)
or
Kyo Sa Nim Kay Kyung Yet (Bow to the Instructor)
When the command to bow to the instructor is given all members say with clarity “Ko Map Sum Ni Da” (Thank
You) to the instructor
The senior Yu Gup Ja (color belt holder) will give the commands:
Face Yu Dan Ja (black belt holder)

Yu Dan Ja Kay Kyung Yet (bow to the black belts)
Lead instructor then calls: “ As a dedicated student of the martial arts”, “I will live by the codes and tenets of
Tang Soo Do” The class will repeat each part after the instructor. The instructor will call: “Five Codes” and the
class will recite the codes in unison. The instructor will then call “Seven Tenets” and the class will recite the
tenets in union. The instructor will call “What’s the goal?” and the class will respond “Black Belt Excellence!”
The instructor will call “Tang Soo!” All members will yell “Tang Soo!” with their right fist raised.
The instructor will dismiss the class after giving any comments or announcements.
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PHILOSOPHY OF THE BELT SYSTEM
WHITE BELT – Represents a primitive stage of achievement like the seed that lies below the snows of winter.
YELLOW BELT – Represents the first beams of sunlight that bring new growth and life
ORANGE BELT – Represents growing strength of the sun. Our Tang Soo Do knowledge begins to reveal itself
PURPLE BELT - Purple represents the colors of dawn, so a purple belt is given to a student who is transitioning
into the advanced stages of study.
GREEN BELT – Represents speedy development of youth as summer arrives.
BLUE BELT - Represents the sky and the light it provides all growing things
BROWN BELT – Represents power, stability, agility, weight and wisdom. This stabilizing stage both mentally
and physically, analogous to the plants which curtail their growth and prepare to flower in late summer
RED BELT – Represents blood, life, energy, attention and control. The student’s techniques begin to bloom
and ripen.
CHO DAN BO (Black Belt Candidate) - HALF RED / HALF BLACK BELT – Represents maturity, respect and
honor. The practitioner must now prepare mind and body for the final step needed to attain black belt.
BLACK BELT- Represents mastery, calmness, dignity and sincerity. Black Belt is the final stage of one life cycle
and the beginning of the next. This we see that it is not only the end of one stage but, more importantly, the
beginning of a path which leads up through the ranks of the higher Black Belts to true mastery.
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RANK SYSTEM
RANK BELT REQUIRED TIME

10th Gup White Belt Beginner
9th Gup Yellow Belt 3 Months
8th Gup Orange Belt 3 Months
7th Gup Purple Belt 3 Months
6th Gup Green Belt 3 Months
5th Gup Blue Belt 3 Months
4th Gup Brown Belt 3 Months
3rd Gup Brown Belt w/Black Stripe 3 Months
2nd Gup Red Belt 3-6 Months
1st Gup Red Belt w/Black Stripe 3-6 Months
Cho Dan Bo Red & Black Belt 3-6 Months
1st Dan Black Belt w/1 Stripe 6-12 Months
2nd Dan Black Belt w/2 Stripes 2 Years
3rd Dan Black Belt w/3 Stripes 3 Years
4th Dan Black Belt w/Central Red Stripe 4 years
5th Dan BLack Belt w/Central Red Stripe 5 Years
6th Dan Black Belt w/ 2 Central Red Stripes 6 Years
7th Dan Black Belt w/2 Central Red Stripes 7 Years
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TESTING TYPES
Gup Testing – Testing for ranks under black belt will be held at each member’s respective studio. Testing must
be held under the authority of a minimum of one Kyo Sa (certified instructor)
Students may not be tested more than once every three months. Students must be registered with the
Federation with the exception of new students taking their first test. Their membership application may
precede or can be submitted along with their first test results.
Dan Pre Test – Students testing for Dan ranks will be required to pass a preliminary exam at their studio. This
exam will determine if the student is qualified to move on to the final Dan test. This exam will be overseen by
the instructors of each individual studio.
Dan Testing – Dan testing will be held twice a year in the Spring and Fall. These tests may be held at an
individual studio or with a group of studios from the same region. Testing must be held under the authority of
a minimum of one Sah Bum (master instructor) which will be assigned by the Federation headquarters
Dan Recertification – Dan members will take recertification tests between Dan promotions every 6 months.
This will ensure that every Yu Dan Ja is continuing their training and progressing towards their next level.
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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
10TH GUP WHITE BELT

This rank is awarded to the beginner for showing the courage to begin their journey to black belt.
10TH GUP WHITE BELT to 9th GUP YELLOW BELT REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements:
1. Must show moral character, discipline, loyalty and abide by the dojang rules.
2. Must have registered with the Jeonsa Tang Soo Do Federation
3. Must have completed minimum of 3 months/24 classes since joining
4. No age requirement
General Knowledge:
1. Tang Soo Do Etiquette

2. Dojang Rules
Basic Hand/Kick Techniques:
1. Hand Techniques: Low Block, High Block, Inside Outside Block, Outside Inside Block, Center Punch
Exercise, Center Punch, High Punch, Back Fist Reverse Punch
2. Kick Techniques: Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Side Kick, Back Kick
Forms:
1. Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-2
Self Defense:
Not Required
Free Sparring:
Not Required
Breaking:
Not Required
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9TH GUP YELLOW BELT to 8TH GUP ORANGE BELT REQUIREMENTS
3. Must have completed minimum of 3 months/24 classes since last promotion
4. Must be able to tie your own belt correctly
General Knowledge:
1. Be able to name the following
a. Organization
b. Studio
c. Art
d. Name and Rank of your instructor
e. Name of the Grand Master
1. Hand Techniques: Hand Techniques: Low Block, High Block, Inside Outside Block, Outside Inside Block,
Center Punch Exercise, Center Punch, High Punch, Back Fist Reverse Punch
2. Kick Techniques: Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Side Kick, Back Kick
Forms:
1. Ki Cho Hyung E Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-4
Self Defense:
1. Front Break Fall

2. Side Break Fall
3. Back Break Fall
Free Sparring:
Not Required
Breaking:
1. One Board Hand Technique (choice)

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8TH GUP ORANGE BELT to 7TH GUP PURPLE BELT REQUIREMENTS
General Knowledge:
1. Be able to recite the following basic terms in Korean:
Gym, Uniform, Belt, Instructor, Master Instructor, Grand Master, Attention, Ready, Bow
1. Hand Techniques: Side Block. Side Punch, Single Knife Hand Block
2. Block/Punch Combinations
3. Kick Techniques: Ax Kick, Hook Kick, Stepping Side Kick, Flying Side Kick
4. 2 Kick Combinations
Forms:
1. Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-6
Self Defense:
1. Against Same Side Wrist Grab
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:
1. One Board Kick Technique (choice)
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7TH GUP PURPLE BELT to 6TH GUP GREEN BELT REQUIREMENTS
1. Must show moral character, discipline, loyalty and abide by the dojang rules
General Knowledge:
1. Recite the Five Codes of Tang Soo Do.
1. Hand Techniques: Low Knife Hand Block, High Knife Hand Block, 2 Hand Block, Spear Hand Attack
3. Kick Techniques: Stepping Hook Kick, Spinning Back Kick
Forms:
1. Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-8
Self Defense:
1. Against Cross Side Wrist Grab
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:

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6TH GUP GREEN BELT to 5TH GUP BLUE BELT REQUIREMENTS
General Knowledge:
1. Recite the Seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do.

2. Count from 1 to 10 in Korean.
2. Kick Techniques: Jumping Front Kick, Jumping Roundhouse Kick, Jumping Side Kick
Forms:
1. Pyung Ahn E Dan
One Step Sparring:
2. Techniques #1-10
Self Defense:
1. Single Hand Frontal Grab (i.e. wrist, sleeve, lapel, shoulder, hair)
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:

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5TH GUP BLUE BELT to 4TH GUP BROWN BELT REQUIREMENTS
General Knowledge:
1. Name 20 Korean Tang Soo Do terms.

2. Why do we Kihap?
1. 2 Hand Technique combinations

4. Kick Techniques: 180 Jump Spinning Back Kick
Forms:
1. Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
Weapons
1. Bong Basics #1-7

2. Bong Spin #1-2
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-12
Self Defense:
1. Single Hand Frontal Grab (i.e. wrist, sleeve, lapel, shoulder neck, hair)
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:

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4TH GUP BROWN BELT to 3RD GUP ADVANCED BROWN BELT REQUIREMENTS
General Knowledge:
1. Explain the meaning of each of the Seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do.
2. Why do we practice One Step Sparring?
1. Hand Techniques: Low X Block, High X Block, Ridge Hand Strike

2. 2 and 3 Hand Technique Combinations
3. Kick Techniques: Spinning Wheel Kick, Spinning Hook Kick, Spinning Crescent Kick
4. 2 and 3 Kick Technique Combinations
Forms:
1. Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
Weapons
1. Bong Basic #1-7

2. Bong Spin #1-5
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-14
Self Defense:
1. Double Hand Frontal Grab (i.e. wrist, sleeve, lapel, shoulder, choke, bear hug)
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:

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3RD GUP ADVANCED BROWN BELT to 2ND GUP RED BELT REQUIREMENTS
General Knowledge:
1. Name 30 Tang Soo Do terms in Korean.

2. Name 5 vital spots and what technique you would use to strike each point.
1. Hand Techniques: Spinning Knife Hand, Spinning Back Fist

3. Kick Techniques: 360 Jump Spinning Back Kick, Tornado Kick, 360 Jump Spinning Roundhouse Kick
4. 2 and 3 Kick Combinations
Forms:
1. Pyung Ahn O Dan
Weapons:
1. Bong Hyung Il Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-16
Self Defense:
2. Double Hand Frontal Grab (i.e. wrist, sleeve, lapel, shoulder, choke, bear hug)
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:
1. One or Two Board Hand Technique (choice)

2. One or Two Board Kick Technique (choice)
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2ND GUP RED BELT to 1ST GUP ADVANCED RED BELT REQUIREMENTS
General Knowledge:
1. Recite the Fourteen Attitude Requirements to master Tang Soo Do.

2. Explain the USA Flag
3. Explain the South Korean Flag

2. Kick Techniques: Jump Spinning Wheel Kick, Jump Spinning Hook Kick, Jump Spinning Crescent Kick,
Double Jumping Front Kick
3. 2 and 3 Technique Kick Combinations
Forms:
1. Bassai
Weapons:
1. Bong Basic #1-10

2. Bong Spin #1-5
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-18
Self Defense:
1. Rear Grab (i.e. wrist, shoulder, choke, strangle hold, bear hug, full nelson)
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1
Breaking:

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1ST GUP ADVANCED RED BELT to CHO DAN BO REQUIREMENTS
General Knowledge:
1. Explain the meaning of the Tang Soo Do belt colors.

2. What is the responsibility of a Cho Dan Bo in class?

2. Kick Techniques: Diagonal Kick
3. 2 and 3 Kick Technique Combinations
Forms:
1. Pyung Ahn Cho Dan – O Dan – performed continuously

2. Bassai
Weapons:
1. Bong Hyung E Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-20
Self Defense:
1. Against all grabs
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:
1. One or Two Board Hand Technique (choice)

2. One or Two Board Kick Technique (choice)
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CHO DAN BO to 1ST DAN REQUIREMENTS
3. Must have completed minimum of 6 months/72 classes of continuous training
General Knowledge: Must pass with a minimum of 80%
1. Written Test covering all information in Student Manual
1. Hand Techniques: All Previous Requirements

2. Kick Techniques: All Previous Requirements
Forms:
1. Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu - Bassai
Weapons:
1. One Minute Continuous Freestyle Bong Skills

2. Bong Hyung Il and E Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-20 performed on both the left and right sides
Self Defense:
1. Against all grabs
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
2. 2 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:
1. 1 Board Hand Technique (choice)

2. 2 Board Kick Technique (choice)
3. 1 Board Jump Kick (choice)
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Physical Conditioning: Must pass with a minimum of 80%
1. 3 Sets of Push Ups (30 second set with 30 second rest between sets) 75 = 100%
2. 3 Sets of Sit Ups (30 second set with 30 second rest between sets) 75 = 100%
3. 2 Mile run - 18 minutes = 100%
Essay:
1. 1000 word essay entitled “My journey to Black Belt”
1ST DAN to 2nd DAN REQUIREMENTS

2. Must be a member in good standing with the Jeonsa Tang Soo Do Federation
3. Must have completed minimum of 2 years of continuous training since 1 st Dan test
4. Member must be a minimum of 12 years old
1. Hand Techniques: Multiple Technique Combinations

2. Kick Techniques: Multiple Technique Combinations
3. Hand and Kick Technique Combinations
Forms:
1. Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu – Sam Bu

2. Pyung Ahn Cho Dan – O Dan
3. Bassai
4. Naihanchi Cho Dan
5. Naihanchi E Dan
6. Sip Soo
Weapons:
1. 1 Minute Freestyle Bong Skills

2. Bong Hyung Il Bu - Sam Bu
3. 1 Minute Freestyle Ssang Chul Bong Skills
4. Ssang Chul Bong Il Bu
5. Jang Kum Hyung Il Bu
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One Step Sparring:
1. Advanced creative one steps
Self Defense:
1. Blindfolded Self Defense
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
2. 2 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:
1. 2 Board Speed Break with hand (choice)

2. 2 Board Speed Break with kick (choice)
3. 3 Mile run 27 minutes = 100%
Essay:
1. 1000 word essay entitled “My growth as a leader in Tang Soo Do”
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2ND DAN TO 3RD DAN REQUIREMENTS
3. Must have completed a minimum of 3 years of continuous training since 2 nd Dan test.
4. Member must be a minimum of 16 years old

Forms:
1. Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu – Sam Bu (will be asked to perform 1)

2. Pyung Ahn Cho Dan – O Dan (will be asked to perform 2)
3. Bassai
4. Naihanchi Cho Dan - Naihanchi Sam Dan
5. Sip Soo
6. Jin Do
Weapons:

4. Ssang Chul Bong Il Bu - E Bu
5. Jang Kum Hyung Il Bu
6. Dan Kum Hyung Il Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-20
Self Defense:
Free Sparring:
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1. 1 on 1 Sparring
2. 2 on 1 Sparring
Breaking:

3. 3 Mile run - 27 minutes = 100%
Essay: 1000 word essay entitled “My philosophy of self defense”
3RD DAN to 4TH DAN REQUIREMENTS

3. Must have completed a minimum of 4 years of continuous training since their 3rd Dan test.
4. Must hold the position of chief instructor at a member studio, run your own studio or club
5. Must contribute leadership to the Federation
6. Minimum Age: 21 Years old
1. Written test

Forms:
1. Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu – Sam Bu (will be asked to perform 1)

2. Pyung Ahn Cho Dan – O Dan (will be asked to perform 2)
3. Bassai
4. Naihanchi Cho Dan - Naihanchi Sam Dan
5. Sip Soo
6. Jin Do
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7. Rohai
8. Kong Sang Koon
Weapons:

4. Ssang Chul Bong Il Bu - E Bu
5. Jang Kum Hyung Il Bu – E Bu
6. Dan Kum Hyung Il Bu
One Step Sparring:
1. Techniques #1-20
Self Defense:
Free Sparring:
1. 1 on 1 Sparring
2. 2 on 1 Sparring
3. Sparring from ground
Breaking:

3. 4 Board Break with Kick (choice)
Physical Conditioning: 4 Sets of Push Ups (30 second set with 30 second rest between sets)
1. 4 Sets of Sit Ups (30 second set with 30 second rest between sets)
2. 3 Mile run
Essay:
1. Research topic will be assigned
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TRANSFER PROCESS
When a student with rank from another martial art transfers into the Federation they must be evaluated by
the chief instructor of the studio to determine which Tang Soo Do rank is most appropriate. The most
important area to observe is the foundational skills. (Stances, Posture, Balance, Focus, Attitude, Speed and
Power, etc. If these skills are strong it will be easy to build upon and a student will most likely be able to
retain most if not all of their rank. If it is determined that the student needs to build up their foundational
skills a lower starting rank may be recommended.
If a student moves away from their current area they may transfer to another Federation studio with no loss
of rank.
RANK CERTIFICATION
All students that successfully complete a Gup or Dan promotion exam will have the results submitted to the
Federation by their studio. The Federation will issue official rank certification to each student. The studio will
award the certification after each exam.
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VITAL POINTS
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TECHNIQUES
HAND
1. Low Block
2. High Block
3. Inside Outside Block
4. Outside Inside Block
5. Side Block
6. Single Knife Hand Block
7. Two Hand Block
8. Low Knife Hand Block
9. High Knife Hand Block
10. Low X Block
11. High X Block
12. Center Punch
13. High Punch
14. Side Punch
15. Back Fist Strike
16. Hammer Fist Strike
17. Palm Heel Strike
18. Elbow Strike
19. Spear Hand Strike
KICK
1. Front Kick
2. Roundhouse Kick
3. Side Kick
4. Back Kick
5. Ax Kick
6. Hook Kick
7. Inside Outside Crescent Kick
8. Outside Inside Crescent Kick
9. Stepping Side Kick
10. Stepping Hook Kick
11. Spinning Back Kick
12. Spinning Wheel Kick
13. Spinning Hook Kick
14. Spinning Crescent Kick
15. Jumping Front Kick
16. Jumping Roundhouse Kick
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17. Jumping Side Kick
18. Flying Side Kick
19. Jumping Ax Kick
20. 180 Jump Spinning Back Kick
21. 360 Jump Spinning Back Kick
22. 360 Jump Spinning Crescent Kick (Tornado Kick)
23. 360 Jump Spinning Roundhouse Kick
24. Diagonal Kick
25. Jumping Front – Roundhouse Kick
26. Jumping Front – Ax Kick
27. Double Jumping Front Kick - Alternating
28. Double Jumping Front Kick - Split
29. Double Jumping Front Kick - Feet Together
30. Double Flying Side Kick
31. Flying Side Kick-360 Jump Spinning Back Kick
32. Low Wheel Sweep
BONG
1. Low Block
2. High Block
3. Downward Block
4. High Strike
5. Downward Strike
6. Upward Strike
7. Punch
8. Thrust
9. Upward Swing
10. Downward Swing
11. Forward Figure 8
12. Reverse Figure 8
13. One Hand Forward Figure 8
14. Switching One Hand Forward Figure 8
15. Front Spin
16. Behind the Back Spin
17. Cross Body Strike
18. Inside Whip
19. Reverse Grip Inside Whip
20. Outside Whip
21. Figure 8 to Slam
22. Reverse Figure 8 to Slam
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SSANG CHUL BONG
1. Downward Strike Under Arm

2. Downward Strike Between Legs
3. Downward Whip
4. Backhand Whip
5. Triangle Whip
6. Forward Propeller Spin
7. Reverse Propeller Spin
8. Forward Figure 8
9. Reverse Figure 8
10. Inside Figure 8
11. Over Shoulder Transition
12. Behind Back Transition
13. Around Neck Transition
14. Between Legs Transition Forwards
15. Between Legs Transition Backwards
16. Under Arm Transition
17. Wrist Roll
ONE STEP SPARRING TECHNIQUES
One Step Sparring is important in developing a student’s timing, focus and distance control. A student is
required to be able to perform 20 techniques prior to Black Belt. These techniques can vary from studio to
studio. One Step Sparring can be done with hands, kicks and weapons.
SELF DEFENSE
When performing self defense it is important to remember the key factors of reacting quickly, controlling your
opponent, using your strength against your opponent’s weakness, using your voice, recognizing your
surroundings and identifying escape routes. As there are many defenses to a grab the exact technique that
you perform is not important but rather whether the technique is effective. It is essential to learn how to
strike your opponent’s vital spots and to use your strikes, locks, traps, takedowns and throws efficiently.
Advanced self defense skills will include multiple opponents and defense against weapons.
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TERMINOLOGY
Titles
Grand Master Kwan Jang Nim
Master Instructor Sah Bum Nim
Instructor Kyo Sa Nim
Assistant Instructor Boo Kyo Sa Nim
Testing Examiner Shim Sa Kwan Nim
Black Belt Holder Yu Dan Ja
Senior Member Sun Bae Nim
Junior Member Hu Bae
Color Belt Holder Yu Gup Ja
Beginner Cho Bo Ja
General
Block Mahk Ki
Attack Kong Kyuck
Kick Cha Ki
Low Part Ha Dan
Middle Part Choong Dan
High Part Sang Dan
Front Ahp
Side Yup
Back Dwi
Turning Tollyo
Jump E Dan
Uniform Do Bok
Studio Do Jang
Color Belt Gup
Black Belt Dan
One Step Sparring Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun
Free Sparring Ja Yu Dae Ryun
Self Defense Ho Sin Sul
Breaking Kyuck Pa
Testing Shim Sa
External Power Weh Kong
Internal Power Neh Kong
Spiritual Power Shim Kong
National Flag Kukgi
South Korean Flag Tae Kukgi
Form Hyung
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Vital Point Kup So
Thank You Ko Map Sum Ni Da
You’re Welcome Chun Man Nay O
Concentration Chung Shin Tong Il
Chum Shim Balance
Kyum Son Humility
Chun Kyung Respect
In Neh Endurance
Indomitable Spirit Baek Chul Bul Gul
Moo Shim Empty Mind
Commands
Bow Kyung Yet

Bow to the Grand Master Kwan Jang Nim Kay Kyung Yet
Bow to the Master Sah Bum Nim Kay Kyung Yet
Bow to the Instructor Kyo Sa Nim Kay Kyung Yet
Bow to the Black Belts Yu Dan Ja Kay Kyung Yet
Without the Count Ku Ryung Up Shi
With the Count Ku Ryung E Mat Cho So
Change Position Kyo Dae
Return Ba Ro
Salute the Flag Kukgi Ba Ray
Sit Ahn Jo
Meditate Muk Yum
Begin Shi Jak
Stop Ko Man
Turn Tora
Turn to the Rear Dwi Ro Tora
Rest Shio
Stances
Attention Cha Ryut
Ready Position Choon Bee
Rest Shio
Front Stance Chun Gul Ja Seh
Back Stance Hu Kul Ja Seh
Horseback Stance Ki Ma Ja Seh
Cross Leg Stance Kyo Sa Rip Ja She
Crane Stance Ha Bahl Seo Ki Ja Seh
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Low Stance Choi Ha Dan Ja Seh
Ready for Kick Bahl Cha Ki Choon Bee
Sparring Stance Ja Yu Dae Ryun Chooon Bee
Hand Techniques
Low Block Ha Dan Mahk Ki
High Block Sang Dan Mahk Ki
Inside Outside Block Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Ki
Outside Inside Block Pahkeso Ahnuro Mahk Ki
Side Block Yup Mahk Ki
Two Hand Block/Front Stance Chun Kul Ssang Soo Mahk Ki
Two Hand Block/Back Stance Hu Kul Ssang Soo Mahk Ki
Low Knife Hand Block Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki
High Knife Hand Block Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki
Low X Block Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki
High X Block Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki
Low Knife Hand Block/Low Stance Choi Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki
Punch Exercise/Horseback Stance Pahl Put Ki

Center Punch Choong Dan Kong Kyuck
High Punch Sang Dan Kong Kyuck
Side Punch Wheng Jin Kong Kyuck
Spear Hand Strike Kwan Soo Kong Kyuck
Knife Hand Strike Soo Do Kong Kyuck
Ridge Hand Strike Yuk Soo Do Kong Kyuck
Back Fist Strike Kap Kwon Kong Kyuck
Hammer Fist Strike Kwon Do Kong Kyuck
Palm Strike Jang Kwon Kong Kyuck
Elbow Strike Pal Koop Kong Kyuck
Plier Hand Strike Jip Kay Sohn Kong Kyuck
Kick Techniques
Front Kick Ahp Cha Ki
Front Stretch Kick Ahp Poto Oly Ki
Side Kick Yup Cha Ki
Roundhouse Kick Tollyo Cha Ki
Ax Kick Nae Ryo Cha Ki
Crescnet Kick Pahn Dahl Cha Ki
Hook Kick Hu Ryo Cha Ki
Diagonal Kick Bit Cha Ki
Knee Kick Moo Roop Cha Ki
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Spinning Back Kick Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki
Spinning Hook Kick Dwi Hu Ryo Cha Ki
Spinning Wheel Kick Way Jun Cha Ki
Spinning Crescent Kick Dwi Pahn Dal Cha Ki
Tornado Kick Tae Poong Cha Ki
Jump (Kick) E Dan (followed by kick)
Weapons
Staff Bong
Nunchuck Ssang Chul Bong
Dagger Dan Kum
Sword Jang Kum
Cane Ji Pong E
Anatomy
Arm Pahl
Foot Bahl
Leg Da Ri
Elbow Pahl Koop
Knee Moo Roop
Hand Soo or Sohn
Waist Hu Ri
Groin Nang Shim
Lower Abdomen Dan Jun
Neck Mok
Chin Tuck
Philtrum In Choong
Solor Plexus Myung Chi
Forehead Ima
Numbers
One Hana Il
Two Tul E
Three Set Sam
Four Net Sa
Five Ta Sot O
Six Yo Sot Yuk
Seven Il Gup Chil
Eight Yo Dol Pal
Nine A Hop Ku
Ten Yol Sip
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Twenty Sumul E Sip
Thirty Seorun Sam Sip
Forty Maheun Sa Sip
Fifty Swin O Sip
Sixty Yesun Yuk Sip
Seventy Ilhuen Chil Sip
Eighty Yodeun Pal Sip
Ninety Aheun Ku Sip
One Hundred Beak Beak
Forms
Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu
Meaning – Basic form # 1
Creator – Grand Master Hwang Kee
Date – 1947
Moves – 20
Ki Cho Hyung E Bu
Meaning – Basic Form # 2
Date – 1947
Moves – 20
Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu

Meaning – Basic Form #3
Date – 1947
Moves – 20
Pyung Ahn Cho Dan

Meaning – Calm and Peace of Mind #1
Creator – Master Idos
Date – 1870
Moves - 22
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Pyung Ahn E Dan
Date – 1870
Moves – 29
Pyung Ahn Sam Dan

Date – 1870
Moves – 27
Pyung Ahn Sa Dan

Date – 1870
Moves – 29
Pyung Ahn O Dan

Date – 1870
Moves - 28
Bassai
Meaning – Penetrate the Fortress
Creator – Unknown
Date – Mid to Late 17th Century
Moves – 50
Naihanchi Cho Dan

Meaning – Warrior on horseback #1
Creator – Jang Song Kye
Date – 1100 AD
Moves – 33
Naihanchi E Dan
Date – 1100 AD
Moves – 30
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Sip Soo
Meaning – Ten Hands
Creator – Unknown
Date – 1550 AD
Moves – 29
Naihanchi Sam Dan

Date – 1100 AD
Moves – 38
Jin Do
Meaning – Fast back and forth movements
Creator –
Date – 1100 AD
Moves – 44
Ro Hai
Meaning – Crane on a rock
Creator – Unknown
Date – Unknown
Moves – 30
Kong Sang Kun

Creator – Kong Sang Kun
Date – 1700 AD
Moves – 65
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KI CHO HYUNG IL BU
Move Count Description
Choon Bee with left foot
1 1 Turn 90° to the left into a left front stance and execute a left low block.
2 2 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right center punch.
3 3 Turn 180° to the right into a right front stance and execute a right low block
4 4 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a left center punch.
KIHAP
11 11 Turn 180° to the right into a right front stance and execute a right low block.
13 13 Turn 90° to the left into a left front stan
stance
ce and execute a left low block.
KIHAP
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Baro with left foot
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KI CHO HYUNG E BU

2 2 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right high punch.
4 4 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a left high punch.
6 6 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right high block.
7 7 Step forward into a le
left
ft front stance and execute a left high block.
8 8 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right high block. KIHAP
13 13 Turn 90° to the left into a left front stance and execu
execute
te a left low block.
15 15 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a left high block.
KIHAP
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Baro with left foot
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KI CHO HYUNG SAM BU
1 1 Turn 90° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left side block.
3 3 Turn 180° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right side block
6 6 Step forward into a right horseback stance and execute a right side punch.
7 7 Step forward into a left horseback stance and execute a left side punch.
KIHAP
11 11 Turn 180° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right side block.
13 13 Turn 90° to the left into a left front sta
stance
nce and execute a left low block.
15 15 Step forward into a left horseback stance and execute a left side punch.
KIHAP
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Baro with left foot
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PYUNG AHN CHO DAN
3 3 Turn 180°
0° to the right into a right front stance and execute a right low block
4 Draw your right foot back to the left into an “L” shape while snapping your
right arm back towards your body with palm up. Execute a right circular
downward hammer fist strike.
7 From the same position execute a single center knife hand block.
8 6 Step forward into a right front stance and exe
execute
cute a right high block.
9 7 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a left high block.
10 8 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right high block. KIHAP
11 9 Turn 270° to thee left into a left front stance and execute a left low block.
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KIHAP
19 17 Turn 270° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left low knife
hand block.
20 18 Turn 45° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right low knife
hand block.
21 19 Turn 135° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right low knife
hand block.
22 20 Turn 45° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left low knife hand
block.
Baro with left foot
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PYUNG AHN E DAN
1 1 Turn 90° to the left into a left back stance and execute a simultaneous
right high block and left inside/outside block with palm turn outward.
2 2 Execute a right upper cut while pulling left fist to the right shoulder.
3 Shift into a left horseback stance and execute a left side punch.
4 3 Pivot 180° to the right into a right back stance and execute a simultaneous
left high block and right inside/outside block with palm turn outward.
5 4 Execute a left upper cut while pulling right fist to the left shoulder.
6 Shift into a right horseback stance and execute a right side punch.
7 5 Look 90° to the right and bring the left foot to the with right hand chamber
on right ribcage an
andd left arm in front of chest with palm facing down.
Switch hands to the left side with left fist on left ribcage and right arm in
front of chest with palm facing down and chamber rright ight foot to left knee.
8 6 Execute a right side kick while extending the right arm parallel with kicking
leg.
9 Look 180° to the left and land into a left back stance while executing a left
high knife hand block.
10 7 Step forward into a right back stance and execute a right high knife hand
block.
11 8 Step forward into a left back stance and execute a left high knife hand block.
12 9 Step forward into a right front stance and execute right center spear hand.
KIHAP
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13 10 Turn 270° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left high knife
hand block.
14 11 Turn 45° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right high knife
hand block.
15 12 Turn 135° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right high
knife hand block.
16 13 Turn 45° to the left into a left fighting stance and execute a left high knife
hand block.
17 14 Turn 45° to the left into a left front stance and execute a right inside/outside
block.
18 15 Execute a right front kick.
19 Land into a right front stance and execute left center punch.
20 From same position execute a left inside/outside block.
21 16 Execute a left front kick.
22 Land into a left front stance and execute a right center punch.
23 17 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a two hand block.
25 From same position execute a left single center knife hand block.
26 19 Turn 45° to the right into a right front stance and execute a right high block.
28 From same position execute a right single center knife hand block.
29 21 Turn 45° to the left into a left front stance and execute a left high block.
KIHAP
Baro with left foot

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PYUNG AHN SAM DAN

1 1 Turn 90°° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left side block.
2 2 Bring right foot to the left and execute a simultaneous right inside outside
block and left low block.
3 From same position execute a simultaneous left inside outside block and right
ri
low block.
5 4 Bring left foot to the right and execute a simultaneous left inside outside block
and right low block.
6 From same position execute a simultaneous right inside outside block and left
low block.
7 5 Turn 90° to the left into a left front stance and execute a two handed block.
8 6 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right center spear hand
strike.
9 7 Bring left foot behind the right and twist right hand downward and pull behind
the right hip.
10 Immediately spin 360° to the left into a left horseback stance and execute a left
downward Hammer fist strike.
11 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right center punch.
KIHAP
12 8 Turn 180° to the left and bring left foot back ttoo the right while bringing both
fists into ribs just above the belt. (first two knuckles touch ribs)
13 9 Execute a right outside inside crescent kick.
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14 Land into a right horseback stance keeping fists on ribs and execute a right
elbow block by twisting the waist.
15 Execute a right back fist strike.
16 Pull right fist back to the ribs.
17 10 Execute a left outside inside crescent kick.
18 Land into a left horseback stance keeping fists on ribs and execute a left elbow
block by twisting the waist.
19 Execute a left back fist strike.
20 Pull left fist back to the ribs.
21 11 Execute a right outside inside crescent kick.
22 Land into a right horseback stance keeping fists on ribs and execute a right
elbow block by twisting the waist.
23 Execute a right back fist strike.
25 13 Slowly bring right foot to left and step sideways into a horseback stance.
26 14 Turn 180° to the left into a left horseback stance and execute a simultaneous
left elbow strike with left hand chambered to the ribs and a right punch over
the left shoulder.
27 Jump one stance length to the right and land in a horseback stance while
executing a simultaneous right elbow strike with the right hand chambered to
the rib cage and a left punch over the right shoulder. KIHAP
Baro with left foot
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PYUNG AHN SA DAN
1 1 Turn 90° to the left into a left back stance and execute a simultaneous left
high knife hand block and a right open hand high block.
2 2 Turn 180° to the right into a right back stance and execute a simultaneous
right high knife hand block and a left open hand high block.
3 3 Turn 90° to the left into a left front stance and execute a low X block.
4 4 Step forward into a right back stance and execute a two hand block.
5 5 Bring left foot to the right with hands chambered on the left with left fist on
left ribcage and right arm in front of chest with facing palm down and quickly
switch chamber to the right side with right fist on right ribcage an left arm in
front of chest with palm facing down while chambering the left foot to the
right knee. (focus is to the left side)
6 6 Execute a left side kick with left arm extended palm down.
7 Land
nd into a left front stance and execute a right elbow strike to the left palm.
8 7 Pivot 180° to the right into a right back stance and chamber hands to the left
side with left fist on left ribcage and righ
rightt arm in front of chest with palm
facing inward.
9 Bring left foot to the right and chamber hands to the right with right fist on
right ribcage and left arm in front of cchest
hest with palm facing down and quickly
switch chamber to the left side with left fist on left ribcage and right arm in
front of chest with palm facing down while chambering the right foot to the
left knee.
10 8 Execute a right side kick with right arm extended palm down.
11 Land into a right front stance and execute left elbow strike to the right palm.
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12 9 Pivot 90° to the left and execute a simultaneous right high outside inside
knife hand strike and a left open hand high block.
14 11 Hop forward into a right cross leg stance and execute a right back fist. KIHAP
15 12 Turn 135° to the left into a left front stance with wrists crossed in front of
chest and hands opened with left hand on top. Make hands into fists and
rotate palms down and twist right palm up.
16 Execute a right front kick while extending left arm and chambering right
hand to ribs.
17 Land into a right front stance and execute a right center punch.
18 Immediately execute a left center punch.
19 13 Turn 90° to the right into a right front stance with wrists crossed in front of
chest and hands opened with right hand on top. Make hands into fists and
rotate palms down and twist left palm up.
20 14 Execute a left front kick while extending right arm and chambering left
hand to ribs.
21 Land into a left front stance and execute a left center punch.
22 Immediately execute a right center punch.
23 15 Turn 45° to the left into a left back stance and execute a two handed
block.
24 16 Step forward into a right back stance and execute a two handed block.
25 17 Step forward into a left back stance and execute a two handed block.
26 Shift forward into a left front stance and extend open hands with palms
facing down at the shoulder level
27 18 Execute a right knee strike pull both fists down past knee. KIHAP
28 Turn 135° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left high knife
hand block.
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hand block.
Baro with right foot
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PYUNG AHN OH DAN
1. 1 Turn 90° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left side block.
2. Twist into a right ¾ punch.
3. 2 Bring right foot to the left and chamber hands to the left side with left fist on
left ribs and right fist facing palm down immediately switch chamber to the
right side with right fist on right ribs and left fist facing palm down. Focus is
forward.
4. 3 Turn 90° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right side block.
5. Execute a left ¾ punch.
6. 4 Bring left foot to the right and chamber hands to the right side with right fist
on right ribs and left fist facing palm down immediately switch chamber
chambe to
the left side with left fist on left ribs and right fist facing palm down. Focus is
forward
7. 5 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a two hand block.
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8. 6 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a low X block.
9. From same position immediately execute a high X block.
10. 7 Rotate open hands to the right side with left palm on top of the right palm
while lifting right foot to the left knee.
11. Immediately execute a left high knife hand strike.
12. Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right center punch.
KIHAP
13. 8 Turn 180° to the left leading with the right arm and execute a right outside
inside crescent kick.
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14. Land in a right horseback stance and execute a right low block.
15. Look 180° to the left and execute a left backhand strike with arm extended.
16. 9 Execute a right outside inside crescent kick to the left palm.
17. Land into a right horseback stance and execute a right elbow strike to the left
palm.
18. 10 Look 90° to the right and step with left leg behind right into a cross leg stance
and execute a two hand block.
19. Look 180° to the left and step into a left back stance and execute a right
uppercut with hand still in previous position.
20. 11 Jump forward and land into a right low cross leg stance and execute a low X
block. KIHAP
21. 12 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right two hand block.
22. 13 Turn 180° to the left into a left front stance and execute a right low spear
hand strike with the left open hand in front of the right shoulder.
23. Shift back into a left back stance and execute a simultaneous left low block
and right inside outside block to the rear.
24. 14 Bring left foot to the right keeping the hands in same position. This
movement is done with controlled breathing.
25. 15 Twist 180° into a cross leg stance and execute a simultaneous double inside
outside block to the sides.
26. 16 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a left low spear hand strike
with the right open hand in front of the left shoulder.
27. Shift back into a right back stance and execute a simultaneous right low block
and left inside outside block to the rear.
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BASSAI
Choon
hoon Bee with left foot
Bassai Choon Bee with left foot. Wrap right fist around left thumb at first
knuckle. Left hand grasps right fist. Extend arms downward in front of belt.
1 1 Slowly turn to the left and fall forward into a right cross leg stance and
execute a right inside outside block with the left palm pressed against the
wrist and knife edge of the fist.
2 2 Turn 180°° to the left into a left front stance and execute a left inside outside
block
3 Immediately execute a right reverse inside outside block.
4 3 Turn 180° to the right into a right into a right front stance and execute a left
reverse outside inside block.
5 Immediately execute a right inside outside block.
6 4 Look 90° to the right and lift right knee high while executing a right low
block.
7 Step 90° to the right into a right front stance and execute a right outside
inside block
8 Immediately execute a left reverse inside outside block.
9 5 Turn 90°° to the left, pull the left leg back into a horseback stance and chamber
right hand to right ribcage and left arm across chest with h palm facing down.
10 6 Execute a left high inside outside knife hand strike.

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11 From same position immediately execute a right center punch.
12 Twist 45° to the left into a left front stance and execute a right reverse inside
outside block to the front.
13 Shift back to the front in a horseback stance and execute a left center punch..
14 Twist 45° to the right into a right front stance and execute a left reverse inside
outside block.
15 7 Step forward to the center line with the left foot and then with the right leg
into a right back stance and execute a right high knife hand block.
16 8 Step forward into a left back stance and execute a left high knife hand block.
block.
18 Immediately step back into a left back stance and execute a left high knife
hand block.
19 10 Twist to the left into a left cross leg stance and execute a double block. The
left hand executes a high block with an open hand and the right hand
executes a high block with open hand into the left palm.
20 11 Execute a right side kick while pulling both hands to the left hip. KIHAP.
21 Turn 180° to the left rear and land in a left back stance and execute a left high
knife hand block.
block.
23 13 Pull the right foot back to the left foot and place hands at 45° to the sides of
the body (hands remain open), bring hands into center of the body and
execute a double high block.
24 14 Pull fists apart.
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25 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a double outside inside
hammer fist strike to the ribcage.
26 15 Jump forward keeping the same stance and execute a right center punch.
KIHAP
27 16 Turn 180° to the left rear into a left front stance and execute a right reverse
low spear hand strike with left open hand chambered in front of right
shoulder.
28 Shift back into a left back stance and execute a simultaneous left low block
and right inside outside block to the rear.
29 17 Pull left foot back to the right foot with controlled breathing.
30 18 Turn 180° to the left leading with the right arm and execute a right outside
inside crescent kick.
31 Land in a right horseback stance and execute a right low block.
32 Look 180° to the left and execute a left backhand strike with arm extended.
33 19 Execute a right outside inside crescent kick to the left palm.
34 Land into a right horseback stance and execute a right elbow strike to the left
palm.
35 Execute a right low punch with left palm facing right shoulder.
36 20 Execute a left low punch with right fist in front of left shoulder.
37 Execute a right low punch with left fist in front of right shoulder.
38 21 Turn 90° to the right into a right front stance and block in front over chest with
right arm and fist palm facing towards body. The left fist is chambered at the
ribcage.
39 22 Execute a U Punch with the left hand on top.
40 23 Pull the right foot back to the left foot and chamber hands on the left side
with the left fist on the left ribcage and right arm in front of chest with palm
facing down. Switch hands to opposite side.
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41 24 Execute a left outside inside crescent kick
42 Land into a left front stance and execute a U Punch with right hand on top.
43 25 Pull the left foot back to the right foot and chamber hands on the right side
with the right fist on the right ribcage and left arm in front of chest with palm
facing down. Switch hands to the opposite side.
44 26 Execute a right outside inside crescent kick
45 Land into a right front stance and execute a U Punch with left hand on top.
46 27 Turn 270° to the left into a low left front stance with right knee bent and just
off the floor. Execute a right reverse inside outside block with the back of the
fist facing the floor.
47 Turn 180° to the right into a low right front stance with left knee bent just off
the floor. Execute a left reverse inside outside block with back of the fist
facing the floor.
48 28 Step forward to the center line with the left foot and then with the right foot
into a right back stance and execute a right high knife hand block.
hand block.
50 30 Step to the centerline with the right foot and then the left foot into a left
back stance and execute a left high knife hand block. KIHAP.
Baro with left foot into Bassai Choon Bee
Baro with left foot
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BONG HYUNG IL BU
1 1 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a left low block.
2 2 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right high strike.
3 3 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a left low block
4 From same position immediately execute a left high strike.
5 From same position immediately execute a high block.
6 4 Execute a right front kick. KIHAP
7 Land forward into a right front stance and execute a right low block.
9 6 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a right high strike.
10 7 Step forward into a left front stance and execut
executee a left low block
11 From same position immediately execute a left high strike.
13 8 Execute a right front kick. KIHAP
14 Land forward into a right front stance and execute a right low block.
15 9 Turn 270° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left low block.
17 10 Turn 180° to the right into a right back stance and execute a right low block.
18 From same position immediately execute a high block
19 11 Turn 90° to the left into a left front stance and execute a left low block
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20 From same position immediately execute a high block

21 12 Execute a right front kick KIHAP
22 Return to a left front stance and execute a left punch
23 From same position immediately execute a right punch
Baro with left foot
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BONG HYUNG E BU
1 1 Step forward with left leg into a one knee stance and execute a left low
block.
2 Jump up in place into a right front stance and execute a high block.
3 2 From same position execute a right punch
4 Followed immediately by a left punch
5 3 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a left low block.
6 4 Step forward into a right horseback stance and execute a right high strike
7 5 Spin 360° into a left front stance and execute a left low block
8 From same position execute a high block
10 Hop forward into a right cross leg stance and execut
executee a right center thrust.
KIHAP.
12 From same position execute a high block.
13 8 Execute a right front kick
14 Step forward into a right front stance and execute a left punch.
15 Immediately follow with a right punch
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17 From same position execute a high block.

18 10 Execute a left front kick moving forward.
19 Step forward into a left front stance and execute a right punch.
20 Immediately follow with a left punch
21 11 Turn 90° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left low block
22 12 Execute a forward figure 8 stepping forward with the right foot
23 Execute a left side kick
24 Land into a left horseback stance and execute a left thrust
25 From same position execute a left low block
26 13 Spin 360° to the right into a right horseback stance and execute right low
block.
27 Hop forward into a horseback stance and execute a right high strike. KIHAP
28 14 Turn 270° to the left into a left back stance and execute a left low block
29 Shift into a left front stance and execute a right punch
30 15 Pivot 180° into a right back stance and execute a right low block.
31 Shift into a right front stance and execute a left punch

32 16 Turn 90° to the left into a left front stance and execute a low block.
33 From same position execute a high block
34 From same position execute a downward block
35 From same position execute a left punch
36 From same position execute a right punch
37 Execute a right side kick
38 Land into a right horseback stance and execute a right thrust KIHAP
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JEONSA TANG SOO DO FEDERATION

CITY: _________________________ STATE ______ ZIP ______

PHONE : __________________ CELL PHONE: ________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

DOJANG ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

DOJANG PHONE #: ___________________________________________

DATE I STARTED TRAINING: _____ /_____ / _____

DOJANG E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________

DOJANG WEB SITE: ____________________________________________

DEVELOPMENT IN THE EARLY AGES

Moo Duk Kwan by Hwang Kee

SEVEN TENETS OF TANG SOO DO

FOURTEEN ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS TO MASTER TANG SOO DO

RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE DOJANG

1. Arrive at least ten minutes before the class is scheduled to start.

How to tie your belt correctly

1. Place the center of the belt on the center of your waist

UPON ENTERING THE DOJANG

Cha Ryut (attention)

DISMISSING THE CLASS

Cha Ryut (attention)

Face Yu Dan Ja (black belt holder)

GREEN BELT – Represents speedy development of youth as summer arrives.

RANK BELT REQUIRED TIME

9th Gup Yellow Belt 3 Months

8th Gup Orange Belt 3 Months

7th Gup Purple Belt 3 Months

6th Gup Green Belt 3 Months

5th Gup Blue Belt 3 Months

4th Gup Brown Belt 3 Months

3rd Gup Brown Belt w/Black Stripe 3 Months

2nd Gup Red Belt 3-6 Months

1st Gup Red Belt w/Black Stripe 3-6 Months

Cho Dan Bo Red & Black Belt 3-6 Months

1st Dan Black Belt w/1 Stripe 6-12 Months

2nd Dan Black Belt w/2 Stripes 2 Years

3rd Dan Black Belt w/3 Stripes 3 Years

4th Dan Black Belt w/Central Red Stripe 4 years

5th Dan BLack Belt w/Central Red Stripe 5 Years

6th Dan Black Belt w/ 2 Central Red Stripes 6 Years

7th Dan Black Belt w/2 Central Red Stripes 7 Years

8th Dan Black Belt w/2 Central Red Stripes 8 Years

9th Dan Black Belt w/2 Central Red Stripes 9 Years

10TH GUP WHITE BELT

10TH GUP WHITE BELT to 9th GUP YELLOW BELT REQUIREMENTS

1. Tang Soo Do Etiquette

Basic Hand/Kick Techniques:

One Step Sparring:

1. Be able to name the following

Basic Hand/Kick Techniques:

One Step Sparring:

1. Front Break Fall

1. One Board Hand Technique (choice)

1. Be able to recite the following basic terms in Korean:

Basic Hand/Kick Techniques:

1. Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu

One Step Sparring:

1. Against Same Side Wrist Grab

1. One Board Kick Technique (choice)

CITY: _________________ STATE ZIP

PHONE : __ CELL PHONE:

DATE I STARTED TRAINING: ___ /_ / ___