1st Gup Red Belt to 1st Dan Black Belt
General Requirements	A student of good moral character who has been accepted by a certified instructor of the Traditional Tang Soo Do International. Regular weekly dojang attendance. Assistance in teaching and class responsibilities. Ability to conduct formal classes with the approval of the Sa Bom or Instructor.
General Knowledge	Conceptual knowledge of all lower rank techniques. Tang Soo Do terminology, etiquette, and a further development of Traditional Tang Soo Do spirit and attitudes. Development of a leadership role and responsibility in the Dojang.
Time In Grade Requirement	1 Year and 96, 75 minute classes
Hand and Leg Basics	All Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Hand & Kicking Techniques.
Form Requirements	All Gi Cho's, Pyung Ahns, Passai, Nihanchi Cho Dan
Breaking Requirements	2 boards Jump Spinning Back Kick
Free Sparring Requirements	Free Sparring Against 1 Opponent
Self Defense Requirements	Children and Adults: All Self Defense techniques taught by instructor as Gup Requirements.
1-Step Fighting Requirements	Children and Adults: One Step Fighting 1-16, With a Partner
Written Test	100 Question Written Exam
Written Essay	What Tang Soo Do Means To Me
Terminology Requirements	Ha Dan Mahk Kee Low Block, Front Stance
	Sang Dan Kong Kyuk High Punch, Front Stance
	Choong Dan Kong Kyuk Middle Punch, Front Stance
	Sang Dan Mahk Kee High Block Front Stance
	Ahneso Phakuro Mahk Kee Inside / Outside Block, Front Stance
	Wheng Jin Kong Kyuk Side Punch Horse Stance
	Choong Dan Yup Mahk Kee Side Middle Block, Back Stance
	Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Low Knife Hand Block, Back Stance
	Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Middle Knife Hand Block, Back Stance
	Chun Gul Sang Soo Mahk Kee 2-Fisted Block, Front Stance
	Ha Dan Mahk Kee, Tuel Oh, Choong Dan Kong Kyuk Low Block Front Stance, Opposite Side, Middle Punch, Front Stance
	Sang Dan Mahk Kee, Tuel Oh, Choong Dan Kong Kyuk High Block Front Stance, Opposite Side, Middle Punch, Front Stance
	Ahp Cha Nut Gi, Tuel Oh, Choong Dan Kong Kyuk Front Kick, Opposite Side, Middle Punch, Front Stance
	Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee, Tuel Oh, Kwan Soo Kong Kyuk Middle Knife Hand Block Back Stance, Opposite Side, Spear Hand Attack, Front Stance
	Ha Dan Mahk Kee, Ahneso Phakuro Mahk Kee, Tuel Oh, Choong Dan Kong Kyuk Low Block Front Stance, Inside/Outside Block (same side), Opposite Side, Middle Punch
	Sang Dan Mahk Kee, Tuel Oh, Ha Dan Mahk Kee, Wheng Jin Kong Kyuk High Block Front Stance, Opposite Side, Low Block, Side Punch Horse Stance
	Wheng Jin Kong Kyuk, Hu Jin, Choong Dan Yup Mahk Kee Side Punch Horse Stance, Retreat to Opposite Side, Side Middle Block Back Stance
	E Dan Ahp Cha Nut Gi, Tuel Oh, Choong Dan Kong Kyuk Jump Front Kick, Opposite Side, Middle Punch, Front Stance
	RETURN TO TEST REQUIREMENTS