2nd Gup to 1st Gup Red Belt
General Requirements
 A student of good moral character who has been accepted by a certified instructor of the Traditional Tang Soo Do International.
Teaching assistance and service to the Dojang.
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
 6 Months and 48, 75 minute classes.
Instructor may elect to waive up to three months in special cases.
Hand and Leg Basics
 All Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Hand & Kicking Techniques.
Jump and Jump Spinning Leg Techniques should be developing.
Form Requirements

Pyung Ahn Sah Dan
Pyung Ahn Oe Dan
Passai

Breaking Requirements
1 board
 Jump Spinning Leg Technique not previously done.
Free Sparring Requirements
Free Sparring
Against 1 Opponent
Self Defense Requirements
Children:
 2 Techniques against Grab to Lapel
2 Techniques against Grab from Behind
Adults:
 Defense against Sucker Punch / Instructors Choice
Defense against Headlock / Instructors Choice
1-Step Fighting Requirements
Children:
 One Step Fighting 1-16 with a Partner
Adults:
 One Step Fighting 1-16 with a Partner

Terminology Requirements
 Low Block Front Stance:
 Ha Dan Mahk Kee
High Punch Front Stance:
 Sang Dan Kong Kyuk
Middle Punch Front Stance:
 Choong Dan Kong Kyuk
High Block Front Stance:
 Sang Dan Mahk Kee
Inside/Outside Block
Front Stance:		 Ahneso Phakuro Mahk Kee
Low Knife Hand Block
Back Stance:		 Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
Middle Knife Hand Block
Back Stance:		 Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
Front Stance
2-Fisted Block:		 Chun Gul Sang Soo Mahk Kee
Opposite Side:
 Tuel Oh
Retreat:
 Hu Jin
Jump Front Kick:
 E Dan Ahp Cha Nut Gi
Low Block Front Stance, Opposite Side, Middle Punch: Ha Dan Mahk Kee, Tuel Oh,
Choong Dan Kong Kyuk
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