4th Gup to 3rd 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.
Regular weekly dojang attendance.
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
 3 to 6 Months,
24–48, 75 minute classes.
Hand and Leg Basics
All Basic and Intermediate
 Hand & Kicking Techniques.
Form Requirements

Pyung Ahn Yi Dan
Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
Pyung Ahn Sah Dan
Breaking Requirements
 1 board
Spinning Back Kick
Free Sparring Requirements
 Free Sparring
Against 1 Opponent
Self Defense Requirements
Children:
 1 Technique for Two Hands on One Grip Release
Adults:
 2 Techniques for Two Hands Lapel Grab / Instructors Choice
1-Step Fighting Requirements
Children:
 One Step Fighting 1-8
By the Count / With a Partner
Adults:
 One Step Fighting 1-8
 By the Count / With a Partner

Terminology Requirements
 External Power:
 Weh Gung
Internal Power:
 Neh Gung
Spiritual Power:
 Shim Gung
Back:
 Dwi
Knife Hand:
 Soo Do
Ridge Hand:
 Yuk Soo Do
Spear Hand:
 Kwan Soo
Heel of Palm:
 Jang Kwan
Back Fist:
 Cap Kwan
Turn:
 Tora
Turn to Rear:
 Dwi Ro Tora
Without the Count:
 Ku Ryung Up Shi
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