Traditional Tang Soo Do International
June 2005 United States Technical Advisory Committee
 1st Dan Testing Requirements
1st Gup 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 & 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.
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
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 Yup Mahk Kee:
Jump Front Kick, Opposite Side, Middle Punch