Traditional Tang Soo Do International
June 2005 United States Technical Advisory Committee
2nd Gup Testing Requirements

3rd Gup to 2nd 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
6 Months and 48, 75 minute classes.
Instructor may elect to waive up to 3 months in special cases.
Hand and Leg Basics
All Basic and Intermediate Hand & Kicking Techniques.
Jump and Jump Spinning Leg Techniques should be developing.
Form Requirements
Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
Pyung Ahn Sah Dan
Pyung Ahn Oe Dan
Breaking Requirements 1 board Jump Spinning Back Kick
Free Sparring Requirements Free Sparring Against 1 Opponent
Self Defense Requirements
Children: 2 Techniques against 2 Hands on 2 Hands Grip Release (Instructors Choice)
Adults: 2 Techniques against Grab to Throat (Instructors Choice)
1-Step Fighting Requirements
Children: One Step Fighting 1-12: By the Count / With a Partner
Adults:
One Step Fighting 1-12: By the Count / With a Partner
Terminology Requirements
Front Stretch Kick: Ahp Podo Oll Ri Gi
Front Snap Kick: Ahp Cha Nut Gi
Side Kick: Yup Cha Gi
Side Kick: Yup Cha Gi
Round Kick: Dull Ryo Cha Gi
Back Kick: Dwi Cha Gi
Back Spinnig Kick: Dwi Dull Ryo Cha Gi
Inside/Outside Kick: Ahneso Phakuro Cha Gi
Outside/Inside Kick: Phakeso Ahnuro Cha Gi
Horse Stance Side Punch: Wheng Jin Kong Kyuk
Spear Hand Attack: Kwan Soo Kong Kyuk
Back Stance Side Middle Block: Choong Dan Yup Mahk Kee