Traditional Tang Soo Do International
June 2005 United States Technical Advisory Committee
3rd Gup Testing Requirements

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 (Instructors Choice)
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