Traditional Tang Soo Do International
June 2005 United States Technical Advisory Committee
7th Gup Testing Requirements

8th Gup to 7th Gup Orange 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 basic techniques.
General rules of class conduct.
Basic Tang Soo Do etiquette.
Elementary Tang Soo Do terminology.
Time In Grade Requirement
3 Months and 24, 75 minute classes.
Hand and Leg Basics
Strike Center Punch in a Horse Stance
Front Stretching Kick Drill
Inside Outside Stretching Kick Drill
Form Requirements
Gi Cho Hyung Ill Bu (By the Count)
Gi Cho Hyung Yi Bu (By the Count)
Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu Pyung Ahn Cho Dan (Instructor's Option)
Breaking Requirements 1 board Side Kick
Free Sparring Requirements Free Sparring Against 1 Opponent
Self Defense Requirements
Children: No Self Defense Requirement
Adults: 2 Techniques against Grab to Front Chest (Instructors Choice)
1-Step Fighting Requirements
Children: One Step Fighting 1-6: By the Count / No Partner
Adults:
One Step Fighting 1-6: By the Count / With a Partner
Terminology Requirements
One: Hana
Two: Dool
Three: Set
Four: Net
Five: Da Sot
Six: Yuh Sot
Seven: Il Gop
Eight: Yo Dull
Nine: Ah Hope
Ten: Yohl
Endurance: In Neh
Concentration: Chung Shin Tong Il