Traditional Tang Soo Do International
June 2005 United States Technical Advisory Committee
8th Gup Testing Requirements

9th Gup to 8th 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)
Self Defense Requirements
Children: No Self Defense Requirement
Adults: 2 Cross Side Grip Releases (Instructors Choice)
1-Step Fighting Requirements
Children: One Step Fighting 1-4: By the Count / No Partner
Adults:
One Step Fighting 1-4: By the Count / With a Partner
Terminology Requirements
Attention: Chariot
Ready Stance: Choon Bi
Meditation: Muk Nyum
Relax: Shio
Salute the Flag: Ku Gi Ba Ay
Bow: Kyung Yet
Ready for Kick: Bal Cha Ki Choon Bi
Basic: Ki Cho
Form: Hyung
Return: Ba Ro
Bow to Instructor: Sa Bom Nim Get Kyung Yet
Thank You: Go Mop Sam Ni Da
Courage: Yong Gi