Traditional Tang Soo Do International
June 2005 United States Technical Advisory Committee
9th Gup Testing Requirements

10th Gup to 9th Gup White 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.
Students with prior experience or exceptional abilities may have up

to one month waived from this time requirement.
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 1-2: By the Count / No Partner
Adults:
One Step Fighting 1-2: By the Count / With a Partner
Terminology Requirements
The Martial Arts we study: Tang Soo Do
Our Martial Arts style:
Moo Duk Kwan
The Moo Duk Kwan Founder:
Grandmaster Hwang Kee
Uniform: Do Bok and Belt: Dee
Sir: Nim
Senior: Sun Beh (Nim)
Juniors: Hu Beh
Studio or Gym: Dojang
Short Loud Yell: Ki Hap
Instructor: Sa Bom Nim (4th Dan & Above)
Certified 2nd & 3rd Dans: Kyo Sa Nim
Grade holder below Black Belt: Gup