Students wishing to test must display the proper attitude, showing respect and courtesy toward all instructors and fellow students.
Weekly attendance is mandatory. Must know all requirements from previous tests. An all white uniform is required.
1st Rank
Name of Style (Tang Soo Do).
Bowing (in and out of class) and sitting correctly in class.
Focus: standing still for 30 seconds. One leg balance (10 seconds or better).
Stances: Front, Back, Horse Ride, Ready, Ki Hap (sounding off).
Punching: Front Knuckle, Hammer Fist.
2nd Rank
Kicks: Front Kick, Side Kick, Round Kick, Reverse Kick, Skip Side on bag.
Circuit: shuffling in stance, alternating punching, heel palm strike, low block, upper block.
Four motion combination (student choice).
Basic blocking: Out-to-In.
Rolling: from sitting, to back, to one knee, and standing.
Self defense against: hair grab and lapel grab.
3rd Rank
Form: Giecho Hyung Il Bu (One), first 8 motions.
1-Steps (Set One):
- Side Step, Front Middle Punch RH
- Side Step, Front Kick LF
Hand techniques: Horse Ride Punch, Soo Do Strike, Chop.
Running side kick on bag.
4th Rank
Form: Giecho Hyung Il Bu (One), last 12 motions.
Self Defense, head lock.
1-Steps: Side Step, Round Kick.
Basic blocking: In-to-Out.
5th Rank
Must know all requirements from previous tests.
Form: Giecho Hyung IL Bu-A (One-A), first 6 motions at the bottom of the I.
Punching combination: jab, reverse punch.
Falling: front, back (tip up).
One steps: Side Step, Side Kick.
Blocking: Middle open hand defense; from Chun Bee and back.
Sparring: 3 motions, slow, no contact, back and forth counting.