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San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100
www.SansMartialArts.com
(Replacement cost of this manual is $25) 1st edition 8/2019
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/ Adult Curriculum Overview
Thank you for choosing San’s Martial Arts. The intent of this manual is to help you (or your child) understand
the curriculum and expectations we have set in place for advancement. Please understand that in many situations
you will be exposed to other skills and know more than what is required for promotion. These guidelines repre-
sent “minimums” that you are required to know.
Please use this guide to help in your study. It is a reality that these skills are challenging. Without practice at
home, you may take longer to promote from one rank to the next. Martial arts training is about “individual
achievement through group effort”. Not everyone will promote at the same rate nor do they need to. Develop-
ing skill should be the ultimate goal. It is my hope that we can work together, like the three points of a triangle, to
enrich everyone’s experience to its fullest. If you ever have a question, don’t hesitate to ask.
Students start at 10th Gup and move backwards in number towards 1st Gup. Eventually they become a “Cho
Dan Bo” or “Black Belt Candidate” and finally promote to 1st degree Black Belt (*if they are 16 years old or old-
er). If your attendance is consistent, if you are highly motivated and can demonstrate the techniques required,
initially, you can promote every three months. It is not uncommon, especially at higher levels, for a student to
need more time between belts. Once you reach the rank of 1st Gup there is a minimum requirement of 6 months
between Red/Stripe to Blue Belt and 6 months between Blue Belt to Black Belt. This is a 39 month program
roughly, however due to life events, most students will take longer to reach this goal. Once a student is “in sync”
with the belt testing cycle, they should continually be preparing for the next belt test with the understanding that if
they are not ready, they will have to wait for the next test. Our rule at San’s Martial Arts is, “We don’t ask about
testing”. We will let students know when we feel that they are ready for possible promotion.
Please note: If a child moves from the Junior program into the Teen/Adult class. The traditional curriculum is
essentially the same, however, the requirements and expectations are slightly different. There is also a different
Self-defense curriculum. There will be an initial adjustment period which will most likely add to the length of time
between testing.
(*1st degree Junior Black Belt is a rank that is awarded to children under 16 years of age. Adult 1st degree Black
Belt and successively higher ranks are reserved for people ages 16 and older. This distinction is made based on
maturity, and experience I reserve the right to make acceptations to this rule on a case by case basis).
Please visit our website www.SansMartialArts.com and login as a member to access relevant documents and vide-
os to aid in your training.
-Master Jon
San’s Martial Arts
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San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 9th Gup Curriculum
Calisthenics Run laps for 2 minutes
50 Jumping Jacks
Traditional
Stances
Blocks, Punches,
& Walking
Techniques
Forms (Hyung)
Traditional Stances:
Ready Stance - (Choon Bee Ja Seh)
Horse Stance - (Kee Ma Ja Seh)
Back Stance also know as Traditional Fighting Stance - (Hu Kul Ja Seh)
Front Stance - (Chun Kul Ja Seh)
Traditional Blocks and Strikes:
Low Block - (Ha Dan Mahk Ki)
Middle Punch - (Choon Dan Kong Kyuck)
Reverse Punch – (Bandae Kong Kyuck)
Walking Techniques:
Walking with hands on the waist in a Front Stance (Chun Kul Ja Seh)
Turning around (rear leg turn around)
Stepping while punching (lunge punch)
Stepping with the Low Block (Ha Dan Mahk Ki)
Form (Hyung):
Sae Kye Hung II Bu (Form #1) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
Jab Punch (#1 in our number system)
Cross Punch (#2 in our number system)
Front Kick *from front leg and back leg - (Ahp Cha Ki)
Side Kick - (Yup Cha Ki) *front leg only
Knee Strike – (Moo Roop Cha Ki)
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Point of Reference (inside and outside)
Entry Drill
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
Sparring with contact is not required to promote to the next rank. If there are other
people testing, the student may be asked to spar in a manner where there is No
Contact. (Note* If the student has their own sparring gear and has exhibited good
self-control in previous sparring classes they may spar with controlled contact.)
San’s Martial Arts
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San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 8th Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 2 minutes
50 Jumping Jacks
1 minute of partner sit-ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and
Forms (Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
High Block (Sang Dan Mahk Ki)
Inside/ Outside Block (Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki) *optional extra credit
Sae Kye Hyung E Bu (Form #2) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
Side Kick - Yup Cha Ki (rear leg)
Backfist (Kap Kwon)
Body Punch (This is a technique used in point sparring)
Roundhouse Kick (Tollyo Cha Ki) off of the front leg
Falling
Techniques
#1 Rear Break Fall (falling in place)
#2 Rear Break Fall (stepping backwards)
#3 Side Break Fall (left and right side)
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Haymaker Punch Defense
Straight Punch Defense
Groin Kick Defense
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
3 x 2 minute rounds of Point Sparring or Kickboxing depending on the “Season”
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
San’s Martial Arts
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San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 7th Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 2 minutes
50 Jumping Jacks
1 minute of partner sit-ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
Inside/ Outside Block (Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki)
Reinforcing Block (Ssang Soo Choong Dan Mahk Ki) *optional extra credit
Low Knife Hand Block (Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki) *optional extra credit
Sae Kye Hyung Sam Bu (Form #3) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
Roundhouse Kick (Tollyo Cha Ki) off of the back leg
Hook Punch (#3 in our punching numbering system)
Hook Kick (Hu Ryo Cha Ki)
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Front Choke Static
Front Choke Pushing
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
3 x 2 minute rounds of Point Sparring or Kickboxing depending on the “Season”.
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 6th Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 2 minutes
50 Jumping Jacks
1 minute 30 seconds of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
Reinforcing Block (Ssang Soo Choong Dan Mahk Ki)
Low Knife Hand Block (Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki)
High Knife Hand Block (Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki) *Optional extra credit
Phyung Ahn Cho Dan (Form #4) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
Spinning Sidekick (Dwi Yup Cha Ki)
Uppercut Punch (#6 in our punching number system)
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Side Choke Static
Side Choke Pushing
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
4 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
*All people must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 5th Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 2 minutes
50 Jumping Jacks
1 minute 30 seconds of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
High Knife Hand Block (Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki)
Spear Hand (Kwon Soo)
Outside/Inside Block (Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Ki) *Optional extra credit
Phyung Ahn E Dan (Form #5) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
Inside/Outside Axe Kick (Ahneso Phaku Ro Cchik Ki)
*off the front leg and the back leg
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Rear Choke Pushing
Rear Choke Pulling
Forward roll
Rearward roll
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
4 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
*All people must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 4th Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 2 minutes
80 Jumping Jacks
2 minutes of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
Outside/Inside Block (Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Ki)
Phyung Ahn Sam Dan (Form #6) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
Switch Leg Roundhouse Kick
Slide Roundhouse Variation (not a skip up)
Slide Sidekick Variation (not a skip up)
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Rear Head Lock Static
Rear Head Lock Pulling
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
3 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
2 x 2 minute rounds of “Continuous Sparring”
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 3rd Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 2 minutes
80 Jumping Jacks
2 minutes of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
Sideways Horse Stance Punch (Weng Jen Kong Kyuck)
Phyung Ahn Sa Dan (Form #7) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
Spinning Hook Kick (Dwi Hu Ryo Cha Ki)
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Side Head Lock High
Side Head Lock Low
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
3 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
2 x 2 minute rounds of “Continuous Sparring”
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 2nd Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 3 minutes
100 Jumping Jacks
2 minutes of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
Low “X” Block (Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki)
Phyung Ahn O Dan (Form #8) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
No new techniques, only the refinement of existing techniques.
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Bear Hug Arms Pinned
Bear Hug Arms Not Pinned
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
4 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
2 x 2 minute rounds of “Continuous Sparring”
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult 1st Gup Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 3 minutes
100 Jumping Jacks
2 minutes of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
High “X” Block (Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki)
Bassai (Form #9) *reference video is available online
Bong Hyung Il Bu (Staff Form #1) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/ Strikes
No new techniques, only the refinement of existing techniques and the new
emphasis on “Pad Holding Skills”. The student starts to become the Teacher!
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Lapel Grab Early ID
Lapel Grab Late ID
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
4 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
2 x 2 minute rounds of “Continuous Sparring”
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult Cho Dan Bo Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 3 minutes
125 Jumping Jacks
2 minutes of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
And Forms
(Hyung)
Walking Techniques: *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
Knife hand defense and reverse punch in a fighting stance (Yuk Jin)
Knife hand defense and reverse punch in a front stance (Yuk Soo)
Naihanchi Cho Dan (Form #10) *reference video is available online
Bong Hyung E Bu (Staff Form #2) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/ Strikes
No new techniques, only the refinement of existing techniques and the continued
emphasis on “Pad Holding Skills”. The student is becoming the Teacher!
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
Tackle Defense Outside (Early Identification)
Tackle Defense Inside (Late Identification)
Mount Defense
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
4 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
3 x 2 minute rounds of “Continuous Sparring”
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
The intent of this manual is to help you understand the expectations we have set for promotion to the next level. With every
advancement all prior requirements must be remembered as well. In many situations you (or your child) will know more than
what is required for promotion. Visit our website www.sansmartialarts.com and login as a member to view video content to help
with practice.
San’s Martial Arts
240 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (410) 214-2100 www.SansMartialArts.com
San’s Martial Arts
Teen/Adult Black Belt 1st Dan Curriculum
General
Requirements
Student should be consistent in their training and act with good moral character
inside and outside of the school.
Recommended for advancement by an authorized SMA Black Belt Instructor.
Calisthenics
Run laps for 5 minutes
Jump rope for 3 minutes
125 Jumping Jacks
2 minutes of partner sit-ups
1 minute of Push ups
Traditional
Walking
Techniques
and Forms (Hyung)
Walking Techniques : *All previous walking techniques and forms must be remembered.
Student should be able to transition to any called out walking technique.
Sip Soo (Form #11) *reference video is available online
Punches/ Kicks/
Strikes
No new techniques, only the refinement of existing techniques and the continued
emphasis on “Pad Holding Skills”. The student is the Teacher!
Self-Defense
(Ho Sin Sul)
There are no new technique requirements. The time period between Cho Dan Bo
and Black Belt should be used to refine all techniques previously learned. The
expectation is that by Black Belt the student “flows” through each attack scenario
with little to no hesitation.
Breaking
(Kyuck Pa)
Four various board breaks. To be determined based on the individual.
Sparring
Requirements
(Ja Yu Dae Ryun)
4 x 2 minute rounds of “Point Sparring”
4 x 2 minute rounds of “Continuous Sparring”
1 x 2 minute round of “Two on One” Sparring
*All people sparring must exhibit good control and sportsmanship
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SMA Striking
Combinations and Skills
by Belt Rank (for practice at home)
Punching/ Kicking Skills and Combinations
9th Gup
(Yellow Belt)
Jab/ Cross– Front leg Front Kick
Jab/ Cross– Back Leg Front Kick
Jab/ Cross/ Jab– Lead Leg Side Kick
Skip Knees also known as “3 Knees” (as used in self-defense)
8th Gup
(Orange Belt)
Offensive/ Defensive Jab/Cross (moving forward and backwards with punches)
Offensive/ Defensive Sidekick (basic step up and step back Sidekick)
7th Gup
(Orange Belt
With Stripe)
Jab, Cross, Hook Punch Combination (#1,2 and 3 *used in continuous sparring)
Overhand Elbow (used in self-defense)
“The Blitz” with the Backfist (used in point fighting)
“Pushing” the Body punch (used in point fighting)
6th Gup
(Green Belt)
Jab, Cross, Hook, Uppercut Combination (#1,2,3,6 Punch combination *used in
continuous sparring)
Sidekick/Spinning Sidekick
Back leg Front Kick/ Back leg Roundhouse
Hook Kick/ Roundhouse Kick (point fighting technique)
5th Gup
(Green Belt
With Stripe)
Lead leg Roundhouse/ Lead leg Axe Kick
Lead leg Roundhouse/ Back leg Axe Kick
Sidekick/ Roundhouse Kick (point fighting technique used without putting the
foot down.
4th Gup
(Brown Belt)
Universal Kicking Drill:
(Single Round, Double Round, Side, Side/Round, Hook, Hook/Round, Repeat.)
Lead leg Roundhouse/ Back leg Roundhouse/ Switch Roundhouse
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SMA Striking
Combinations and Skills
by Belt Rank (for practice at home)
Punching/ Kicking Skills and Combinations
3rd Gup
(Brown Belt
With Stripe)
Sidekick/ Spin Hook Kick
Back leg Roundhouse (put it back) / Spinning Hook kick
The 4 major Point fighting hand attacks
Backfist Blitz
Body Punch Blitz
Backfist Blitz with the Body Punch
Body Punch Blitz with the rear hand Backfist (referred to as the “Chop”)
2nd Gup
(Red Belt)
The four main boxing combinations:
1,1,2 (Jab, Jab, Cross)
1,2,3 (Jab, Cross, Hook)
2,3,2 (Cross, Hook, Cross)
3,2,3 (Hook, Cross, Hook)
1st Gup
(Red Belt
With Stripe)
“Pad Holding Skills” are critical to proper training. Students should strive to be-
come adept at holding focus mitts for kicks and punches by this point (even sooner
is better)
Pad Holding Skills for the 4 main boxing combinations
Pad Holding Skills for the 4 main point fighting hand attacks
Cho Dan Bo
(Black Belt Candidate)
No new techniques, only the refinement of existing techniques and increased
emphasis on “Pad Holding Skills”. The student is becoming the Teacher!
1st Dan
(Black Belt)
No new techniques, only the refinement of existing techniques and the
continued emphasis on “Pad Holding Skills”. The student is the Teacher!
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San’s Martial Arts
General Knowledge/ Korean
Terminology Requirements:
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information
and
Korean Terminology
For 9th Gup
(Yellow Belt)
The 3 main reasons for Tang Soo Do training are:
1. Self-Defense. (We protect ourselves from people that try to hurt us)
2. Health. (We make our bodies strong through exercise and being active)
3. Become a Better Person. (We learn to set goals, work hard and help our
fellow students)
White Belt: Beginner’s belt color. White represents a primitive stage of
achievement . Thus the seed as it lies dormant beneath the snows of winter.
Yellow Belt: The planted seed begins to sprout and make roots under the sur-
face.
Tang Soo Do: (This is the name of the Korean art we are studying)
Sah Bum Ni: (This means “Teacher” in Korean)
Do Jang: (This is the School/ Training area)
Do Bahk: (This is your Uniform)
Dee: (This is your Belt)
Ki-hap: (To yell and focus your energy when performing a technique)
Ko Map Sum Ni Da: (This means Thank You)
Korean English Chinese
1. Hana One ill
2. Tul or Dool Two Yi or Ee
3. Set Three Sam
4. Net Four Sa
5. Ta sot Five Oh
6. Yo sot Six Yuk
7. Illgol Seven Chil
8. Yoh dol Eight Pal
9. Ah hop Nine Ku
10. Yeol Ten Sip
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San’s Martial Arts
General Knowledge/ Korean
Terminology Requirements:
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information and
Korean Terminology
For 8th Gup
(Orange Belt)
Orange Belt Represents:
New growth which appears in Spring. Our Tang Soo Do skills begin to reveal itself.
Dan (Black Belts are referred to as Dans. For example, a first-degree Black Belt
is a 1st Dan)
Gup (All colored belts except for the dark Blue Belt are referred to as Gups)
1. Hyung: (This means “Form” or “Pattern” for example, your first form is
named Sae Kye Hyung Il Bu so “Forms Training” is “Hyung Training”
2. The Korean commands (when saluting into and out of class)
1. Cha Ryut: (This means come to attention)
2. Kukgi Bae Rye: (This means salute to the flag)
3. Baro: (This means return*) *In this case, indicating the hand back to the side.
4. Muk Yum: (This means, “say a prayer”, “collect your thoughts”, or
“meditate”
5. Kyung Yet: (This means Bow)
6. Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet: (This means Bow to the instructor)
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information and
Korean Terminology
For 7th Gup
(Orange Belt
With Stripe)
The 5 codes of Tang Soo Do
Loyalty to Country
Obedience to parents
Honor Friendship
Always finish what you start
In fighting, choose with sense and honor
Meaning of the American Flag
Thirteen (13) stripes stand for the Thirteen Original Colonies.
The red stripes represent valor and the blood shed in our fight for freedom.
The white stripes stand for purity, unity, and brotherhood.
The color blue represents honor, while the blue field represents the night sky.
The fifty stars represent the fifty United States of America. The stars on the blue field represent a new constellation.
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General Knowledge/ Korean
Terminology Requirements:
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information
and
Korean Terminology
For 6th Gup
(Green Belt)
Green Belt Represents:
“The speedy development of youth as summer arrives.”
1. Sang Dan Mahk Ki. (This is a High Block or High Defense)
2. Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki (This is an “inside/outside block)
3. Choon Bee (Ja Seh) (This means “ready” but implies “ready stance”)
4. Kee Ma Ja Seh (This is a “Horse Stance”)
5. Hu Kul Ja Seh (This is a “Back Stance” also known as a “Traditional Fighting
Stance”)
6. Sa Ko Rip Ja Seh (This is a “Side Stance”)
7. Chun Kul Ja Seh (This is a “Front Stance”)
8. Shio (This means “relax” or “rest”)
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information
and
Korean Terminology
For 5th Gup
(Green Belt with
Stripe)
1. Meaning of the Korean Flag
2. Basic definition and examples of Yin and Yang
*Equal but opposing forces
*Examples might be, Up and Down, Left and Right, Push and Pull, Hot and
Cold, etc.
Top left = Heaven
Bottom right = Earth
Bottom left = Fire
Top right = Water
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General Knowledge/ Korean
Terminology Requirements:
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information
and
Korean Terminology
For 4th Gup
(Brown Belt)
Brown Belt Represents:
Power
Stability
Agility
Weight
Wisdom
This is a “stabilizing stage” both mentally and physically. This is similar to when a
plant’s growth slows down and prepares to flower in late summer.
Anatomy: (Body Parts)
1. Pahl (This is your Arm)
2. Bahl (This is your Foot)
3. Chu Mok (This is your Fist)
4. Soo (This is your Hand)
5. I Ma (This is your Forehead)
6. Tuck (This is your Chin)
7. Mok (This is your Neck)
8. Hur Ri (This is your Waist)
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information
and
Korean Terminology
For 3rd Gup
(Brown Belt
with Stripe)
Anatomy: (Body Parts)
Pahl Koop (This is your elbow)
Moo Roope (This is your knee)
Solar Plexus (Myung Chi)
In Choong (This is your Philtrum which is the area under your nose)
Dan Jun (This is your Low Abdomen)
Ko Hwan (This is your Groin)
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San’s Martial Arts
General Knowledge/ Korean
Terminology Requirements:
General Knowledge
and Additional
Information
For 2nd Gup
(Red Belt)
Red Belt Represents:
Blood
Life
Energy
Attention
Control
The Student’s power and techniques begin to bloom and ripen.
The 7 Tenets (or Principles of Tang Soo Do)
Integrity (Being honest. Having strong moral principles.)
Concentration (The ability to focus)
Perseverance (Never giving up)
Respect and Obedience (Being polite and compliant)
Self-Control (Being in charge of ones impulses)
Humility (Being humble)
Indomitable Effort (Effort that is impossible to defeat)
General Knowledge
And Additional
Information
For 1st Gup
(Red Belt
With Stripe)
1-7 of the Fourteen Attitude Requirements of Tang Soo Do
1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical
betterment.
2. Serious approach.
3. All-out effort.
4. Maintain regular and constant practice.
5. Practice basic techniques all the time.
6. Regularly spaced practice sessions.
7. Always listen and follow the direct of instructor or seniors.
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San’s Martial Arts
General Knowledge/ Korean
Terminology Requirements:
General Knowledge
and Additional
Information
For Cho Dan Bo
(Black Belt
Candidate)
Dark Blue Belt. (Cho Dan Bo)
Dark Blue Represents:
Maturity
Respect
Honor
Our dark blue belt is given to the Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt candidate). He/She must
now prepare mind and body for the final step needed to attain black belt.
8-14 of the Fourteen Attitude Requirements of Tang Soo Do
8. Do not be overly ambitious.
9. Frequently inspect your own achievements.
10. Always follow a routine training schedule.
11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory
and philosophy as well.
13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your
surroundings clean.
General Knowledge/
Additional
Information
and Final
Requirements
for
Black Belt
(1st Dan)
Black Belt.
Black Belt Represents:
Technique mastery
Calmness
Dignity
Sincerity
Black Belt is the final stage of one life cycle and the beginning of the next. Thus, we
see that it is not only the end of one stage but, more importantly the beginning of a
path which leads up through the ranks of the higher black belts.)
1000 Word Essay:
You must write a 1000 word essay describing what you have learned over the course
of the past few years while in our school. There are no right or wrong answers. You
can have your parents help you, however, these thoughts should belong to you.
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San’s Martial Arts
Teen/ Adult Student’s Memorandum
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________
Belt Color Gup/Dan Rank Date Received Official Stamp
10th Gup
9th Gup
8th Gup
7th Gup
6th Gup
5th Gup
4th Gup
3rd Gup
2nd Gup
1st Gup
Cho Dan Bo
Black Belt