25+ years of Tang Soo Do instruction · Royersford & Birdsboro, PA
Curriculum
Testing requirements
What you need to know, and know well, at each rank. Instructors will confirm your eligibility — never assume it.
01
9th Gup — White Belt
- Attention, bow and basic stances
- Low block, middle block, high block
- Front kick and basic hand strikes
- Kee Cho Hyung Il Bu
- One-steps 1–3
02
8th Gup — Orange Belt
- All white belt material
- Side kick and round kick
- Kee Cho Hyung Ee Bu and Sam Bu
- One-steps 4–6
- Introduction to supervised sparring
03
7th–6th Gup — Green Belt
- All previous material
- Pyung Ahn Cho Dan and Ee Dan
- One-steps 7–12 and basic self-defense releases
- Free sparring with full gear
04
5th–4th Gup — Red Belt
- All previous material
- Pyung Ahn Sam Dan and Sa Dan
- Jump and spin kicks
- Weapons introduction
- Advanced one-steps and self-defense
05
3rd–1st Gup — Advanced Red Belt
- All previous material
- Pyung Ahn Oh Dan, Bassai
- Full sparring and weapons form
- Black belt candidate conditioning and leadership hours
Eligibility
Three things decide whether you test
01
Attendance
Eight classes a month is the minimum requirement. Attendance is recorded at every class.
02
Competence
You must perform all material for your current rank competently, in the instructors' judgement.
03
Test fee
The testing fee must be paid before the date of the test — not on the day.