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Belt Ranks and Test Requirements
Note: Updated to include "Basic Set"
requirements and new Cho Dan Bo rank.
Philosophy: Represents
winter -- potential hidden by pure white snow; it represents
innocence, purity and a brand new beginning; the student is as
yet untouched by the knowledge of Tang Soo Do
Test Requirements: A
willingness to put on a do bok and try !!!
Philosophy:
Motivational stage between white and green belt
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Basic Set
motions #1-#6
Kick Basics: Front
Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Side Kick and Jump Front Kick
Forms: Form #1
1-Steps: Children (Long Distance #1-#2), Adults
(Long Distance #1-#2)
Self Defense: Basic Self Defense #1-#2
Breaking: Stomp Kick
Philosophy:
Motivational stage between white and green belt
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Basic Set
motions #1-#6
Kick Basics:
Inside/Outside Kick, Outside/Inside Kick, Skip-in Side Kick
Forms: Form #2
1-Steps: Children (Long Distance #1-#4), Adults
(Hand #1-#4, Kicking #1-#4)
Self Defense: Basic Self Defense #1-#4
Breaking: Children (Hammer Fist), Adults (Knife
Hand)
Philosophy:
Motivational stage between white and green belt
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Basic Set
motions #1-#12
Kick Basics: Back Kick,
Low/High Roundhouse kick
Forms: Form #3, Pyong Ahn Cho Dan
1-Steps: Children (Long Distance #1-#6), Adults
(Hand #1-#6, Kicking #1-#6)
Self Defense: Basic Self Defense #1-#6
Breaking: Children (Knife Hand), Adults (Palm
Strike)
Philosophy: Green
represents spring -- growth of the student; the student's
potential is growing and developing, similar to a tree; the
student's knowledge and physical abilities continue to grow and
will eventually blossom
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Basic Set
motions #1-#18
Kick Basics: Front leg front, roundhouse and side
kicks
Forms: Pyong Ahn Cho Dan & Pyong Ahn E Dan
1-Steps: Children (Long Distance #1-#7), Adults
(Hand #1-#8, Kicking #1-#8)
Self Defense: Basic Self Defense #1-#8
Breaking: Jump Front Kick
Philosophy:
Motivational rank between green and red belts
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Basic Set
motions #1-#18
Kick Basics: Hook kick,
combination kicks
Forms: Pyong Ahn E Dan & Pyong Ahn Sam Dan
1-Steps: Children (Long Distance #1-#8), Adults
(Hand #1-#10, Kicking #1-#10)
Self Defense: Basic Self Defense #1-#10
Breaking: Jump Side Kick
Philosophy:
Motivational rank between green and red belts
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Basic Set
motions #1-#24
Kick Basics: Spin Hook
kick, Spin Heel kick
Forms: Pyong Ahn Sam Dan & Pyong Ahn Sa Dan
1-Steps: Children (Long Distance #1-#10), Adults
(Hand #1-#12, Kicking #1-#12)
Self Defense: Basic Self Defense #1-#12
Breaking: Elbow Strike
Philosophy: Red
represents Summer -- blossoming of the student; the student's
potential has blossomed and is ripening, similar to that of a
tree; the student is training harder and learning to meet new
challenges with confidence and a positive attitude
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Basic Set
motions #1-#24
Kick Basics: Jump Back kick
Forms: Pyong Ahn Sa Dan & Pyong Ahn O Dan
1-Steps: Children (Long Distance #1-#10), Adults
(Hand #1-#15, Kicking #1-#15)
Self Defense: Basic Self Defense #1-#15
Breaking: Spin Heel Kick
Philosophy: Motivation
rank between red and black belts
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Black Belt
Basics (#1-#4 & #9-#12),
Basic Set Front Stance & Fighting
Stance
Kick Basics: All
previous kicks
Forms: Pyong Ahn O Dan & Pal Che So
Weapons Forms: Bong Hyung Cho Dan
1-Steps: Combination 1-Steps (#1-#5)
Self Defense: Advanced Self Defense (Same side,
cross hand)
Breaking: Jump Back Kick
Philosophy: Motivation
rank between red and black belts
Test Requirements:
Hand Basics: Black Belt
Basics (#1-#12),
Basic Set Front Stance & Fighting Stance
Kick Basics: All
previous kicks
Forms: Pyong Ahn O Dan, Pal Che So & Pal Che
Dae
Weapons Forms: Bong Hyung Cho Dan
1-Steps: Combination 1-Steps (#1-#9)
Self Defense: Advanced Self Defense (Same side,
cross hand, 2 on 2 & 2 on 1)
Breaking: Jump Roundhouse Kick
Philosophy: Black Belt
Candidate (Cho Dan Bo) rank
Test Requirements: (Black Belt
pre-test #1)
Hand Basics: Black Belt
Basics (#1-#12)
Kick Basics: All
previous kicks
Forms: Pyong Ahn O Dan, Pal Che So, Pal Che
Dae & Keemah Hyung Cho Dan
Weapons Forms: Bong Hyung Cho Dan
1-Steps: Combination 1-Steps (#1-#9)
Self Defense: Advanced Self Defense (Same side,
cross hand, 2 on 2 & 2 on 1)
Breaking: None
Philosophy: Black Belt
Candidate (Cho Dan Bo) rank
Test Requirements: (Black Belt
pre-test #2)
Hand Basics: Black Belt
Basics (#1-#12)
Kick Basics: All
previous kicks
Forms: Pyong Ahn O Dan, Pal Che So, Pal Che
Dae & Keemah Hyung Cho Dan
Weapons Forms: Bong Hyung Cho Dan
1-Steps: Combination 1-Steps (#1-#9)
Self Defense: Advanced Self Defense (Same side,
cross hand, 2 on 2 & 2 on 1)
Breaking: 3 station break
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