Red represents blood, life, energy, attention and control. The student’s power and techniques begin to bloom and ripen.
Knowledge
14 Attitude Requirements to Master Tang Soo Do
Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.
Serious approach.
All out effort
Maintain regular and constant practice.
Practice basic techniques all the time.
Regularly spaced practice sessions.
Always listen to and follow the directions of instructors or seniors.
Do not be overly ambitious.
Frequently inspect your own achievements.
Always follow a routine and truing schedule.
Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.
Meaning of South Korea’s Flag
Tae Kuek Ki: name of flag in Korean
Um Yang: a circle divided equally and in perfect balance. It is the ancient symbol of the creation of the universe representing opposing yet complementary forces. Although in constant movement, balance and harmony are maintained.
Um: The lower blue section. Soft, Cold Force.
Yang: The upper red section. Hard, Hot Force.
3 Solid Lines: Upper Left – Heaven
3 Broken Lines: Lower Right – Earth
1 Broken Center Line: Lower Left – Fire
1 Solid Center Line: Upper Right – Water
Meaning of the United States of America’s Flag
Adopted: originally 14 June 1777 by the Second Continental Congress. It has since gone through 26 modifications to produce the flag we have today.
Stars: The star is a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspired from time immemorial. Fifty stars represent fifty states of the union.
Stripes: The stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating from the sun. Thirteen stripes represent thirteen colonies that declared independence from Great Britain to form the United States of America.
Colors: Red, White and Blue
Red: valor, bravery and sacrifice
White: purity, innocence and peace
Blue: vigilance, perseverance and justice
Be able to define and provide examples of the Seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do
Brief History of Korea and Korean Martial Arts: Student Manual, pages 9-14
Basics and Fundamentals (appropriate to belt level)
Pad and Target Work (feel the force)
Forms/One-Steps
Aerials/Jumping
Sparring (One-Steps, Focus Drill, free sparring)
Verbal Applications or Mat Chat
Close Class
Basics
Hands: All learned techniques from Chun Kul Ja Seh and Hu Kul Ja Seh. Required Two to Three Hand Combinations (connecting and simultaneous) Link Combinations of Hand and Foot Techniques Yuk Soo Yuk Jin
Kicks: Required Two to Three Technique Combinations Link Combinations of Hand and Foot Techniques Double Leg Kicking (Same and Separate Techniques; Legs Together and Separated) ALL KICKS WITH JUMPING Flying Kicks
Stances: Front Stance (Chun Kul Ja Seh) Horse Riding Stance (Kee Ma Ja Seh) Fighting Stance (Hu Kul Ja Seh) Side Stance (Sa Ko Rip Ja Seh)
Hyung
Each belt grade has a hyung (form) requirement. Most grades only have one new form. Below is the hyung required to advance to 2nd Gup.
Soo Ki Dae Ryun
Students will learn two self-defense techniques at each grade utilizing some type of block, evasion, and/or counter strike.
Close line
Strike the Spleen
Jo Ki Dae Ryun
Students will learn two self-defense techniques at each grade utilizing some type of block, evasion and/or counterstrike.
Air–Out and Round
Wolverine
Ho Sin Sul
Students will learn two self-defense techniques at each grade utilizing some type of joint manipulation or throw.
Standing Buddy
Double wrist
Weapons
The WTSDA only has four official weapons required for training: Bo Staff, Knife, Sword, and Cane. To advance to 2nd Gup, you will demonstrate refinement of the first Bo Staff Form, Bong Hyung Il Bu.
Sparring Drills
One on One (MEDIUM contact) Two on One (LIGHT contact – touch uniform only!)
Won-Hyong Dae-Ryun (Partner Sparring looping and focus Drill): Brown Belt: 180 back kick, Cross, Jab, Back hook punch Download the full drill here
Breaking
1 to 2 Boards utilizing hand or foot technique (children under 16 must use a foot technique) 1 to 2 Boards utilizing a jumping foot technique 1 Board Speed Break with hand or foot