4th Gup to 3rd Gup

Time in Grade Requirement

Regular weekly Dojang attendance. Six months or 60 seventy five minute classes.

Basics

• All Basic Hand Combinations
  
• Ko Dan Pal Pa Ki (Advanced Soo Do/Punching)
  
• All Basic Foot Techniques
  
• Dwi Dollyo Cha Gi (Long Distance Spinning Back Kick)
  
• E Dan Ahneso Phakuro Cha Gi (Jumping Inside/Outside Crescent Kick)
  

Combinations

• Chil Dan Sam Gup
  

Hyung

• Pyong Ahn Sah Dan
  
• Chil Sung Il Ro Hyung
  

Sam Soo Sik (applicable to Chil Dan Sam Gup [mini sets])

• Il Bon
• E Bon
• Sam Bon

Sparring

• Free Sparring

Kyok Pa (Breaking)

• Choong Dan Kong Kyuk (Middle Punch)
  
• E Dan Dollyo Cha Gi (Jumping Roundhouse Kick)
  

Knowledge

• Conceptual knowledge of lower rank techniques.
  
• Understanding of Tang Soo Do spirit by demonstrated attitude.
  
• Additional knowledge of basic techniques.
  
• Specific knowledge of Tang Soo Do culture & terminology.
  
• Examples:
  • Name the Korean terms for Tang Soo Do movements?
    
  • Can you recite the Association Charter?
    
  • Can you explain the philosophy and history of Tang Soo Do?
    

  Note: The above are minimum testing requirements. The Examiner may, at his/her discretion require a demonstration of lower belt knowledge techniques.