6th Gup to 5th Gup

Time in Grade Requirement

Regular weekly Dojang attendance. Three months or 30-36 sixty minute classes (Students with prior experience or exceptional abilities may have up to one month waived from this time requirement.)

Basics

• Ha Dan Ssang Soo Mah Kee (Two Fist Low X Block)
  
• Choong Dan Ssang Soo Mah Kee (Two Fist Middle Block)
  
• Ssang Dan Sang Soo Mah Kee (High X Block)
  
• Hand Combinations
  
• Dwi Huri Gi (Spinning Heel Kick)
  
• Kicking Combinations
  

Combinations

• Pyong Ahn E Dan
  
• Chil Sung Il Ro Hyung Combinations 1&2
  

Hyung

• Pyong Ahn E Dan
  
• Chil Sung E Ro Hyung
  

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

• Il Bon
  
• E Bon
  
• Sam Bon
  

Sparring

• Free sparring

Kyok Pa (Breaking)

• Kwan Do Kong Kyuk (Hammerfist Strike)
  
• Dwi Podo Cha Gi (Back Kick)
  

Knowledge

• Conceptual knowledge of lower level techniques.
  
• understanding of Tang Soo Do Spirit by demonstrated attitude.
  
• Additional knowledge of basic techniques.
  
• Specific knowledge of Tang Soo Do culture & terminology.
  
• Examples:
  • can you count from one to ten in Chinese?
    
  • Why do you bow before entering the Dojang?
    
  • What is Neh Gung?
    
  • What is Weh Gung?
    

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