10 TH GUP WHITE BELT» 9 TH GUP WHITE BELT, BLUE STRIPE

10 TH GUP WHITE BELT» 9 TH GUP WHITE BELT, BLUE STRIPE Time In Grade: 3 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 2 (Minimum; must have at least a Green Stripe) (Students age 4-6 may qualify for 9th Gup Bo with intermediate stripes) Strong stances and strong Ki Hap. Proper focus of eyes and focus of techniques to target. Correct beginning preparation and completed positions for techniques. Low Block High Block Middle Punch High Punch Front Stretch Kick Front Thrust Kick Roundhouse Kick Ha Dan Mahk Kee Sang Dan Mahk Kee Choong Dan Kong Kyuck Sang Dan Kong Kyuck Ahp Podo Ol Ri Gi Ahp Cha Nut Gi Dollyo Cha Gi HYUNG (FORM) (1) Ki Cho Hyung IL Bu HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Cross Wrist Grab, 1 2 IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #1 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) None Soo Bahk Do Name of the Art Moo Duk Kwan Name of the Style Cha Ryut Attention Kyung Neh Bow Kahm Sa Ham Ni Da Thank You Jhoon Bee Ready Stance Kuk Gi Ba Ray Salute Flag Ba Ro Return

9 TH GUP WHITE BELT, BLUE STRIPE» 8 TH GUP ORANGE BELT Time In Grade: 3 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 2 (Red and Blue Stripes) Strong stances with emphasis on the back stance (Hu Gul Ja Seh) and strong Ki Hap. Proper focus of eyes and focus of techniques to target. Consistent stances with knees bent deeply, and power in all techniques. Inside-Outside Block Side Block in Back Stance Side Punch Backfist Strike Reverse (ex. reverse center punch) Side Stretch Kick Side Kick ( Side Thrust Kick ) Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Kee Hu Gul Yup Mahk Kee Wheng Jin Kong Kyuck Kap Kwon Kong Kyuck Tuel Oh (ex. Tuel Oh Choong Dan Kong Kyuck) Yup Podo Ol Ri Gi Yup Podo Cha Gi HYUNG (FORMS) (2) Ki Cho Hyung Ee Bu, Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Cross Wrist Grab, 3-4 (Children: 1-2) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #3 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Pahl Coop Kong Kyuck (Elbow Strike) OR Kwon Do Kong Kyuck (Hammer Fist Strike) Grandmaster/Head of Organization Master, Certified Instructor, 4th - 9th Dan Teacher / Certified Instructor, 2nd - 3rd Dan Assistant Certified Instructor, 3rd Gup - 3rd Dan Master (4th-9th Dan) Name of the original Kwan Jang Nim/founder Name of the current Kwan Jang Nim Kwan Jang Nim Sa Bom Nim Kyo Sa Nim Jo Kyo Nim Ko Dan Ja (Nim) Hwang Kee Hyun Chul (H.C.) Hwang

8 TH GUP ORANGE BELT» 7 TH GUP ORANGE BELT, BLUE STRIPE Time In Grade: 3 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 1(White Stripe) Good Habits in preparing for techniques and holding completed positions without reminders. Noticeable use of stances to create power in techniques. Demonstrate the difference between defensive and offensive use of hip. Outside-Inside Block Hammer Fist Low Knife Hand Block (in Back Stance) Elbow Strike Back Kick Outside-Inside Kick (Offensive) Pahkeso Ahnuro Mahk Kee Kwon Do Kong Kyuck (Hu Gul) Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Pahl Coop Kong Kyuck Dwi Podo Cha Gi Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi HYUNG (FORM) (1) Pyung Ahn Cho Dan HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Same Side Wrist Grab, 1-2 (Children: Cross Wrist Grab, 3-4) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #5 & 6 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Yup Podo Cha Gi (with or without step) Soo Bahk Do - Meaning The Way of the Striking Hand Moo Duk Kwan - Meaning The School of Martial Virtue Tang Soo Do Old name of our martial art Yong Gi Courage (Eight Key Concept #1) Jung Shin Tong IL Concentration (Eight Key Concept #2) Pyung Ahn Balance and Control

7 TH GUP ORANGE BELT, BLUE STRIPE» 6 TH GUP GREEN BELT Time In Grade: 3 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 1(Green Stripe) Strong Demonstration of Basic techniques with power, speed, and kihap. Clear eye focus on partner s eyes or straight ahead in other exercises. Proper breathing with techniques. Double Fist Block Spear Hand Strike Middle Knife Hand Block (in Back Stance) Ridge Hand Strike Outside-Inside Kick (Defensive)...Alternate name for above technique Spinning Inside-Outside Kick ( Short Distance ) Chun Gul Ssang Soo Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Kee Kwan Soo Kong Kyuck (Hu Gul) Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Yuk Soo Do Kong Kyuck Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi Pahkeso Ahnuro Bahl Cha Mahk Kee Dwi Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi HYUNG (FORM) (1) Chil Sung Ee Ro HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Same Side Wrist Grab, 1-4 (Children: Cross Wrist Grab, 1-4) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #7 & 8 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Dwi Podo Cha Gi Chil Sung Chil Sung Hyung - Meaning/History Pyung Ahn Pyung Ahn Hyung - Meaning/History Tang Soo Do - meaning Gup Bon Seven Stars Set of seven forms created by KJN Hwang Kee as our guiding set of principles, cir. 1952. Balance and Control Set of five forms created in Okinawa by Master Itosu in ~1870 to teach fundamental techniques. The Way of the China Hand Know your Gup Number It Begins with D-2...

6 TH GUP GREEN BELT» 5 TH GUP GREEN BELT, BLUE STRIPE Time In Grade: 4 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 1(White Stripe) Knowledge of Korean terms for techniques and concepts. Student should be able to create Ki Cho combinations using Korean terms. Strong use and understanding of waist shifting to create power in combinations. Proper breath control in techniques. Demonstrate the difference between defensive and offensive use of hip. Low X-Block High X-Block Middle Knife Hand Block (in Back Stance) Elbow Strike Jang Kwon Kong Kyuck Spinning Hook Kick ( Long Distance Back Spin Kick ) Ha Dan Ssang Soo Mahk Kee Sang Dan Ssang Soo Mahk Kee (Hu Gul) Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Pahl Coop Kong Kyuck Palm Heel Strike Dwi Hu Ri Gi...also Dwi Dollyo Cha Gi (alternate name) HYUNG (FORM) (1) Pyung Ahn Ee Dan HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Two Hands on One, #1-3 (Children: Same Side Grabs, 1-4) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #9 & 10 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi In Nae (In Neh) Patience and Endurance (Eight Key Concept #3) Chung Jik Honesty (Eight Key Concept #4) Kwan Gi Know the meaning of the symbols on the MDK flag Moo Duk Kwan Anniversary November 9, 1945. Pyung Ahn Balance and Control

5 TH GUP GREEN BELT» 4 TH GUP GREEN BELT, 2 BLUE STRIPES Time In Grade: 4 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 1(White Stripe) Strong demonstration of basic techniques and lower belt material. Strong distance control with partner and weapon discipline (striking with correct area). Knowledge of basic history of our art and its creation. High Knife Hand Block in Back Stance Short Reverse Punch Front Low Block/Rear High Inside-Outside Block (in Back Stance) Breath/Energy Press, lit. Paint Smear Method Embrace the Moon posture Jumping Inside-Outside Kick (Hu Gul) Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Yuk Jin Kong Kyuck (Hu Gul) Ha Dan Yup Mahk Kee Do Mahl Shik Po Wol Seh E Dan Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi HYUNG (FORMS) (2) Pyung Ahn Sam Dan, Chil Sung IL Ro HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Two Hands on Two, #1-4 (Children: Two Hands on One, 1-3) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #11 & 12 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Dollyo Cha Gi (with or without step) Kyum Son Humility (Eight Key Concept #5) Him Cho Chung Honesty (Eight Key Concept #6) Weh Khang (pronounced Gong or Kong ) Neh Khang Shim Khang External Power / Energy Internal Power / Energy Spiritual or Mental Power / Energy

4 TH GUP GREEN BELT, 2 BLUE STRIPES» 3 RD GUP RED BELT Time In Grade: 5 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 1(Red Stripe) Good Habits in preparing for techniques and holding completed positions without reminders. Noticeable use of stances to create power in techniques. Demonstrate the difference between defensive and offensive use of hip. High Knife Hand Block in Back Stance Short Reverse Punch Front Low Block/Rear High Inside-Outside Block (in Back Stance) Breath/Energy Press, lit. Paint Smear Method Embrace the Moon posture Jumping Inside-Outside Kick (Hu Gul) Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Yuk Jin Kong Kyuck (Hu Gul) Ha Dan Yup Mahk Kee Do Mahl Shik Po Wol Seh E Dan Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi HYUNG (FORMS) (2) Pyung Ahn Sa Dan, Pyung Ahn O Dan HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Side Grips (Natural and Unnatural) & Behind the Back Grips (Close and Far) (Children: Two Hands on One 1-3) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #13 & 14 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Dwi Hu Ri Gi Shin Chook Tension & Relaxation (Eight Key Concept #7) Wahn Gup Speed Control (Eight Key Concept #8) Gup Bon Know your gup number and explain its importance. Dan Bon Know your instructor s Dan # (Mr. Rupert s is 43822) Be able to recite all of the Eight Key Concepts in order, in both English and in Korean, and explain one that is most meaningful to you in your training.

3 RD GUP RED BELT» 2 ND GUP RED BELT, BLUE STRIPE Time In Grade: 6 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 1(White Stripe) Strong understanding of basics and the ability to perform techniques in combinations. Demonstrate effective hip use in all techniques, both Soo Gi (Hand) and Jok Gi (Foot). Demonstrate responsibility for lower forms and techniques. Long Backfist Strike Low Knife Hand Ground Block Drum Beating Method technique Reverse/Inverted Roundhouse Kick Jump Short Back Spin Kick (Jump Spinning Inside-Outside Kick Jump Back Kick Jump Long Back Spin Kick (Jump Spinning Hook Kick) Jang Kap Kwon Kong Kyuck Choi ( Cheh ) Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Ta Go Shik IL Bon Peet Cha Gi E Dan Dwi Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi E Dan Dwi Podo Cha Gi E Dan Dwi Hu Ri Gi HYUNG (FORM) (1) Chil Sung Sam Ro HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Cross and Same Side Grabs: Review of standard techniques; applications of takedowns against pushing/pulling attacks. (Children: Two Hands on Two, 1-4) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #15 & 16 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Choose any jumping kick (Ahp Cha Nut Gi, Dollyo Cha Gi, Yup Podo Cha Gi, or Dwi Podo Cha Gi) Ten Articles of Faith in Training Ryu Pa Recite all 10 articles in order. The river flows down divided. Ryu Pa, sometimes defined as style, refers to the natural, positive changes that occur in the art over time and is best described as lineage, or your Moo Duk Kwan family tree.

2 ND GUP RED BELT» 1 ST GUP RED BELT, 2 BLUE STRIPES Time In Grade: 6 Months; Regular 2x/week attendance minimum Spotlights: 1(White Stripe) Special Test Fee: $125 (first installment of Cho Dan test payment) Strong understanding of basics and the ability to perform techniques in combinations. Demonstrate effective hip use in all techniques, both Soo Gi (Hand) and Jok Gi (Foot). Demonstrate responsibility for lower forms and techniques Seize and Smash Long Backfist Strike Low Knife Hand Ground Block Drum Beating Method technique Paint Smearing Method technique Jump Short Back Spin Kick (Jump Spinning Inside-Outside Kick Jump Back Kick 360 Degree Jump Long Back Spin Kick (Faking Jump Spinning Hook Kick) Whak Guk Jang Kap Kwon Kong Kyuck Choi ( Cheh ) Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee Ta Go Shik IL Bon Do Mahl Shik IL Bon E Dan Dwi Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi E Dan Dwi Podo Cha Gi Sam Paek Yuk Ship Do E Dan Dwi Hu Ri Gi HYUNG (FORMS) (2) Passai, Yuk Ro Cho Dan (Du Moon) HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) Two Hands on One/Two Hands on Two Grabs: Review of standard techniques; applications of takedowns against pushing/pulling attacks. (Children: Review of all previous, and applications of technique against larger partner.) IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) #17 & 18 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) Peet Cha Gi OR E Dan Dwi Hu Ri Gi Yuk Ro Ryu Pa (Description of your unique Ryu Pa - your Moo Duk Kwan family tree. ) The Six Paths; A series of hyung interpreted by Hwang Kee KJN from the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji. You Kyo Sa Nim Rupert (43822) Sa Bom Nim Schermerhorn (19787) Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang (509) connection to founder.

IL GUP EVALUATION (CHO DAN SHIM SA QUALIFIER) Time In Grade: All IL Gups must take the IL Gup Evaluation regardless of time in grade, but students must have a minimum of 6 Months with consistent attendance to qualify as a Cho Dan candidate. Special Test Fee: $125 (second installment of Cho Dan test payment) Demonstration of techniques at a high level, deserving of the right to become a black belt. Demonstration for a prolonged period of time (~4 hours) without restroom or water breaks. Ability to complete a written test of history and terminology questions. Three Fist w/ Front Kick Combination Sam Kwon Kong Kyuck All of the techniques learned in practice of Soo Bahk Do. Any combination of techniques with tuel oh application, kicking techniques, jumping techniques, shifting/changes in stance, etc. HYUNG (FORMS) (13) Ki Cho Hyung 1-3; Pyung Ahn 1-5; Chil Sung 1-3; Yuk Ro 1; Passai HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) All Cross, Same, Two on One, Two on Two, Side & Back Grabs. IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) All, #1-18 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) E Dan Dwi Cha Gi Sun Sook Mi Neh Khang Weh Yu Line, Speed and Beauty of a technique. Strong Inside, Gentle Outside. Moo Do Ja Seh Intensity and focus shown through effort and discipline. (literal translation Martial Way Figure Force ) The IL Gup evaluation serves to prepare you not only for the Cho Dan (Black Belt) test, but for the mentality of a Black Belt. As such, the IL Gup Evaluation is designed as an intense, difficult testing environment. The entire test must be completed without water or restroom breaks. Take the initiative to prepare for this test far in advance. Come to the test with your material polished and strong for a positive testing experience. Most students will take the IL Gup evaluation twice before qualifying for the Cho Dan test. In the end, when you are standing in line to at your Cho Dan promotion, you will know that you are an elite member of the Moo Duk Kwan that has performed at a high level deserving of your promotion and right to wear the midnight blue belt.

1 ST GUP RED BELT, 2 BLUE STRIPES» CHO DAN (BLACK BELT) Time In Grade: Minimum of 6 months or 1 year from promotion to IL Gup. Successful Completion of at least one (majority take 2) IL Gup Evaluation. Special Test Fee: $125 (final installment of Cho Dan test payment) Demonstration of techniques at a high level, deserving of the right to become a black belt. Demonstration for a prolonged period of time (~4 hours) without restroom or water breaks. Ability to complete a written test of history and terminology questions. Three Fist w/ Front Kick Combination Sam Kwon Kong Kyuck All of the techniques learned in practice of Soo Bahk Do. Any combination of techniques with tuel oh application, kicking techniques, jumping techniques, shifting/changes in stance, etc. HYUNG (FORMS) (4)- Chil Sung IL Ro, Chil Sung Sam Ro, Yuk Ro Cho Dan (Du Moon), Passai. HO SIN SUL (SELF DEFENSE) All Cross, Same, Two on One, Two on Two, Side & Back Grabs. IL SOO SIK DEH RYUN (ONE STEP SPARRING) All, #1-18 KYOK PA (BOARD BREAKING) E Dan Dwi Cha Gi Mission 2000 What Soo Bahk Do Means to Me World Peace through Improved Human Relations (Established by KJN Hwang Kee in 1988) Written Essay required for promotion (~1,000 words) What I Have Done to Promote the Art of Soo Written Essay required for promotion (~2 pages) Bahk Do Cho Dan, Ee Dan, and Sam Dan testing is held regionally. This means that the test could be held anywhere in Region 4 - Mobile, AL; Alpharetta, GA; Ocala, FL; Melbourne, FL; Tampa, FL; and Naples, FL are all potential dan test locations. Be prepared to travel for your test. Seminars will be held the morning of the test that will require participation. The testing board will consist of Ko Dan Ja members from across the region varying in rank from 4th - 8th Dan. Be prepared to demonstrate a high level of discipline at all times during the testing process, just as you would in class (Yes/No Sir/Ma am, proper bowing, etc.)