Requirements for 10th Gup (White Belt with Patch)
• Join the US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, Inc. Use the Pamphlet found in your New Student Packet
• Complete waiver and sign up for wasatchmartialarts.com
• Establish starting date.
• Acquire do bok (training attire).
Requirements for 9th Gup (White Belt with Stripe)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) Concept of Side Stepping
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Concept of Escaping Grips
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Proper placement of elbows in intermediate and completion position for hand techniques
• Proper placement of knee in chamber position for kicking techniques
Requirements for 8th Gup (Orange Belt)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Ki Cho Hyung E Bu
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #1 and #2
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Cross Grip #1 and #2
Kyok Pa (Breaking) Striking padded targets w/ proper weapon discipline
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Demonstration of proper stance
• Correct striking of the weapon in hand and foot techniques
• Demonstration of proper protocol within the dojang
Requirements for 7th Gup (Orange Belt with Stripe)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #3 and #4
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Concept of Joint Locks
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) Striking padded targets w/ proper weapon discipline
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Demonstration of proper use of huri.
• Correct striking of the weapon in hand and foot techniques
• Demonstration of proper protocol within the dojang
Requirements for 6th Gup (Green Belt with Trim)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Pyong Ahn Cho Dan
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #5 and #6
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Cross Grip #3 and #4
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) Pahl Koop (Elbow)
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Proper process of chain of command in hand/foot basics
• Demonstrate proper respect to senior and junior members
Requirements for 5th Gup (Green Belt with Stripe)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Chil Sung E Lo
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #7 and #8
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Straight Grips #1 and #2
Application of Joint Locks
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) Yup Podo Cha Gi (Side Kick)
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Proper Ki Hap and Spirit
• Weapon discipline
Requirements for 4th Gup (Green Belt with 2 Stripes)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Chil Sung Il Lo
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #9 and #10
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Straight Grips #3 and #4
Application of joint locks
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) 2 station break
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Proper focus of weapon to target
• Demonstration of speed control (Wan Gup)
• Demonstration of breath control (Ho Hoop)
Requirements for 3rd Gup (Red Belt with Trim)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Yuk Ro Cho Dan (Du Mun)
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #11 and #12
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) 2 on 1
Application of joint locks
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) Dwi Podo Cha Gi
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Distance Control
• Demonstrate proper ceremony during 1 steps and self defense
• Demonstrate understanding of weh gong, neh gong, shim gong
Requirements for 2nd Gup (Red Belt with Stripe)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Chil Sung Sam Lo
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #13 and #14
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) 2 on 2
Application of joint locks
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) Any technique (2 boards)
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Demonstrate Proper Intent during physical demonstration
• Proper acceleration of movements to maximize force
Requirements for 1st Gup (Red Belt with 2 Stripes)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) As Taught In Class
Hyung (Forms) Bassai
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) #15 and #16
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Side Grips
Application of joint locks
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) 2 station break (2 and 1)
Culture & Terminology As Taught In Class
Expectations of Performance
• Proper understanding of Shin Chook
• All previous expectations clearly demonstrated
Requirements for Cho Dan (Midnight Blue Belt)
Ki Cho (Basic Techniques) All lower belt techniques and requirements
Hand and foot combinations using all known techniques
Hyung (Forms) Bassai
Chil Sung Il Lo
Chil Sung Sam Lo
Du Mun
Il Soo Shik (One Step Sparring) Concepts of #1-18
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) Back Grips
All lower rank requirements
Ja Yu Dae Ryun Free Sparring
Kyok Pa (Breaking) E Dan Dwi Cha Gi
Culture & Terminology Moo Duk Kwan History
5 Moo Do Values
Expectations of Performance
• Distance Control
• Demonstrate proper ceremony during 1 steps and self defense
• Demonstrate Proper Intent during physical demonstration
• Proper acceleration of movements to maximize force