11435 A Palmetto Park Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-482-9049
561-482-1896 (fax)

3rd Gup to 2nd Gup

Must be a Member of the North American Tang Soo Do Federation

Must be in class 48 Days within 6 months.

Must be able to demonstrate ALL lower belt techniques.

Breaking (Kyok Pa)
Spinning Back Kick (1 Board)

Form (Hyung)
Passai.

Hand Techniques:
Yuk Jin Kong Kyuk and any combination in any stance.

Kicking Techniques
Front push kick, Spinning back snap kicks (1. Short, 2. Long), Jumping round house kick, Jumping front inside-outside kick, Jumping front outside-inside kick, Jumping back kick, Kicking combinations.

COMBO #15
The attacker starts off with his right leg back, and you start off in ready position (two feet together). As the attacker steps in to punch, step to the left with your left foot, and do a soo do block to his punch with your right hand. Grab his wrist with your right hand, and do a short round house kick with your right foot to his chest. Then without putting your foot down, do a side kick to his knee. Put your foot down in front of you, and use the back of your left wrist to strike your partner in the kidneys. Put the left arm under his right arm and move it in a counter clockwise circular motion, and out of the way. Do a right handed palm heel to his chest. Then pull both hands to the left side of your head (left hand is vertical, and right is horizontal) in preparation for two yuk soo do strikes. Strike his knee with your right hand open (palm facing up), and follow that with a left open handed strike to the knee (palm facing down). Finish in a front stance with your left leg back, holding your right arm vertical and your left arm horizontal. Bring your left leg up for side kick position, and jump in the air as you kick your partner in the chest with a jump back kick with the left foot. The attacker grabs both of your hands from the front. Quickly deliver his left hand to your left hand, which will make him let go of your right hand. As soon as he lets go of your right hand, take a small step to the right with your right foot and go into a horse stance. As you step, strike him in the groin with a backfist from your right hand. Re-grab his left hand underneath your left hand, and make sure the fingers of your right hand are in his left palm. Step to the right with your left foot and go under his arm. Take another step with your left foot so you end up exactly where you started (in front of him). Let go of your partner's wrist with your left hand still maintain a good grip with your right hand, punch him in the pressure point directly under his left arm. Drop to your right knee pulling his left hand with your right hand to the ground. Then do a side kick with your right foot to his chest sending him to the ground. Finish by standing in a fight stance facing your partner.

 

INSTR. NOTES      KICK     HO SIN           DOWN

JUMP BACK    4-4   RIGHT KNEE, BACK KICK

COMBO #16
The attacker starts off with his left leg back, and you start off in ready position (two feet together). As the attacker steps in to punch, step to the right with your right foot, and do a soo do block to his punch with your left hand. Grab his wrist with your left hand, and do a short round house kick with your left foot to his chest. Then without putting your foot down, do a side kick to his knee. Put your foot down in front of you, and use the back of your right wrist to strike your partner in the kidneys. Put the right arm under his left arm and move it in a clockwise circular motion, and out of the way. Do a left handed palm heel to his chest. Then pull both hands to the right side of your head (right hand is vertical, and left is horizontal) in preparation for two yuk soo do strikes. Strike his knee with your left hand open (palm facing up), and follow that with a right open handed strike to the knee (palm facing down). Finish in a front stance with your right leg back, holding your left arm vertical and your right arm horizontal. Grab his left shoulder with your right hand, and do a peet cha gi to his face with your right foot. Then turn around and as you start to walk away from your partner, he grabs both of your hands from behind you. He should be standing close to you. Take a large step backward with your left leg, behind the left side of your partner's body. (This step should be big enough so that your back is touching his chest.) Then bend your elbows, bringing your hands together. Grab your partner's left hand with your right hand, and go underneath his arm so you are on the left of him. As you move under the arm, grab his left hand with your left hand so that both of your hands are on his left. Then step forward with your left foot and turn your body 180 degrees to your right. This puts you directly in front of him. Let go of him with your left hand still maintaining a good grip with your right hand, and punch him in the pressure point directly under his left arm. Go back under his arm, stepping once with your right foot, and then continue stepping with your right foot until you are in a front stance facing him. Kick him in the groin with a front snap kick with your right foot. Then grab his right shoulder with your left hand and pull him straight down to the ground. (Restraint) Hold him with your left hand on his shoulder and hold his left hand in the center of his back with your right hand.

 

INSTR. NOTES

PEET CHA GI, REAR GRAB SHORT, LEFT HAND COLLAR PULL DOWN

Specific knowledge of Culture and terminology.

Why was Tang Soo Do Developed?
Tang Soo Do was developed to teach discipline and respect, and as method for developing strength and health. With discipline difficult tasks can be accomplished. Discipline and strength create inner peace, which allows us to create peace with others. Having inner peace allows us to be brave, not fearful. It is fear, not bravery, that starts most conflicts.

What is Moo Duk Kwan?
The Moo Duk Kwan is a school, or brotherhood, of stopping inner and outer conflicts and developing virtues according to the way of the worthy hand.

Tang Soo Do Training:
The PURPOSE of training in Tang Soo Do is the enhancement of our mental and physical self.
The GOAL of our training is the attainment of Pyong Ahn - calm confidence.
Our SUPREME DUTY is to train for a balance of mind and body.
Our ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE is to obtain victory without combat, but if we must defend ourselves, we will win even against great odds.
As we obtain higher skill, we will remember to avoid haughtiness, we will remain humble and modest, and we will be brave and just.

Chilson Forms
The chilson forms or seven star forms derives it name from the seven stars within the astrological constellation of the big dipper, which points the way to the north star. The north star traditionally leads the way of travelers, thus symbolizing that the forms lead the way of life and training.

Moo
The character "MOO" means military, however it represents the first principle of Tang Soo Do. The first part of the character is translated as 'Sword' or 'Spear' which means war. The word or character is translated as prevention or 'not willing' . So actually, the word for military means to not want war or to prevent war. Also 'defense' is translated literally as 'stop spear', much the same as military. This is the primary mission of Tang Soo Do.

Ryu Pa Ryu Pa
The meaning of style (Ryu Pa) is, "water flows down divided." Translated idiomatically, it means the river flows down and into other branches according to natural condition. It says that certain systems flow down and divide according to natural conditions in our society. It is necessary phenomena for the arts to develop in the tradition of Ryu Pa. This occurs because instructors preserve their arts through their students, through study, instruction, and training which centers around "forms" (Won Hyung) of the art. Literal it means a system comes from it Grandmaster (source of the stream) and flows to his Students (Masters) and then to their students etc... As water flows from its source to streams, to rivers, and finally into the ocean (Gup levels within a school).

Pyong Ahn Pyong Ahn
The character Pyong whose shape resembles that of a balanced scale, corresponds to the English terms: well balanced, calm and peaceful.

Ahn corresponds to the English terms: safe, confident and comfortable.

Gi Cho Hyung's
The Basic forms were created by Grand Master Hwang Kee in Seoul, South Korea in 1947. The forms are symbolized by a mother teaching her child how to walk.

Pyong Ahn Hyung's
The original name of these forms was Jae-Nam. There creator was considered to be Mr. Idos in approximately 1870 in the Hwa Nam are of China. They are symbolized by the Turtle.

Basahee Hyung Passai Hyung
The original name of the form was Pal Che. Pal meaning 'the selection of the best choice' or 'fast'. Che means 'collect'. Movements of this form are selected from the most famous and effective movements of So Rim Sa. The form was created in the late 16th century in the Ha Nam area of southern China.

Naihanji Cho Dan.
Original name of the form was Na Bo Jin (meaning inward step advanced). It was created in the 18th Century in Southern China. It is symbolized by an iron clad warrior on a war-horse.

Eight Key Concepts Eight Key Concepts.

Courage                         Yong  Gi

 Concentration                   Chung Shin Tung Il

 Endurance                       In Neh

 Honesty                         Chung Jik

 Humility                        Kyum Son

 Control of power                Him Cho Chung

 Tension and Relaxation          Shin Chook

 Speed Control                   Wan Gup

Line of sight (Focus) - Shi Sun

Meaning of Cho Dan Cho Dan
A Cho Dan is a first degree black belt. That is they should know the basics and most important be open and ready to learn. It is not the end, but merely the beginning of knowledge within Tang Soo Do.

Meaning of our Belt System Meaning of our Belt System.
The basic gup color levels are equated to the four seasons:
White is like Winter. Snow blanketing the ground, symbolizes the hidden potential within all of us.
Orange is like Spring. This represents the budding or growth of knowledge.
Green is like Summer with the growing and flourishing of the basic techniques.
Red is like Fall showing the maturity and the understanding of what has been taught, and fire to learn more.
Black represents depth and the vastness of what is yet to be learned and understood.

Number of Movements in each Hyung Number of Movements in each Hyung
Following is the number of movements that are in each hyung :-

 Basic 1,2, and 3        22   creator Hwang Kee

 Pyong Cho Dan           24      Mr. Idos

 Pyong E-Dan             31            "

 Pyong Sam Dan           29            "

 Pyong Sa Dan            31            "

 Pyong O-Dan             30            "

 Passai                  52  Originally known as Pal Che (See above).

Meaning of the Federation Flag (Kwan Gi)

Item Meaning

Fist  Justice  

14 leaves  14 Provinces of Korea  

6 Red Berries  6 Inhabited Continents  

Scroll containing ideograms  Knowledge  

Ideogram on Left (as you look) Tang (Korean Influence 30%)

Ideogram on Center  Moo  

Ideogram on Right  Soo (Original old style 60%)

Meaning of Korean Flag (Kuk Gi)
(Ideograms clockwise from top left)
Air / Heaven
Fire
Earth
Water
White Background - Void
Red part of circle - Yang
Blue part of circle - Ying
Ying / Yang represent the two sides of the universe, Good / Bad, Right / Left, Etc..

Anatomy:
Pahl: Arm
Jok (Chinese) or Bahl (Korean): Foot
Chu Mok: Fist
Mok: Neck
Hur Ri: Waist
Da Ri: Leg
Soo (Chinese) or Shon (Korean): Hand
Pahl Coop: Elbow
Moo Roop: Knee
Tuck: Chin
Eema: Forehead
Ko Whan: Groin
Dan Jun: Abdomen
Myung Chi: Solar Plexus
In Choong: Between mouth and nose