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Rank
9th Gup
(White Belt w/stripe) Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
None
3 Months
Adult
Cross Hand Grip #1 (First Two Moves Only; Release and Counter)
Basic Movements
Low Block High Block Middle Punch High Punch Front Stretch Kick Front Thrust Kick
None
Forms (Hyung)
None
-Proper Stance and Shi Sun; -Proper Placement of Elbows in intermediate and completion position for hand techniques; Expectations -Proper placement of knee in chamber position for kicking of Performance techniques; -Proper striking of the weapon in hand and foot techniques; -Proper protocol within the studio (Do Jang) -Name of the Art you study; -Name of the Style; -Name of the Founder and Current Culture / President of Moo Duk Kwan; Terminology -Uniform (Do Bahk); / History -Studio (Do Jang); -Protocol for entering and leaving the Do Jang.
Children
None
Adult
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Rank
8th Gup
(Orange Belt) Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Cross Hand Grip #1 (First Two Moves Only; Release and Counter Only) Cross Hand Grip #1
Adult
Basic Movements
Hand High Block Techniques Inside/Outside (Soo Gi) Block Roundhouse Foot Kick Techniques Inside/Outside (Jok Gi) Kick
None
Forms (Hyung)
Basic Form #1 (Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu) Basic Form #2 (Ki Cho Hyung Ee Bu)
-Proper Stance and Shi Sun; -Proper Placement of Elbows in intermediate and completion position for hand techniques; Expectations -Proper placement of knee in chamber position for kicking of Performance techniques; -Proper striking of the weapon in hand and foot techniques; -Proper protocol within the studio (Do Jang) -What is you favorite 8 Key Concept and how does it help you in your daily life (school, work, spirit, etc)? -8 Key Concepts Culture / -Belt colors and meaning Terminology -Instructor: Sa Bom Nim / Kyo Sa / History Nim / Jo Kyo Nim -Courage (Yong Gi) -Seniors / Juniors: Sun Bey / Huh Bey.
None
Adult
#1-2
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Rank
7th Gup
(Orange Belt w/stripe) Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Cross Hand Grip #2 (First Two Moves Only; Release and Counter Only) Cross Hand Grip #2
3 Months Outside/Inside Block Side Punch Elbow Attack Inside/Outside Block (Back Stance)
Adult
Side Stretch Kick Foot Side Thrust Kick Techniques Jump Front Thrust (Jok Gi) Kick
Forms (Hyung)
-Proper Stance and Shi Sun; -Proper Placement of Elbows in intermediate and completion position for hand techniques; Expectations -Proper placement of knee in chamber position for kicking of Performance techniques; -Proper striking of the weapon in hand and foot techniques; -Proper protocol within the studio (Do Jang) -Concentration (Chung Shin Tong Il) Culture / -Discuss the benefits of the 8 Key Terminology Concepts in your daily life (activities) / History Count from 1 to 10 in Korean
Children
None
Adult
#3-4
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Rank
Minimum Time Requirement
6th Gup
(Green Belt) 3 Months Low Knife Hand Block Two Fist Middle Block Hammer Fist Strike Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Adult
Inside/Outside Kick Back Thrust Kick Foot Hand & Foot Techniques Combinations Using (Jok Gi) All Known Techniques
Forms (Hyung)
-Proper Ki Hap, Spirit, Shi Sun, and Moo do Jaseh -Proper focus of weapon to target -Proper respect to senior and junior Expectations members of -Proper weapon discipline Performance -Proper process of 'chain of command' in hand/foot basics -Proper demonstration of speed control (Wan Gup) -Discuss any resulted experience outside the Do Jang connected to the 8 Key Concepts *Basic: Gi Cho *Form: Hyung Culture / *Attention: Cha Ryut *Attack: Kong Terminology Kyuk *Meditation: Muk Nyum / History *Return: Ba Ro *Defense: Mahk Kee *Begin: Si Jak *Endurance: In Neh *Bow: Kyung Reh *Sparring: Dae Ryun
Adult
#5-6
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Rank
Minimum Time Requirement
5th Gup
(Green Belt w/one stripe) 3 Months Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Adult
Middle Knife Hand Block Hand Low Two Hand Techniques Block (Soo Gi) Spear Hand Strike Hammer Fist Strike Basic Movements Outside/Inside Kick Jump Side Kick Hand & Foot Foot Combinations Using Techniques All Known (Jok Gi) Techniques Including use of Huri Flow
Forms (Hyung)
-Proper Ki Hap, Spirit, Shi Sun, and Moo do Jaseh -Proper focus of weapon to target -Proper respect to senior and junior Expectations members of -Proper weapon discipline Performance -Proper process of 'chain of command' in hand/foot basics -Proper demonstration of speed control (Wan Gup) -Adults: Discuss personal benefits from your Soo Bahk Do Training and the 8 Key Concepts -Children: List Favorite 8 Key Culture / Concept and why Terminology -Meaning of Chil Song / History -Honesty (Chung Jik) -Korean numbers: Il-Ship -Questions about protocol and etiquette
Adult
#7-8
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Rank
Minimum Time Requirement
4th Gup
(Green Belt w/two stripes) 3 Months Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Adult
Side Hook Kick Hand & Foot Foot Techniques Combinations Using (Jok Gi) All Known Techniques
Forms (Hyung)
-Proper Moo do Jaseh -Proper focus of weapon to target -Proper respect to senior and junior Expectations members -Proper weapon discipline of Performance -Proper process of 'chain of command' in hand/foot basics -Proper demonstration of 8 Key Concepts -Specify three (3) of your favorite 8 Key Concepts in Korean and explain Culture / how they help you in your training Terminology -Humility (Kyum Son) -Basic Terminology / History -Significance of the Moo Duk Kwan Flag
#1
Adult
#9-10
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Rank
Minimum Time Requirement
3rd Gup
(Red Belt) Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Adult
Free Sparring
Basic Movements
Back Spinning Axe Kick Jump Roundhouse Kick Jump Foot Inside/Outside Kick Techniques Hand & Foot (Jok Gi) Combinations Using All Known Techniques including Jump Kicks
Forms (Hyung)
Expectations -Proper Moo do Jaseh -Proper Shi Sun of Performance -Demonstrate 8 Key Concepts -Specify three (3) of your favorite 8 Key Concepts in Korean -Discuss the benefits of the 8 Key Culture / Concepts Terminology -History of the founding of the Moo Duk Kwan / History -Five Moo Do Values -10 Articles of Faith on Mental Training
#3
Adult
#11-12
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Rank
Minimum Time Requirement
2nd Gup
(Red Belt w/one stripe) 6 Months Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Adult
Hand Ground Block with Techniques Knife Hand (Soo Gi) Hammer Fist Strike Back Spinning Heel Kick Basic Jump Back Kick Movements Jump Spinning Axe Foot Kick Techniques Hand & Foot (Jok Gi) Combinations Using All Known Techniques including Jump Kicks
Forms (Hyung)
-Distance Control -Demonstration of Proper Intent Expectations during physical demonstration -Proper acceleration of movement of Performance to maximum force -Demonstration of proper ceremony during Il Soo Sik and Ho Sin Sul -Share any good social experience as a result of your Soo Bahk Do Culture / training Terminology -Moo Duk Kwan History -8 Key Concepts / History -Five Moo Do Values -Philosophy of the Art
Children
#5
Adult
#13-14
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Rank
Minimum Time Requirement
1st Gup
(Red Belt w/two stripes) 6 Months Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
Adult Free Sparring (Combination with Utilization of Tuel Oh Jang Kap Kwon Kong Kyuk)
Inverted Roundhouse Kick Jump Back Spinning Basic Axe Kick Movements Jump Back Spinning Foot Heel Kick Techniques Hand & Foot (Jok Gi) Combinations Using All Known Techniques including Jump Kicks Demonstrate Use of Huri and it's flow
Forms (Hyung)
-Distance Control -Demonstration of Proper Intent Expectations during physical demonstration -Proper acceleration of movement of Performance to maximum force -Demonstration of proper ceremony during Il Soo Sik and Ho Sin Sul -Describe some of the unique areas of the Moo Duk Kwan (unique areas Culture / as highlighted in the Vision Tour) Terminology -Personal growth benefits from Soo / History Bahk Do training -Meaning of "Do"
Children
#7
Adult
#15-16
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Rank
Cho Dan
(Midnight Blue) Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
#1-2 of the following sets: Cross Wrist Grips Same Side Wrist Grips Two on One Wrist Grips Two on Two Wrist Grips Side Wrist Grips Rear Wrist Grips (All Lower Belt Requirements)
1 Year
Adult
Free Sparring
Ee Dan Dwi Cha Gi (Jump Back Kick) or Yeon Soo Kyok Pa With One Soo Gi Technique and One Jok Gi Technique -Thirty (30) seconds of continuous punching (Kee Mah Jaseh) with focus on power, speed, and proper direction of hip for maximum effectiveness of each punch. Goal: 120 punches with proper technique and form.
Forms (Hyung)
Passai Du Mun Chil Sung Il Ro Hyung Chil Sung Sam Ro Hyung #1-9 (Odd Numbers Only) #1-18
In Neh
Children
Adult
Culture / -See Standard World Moo Duk Kwan Terminology Questions Along with Written / History Examination
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Rank
E Dan
(Midnight Blue) Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
All Wrist Grips Including Back & Side Grips Knife (Dhando) Defense
2 Years
Adult
Free Sparring
Basic Movements
Soo Bahk Do Gi Cho (Il Bon Techniques) Hand & Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques
Ee Dan Ssang Bal Cha Gi (Double Jump Split Kick) or Yeon Soo Kyok Pa With One Soo Gi Technique and One Jok Gi Technique -Ahp Bal Ahp Cha Nut Gi (Lead Leg) performed in Hu Gul Jaseh (30) Seconds of continuous kicking with focus on power, speed, and extension for the maximum effectiveness of each kick. Goal: 40 kicks per leg.
Forms (Hyung)
In Neh
Children
Il Bon - Ship Chil Bon (Odd Numbers Only) Sam Soo Sik Deh Ryun
Adult
Culture / -See Standard World Moo Duk Kwan Terminology Questions Along with Written Examination / History
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Rank
Sam Dan
(Midnight Blue) Self Defense (Hol Sin Sul)
Children
3 Years
Adult
Mid Sleeve Grabs Staff Defense (Jang Bong) Deh Soo In Deh Ryun Double (2 on 1) Oppenent Sparring
Free Sparring
Soo Bahk Do Gi Cho (E Bon Techniques) Hand & Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques
Ro Hai
Forms (Hyung)
In Neh
-Ahp Cha Nut Gi (hopping) alternating each leg for (30) Seconds of continuous kicking. Goal: 50 kicks with proper completion of each kick.
Children Jua Deh Ryun (Sparring from the ground) Culture / -See Standard World Moo Duk Kwan Terminology Questions Along with Written Examination / History
Adult
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