A black belt should conduct themself in a manner befitting that expected of a black belt
The student must be a member of the European Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation (EMTF)
Must have held the rank of Cho Dan Bo for a minimum of 1 year before the grading
Regular class attendance
Have passed the assistant instructor assessment
General Knowledge
Extraordinary leadership within the class
Exemplary conduct in Tang Soo Do class etiquette
Demonstrate a high understanding of Tang Soo Do principles by teaching
Voluntary participation and clear dedication in Dojang activities
Demonstration of ability
Hands:
Palm heel
Low block
High block
Inside to outside block
Outside to inside block
Low punch
Centre punch
High punch
Low knife hand block
Centre knife hand block
High knife hand block
Yuk jin
Yuk soo do
Elbow strikes
Reinforced inside to outside block
Reinforced low block
Reinforced high block
A black belt must be completely skilled in all basic techniques
Must demonstrate multi-combination and double action techniques
Feet:
Front kick
Roundhouse kick
Back kick
Side kick
Hook kick
Axe kick
Diagonal kick
Knee strikes
Spinning kicks
Jumping kicks
A black belt must be completely skilled in all basic techniques
Must demonstrate multi-combination and double action techniques
Stances:
Excellent stances should be demonstrated always in forms and linework
Breakfalls:
Can breakfall from several throws
Show a combination of all breakfalls
Sparring:
Demonstration of good level of sparring for competition
New Forms:
Black belts will also need to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the forms by showing 3 applications
Sip Soo
Double Dagger
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Self Defence
Circle fighting
A black belt should be able to defend against a plethora of attacks, even if not on the syllabus
Throws
Good demonstration of all throws
Instructing
A black belt should be able to instruct a full class (must hold a level 1 instructor qualification)
Helps students learn the philosophy and history of Tang Soo Do
Teaches necessary skills to partake safely
Is able to teach both adults and children
Black belts must also show the ability to:
1. Prepare lesson plans
2. Demonstrate warmups, skills training, and physical conditioning
3. Coach student by breaking down techniques into simple moves
4. Develop individual training programs
5. Observe and assess students, and provide feedback
6. Develop and practise your own skills
7. Take responsibility for the health and safety of students, and teach safe training habits
8. Promote classes
Anatomy
Application of anatomical knowledge
Major bones
Major nerves
Major muscle groups
Essay
Write a 2000 (+- 10%) word essay on a subject of your choice that will be beneficial to the class
Prepare a short (~5 min) presentation to summarise your essay
2nd Dan
Eligibility
A black belt should conduct themself in a manner befitting that expected of a black belt
The student must be a member of the European Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation (EMTF)
Must have held the rank of 1st Dan for a minimum of 2 years before the grading
Regular class attendance
Have passed the instructor assessment
General Knowledge
Extraordinary leadership within the class
Exemplary conduct in Tang Soo Do class etiquette
Demonstrate a high understanding of Tang Soo Do principles by teaching
Voluntary participation and clear dedication in Dojang activities
Demonstration of ability
Hands:
Palm heel
Low block
High block
Inside to outside block
Outside to inside block
Low punch
Centre punch
High punch
Low knife hand block
Centre knife hand block
High knife hand block
Yuk jin
Yuk soo do
Elbow strikes
Reinforced inside to outside block
Reinforced low block
Reinforced high block
A black belt must be completely skilled in all basic techniques
Must demonstrate multi-combination and double action techniques
Feet:
Front kick
Roundhouse kick
Back kick
Side kick
Hook kick
Axe kick
Diagonal kick
Knee strikes
Spinning kicks
Jumping kicks
A black belt must be completely skilled in all basic techniques
Must demonstrate multi-combination and double action techniques
Stances:
Excellent stances should be demonstrated always in forms and linework
Breakfalls:
Can breakfall from several throws
Show a combination of all breakfalls
Sparring:
Demonstration of good level of sparring for competition
New Forms:
Black belts will also need to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the forms by showing 3 applications
Niahanchi Ee Dan
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Niahanchi Sam Dan
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Chil Sung Sam Ro
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung (Sword form)
Self Defence
Circle fighting
A black belt should be able to defend against a plethora of attacks, even if not on the syllabus
Throws
Good demonstration of all throws
Instructing
A 2nd dan must be able to act as the main instructor in a club (must hold a level 1 instructor qualification)
Helps students learn the philosophy and history of Tang Soo Do
Teaches necessary skills to partake safely
Is able to teach both adults and children
Black belts must also show the ability to:
1. Prepare lesson plans
2. Demonstrate warmups, skills training, and physical conditioning
3. Coach student by breaking down techniques into simple moves
4. Develop individual training programs
5. Observe and assess students, and provide feedback
6. Develop and practise your own skills
7. Take responsibility for the health and safety of students, and teach safe training habits
8. Promote classes
Anatomy
Application of anatomical knowledge
Major bones
Major nerves
Major muscle groups
Essay
Write a 3000 (+- 10%) word essay on a subject of your choice that will be beneficial to the class
Prepare a short (~5 min) presentation to summarise your essay
3rd Dan
Eligibility
A black belt should conduct themself in a manner befitting that expected of a black belt
The student must be a member of the European Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation (EMTF)
Must have held the rank of 2nd for a minimum of 3 years before the grading
Regular class attendance
Have passed the assistant instructor assessment
General Knowledge
Extraordinary leadership within the class
Exemplary conduct in Tang Soo Do class etiquette
Demonstrate a high understanding of Tang Soo Do principles by teaching
Voluntary participation and clear dedication in Dojang activities
Demonstration of ability
Hands:
Palm heel
Low block
High block
Inside to outside block
Outside to inside block
Low punch
Centre punch
High punch
Low knife hand block
Centre knife hand block
High knife hand block
Yuk jin
Yuk soo do
Elbow strikes
Reinforced inside to outside block
Reinforced low block
Reinforced high block
A black belt must be completely skilled in all basic techniques
Must demonstrate multi-combination and double action techniques
Feet:
Front kick
Roundhouse kick
Back kick
Side kick
Hook kick
Axe kick
Diagonal kick
Knee strikes
Spinning kicks
Jumping kicks
A black belt must be completely skilled in all basic techniques
Must demonstrate multi-combination and double action techniques
Stances:
Excellent stances should be demonstrated always in forms and linework
Breakfalls:
Can breakfall from several throws
Show a combination of all breakfalls
Sparring:
Demonstration of good level of sparring for competition
New Forms:
Black belts will also need to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the forms by showing 3 applications
Jin Do
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Sword Draws
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Whip Staff (or an extra-curricular weapon form approved by examiners)
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Self Defence
Circle fighting
A black belt should be able to defend against a plethora of attacks, even if not on the syllabus
Throws
Good demonstration of all throws
Instructing
A 3rd dan should be able to instruct a full class (must hold a level 1 instructor qualification)
Helps students learn the philosophy and history of Tang Soo Do
Teaches necessary skills to partake safely
Is able to teach both adults and children
Black belts must also show the ability to:
1. Prepare lesson plans
2. Demonstrate warmups, skills training, and physical conditioning
3. Coach student by breaking down techniques into simple moves
4. Develop individual training programs
5. Observe and assess students, and provide feedback
6. Develop and practise your own skills
7. Take responsibility for the health and safety of students, and teach safe training habits
8. Promote classes
Anatomy
Application of anatomical knowledge
Major bones
Major nerves
Major muscle groups
Essay
Write a 4000 (+- 10%) word essay on a subject of your choice that will be beneficial to the class
Prepare a short (~5 min) presentation to summarise your essay
4th - 7th Dan
Any student wishing to go higher than 3rd dan will be grading to be a master. Currently, master gradings are run by the EMTF elsewhere and have their own requirements.
