Eligibility
A blue 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)
Regular class attendance
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 blue 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 blue 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:
Blue belts will also need to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the forms by showing 3 applications
Niahanchi Cho Dan
Chil Sung Ee Ro
This Hyung has yet to be recorded
Dan Gum Hyung (Single Dagger)
Self Defence
Circle fighting
A blue belt should be able to defend against a plethora of attacks, even if not on the syllabus
Groundwork
Utilise basic ground fighting techniques and submission holds
Throws
Small circle throws
Instructing
A blue belt should be able to instruct a full class (supervised)
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
Anatomy
Application of anatomical knowledge
Major bones
Major nerves
Major muscle groups
