Eligibility
High moral character
Exhibit some black belt qualities
The student must be a member of the European Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation (EMTF)
Regular class attendance
General Knowledge
Respectful leadership within the class
Exemplary conduct in Tang Soo Do class etiquette
Demonstrate an increased 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
2-3 hand combinations
Feet:
Front kick
Roundhouse kick
Back kick
Side kick
Hook kick
Axe kick
Diagonal kick
Knee strikes
Spinning kicks
Jumping kicks
Flying kicks
2-3 combinations
Stances:
Good 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:
Pyung Ahn Oh Dan
Self Defence (3 techniques for 1-10, 2 techniques for 11-15):
1. Straight wrist grab
2. Diagonal wrist grab
3. Both wrist grab
4. 2 hands onto one wrist grab
5. Side wrist grab
6. Straight shoulder grab
7. Both shoulder grab
8. Both collar grab
9. Shoulder from behind
10. Strangle from front and behind
11. Push 1 hand
12. Push both hands
13. Head lock
14. Bear hug
15. Hair grab
Circle fighting
Groundwork
Utilise basic ground fighting techniques and submission holds
Throws
Shoulder throws
Leg sweeps
Instructing
Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to instruct a small group
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
Major bones
Major nerves
Major muscle groups
