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TSD BELT REQUIREMENTS
JUNIOR BELT REQUIREMENTS
The junior belt system is for all students under the age of 16. Additional striped belts may be awarded to students who do not meet certain age or proficiency requirements.
Promotions will occur at the end of every semi-annual session. Students will need to make minimum attendance requirements and complete their belt packets to be eligible.
During gradings, students will demonstrate their required forms, sparring, and breaking. Additional performance requirements are under the instructor’s discretion.
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Minimum of 13 years of age.
FORMS
SPARRING
Demonstration Sparring
BREAKING
Instructor’s Discretion
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Minimum of 14 years of age.
FORMS
SPARRING
Demonstration Sparring
BREAKING
Instructor’s Discretion
THE PATH TO BLACK BELT
The Garth Perkins Academy TSD system uses the following sequential ranks:
WHITE -> BLUE -> RED -> MIDNIGHT BLUE -> BLACK
Stripes are awarded as indicators of progress at the white belt level.
Students will be tested in the following categories for all belt examinations:
Forms, Sparring, and Breaking
The forms portion of the exam will demonstrate a student’s technique and general knowledge in the art of Tang Soo Do. The sparring portion will demonstrate a student’s physical skills and heart. The breaking portion will demonstrate a student’s focus and precision.
Be physically and mentally well prepared.
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Minimum of 16 years of age.
FORMS
Basic 1 to Pyung Ahn 5
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
BREAKING
Instructor’s Discretion
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Minimum of 16 years of age.
FORMS
Nai Han Chi Cho Dan
Chil Sung Il Ro Hyung
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
BREAKING
Instructor’s Discretion
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Minimum of 17 years of age.
FORMS
Sip Soo
Nai Han Chi Ee Dan
Chil Sung Ee Ro Hyung
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
BREAKING
Instructor’s Discretion
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Minimum of 18 years of age.
FORMS
Jion
Nai Han Chi Sam Dan
Chil Sung Sam Ro Hyung
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
BREAKING
Instructor’s Discretion
BLACK BELT "DAN” REQUIREMENTS
Stripes are awarded as degrees at the black belt level, with minimum time requirements in between each one.
Examinees will be graded on the following categories:
Basics (Gi Cho)
Forms (Hyung)
One Step Sparring (Il Su Sik Deh Ryun)
Self Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Sparring (Deh Ryun)
Breaking (Kyok Pa)
Endurance (In Neh)
General Knowledge
Be physically and mentally well prepared.
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Minimum of one year from Black Belt promotion.
BASICS
12 Basic Attacks
12 Basic Blocks
12 Basic Kicks
FORMS
All previous forms requirements
ONE-STEP SPARRING
Il Su Sik Deh Ryun #1-18.
SELF-DEFENSE
Ho Sin Sul sets #1-4, side & rear grabs
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
BREAKING
Any Hand Technique
Jump Back Kick
ENDURANCE
Examinee will be graded on their physical endurance, mental fortitude, and martial spirit throughout the exam.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Examiner’s choice. This may be in the form of a written exam, verbal exam, essay, or another evaluation method pre-determined by the examiner.
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Minimum of two years from 1st degree Black Belt promotion.
BASICS
All previous basics requirements
Two hand combinations
All jump kicking techniques
FORMS
All previous forms requirements
Jindo
Chil Sung 4
ONE-STEP SPARRING
Il Su Sik Deh Ryun #1-18.
SELF-DEFENSE
Ho Sin Sul sets #1-4, side & rear grabs
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
2 v 1 Sparring
BREAKING
Any Hand Technique - Air Break
Jump Split Kick
ENDURANCE
Examinee will be graded on their physical endurance, mental fortitude, and martial spirit throughout the exam.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Examiner’s choice. This may be in the form of a written exam, verbal exam, essay, or another evaluation method pre-determined by the examiner.
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Minimum of three years from 2nd degree Black Belt promotion.
BASICS
All previous basics requirements
Three technique combinations
FORMS
All previous forms requirements
Ro Hai
Chil Sung 5
ONE-STEP SPARRING
Il Su Sik Deh Ryun #1-18.
SELF-DEFENSE
Ho Sin Sul sets #1-4, side & rear grabs
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
3 v 1 Sparring
BREAKING
Down Punch (Ro Hai)
Fake Jump Back Kick
ENDURANCE
Examinee will be graded on their physical endurance, mental fortitude, and martial spirit throughout the exam.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Examiner’s choice. This may be in the form of a written exam, verbal exam, essay, or another evaluation method pre-determined by the examiner.
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Minimum of four years from 3rd degree Black Belt promotion.
BASICS
All previous basics requirements
Advanced techniques
FORMS
All previous forms requirements
Kong Sang Koon
ONE-STEP SPARRING
Il Su Sik Deh Ryun #1-18.
SELF-DEFENSE
Ho Sin Sul sets #1-4, side & rear grabs
SPARRING
Demonstration & Freestyle Sparring
Situational Sparring
BREAKING
Seated Air Break
Reverse Roundhouse Kick
ENDURANCE
Examinee will be graded on their physical endurance, mental fortitude, and martial spirit throughout the exam.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Examiner’s choice. This may be in the form of a written exam, verbal exam, essay, or another evaluation method pre-determined by the examiner.