Revised Requirements for Superior TSD

[Makalakumu]

Hello All

I'm seeking some input. I'm in the process of revising my requirement sheets up to 1st dan for my dojang. I recently changed the schedule for classes, so this has become a necessity. My goal is to main the knowledge my teacher gave me and to create a well rounded MAist who is a capable fighter at first dan. I will post the requirement sheets by rank. Please comment on my curriculum and let me know if you think it will accomplish my goals above. I realize that some of this will be shop talk, so please ask for clarification.

upnorthkyosa

 

[Makalakumu]

White Belt Requirements



General Requirements



Sound Moral Character (Respectful, Responsible, Honest, Caring) _____

One hour of practice outside of class per week _____

A willing learner and good student _____



Hyung



Gi Cho Hyung Ill Boo - Basic Form Number One _____



Basics



Jaseh – Stances



Cha Ryut – attention ____

Choon Be Jaseh – ready stance ____

Chung Gul Jaseh – front stance _____



Soo Gi – hand techniques



Ha Dan Mahkee – Low Block _____

Sang Dan Mahkee – High Block _____

Ahneso Pakuro Mahkee – Inside outside middle block _____

Pahkeso Ahnuro Mahkee – Outside inside block ____

Choong Dan Kun Kyuk – front punch to the middle _____

Cap Kwon Kun Kyuk – back fist _____

Kwon Do Kun Kyuk – Hammer Fist _____

So Do Kun Kyuk – Knife Hand strike _____

Chang Kwon Kun Kyuk – Palm strike _____



Jok ji



Ahp Cha Nut Gi – Front kick _____

Ahneso Pakuro Cha Gi – inside outside kick _____

Pakeso Ahnuro Cha Gi – Outside inside kick _____

Yup Podo Cha Gi – side kick _____



Ee An Sol Cha Gi – kicking in multiple directions



Ill Bon ____



Ill Soo Shik – Applications of the Forms



Application of Ha Dan Mahkee _____

Application of Sang Dan Mahkee _____

Demonstration of defense against random hand techniques _____



Kyusho – strike points, location, direction of strike, and application



Golden Targets _____

Bladder Strike _____



Ho Sin Shul – Tuite (grappling) application



Tapping _____

Side Slap Fall ____

Forward Roll/Fall ____

Back Roll/Fall ____

Front Fall _____



Kyok Pa – Breaking (16 and up)



One Board hand or foot technique ____



Breathing Exercises



Knowledge of tantien breathing _____

Knowledge of meditation _____



Culture and Terminology –



Commands in Class _____



Testing – times arranged privately with instructor



At least three months has passed since beginning of training _____

Martial Arts Notebook _____

Completion of Written Exam _____

 

[Makalakumu]

Green Belt Requirements



General Requirements



Sound Moral Character (Respectful, Responsible, Honest, Caring) _____

One hour of practice outside of class per week _____

A willing learner and good student _____



Hyung



Gi Cho Hyung Ill Boo _____

Gi Cho Hyung Ee Boo _____

Gi Cho Hyung Sam Boo _____

Gi Cho Jok Ji Hyung _____

Chil Sung Ee lo _____



Basics



Jaseh – Stances



Chung Gul Jaseh – front stance _____

Ki Mah Jaseh – horse stance _____

Hu Gul Jaseh – back stance _____

Tuel Lo - reverse _____



Soo Gi – hand techniques



Ha Dan Mahkee – Low Block _____

Sang Dan Mahkee – High Block _____

Ahneso Pakuro Mahkee – Inside outside middle block _____

Pahkeso Ahnuro Mahkee – Outside inside block ____

Choong Dan Kun Kyuk – front punch to the middle _____

Cap Kwon Kun Kyuk – back fist _____

Kwon Do Kun Kyuk – Hammer Fist _____

So Do Kun Kyuk – Knife Hand strike _____

Chang Kwon Kun Kyuk – Palm strike _____

Wheng Jin Kun Kyuk – side punch _____



Jok ji – foot techniques



Ahp Cha Nut Gi – Front kick _____

Ahneso Pakuro Cha Gi – inside outside kick _____

Pakeso Ahnuro Cha Gi – Outside inside kick _____

Yup Podo Cha Gi – side kick _____

Dul Ryo Cha Gi – round kick _____

Yup Hu Ri Gi – Hook Kick _____

Chit Pal Gi – stomp kick _____

Moo Ruep Cha Gi – Knee Kick _____



Ee An Sol Cha Gi – kicking in multiple directions



Ill Bon _____

Ee Bon _____

Sam Bon _____



Ill Soo Shik – Applications of the Forms



5 bunkai from strikes _____

2 bunkai from wrist grabs _____

2 bunkai from lapel grabs _____

1 bunkai from lunging grab _____

Demonstration of defense against random hand techniques _____

Demonstration of defense against random foot techniques _____

Proper distance, timing and control _____



Kyusho – pressure points, location, direction of strike, and application



Gall bladder 20 _____

Spleen 21 _____

Bladder Strike _____

Stomach 9 _____

Stomach 5 _____

Large Intestine 18 _____

Lung 8 _____

Heart 6 _____

Stomach Plexus _____



Ho Sin Shul – Tuite (grappling) application



Joint locks



Koto geye osh _____

Eekyo _____

Nikyo _____

Sankyo _____

Ude Garame _____

Ude Tori _____

The Three Deprivations _____

Three theories of Joint locking, pain compliance, throwing, breaking _____



Throws



Dashi Barai _____

Sotogama _____

Hosoto Gari _____

Suquee Nage _____

Knowledge of Kusuri and Kusushi _____



Grappling



Escapes from the Mounted Position _____

Escapes from the guard Position _____

Striking from the ground _____



Deh Ryun – Sparring



Demonstration of Block/Counter in Sparring Situation _____

Demonstration of one on one sparring _____

Demonstration of sparring someone of equal rank _____

Demonstration of sparring someone of higher rank _____



Kyok Pa – Breaking (for 16 and up)



Knowledge of how to hold a board _____

Knowledge of how to break a board _____

Two hands in succession _____

Two feet in succession _____

One hand and One Foot technique in combination _____

One Patio Tile ____



Breathing Exercises



Moo Pal Dan Kun (1-4) _____



Culture and Terminology – (written exam)



Counting to ten in Chinese and Korean _____

Commands in Class _____

Chungle Ryu_____

Knowledge of Meridian Theory _____

Oyo, Bunkai, and Tuite _____

Knowledge of Gi Cho History _____



Martial Arts Research (for 16 and up)



One 2-3 page paper on the history of Korea _____

One 2-3 page paper on the history of Tang Soo Do_____



Testing – times arranged privately with instructor



At least twelve months has passed since last grading _____

Martial Arts Notebook _____

Completion of Written Exam _____

 

[Makalakumu]

Red Belt Requirements





General Requirements



Sound Moral Character (Respectful, Responsible, Honest, Caring) _____

Knowledge of all lower ranked material _____

3 hours of practice outside of class per week _____

A willing learner and good student _____

Assists instructor in instruction of lower ranks _____



Hyung



Pyung Ahn Cho Dan _____

Pyung Ahn Ee Dan _____

Pyung Ahn Sam Dan _____

Pyung Ahn Sa Dan _____

Pyung Ahn O Dan _____

Chil Sung Ill Lo _____



Basics



Jaseh – Stances



Pyung Rip Jaseh _____

Kyo Ch Rip Jaseh _____

Bom Jaseh _____



Soo Gi – hand techniques



Choong Dan Soo Do Mahkee_____

Pyung Kwon Soo _____

Chung Kwon Soo_____

Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahkee ____

Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahkee _____

Yuk Soo Do Kun Kyuk _____

Pal Koop Kun Kyuk _____

Pal Koop Chi Ki _____

Dwi Kun Kyuk _____

Ill Chi Kwon Soo_____



Jok ji – foot techniques



Dwi Jok ji _____

Dwi Oh Jok ji _____

Du Bal Jok ji _____

Goolo Jok ji _____

Pandal Cha Gi _____

Peet Cha Gi _____

Bul Ro Mulkee _____

Toro Cha Gi_____

Ko Dan Cha Gi _____

Naeturo Cha Gi _____





Ee An Sol Cha Gi – kicking in multiple directions



Sa Bon _____

O Bon _____

Yuk Bon _____



Ill Soo Shik – Applications from current forms



10 bunkai from strikes _____

2 bunkai from holds from the rear _____

2 bunkai from holds to the throat _____

1 bunkai from two person holds _____

Demonstration of defense against random grabs _____

Demonstration of defense against random grab/strikes _____

Demonstration of defense against random hand or foot technique _____

Proper Distance, timing, and control_____



Kyusho – pressure points, location, direction of strike, and application (for 16 and up)



Gall Bladder 24 ____

Lung Plexus ____

Triple Warmer 11 ____

Governor Vessel 26 ____

Triple Warmer 17 ____

Gall Bladder 31 ____

Pericardium 6 ____

Clavicle Notch ____

Liver 12 ____

Spleen 12 ____



Ho Sin Shul – Tuite (grappling) application



Joint locks



Yubi Tori _____

Moro Yubi Tori _____

Ankle Lock _____

Knee Lock _____

Scarf Hold _____

Blood Choke _____

Leg Choke _____

Side Choke _____



Throws



Sheho Nage _____

Ogoshi _____

Seogoshi _____

Seonage _____

Tsurikomi Goshi _____

Harai Goshi _____

Single leg takedown _____

Double leg take down _____

The Shoot _____



Grappling



Joint locks from the ground _____

Chokes on the ground _____

The Eight Hold downs _____



Kyok Pa – Breaking (for 16 and up)



Two Patio Tiles _____

Series of Three consecutive hand strikes _____

Series of Two consecutive Kicks – one kick must be a jump kick _____

Dwi Cha Gi _____

Dwi Oh Cha Gi _____



Ground Fighting



Instinctual posture _____

Kicks from the Ground _____

Sweeps from the Ground _____

Getting back up _____



Deh Ryun



Demonstration of Pi – Hagi in sparring situation _____

Demonstration of sparring someone of lower rank _____

Demonstration of sparring someone of same rank _____

Demonstration of sparring someone of higher rank _____

Demonstration of Randori _____

Demonstration of submission grappling _____

Demonstration of one up, one down sparring _____



Breathing Exercises



Moo Pal Dan Kun (4-8) _____



Culture and Terminology – (written exam)



Knowledge of the meaning of Pyung Ahn _____

Knowledge of Cycle of Creation and Destruction _____

Sun Suc Mi _____

Use of Hip _____

Knowledge of Muk Nyum _____

Knowledge of Shim Gung, Neh Gung, and Weh Gung _____

Knowledge of the Creative and Well Rounded Martial artist _____



Martial Arts Research (for 16 and up)



One 2-3 page paper on the Hwa-rang _____

One 2-3 page paper on the influence of Bohdidarma on martial arts _____



Testing – times arranged privately with instructor



At least twelve months has passed since last grading _____

Martial Arts Notebook _____

Completion of Written Exam _____

 

[Makalakumu]

Brown Belt Requirements



General Requirements



Sound Moral Character (Respectful, Responsible, Honest, Caring) _____

Knowledge of all lower ranked material _____

4 hours of practice outside of class per week _____

A willing learner and good student _____

All Red Belt students are qualified as assistant instructors _____



Hyung



Bassai O _____

Bassai Te _____

Chil Sung Sam Ro _____

Nai Han Chi Cho Dan _____

Creative Hyung _____



Basics



Jaseh – Stances



Han Bal Seo Kee _____

Choi Jaseh _____



Soo Gi – hand techniques



Son Mahk Deung Mahkee_____

Son Mahk Deung Kun Kyuk _____

Yuk Jin Kun Kyuk_____

Yoo Kwan ____

Il Chee Kwan _____

Dragon Fist _____

Noo Lo Mahkee _____

He Cho Mahkee _____

Chi Chiki _____

Mong Dongi _____



Jok ji – foot techniques



Double Jok ji _____

Dwi oh Dwi Jok Ji _____

Du Bal Dwi Jok Ji _____

Chirumyo Cha Gi _____

Forward Iron Broom Sweep _____

Backward Iron Broom Sweep _____



Ee An Sol Cha Gi – kicking in multiple directions



Chil Bon _____

Pal Bon _____

Cu Bon _____







Ill Soo Shik – Applications of the Current Forms



20 bunkai from strikes and grabs _____

2 bunkai to defend the shoot _____

Demonstration of 5 Knife defenses _____

Demonstration of 5 Stick defenses _____

Demonstration of 5 Cane defenses _____

Defense against any random technique _____

Empty hand defense against random knife attacks _____

Empty hand defense against random stick attacks _____

Proper Distance, timing, and control _____



Kyusho – pressure points, location, direction of strike, and application



Heart 1 ____

Heart 2 ____

Lung 1 ____

Lung 2 ____

Gall Bladder Plexus ____

Kidney 1____

Pericardium 8 ____

Kidney 1 ____

Bladder 41 ____



Ho Sin Shul – Tuite (grappling) application



Joint locks



Joint lock flow _____

Fluid Lock application _____



Throws



Tai o Toshi _____

Tomi Nage _____

Kane Sute _____



Grappling



Pressure points on the ground _____

Tension and relaxation on the ground _____

Hold Flow _____

Use of Pressure Points _____



Kyok Pa – Breaking (for 16 and up)



Three Patio Tiles _____

Yuk Jin Kun Kyuk _____

Speed Break _____

Dwi Oh Dwi Cha Gi _____

Flying Du Bal Cha Gi _____

Ee An Sol Cha Gi Cu Bon (4 stations 2 boards each) _____







Stick Defense



Heaven Six Pattern _____

Standard Six Pattern _____

Earth Six Pattern _____

Strikes 1-12 and defenses _____

Hand Switches _____

Male and female triangle footwork _____

Unig Zyow Hyung _____

Kun Tao _____

Carenza _____

Disarms _____



Knife defense



Five Terrors_____

Palm Stick Set _____

Ice Pick Set_____

Forward Grip Set _____

Disarms _____

Knife Tapping _____



The Cane



Parts of Cane and uses _____

Cane form _____

Applications to the form _____



Deh Ryun



Demonstration of Stop Hit in Deh Ryun _____

Demonstration of entering and trapping _____

Demonstration of Sparring against lower ranks _____

Demonstration of Sparring against same rank _____

Demonstration of sparring against higher rank _____

Demonstration of open technique sparring _____

Da Soo in Deh Ryun _____

Tanto in Deh Ryun _____



Breathing Exercises



First apparent closing of Yang Lu Chan Hyung _____



Culture and Terminology – (written exam)



Knowledge of light force knockouts and revival techniques _____

Knowledge of the textbook nature of Hyung _____

Knowledge of Meridian elements _____

Knowledge of Diurnal Cycle _____

Knowledge of Yin (soft) and Yang (hard) in striking _____

Knowledge of good teaching practice _____

Knowledge of basic first aid _____

Knowledge of laws concerning the use of force _____

Knowledge of the Creative and Well Rounded Martial artist _____



Martial Arts Research (for 16 and up)



One 2-3 page paper on Shoalin monastery _____

One 2-3 page paper on Dao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee_____

One 2-3 page paper on The Five Rings by Myamoto Musashi_____

One 2-3 page paper on how training in another martial art has affected your martial arts growth _____



Testing – times arranged privately with instructor



At least twenty four months has passed since last grading _____

Martial Arts Notebook _____

Completion of Written Exam _____

 

[The Kai]

On of the things that martial arts marketing companies suggest, which actually makes sense to me, is that you start out light on requirements and get heavier at each belt rank.

Take it for what its worth, but it sense to me you have alot required at green belt, could you spread it out? Let the student start to feel like a TSD'ist then hit them with the responsibilties of inclusive learning?

 

[Makalakumu]

On of the things that martial arts marketing companies suggest, which actually makes sense to me, is that you start out light on requirements and get heavier at each belt rank.

Take it for what its worth, but it sense to me you have alot required at green belt, could you spread it out? Let the student start to feel like a TSD'ist then hit them with the responsibilties of inclusive learning?

I thought about that. Yet, in order to understand the bunkai in the forms, tons of that stuff needs to be on there. Also, a foundation is being built with that stuff for upper ranks.

One of the problems is that my teacher is much more intuitive and loose then I am. His requirement sheets were more like you suggested, but I've got reems of paper filled with "requirements" that he expected to see at tests. None of that stuff was on a sheet.

I feel like I have to be more organized in order to be a good teacher.

 

[The Kai]

Have you thought about combining the two approachs, the intellectual and the intutitive? Have some stuff required (Basics, standing locks, throws) and say two bunkai for each form


Not to dimish your effort or intentions, but the requirement sheets would look quite daunting to the new student.

I once heard a quote from a movie about quantum physics (so it may or may not be true). The theory was the all time, events happened simultaneously, it is the human mind that organizes events into a framework it itself can understand.

I think of my art the same way. There are literally thousands of styles. I can not learn them all-I learn my system then expand outward to iclude other stles ideas, concepts. Does my fumbly explanation make any sense?

 

[mtabone]

Upnorhtkodanja,

One of my teachers, SBN Talavera, told me once, that you are your own best teacher. Thinking on this, and reading what you put forth, no matter what requirements you put forth for your students, it does nessarily mean they will be a well rounded fighter. They may know elements of this and that, or even, remember only elements of this or that they are required to, but what makes them a well rounded fighter on the street is a bit different then what makes a black belt (midnightblue belt) in Tang Soo Do. You can only require so much, and ask so much before it is up to them whether or not they will be a ready for "reality" or whether they only practice for something they probebly (statisticly speaking) will never face. It is more important they they can defeat themselves then someone else...


just my two cents...

MTabone

 

[Makalakumu]

Upnorhtkodanja,

One of my teachers, SBN Talavera, told me once, that you are your own best teacher. Thinking on this, and reading what you put forth, no matter what requirements you put forth for your students, it does nessarily mean they will be a well rounded fighter. They may know elements of this and that, or even, remember only elements of this or that they are required to, but what makes them a well rounded fighter on the street is a bit different then what makes a black belt (midnightblue belt) in Tang Soo Do. You can only require so much, and ask so much before it is up to them whether or not they will be a ready for "reality" or whether they only practice for something they probebly (statisticly speaking) will never face. It is more important they they can defeat themselves then someone else...


just my two cents...

MTabone

Point well noted. :asian:

My teacher focused on intuitive and instinctual aspects of training. Much of what we did/do "just kind of flowed" from the seeds that were planted. I think that it is a testament to how good of a teacher he is, because I haven't reached that point yet.

BTW - Are there any specific things that you think should be moved to higher ranks or perhaps to the dan level?

upnorthkyosa

 

[The Kai]

First you are very ambitious and I think it is cool you are trying to preserve everything from your teacher.

However it is very material rich. I would set it up so that the student who comes to class twice a week, and some outside work should be able to pass a test every 3 to 6 months. Brown belt every 6 to 9 months.

You have 4 forms required at green belt, and 6 new forms at blue belt, plus a ton of other requirements. I just fear that you will chase away students.

I was told that black belt means mastered the basics, not master the arts. Or Black belt is where the real learning begins.

I think that you are trying to devolp a protege in 2 years

 

[Makalakumu]

First you are very ambitious and I think it is cool you are trying to preserve everything from your teacher.

However it is very material rich. I would set it up so that the student who comes to class twice a week, and some outside work should be able to pass a test every 3 to 6 months. Brown belt every 6 to 9 months.

You have 4 forms required at green belt, and 6 new forms at blue belt, plus a ton of other requirements. I just fear that you will chase away students.

I was told that black belt means mastered the basics, not master the arts. Or Black belt is where the real learning begins.

I think that you are trying to devolp a protege in 2 years

These are all good points. Thanks. However, it takes 5 years to reach shodan in our art. Time between tests are one year for white to green and green to red. Two years from red to brown. One year from brown to black.

 

[The Kai]

Sure 5 years is about the norm, I guess you have a lot fewer belts then most

 

[Jonathan Randall]

This sounds like a GREAT formula for creating a well rounded martial artist who, while retaining a sound background in traditional TSD forms and techniques, has a large enough "toolkit" to survive in all ranges of fighting instead of just kick/punch range. It sounds like a program that I would be interested in were I in your area. When I took TSD years ago, while the Dojang had FAR, FAR greater quality control than the TKD factory (not disrespecting TKD, just the McDojang I attended) - we were taught little, if anything about surviving in any situation that wasn't kick/punch in a sparring stance. I recognize that this was before the UFC and ALL schools have had to change some, but I think your program is well ahead of the curve and far ahead (in well-roundedness) than my old school would be even today.

Five years sounds about right for a dan in TSD.

 

[Jonathan Randall]

Point well noted. :asian:

My teacher focused on intuitive and instinctual aspects of training. Much of what we did/do "just kind of flowed" from the seeds that were planted. I think that it is a testament to how good of a teacher he is, because I haven't reached that point yet.

BTW - Are there any specific things that you think should be moved to higher ranks or perhaps to the dan level?

upnorthkyosa

Perahps a few of these could be moved to brown belt in place of red. It depends, though, upon whether you're testing familiarity or mastery. I'd sure rather a part time student in a striking art have to demonstrate mastery of some of these techniques in their fourth year of a striking art as opposed to their third year. Just my opinion though. You've done a lot of work here and I'd check out your dojang in a heartbeat.

"Joint locks



Yubi Tori _____

Moro Yubi Tori _____

Ankle Lock _____

Knee Lock _____

Scarf Hold _____

Blood Choke _____

Leg Choke _____

Side Choke _____


Grappling



Joint locks from the ground _____

Chokes on the ground _____

The Eight Hold downs _____"

Postscript and disclaimer: I never earned dan ranking in TSD.