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When do I wear
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Your white uniform is considered your
dress uniform. You may always wear your white uniform for
regular class; however you must wear your white uniform
for all testing, tournaments, and any World Tang Soo Do
sponsored events, I.E. black belt camps, Region 8 tournament,
black belt testing, and Gup testing.
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When do I wear my black uniform?
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Black uniforms may be worn for all regular
classes, especially black belt club and masters club
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When can I test for my next belt?
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All Gups (colored belts) are required
to have a minimum 3 months and 24 classes between tests.
Black Belt (1st Dan) a student must have at least 30 months
(2 ½ years) of training, at least 6 months as a Cho
Dan Bo (blue belt) and 72 classes as a blue belt.
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What curriculum do I need to know for
my Gup tests?
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One steps |
Forms |
| Orange belt (8th Gup) |
1-5 Hands and Feet |
Sae Kye Hyung Sam Bu
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| Green Belt (6th Gup) |
1-10 Hands and Feet |
Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
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| Green Brown (5th gup) |
1-10 Hands and Feet |
Pyung Ahn E Dan
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| Brown Belt (4th Gup) |
1-15 hands and Feet |
Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
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| Brown Red (3rd Gup) |
1-15 Hands and Feet |
Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
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| Red Belt (2nd Gup) |
1-20 Hands and Feet |
Pyung Ahn Oh Dan
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| Red Blue (1st Gup) |
1-25 Hands and Feet |
Bassai & Bong Hyung Il
Bu
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| Blue Belt (Cho Dan Bo) |
1-30 Hands and Feet |
Nahanchi Cho Dan & Bong
Hyungs Il bu and E bu |
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When do I take my written tests?
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You will begin taking written test when
testing for your Brown Belt. All test answers can be found
in the Gup manual. All written tests must be completed prior
to the physical test. A 70% or higher is required to pass.
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When do I bow, and who do I bow to?
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Bowing is an important show of respect.
You must always bow to the flags before stepping on and
off the training floor. Always bow to the head instructor,
all black belts, and any partners you work with. If you’re
not sure whether or not you should bow, then bow anyway
just to be sure.
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What do I do if I arrive early?
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If you arrive for class early feel free
to stretch in the back, or sit with your legs crossed. Take
care not disturb any classes that may be in session.
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What do I do if I arrive to class late?
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If you arrive to class late, quickly and
quietly come to the front of the class, bow to the instructor,
and ask permission to join the class.
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