Student Handbook
The History of Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do is a
relatively modern Korean martial art based upon the ancient Korean art of
Soo Bahk Do, which dates back to the 6th Century. However, the exact
origin of Tang Soo Do is obscure. Some Japanese Karate experts insist that
the art is of Japanese origin; some say it came from Okinawa; others say
it began in China with Bodhidarma and spread from there.
It was during the Silla Dynasty (618 - 935 AD) that the martial arts
expanded rapidly in Korea. The Kingdom of Silla was one of the three
kingdoms in Korea and was notable for the military prowess of its young
warrior class, the Hwa Rang. The five basic principles of Tang Soo Do are
derived from the principles of these elite warriors. However, Tang Soo Do
gained most of its popularity during the Koryo Dynasty (935 - 1392 AD).
At the
beginning of the Yi Dynasty (1392-1910), the National Martial Arts Manual
was published, and the term Soo Bahk Do became widely used. During the
occupation of Korea by Japan (1907 - 1945) the practice of native martial
arts was prohibited. This prohibition forced many Korean Soo Bahk Do
Masters to emigrate, or to practice secretly. Tang Soo Do was developed by
Grand Master Hwang Kee. He mastered Tae Kyun and Soo Bahk Do at the age of
22. Upon his travels to Northern China in 1936, he encountered a Chinese
variation of martial artistry called the Tang Method. From 1936 to 1945 he
combined Soo Bahk Do with the Tang Method and developed what was to be
known as Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, even though it was officially
registered in Korea on November 9, 1945 as the Korean Soo Bahk Do
Association.
At the beginning of the modern era of Korean martial arts, Tang Soo Do was the most popular term for the merged martial arts, however, at that time, the Korean political leader was concerned about establishing Korean value based on Korean nationalism. The political leaders recognized the popularity of Korean martial arts around the world, but were opposed to the use of the name Tang Soo Do for the art, as it sounded like a Chinese martial art. In 1964, a government sponsored small group created a new name for the Korean martial arts: Tae Kwon Do.
The World Tang Soo Do Association
still respects the original term, Tang Soo Do, and intends to preserve its
heritage and value as a traditional way or path. So Tang Soo Do and Tae
Kwon Do are divided principally, with Tang Soo Do striving to remain as a
traditional martial art, while Tae Kwon Do held its world games and
sports.
The International Tang Soo Do Federation (ITSDF) was formed in 1989. The United Kingdom Tang Soo Do Federation currently serves as its administrative and technical headquarters. Tang Soo Do has since spread throughout the world. Practiced by champions like Chuck Norris, it is a proven method of fighting with a long and proud tradition of victories.
Our training is traditional, encompassing the refinement of technique, hyung (forms) and dae ryun (sparring). We encourage the pursuit of excellence in our Art and applaud our students' and instructors' achievements both within our discipline and in their scholastic and personal achievements.
The bedrock has always been and continues to be its emphasis on respect for the traditions, beliefs, and practices, which characterize Tang Soo Do.
Kuk Ki, The Korean Flag sym-bolizes much of the thought, philosophy and mysticism of the orient. The symbol imprinted on the center is called the "Tae Keuk", it is a circle which is divided and yet joined. The circle itself represents the absolute or the necessary unity of all things. The upper red section is called the Yang and the lower blue section is called the Um or, more commonly known, Ying. The Um Yank is the ancient symbol of the creation of the universe and shows the differences between day and night, hot and cold, Good and Evil. It is a representation of opposites and also a representation of how all parts are needed in order to be whole. The Um (Ying) represents contraction and assimilation and the Yang represents expansion and separation. The bars located in each corner of the flag represents the elements in the universe. The three solid bars in the upper left represents Heaven, the bars in the lower right corner represent earth. The bars in the lower left corner represents fire and the bars in the upper right corner represent Water. From the Tae Keuk Ki we learn that all parts of humanity, both good and bad are required if we are to ever find center.
Our
Philosophy
Very simply, our goal is to teach self-respect and
respect for others through the study and practice of Tang Soo Do, a very
historic and traditional Korean discipline of the martial arts. The ideas
of respect and tradition are pervasive in all of our activities and for
all students at every level of achievement.
What
On the spectrum of martial arts, Tang Soo Do is an external, hard discipline. We teach forms (hyungs), sparring, weapons, breaking, and self-defense techniques. We expect everyone to learn basic Korean martial arts terminology and the language of courtesy. We take part in martial arts tournaments across the country and internationally, hold tournaments within our own Federation, and offer a variety of activities for our young people-…everything from summer camps to cookouts to sleepovers. We take part in community activities by giving exhibitions in schools, fairs, and taking part in Special Olympics activities as well as community service fundraisers for various local organizations.
Tang Soo Do Student Creed
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I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health.
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I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in others and myself.
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I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help my fellow man, myself, and never to be abusive or offensive.
8 Key Concepts
| Yong Gi | Courage |
| Chung Shin Tong Il | Concentration |
| In Neh | Endurance |
| Chung Jik | Honesty |
| Kyum Son | Humility |
| Him Cho Chung | Control of Power |
| Shin Chook | Tension & Relaxation |
| Wan Gup | Speed Control |
Our Protocol
Upon entering the Do-Jang (Training Place/Floor) students must bow first to the National Flags. If the class has already begun before you enter, you will, after bowing, wait for the instructor's acknowledgment of your bow and the instructor’s permission to join the class.
When class is to officially begin, all students will stop what they are doing and face the instructor at attention. All students will quickly line up according to rank and seniority. The instructor will then bow in the entire class.
At the end of the class, the instructor will bow the class out. Anytime a student enters or leaves the Do-Jang, they must bow.
Do Bahk (uniform)
Black Belt- 1" Black trim on Lapels, Cuffs, Hem line of Jacket. Last Name printed on back, optional.
Apprentice Black Belt- 1" Black trim on Lapels, Cuffs, Hem line of Jacket. Red Belt, no stripes worn in class. Black belt, no stripes at tournament.
Red Belt - Red trim on lapels.
Green Belt - Green trim on lapels.
All Ranks - Federation Patch on left chest.
Flags (optional) - U.S. Flag on left sleeve. Korean flag on right sleeve, red yang on top.
Additional Patches - Jr. Leader, Assistant Instructor, Instructor, or other achievement patches go on right sleeve under Korean Flag.
Belt Ranking System
1st Degree Black Belt
Apprentice Black Belt
1 Gup Red Belt
1 1/2 Gup Red Belt
2 Gup Red Belt
2 1/2 Gup Red Belt
3 Gup Red Belt
3 1/2 Gup Red Belt
Apprentice Red Belt
4 Gup Green Belt
4 1/2 Gup Green Belt
5 Gup Green Belt
5 1/2 Gup Green Belt
6 Gup Green Belt
6 1/2 Gup Green Belt
Apprentice Green Belt
7 Gup Purple Belt
7 1/2 Gup Purple Belt
Apprentice Purple
8 Gup Blue Belt
8 1/2 Gup Blue Belt
Apprentice Blue Belt
9 Gup Orange Belt
9 1/2 Gup Orange Belt
Apprentice Orange Belt
10 Gup White Belt
Commands in Training
Commands in Training
|
Jhoon Bee |
Ready |
|
Cha Ryut |
Attention |
|
Kyung Yet |
Bow |
|
Ba Ro |
Return |
|
Shio |
Relax |
|
Tora |
Turn |
|
Anjo |
Sit |
|
Shi Jock |
Begin |
|
Dwi Ro Tora |
Turn to Rear |
|
Ky Ryung |
Count |
|
Ky Ryung E Mat Cho So |
By the Count |
|
Ky Ryung Up Shi |
Without Count |
|
Kyo Sa Nim Kyung Yet |
Bow to
Instructor |
|
Sa Bah Nim Kyung Yet |
Bow to Master
Instructor |
|
Kwan Jang Nim Kyung Yet |
Bow to Grand
Master |
|
uk Ki Bay Ray |
Bow to Flag |
|
Sahng Ho Kan E Kyung Yet |
Bow to Partner |
|
Shim Sa Kwan Nim Ge Kyung Yet |
Bow to Judge |
Basic Terminology
|
Chung Shim |
Balance |
|
Cho Bo Ja |
Beginner |
|
Ki Cho |
Basic |
|
Dee |
Belt |
|
Kyuck |
Attack |
|
Kyuck Pa |
Breaking |
|
Ho Sin Sul |
Self-Defense |
|
Dojang |
Training
Hall/Studio |
|
Deh Ryun |
Sparring |
|
Ja Yu Dae Ryun |
Free
Sparring |
|
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun |
One
Step Sparring |
|
Ha Dan |
Low
Part |
|
Chun Dan |
Middle
Part |
|
Sang Dan |
High
Part |
|
Dan |
Black
Belt |
|
Gup |
Color
Belt |
|
Kwan Won |
Student
Member |
|
Hu Beh |
Junior
Member |
|
Sun Beh |
Senior
Member |
|
Yu Dan Ja |
Dan
Holder |
|
Ahp |
Front |
|
Yup |
Side |
|
Dwi |
Back |
|
Rin Jok |
Right |
|
Wen Jok |
Left |
|
Kuk Ki |
National
Flag of Korea |
|
Hyung |
Form
or Pattern |
|
Ki Hap |
Yell (Focus Mind) |
|
Jaseh |
Stance |
|
Do Bahk |
Uniform |
|
Neh Gung |
Internal Power |
|
Weh Gung |
External Power |
|
Shim Gung |
Spiritual Power |
|
Yu Gup Ja |
Gup Holder |
|
Shi Sun |
Focus of Eyes |
|
Kwang Jang Nim |
Grand Master |
|
Sa Bah Nim |
Master
Instructor |
|
Kyo Sah Nim |
Instructor |
|
Ko Dan Ja |
Senior Dan
Holder |
Weapons
|
Tahns Bong |
Short Stick |
|
Jung Bong |
Middle Staff |
|
Jang Bong |
Long Staff |
|
Ji Pang E |
Can |
|
Cha Ru |
Tonfa |
|
Chang |
Spear |
|
Ee Chul Bong |
Nunchaku |
|
Tan Do |
Daggar |
|
Kal |
Knife |
|
Gum (Kum) |
Sword |
|
Boo Chai |
Fan |
|
Pho Bak |
Rope |
|
Nat |
Sickle |
Stances
|
Charyut |
Attention |
|
Han Bal Soo Kee Jaseh |
Crane
Stance |
|
Basai Jaseh |
Cross
Stance |
|
Hu Kul Jaseh |
Fighting
Stance |
|
Chun Kul Jaseh |
Front
or #1 Stance |
|
Kee Ma Jaseh |
Horse
Stance |
|
Jhoon Bee Jaseh |
Ready
Stance |
|
Sa Ko Rip Jaseh |
Side
Stance |
Punching / Hand Technique
|
Soo Ki |
Hand Technique |
|
Kap Kwon |
Back Fist |
|
Jung Kwon |
Fore Fist |
|
Jang Kwon |
Palm Heel |
|
Yuk Soo Do |
Ridge Hand (palm down) |
|
Soo Do |
Knife Hand (palm up) |
|
Sang Dan Kong Kyuck |
High Punch |
|
Chun Dan Kong Kyunck |
Middle Punch |
|
Ha Dan Kong Kyuck |
Low Punch |
|
Kwan Soo Kong Kyuck |
Spear Hand (hand vertical) |
|
Yuk Jin Kong Kyuck |
Reverse Punch |
|
Wheng Jin Kong Kyuck |
Horse Stance Punch |
|
Pahl Koop Kong Kyuck |
Elbow Strike |
|
Kwon DoKong Kyunck |
Hammerfist |
Blocking Techniques
|
Mahk Ki |
Blocking Technique |
|
Sang Dan Mah Ki |
High Block |
|
Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki |
High Knife Hand Block |
|
Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki |
High X Block |
|
Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki |
Inside/Out Block |
|
Ha Dan Mahk Ki |
Low Block |
|
Chun Kul Ssang Soo Mahk Ki |
2 Fist Block |
|
Ha Dan Soo Mahk Ki |
Low Knife Hand Block |
|
Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki |
Low X Block |
|
Chun Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki |
Middle Knife Hand Block |
|
Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Ki |
Outside/Inside Block |
|
Ssang Soo Dan Mahk Ki |
2 Hand Block |
Kicking Techniques
|
Jok Ki |
Foot Technique |
|
Cha Ki |
Kick |
|
Cchik Cha Ki |
Ax Kick |
|
Dwi Cha Ki |
Back Kick |
|
Ahp Mee Ro Cha Ki |
Front Pushing Kick |
|
Tollyo Ahp Cha Ki |
Round House Kick |
|
Yup Cha Ki |
Side Kick |
|
Ahp Cha Ki |
Front Kick |
|
Bahl Poto Oly Ki |
Front Stretch Kick |
|
Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki |
Spinning Back Round Kick |
|
E Dan Yup Cha Ki |
Jump Side Kick |
|
E Dan Tollyo Cha Ki |
Jump Roundhouse Kick |
|
Moo Roop Cha Ki |
Knee Kick |
|
Dwi hu Ryo Cha Ki |
Back Wheel/Heel Kick |
|
Ahneso Phaku Ro Cha Ki |
Crescent Kick (Inside/Out) |
|
Phakeo Ahnu Ro Cha Ki |
Crescent Kick (Outside/In) |
|
Bit Cha Ki |
Diagonal or Bow Kick |
|
Yup Hu Ryo Cha Ki |
Side Hook Kick |
|
Yup Poto Oly Ri Ki |
Side Stretch Kick |
|
E Dan Dwi Cha Ki |
Jump Back Kick |
|
E Dan Ahp Cha Ki |
Jump Front Kick |
|
Dwi Yup Hu Ryo Cha Ki |
Spinning Hook Kick |
Forms / Hyungs
|
1 |
Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu |
Basic Form 1 |
|
2 |
Ki Cho Hyung E Bu |
Basic Form 2 |
|
3 |
Ki Cho Hyung Sam
Bu |
Basic Form 3 |
|
4 |
Pyung Ahn Hyung Cho
Dan |
Well Balanced, Calm & Peaceful Form 1 |
|
5 |
Pyung Ahn Hyung
E Dan |
Well Balanced, Calm & Peaceful Form 2 |
|
6 |
Pyung Ahn Hyung Sam Dan |
Well Balanced, Calm & Peaceful Form 3 |
|
7 |
Pyung Ahn Hyung Sa
Dan |
Well Balanced, Calm & Peaceful Form 4 |
|
8 |
Pyung Ahn Hyung Oeh Dan |
Well Balanced, Calm & Peaceful Form 5 |
| 8 1/2 | Chil San Ilro | 1st of Seven Stars |
|
9 |
Bassai Dae |
Form of the Cobra |
|
10 |
Nia Han Ji Hyung Cho Dan |
Inside / Inward Step Advanced Form 1 |
| 10 1/2 | Chil San Ero | 2nd of Seve |
|
11 |
Nia Han Ji Hyung E Dan |
Inside / Inward Step Advanced Form 2 |
|
12 |
Nia Han Ji Hyung Sam Dan |
Inside / Inward Step Advanced Form 3 |
|
12 1/2 |
Chil San Samro |
3rd of Seven Stars |
| Black Belt Hyungs | ||
|
Jin Do |
Form of Quiet Waves | |
| Sip Soo | Form of the Bear | |
| ` | Ro Hai | Form of the White Heron |
| Kong Sang Koon | Form of the Eagle | |
| Sei Shan | Form of the Preying Mantis | |
| Wang Shu | Form of the Bird | |
| Chil San Sa Ro |
4th of Seven Stars |
|
| Ji On | Form of the Ram | |
| Yuk Ro Cho Dan | Entering the Gate | |
| Chil San Oeh Ru |
5th of Seven Stars |
|
| O Sip Sa Bo | Form of the Tiger | |
| Yuk Ro E Dan | Cutting the Middle | |
| Chil San Yuk Ro |
6th of Seven Stars |
|
| Bassai So | Form of the Snake | |
| Yuk Ro Sam Dan | Embracing the Moon | |
| Chil San Chil Ro |
7th of Seven Stars |
|
| Yuk Ro Sa Dan | High Whip | |
| Hwa Sun | Mountain Wizard | |
| Yuk Ro Oh Dan | Killing Scale | |
| Shim Pa | ||
| Yuk Ro Yuk Dan | Capturing | |
Numbers
|
Ha Na |
1 |
Ship Il Bon |
11 |
|
Dool |
2 |
Ship E Bon |
12 |
|
Set |
3 |
Ship Sam Bon |
13 |
|
Net |
4 |
Ship Sa Bon |
14 |
|
Da Sot |
5 |
Ship O Bon |
15 |
|
Yuh Sot |
6 |
Ship Yuk Bon |
16 |
|
Il Gop |
7 |
Ship Chil Bon |
17 |
|
Yo Dull |
8 |
Ship Pahl Bon |
18 |
|
Ah-Hope |
9 |
Ship Ku bon |
19 |
|
Yohl |
10 |
E Ship |
20 |