The Tukong Martial Arts Rank Requirements

I've taken some liberties with the formatting here but this document is posted throughout the school.

Philosophy

  • Be considerate.
  • Be patient.
  • Practice forgiveness.
  • Behave with Honor.
  • All of us are connected.
  • Help others without expectation.
  • Show respect.
  • Be polite.
  • Pay attention.
  • All techniques must be done slowly and with control.
  • Correct practice make perfect.
  • I can do it.

Exercises

  • Cross Walk
  • Jump Rope
  • Bench Step
  • Heavy Bag Work
  • Continuous Drill Movement
  • Rear Break Fall Stand Up
  • Push Up
  • Pull Up
  • Dip
  • Row
  • Stomach In and Out
  • Pelvic Tilt
  • Cross Crunch
  • Squats
  • Lunges

Beginners

Beginners Form
4 Stances Form
Blocks
Punches
Front Kicks

White Belt

R 7 Major Vital Points
R Break Falls
W 10 Step Movement
W Hard Blocking
B Bong Sul Stretch
B 15 Count Kicking

Gold Belt

R Front Rolls
R Level 5 Kicking
R Space Control Theories
W Breath Control (1-7)
W Basic Form 1
B 1 Step Sparring
B Revolution (1-4)

Orange Belt

R Chi Ki Sul (1-6)
R Jumping Kicks
R Jumping Break Falls
W Basic Form 2
W Ju Kwon Theory
B Bong Sul 1
B Free Sparring

Green Belt

R Bae Ki Sul (1-6)
R Ha Dan Kicks
R Basic Throwing
W Basic Form 3
W Pyeong Won
B Bong Sul 2
B Nunchuk (1-10)

Blue Belt

B Breaking by Kicking
R Gu Ki Su (1-4)
R Flying Kicks
R Advanced Throwing
W Su Do Hyeng
W Solim 1
B Bong Sul 3
B Sib Ja Hyeng
B 2 Step Sparring (1-9)

Red Belt

R Speed Breaking
R Defensive Techniques
W Ya Kwon Theory
W Solim Kwon Bup
B Bong Sul 10 Step
B Nunchuk (11-35)
B Gum Sul 12 Step

Pumdan

R Multi-Partner Sparring
R Power Breaking
R Offensive Techniques
W San Chin
W Sam Kang
B Gum Sul 1
B Nunchuk Free Style
B Bong Sul Sparring

1st Black Belt

R Chi Breaks
R Weapon Sparring
R Ji Ap Sul
W Ul Chi
W Ip Sun Hyeng
B Bi Ryong Gum
B Double Nunchuk

2nd Black Belt

R Throw Style Sparring
R Accupressure
W Cha Sun Hyeng
W Chi Kwon
B Ip Sun do
B Tea Cup Form

3rd Black Belt

R Listening Skills
W Teaching Skills
B Success Skills

Kicks

Stretch Kicks, Front Kicks

  • Stepping Front Kick
  • Jump Front Kick
  • Push Kick

Roundhouse Kick

  • Stepping Roundhouse Kick
  • Jump Roundhouse Kick
  • Reverse Roundhouse Kick

Side Kick

  • Stepping Side Kick
  • Jump Side Kick
  • Flying Side Kick
  • Back Side Kick
  • Jump Back Side Kick

Hook Kick, Turn Around Kick

  • Jump turn Around Kick

Back Kick, Hammer Kick, Crescent Kick

  • Inside
  • Outside
  • Turn Around

All kicks can be low, medium, or high. Kicks can be repeated several times and in several combinations before setting the foot down.

Knee Strikes

  • Up
  • Thrust
  • Round

Tai Chi

Level 1

  • Bong Sul Stretch
  • 11 Step Breathing - Basic
  • Belt Game
  • Stretching
  • Tea Cup Stretch
  • Circle Stretch
  • Temple Exercises
  • Mirror Fishtail - Basic 3
  • Basic Weight Shift
  • Massage
  • Breathing Levels 1,2

Level 2

  • Elements Form
  • 5 Self Defense - Basic 2
  • Ki Kung Bup
  • Sa Hap Kwan
  • Sticky Hands
  • Hand Techniques
  • Crane Walking
  • Dragon Walking
  • Snake Technique
  • Meditation - Beginning
  • Breathing Levels 3,4
  • Chi Training - Sword

Level 3

  • Tea Cup Form
  • Ip Sun Hyung
  • San Chin
  • 4 Directions
  • Life Meditation
  • 2 Person Self Defense
  • Take Down Blocks
  • Push Hands
  • Landing Crane
  • Meditation - Intermediate
  • Chi Meditation

Level 4

  • Basic 1 Advanced
  • Chi Na (Health Form)
  • Crane Walking Clouds
  • Sam Yang
  • Ip Sun do (Sword)
  • Tea Cup Game
  • Vital Points
  • Ip Sun Applications
  • Sword Control
  • Meditation - Advanced
  • Breathing Level 5


Paul Chamberlain
tif@tifster.com