Introduction
Gradings are an integral part of Tang Soo Do. They display to the Chief Instructor your progress in learning not just the techniques, but also your understanding of the Korean terminology, and the philosophy of Tang Soo Do. Your instructor will submit your name to the federation, upon successful application you will be invited to grade. In doing so he will have ensured that you are ready for grading technically, physically and mentally.
Each grading examination shall consist of two sections: Demonstration of Ability/General Knowledge about Tang Soo Do. Candidates must achieve a minimum standards in both these sections in order to succeed. Pass marks are as follows: Dan grading: 70%.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified immediately and the reasons for their failure clearly explained. This will allow the candidates to target any weak areas of training and make any necessary improvements before re-grading. Candidates who fail a grading examination will be advised to delay a further re-grading examination until deficiencies in their performance have been remedied.
The following grading syllabuses are available for viewing:
- 10th to 9th Gup (White Belt with Yellow Tag)
- 9th to 8th Gup (Yellow Belt)
- 8th to 7th Gup (Yellow Belt with Orange Tag)
- 7th to 6th Gup (Orange Belt)
- 6th to 5th Gup (Orange Belt with Green Tag)
- 5th to 4th Gup (Green Belt)
- 4th to 3rd Gup (Green Belt with Blue Tag)
- 3rd to 2nd Gup (Blue Belt)
- 2nd to 1st Gup (Red Belt)
- 1st Gup to 1st Dan (Midnight Blue Belt)
