O Dan Candidate Requirements Gi Cho (Hand & Foot): All hand and foot techniques covered in the Gup Manual and Instructional Guides, plus Dan Ki Cho Bup for Cho Dans and Ee Dans All will be called in Korean only. Hyungs: Chil Sung Yuk Ro Hyung, Yang Pyung, Sal Chu, Wang Shu, Sei Sun ALL PREVIOUS FORMS. Ho Sin Sool: All traditional HSS, bear hug, throat choke, full nelson, hair grab, headlock, shoulder grab Il Soo Sik: All 18 Endurance: The entire Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa will test the candidate s endurance. Weapons: Pistol Defense, Staff, Knife Sparring: Standard sparring, Three on One sparring Culture: History, background of Tang Soo Do, the philosophy behind all forms, answers to all questions in the handout, philosophy of the art including but not limited to the 8 Key Concepts, 10 Articles of Faith, Mission 2000, and The Five Moo Do Values. During Ko Dan Ja, your understanding of the physical philosophies of Tang Soo Do will be examined. To do so, ALL previously learned technique, form, or combinations WILL be requested. Paper Work Requirements, Essay, Test Fee: 1. Discuss the history, meaning, and characteristics of: a. Yang Pyun Hyung b. Kong Sang Koon Hyung 2. Describe the implications of the Sip Sam Seh to the origin and practice of: a. Hyungs b. Dae Ryun c. Moo Pal Dan Kum d. Personal life -1 Copy: Application for Dan Promotion. -Waiver and Release Form -Assigned Group Project -Test Fee: $2,550.00 made payable to USK Karate. Check Only.
Application for Dan/Ko Dan Ja Promotion Candidate s Last Name Candidate s First Name Date you began training / / Tang Soo Do Dan Bon (if applicable) Birth Date / / Age Home Tel. ( ) Mobile ( ) Address City State Zip Code Present Rank Rank Applying For E-mail Education Level Candidate s Personal Instructor Name Instructor s Dan Bon Candidate Last Rank Promotion / / Parent or Guardian Last Name First Name Candidate s Signature (Guardian if under 18 years) Date Signed by Candidate / / To be completed and signed by instructor: Instructor s Comments About Candidate (including medical): Recommending Instructor s Signature Date signed / / Print Name
Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa Waiver I do hereby release Ki Energy Enterprises, LLC dba USK Karate Academy and all others associated with producing this event in any capacity for any liability, etc. that I might incur as a result of my attendance or participation. I clearly understand that participation in the event for which I have registered will involve very strenuous activity and may involve bodily contact and extreme hardship. I understand that I have the right and responsibility to choose any activity at any time. I am fully aware of my medical condition and hereby certify that I am mentally and physically fit to participate in this event and other activities as I may choose throughout the event. I further certify that I have the medical coverage or personal means to cover any expenses that might be incurred as a result of my choices. I permanently waive any right to compensation for photos, videos, media coverage, etc. of me that may be utilized by USK Karate Academy and give permission for publication of them. Print Name Signature Date
Yuk Dan Candidate Requirements Gi Cho (Hand & Foot): All hand and foot techniques covered in the Gup Manual and Instructional Guides, plus Dan Ki Cho Bup for Cho Dans and Ee Dans All will be called in Korean only. Hyungs: Chil Sung Chil Ro, O Sip Sa Bo, Ji On, Chung Ro, and ALL PREVIOUS FORMS. Ho Sin Sool: All traditional HSS, bear hug, throat choke, full nelson, hair grab, headlock, shoulder grab; At random continuously (not calling numbers, escape and counter) Il Soo Sik: All 18 at random continuously (not calling numbers, escape and counter) Endurance: The entire Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa will test the candidate s endurance. Weapons: All Previous (Pistol, Staff, Knife) Sparring: Standard sparring, Three on One, ground sparring with attacker standing Culture: History, background of Tang Soo Do, the philosophy behind all forms, answers to all questions in the handout, philosophy of the art including but not limited to the 8 Key Concepts, 10 Articles of Faith, Mission 2000, and The Five Moo Do Values. During Ko Dan Ja, your understanding of the physical philosophies of Tang Soo Do will be examined. To do so, ALL previously learned technique, form, or combinations WILL be requested. Paper Work Requirements, Essay, Test Fee: Discuss in detail the correlation between serving humanity and the growth and cultivation of the self, as it is related to Tang Soo Do Moo Do philosophy and Nae Kang Weh Yu. -1 Copy: Application for Dan Promotion. -Waiver and Release Form -Assigned Group Project -Test Fee: $2,550.00 made payable to USK Karate. Check Only.
Application for Dan/Ko Dan Ja Promotion Candidate s Last Name Candidate s First Name Date you began training / / Tang Soo Do Dan Bon (if applicable) Birth Date / / Age Home Tel. ( ) Mobile ( ) Address City State Zip Code Present Rank Rank Applying For E-mail Education Level Candidate s Personal Instructor Name Instructor s Dan Bon Candidate Last Rank Promotion / / Parent or Guardian Last Name First Name Candidate s Signature (Guardian if under 18 years) Date Signed by Candidate / / To be completed and signed by instructor: Instructor s Comments About Candidate (including medical): Recommending Instructor s Signature Date signed / / Print Name
Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa Waiver I do hereby release Ki Energy Enterprises, LLC dba USK Karate Academy and all others associated with producing this event in any capacity for any liability, etc. that I might incur as a result of my attendance or participation. I clearly understand that participation in the event for which I have registered will involve very strenuous activity and may involve bodily contact and extreme hardship. I understand that I have the right and responsibility to choose any activity at any time. I am fully aware of my medical condition and hereby certify that I am mentally and physically fit to participate in this event and other activities as I may choose throughout the event. I further certify that I have the medical coverage or personal means to cover any expenses that might be incurred as a result of my choices. I permanently waive any right to compensation for photos, videos, media coverage, etc. of me that may be utilized by USK Karate Academy and give permission for publication of them. Print Name Signature Date