Altitude Martial Arts Promotion Requirements
In order to be eligible for promotion, students need consistent attendance for 3-6 months. There will also be a brief interview conducted during testing to check your knowledge of Soo Bahk Do values, concepts, history, and terminology.
| Rank | Hyung | Dae Ryun | Ho Sihn Sul | Kyuk Pa | Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White+Stripe (9th Gup) | Kicho Hyung Il Bu | 3 | |||
| Orange (8th Gup) |
Kicho Hyung Il Bu Kicho Hyung Ee Bu |
Basic Escapes | Adults Only: Pahl Koop (elbow) | 3 | |
| Orange+Stripe (7th Gup) |
Kicho Hyung Ee Bu Kicho Hyung Sahm Bu |
Basic Footwork | Basic Releases | Yup Podo Chagi (side kick) | 3 |
| Green (6th Gup) |
Kicho Hyung Sahm Bu Pyong Ahn Cho Dan |
Free Sparring Il Soo Sik 1 & 2 |
Cross Grab Defense 1 & 2 |
Adult: Teul Oh Choong Dan Kon Kyuk (reverse middle punch) Kids: Yup Podo Chagi (side kick) |
3 |
| Green+Stripe (5th Gup) |
Pyong Ahn Cho Dan Pyong Ahn Ee Dan |
Free Sparring Adults: Il Soo Sik 3 & 4 |
Adults: Cross Grab Defense 3 & 4 Kids: Cross Grab Defense 1 & 2 |
Adult: Dwi Podo Chagi (back kick) Kids: Pahl Koop (elbow) |
3 |
| Green Double Stripe (4th Gup) |
Pyong Ahn Ee Dan Pyong Ahn Sahm Dan |
Free Sparring Adult: Il Soo Sik 5-8 Kids: Il Soo Sik 1 & 2 |
Adult: Straight Grab Defense 1-4 Kids: Straight Grab Defense 1 |
Choice Break | 3 |
| Red (3rd Gup) |
Pyong Ahn Sahm Dan Pyong Ahn Sa Dan |
Free Sparring Adult: Il Soo Sik 9 - 12 Kids: Il Soo Sik 5 |
Adult: 2 on 1 Grab Defense 1 - 3 Kids: Straight Grab Defense 2 |
Ee Dan Chagi & Soo Gi | 3 |
| Red+Stripe (2nd Gup) |
Pyong Ahn Sa Dan Pyong Ahn Oo Dan |
Free Sparring Adult: Il Soo Sik 15 -18 Kids: Il Soo Sik 9 |
Adult: Side & Back Defense 1 & 2 Kids: 2 on 2 Grab Defense 1 & 2 |
Adult: Choice Break Kids: Dwi Podo Chagi (Back Kick) |
6 |
| Red Double Stripe (1st Gup) |
Pyong Ahn Oo Dan Bassai Naihanchi Cho Dan |
Free Sparring Adults: Il Soo Sik 1-18 Kids: Il Soo Sik 1-9 Odd Only |
Adutls: All Kids: Releases 1 & w from Cross, Straight, 2 on 1, 2 on 2, |
Ee Dan Dwi Podo Chagi (Jump Spinning Back Kick) | 6 |
| Midnight Blue (Cho Dan) | 12 | ||||
| Ee Dan | 24 | ||||
| Sam Dan | 36 |
Previous testing requirements:
Yellow Belt (8th Kyp)
Forms: Kicho Hyung Il Bu & Kicho Hyung Ee Bu
3-Step Sparring
3 Self Defense Technicals
Freespar
Break 1 Board with bottom-fist
Able to count to 10 in Korean
Know basic commands and general information
Know instructors’ names and ranks
Know how to tie your belt correctly
Minimum Three Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee
Yellow w/Stripe (7th Kyp)
All Previous, Plus:
Form: Kicho Hyung Sahm Bu
5-Step Sparring
6 Self Defense Technicals
Freespar
Break 1 Board with Palm-Heel Strike
Minimum Three Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee
Green Belt (6th Kyp)
Form: Pyong Ahn Cho Dan
First Five 1-Step Sparring
8 Self Defense Technicals
3 Knifehand Technicals
3 Elbow Technicals
Freespar
Break: 1 Board with Knife Hand
1 Board with elbow
Minimum Three Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee
Blue Belt (5th Kyp)
Form: Pyong Ahn Ee Dan
First Five 1-Step Sparring, Both Sides (10 total)
10 Self Defense Technicals
Freespar
Three 1-Step Jump Kicks
Break: 1 Board with Right Foot
1 Board with Left Foot
Minimum Six Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee
Blue w/Stripe (4th Kyp)
Form: Pyong Ahn Sam Dan
First Nine 1-Step Sparring, Both Sides (18 total)
10 Self Defense Technicals
Timed Surprise Attacks
Freespar One on One & Two on One
Minimum Five Pressure Points
Five 1-Step Jump Kicks
Break: 2 Boards Thickness, with a Punch
2 Boards Thickness, with a Kick
Minimum Three Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee
Red Belt (3rd Kyp)
Forms: Pyong Ahn Sa Dan
One Weapon Form
First Eleven 1-Step Sparring, Both Sides (22 total)
Two Minutes of Self Defense
Minimum Ten Pressure Points
Timed Surprise Attacks
Freespar One on One & Two on One
Ten 1-Step Jump Kicks, Five Near & Five Far
Break: 1 Concrete block or 3 Wood Boards with Palm Heel Strike
2 Boards Thickness, with a Kick
Minimum Three Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee
Red w/Stripe (2nd Kyp)
Forms: Pyong Ahn O Dan
One Weapon Form
First Thirteen 1-Step Sparring, Both Sides (26 total)
Two Minutes of Self Defense
Timed Surprise Attacks
Freespar One on One & Two on One
Ten 1-Step Jump Kicks, Five Near & Five Far
Break: 2 Concrete blocks or 5 Wood Boards with Palm Heel Strike
Choice Break
Minimum Six Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee
Red w/Double Stripe (1st Kyp)
Forms: Bassai
One Weapon Form
Sixteen 1-Step Sparring, Both Sides (32 total)
Three Minutes of Self Defense
Timed Surprise Attacks
Freespar One on One, Two on One, & Three on One
Twenty 1-Step Jump Kicks, Ten Near & Ten Far
Break: 2 Concrete blocks or 5 Wood Boards with Palm Heel Strike
2 Boards Right Foot
2 Boards Left Foot
Choice Break
Minimum Six Months at Previous Rank
Regular Attendance Interview Test Fee