About This Curriculum
This interactive curriculum follows the official United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® standards. Each rank section is expandable and includes techniques, forms, and knowledge requirements. Instructors can use Admin Mode to add video links and edit content — changes are saved locally in your browser.
手 武 道
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan® Technical Curriculum
Gup Rank Requirements (Color Belts)
How to Use This Curriculum
Click on any rank card to expand and view the requirements. Each rank shows the techniques, forms, and knowledge requirements needed to advance. The curriculum follows the official United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® standards.
Note: These are minimum requirements. Instructors may add or adjust content depending on the student's age and abilities.
White Belt
Orange Belt
Green Belt
Red Belt
10th Gup → 9th Gup
White BeltCulture & Terminology
- Name of the art you study| Soo Bahk Do
- Name of the style| Moo Duk Kwan
- Name of the Founder and current President of Moo Duk Kwan®| Founder - Hwang Kee, Current President - Hwang Hyun Chul
- Uniform| Do Bohk
- School| Do Jang
- Protocol for entering and leaving the Do Jang
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Low Block| Ha Dan Mahk Kee
- High Block| Sang Dan Mahk Kee
- Middle Punch| Choong Dan Kong Kyuk
- High Punch| Sang Dan Kong Kyuk
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Front Thrust Kick| Ahp Cha Nut Gi
Forms
Hyung- Basic Form #1 (Optional)| Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Optional
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Optional
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Optional
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Not Required
9th Gup → 8th Gup
White BeltCulture & Terminology
- What is your favorite 8 Key Concept and how does it help you in your daily life (school, work, spirit, etc.)?
- 8 Key Concepts
- Instructor| Sa Om Nim / Kyo Sa Nim / Jo Kyo Nim
- Courage| Yong Gi
- Seniors / Juniors| Sun Beh / Hu Beh
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- High Block| Sang Dan Mahk Kee
- Inside to Outside Block| Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Mahk Kee
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Roundhouse Kick| Dollyo Cha Gi
- Inside to Outside Kick| Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Cha Gi
Forms
Hyung- Basic Form #1| Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu
- Basic Form #2| Gi Cho Hyung Ee Bu
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Extra credit (Content at Instructor's discretion)
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Extra credit (Content at Instructor's discretion)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Extra credit (Content at Instructor's discretion)
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Not Required
8th Gup → 7th Gup
White BeltCulture & Terminology
- Concentration| Chung Shin Tong Il
- Discuss the benefits of the 8 Key Concepts in your daily life (activities)
- Count from 1 to 10 in Korean
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Outside Inside Block| Pahk Ae So Ahn Nuro Mahk Kee
- Side Punch| Wheng Jin Kong Kyuk
- Elbow Attack| Pahl Koop Kong Kyuk
- Back Stance, Side Inside to Outside Block| Hu Gul Yup Mahk Kee
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Front Stretch Kick| Ahp Po Do Ol Ri Gi
- Side Thrust Kick| Yup Po Do Cha Gi
- Jump Front Thrust Kick| Dan Ahp Cha Nut Gi
Forms
Hyung- Basic Form #2| Gi Cho Hyung Ee Bu
- Basic Form #3| Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Extra credit (Content at Instructor's discretion)
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Extra credit (Content at Instructor's discretion)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Extra credit (Content at Instructor's discretion)
Demonstrate any two White Belt Sparring Combinations (Optional)
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Adults (15+): Pahl Koop Kong Kyuk or Ahp Cha Nut Gi
Children (Under 15 years of age): None
7th Gup → 6th Gup
Orange BeltCulture & Terminology
- Discuss any resulted experience outside the Do Jang connected to the 8 Key Concepts
- Belt colors and meaning
- Basic| Gi Cho
- Attack| Kong Kyuk
- Defense| Mahk Kee
- Bow| Kyung Ret
- Form| Hyung
- Meditation| Muk Nyum
- Begin| Si Jak
- Sparring| Dae Ryun
- Attention| Cha Ryut
- Return| Ba Ro
- Endurance| In Neh
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Low Knife Hand Block| Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
- Two Fist Middle Block in a Front Stance| Chun Gul Ssang Soo Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Mahk Kee
- Two Fist Middle Block in a Back Stance| Hu Gul Ssang Soo Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Mahk Kee
- Cross Body Middle Punch| Teul Oh Choong Dan Kong Kyuk
- Cross Body High Punch| Teul Oh Sang Dan Kong Kyuk
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Inside to Outside Kick| Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Cha Gi
- Spinning Back Thrust Kick| Dwi Po Do Cha Gi
- Hand and Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques
Forms
Hyung- Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu
- Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Adults: 1-2
Children: 1
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Adults: Cross Hand Wrist Grips (1-2)
Children: Cross Hand Wrist Grips (1)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Free Sparring
Extra credit - Demonstrate any two Orange Belt Sparring Combinations
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Adults (15+): Pahl Koop Kong Kyuk or Yup Po Do Cha Gi
Children (Under 15 years of age): None
6th Gup → 5th Gup
Orange BeltCulture & Terminology
- Adults: Discuss personal benefits from your Soo Bahk Do training and the 8 Key Concepts
- Children: List favorite 8 Key Concept and why
- Meaning of Pyung Ahn
- Honesty| Choong Jik
- Sino-Korean (Chinese) Numbers: Il-Ship
- Questions about protocol and etiquette
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Middle Knife Hand Block| Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
- Two Fist Low X Block| Ha Dan Ssang Soo Do Mahk Kee
- Spear Hand Attack| Kwan Soo Kong Kyuk
- Hammer Fist| Kwon Do Kong Kyuk
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Outside to Inside Kick| Pahk Ae So Ahn Nuro Cha Gi
- Jumping Side Kick| Dan Yup Po Do Cha Gi
- Hand and Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques
Forms
Hyung- Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
- Pyung Ahn Ee Dan
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Adults: 3-4
Children: 3 (Side Step with block and counter only)
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Adults: Cross Hand Wrist Grips (3-4)
Children: Cross Hand Wrist Grips (2)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Free Sparring
Extra credit - Demonstrate any two Green Belt Sparring Combinations
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Kwon Do Kong Kyuk or Dwi Po Do Cha Gi
5th Gup → 4th Gup
Green BeltCulture & Terminology
- Specify three (3) of your favorite 8 Key Concepts in Korean and explain how they help you in your training
- Humility| Kyum Son
- Basic Terminology
- Significance of the Moo Duk Kwan flag
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- High Knife Hand Block| Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
- High Two Hand X Block| Sang Dan Ssang Soo Do Mahk Kee
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Side Hook Kick| Yup Hu Ri Gi
- Hand and Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques
Forms
Hyung- Pyung Ahn Ee Dan
- Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Adults: 5-6
Children: 1
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Adults: Same Side Wrist Grips (1-4)
Children: Same Side Wrist Grips (1)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Free Sparring
Extra credit - Demonstrate any two Green Belt Sparring Combinations
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Jang Kwon Kong Kyuk or Dollyo Cha Gi
4th Gup → 3rd Gup
Green BeltCulture & Terminology
- Specify any three (3) of your favorite 8 Key Concepts in Korean
- Discuss the benefits of the 8 Key Concepts
- History of the founding of the Moo Duk Kwan
- Five Moo Do Values
- 10 Articles of Faith on Mental Training
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Reverse Hammer Fist| Teul Oh Kwon Do Kong Kyuk
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Spinning Hook Kick| Dwi Hu Ri Gi
- Jump Roundhouse Kick| Dan Dollyo Cha Gi
- Jump Inside to Outside Kick| Dan Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Cha Gi
- Hand and Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques, including jump kicks
Forms
Hyung- Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
- Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Adults: 7-8
Children: 3
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Adults: Two on One Wrist Grips (1-3)
Children: Same Side Wrist Grips (2)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Free Sparring
Extra credit - Demonstrate any two Red Belt Sparring Combinations
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Teul Oh Choong Dan Kong Kyuk or Dan Dollyo Cha Gi
3rd Gup → 2nd Gup
Red BeltCulture & Terminology
- Share any good social experience as a result of your Soo Bahk Do training
- Moo Duk Kwan history
- 8 Key Concepts
- Philosophy of the art
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Ground Block with Knife Hand| Choi Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Spinning Inside to Outside Kick| Dwi Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Cha Gi
- Jump Back Kick| Dan Dwi Cha Gi
- Jump Spinning Hook Kick| Dan Dwi Hu Ri Gi
- Hand and Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques, including jump kicks
Forms
Hyung- Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
- Pyung Ahn Oh Dan
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Adults: 9-10
Children: 5
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Adults: Two on Two Wrist Grips (1-4)
Children: Two on One Wrist Grips (1)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Free Sparring
Extra credit - Demonstrate any two Red Belt Sparring Combinations
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Yuk Soo Do Kong Kyuk or Yup Hu Ri Gi
2nd Gup → 1st Gup
Red BeltCulture & Terminology
- Describe some of the unique areas of the Moo Duk Kwan
- Personal growth benefits from Soo Bahk Do training
- Meaning of "Do"
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Double Back Fist Strike| Jang Kap Kwon Kong Kyuk
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Inverted Roundhouse Kick| Peet Cha Gi
- Jump Spin Inside to Outside Kick| Dan Dwi Ahn Nae So Pahk Uro Cha Gi
- Jump Spin Outside to Inside Kick| Dan Dwi Pahk Ae So Ahn Nuro Cha Gi
- Hand and Foot Combinations Using All Known Techniques, including jump kicks
- Demonstrate use of Hu Ri and its flow
Forms
Hyung- Pyung Ahn Oh Dan
- Bassai
- Nai Han Ji Cho Dan
One-Step Sparring (Il Soo Sik)
Adults: 11-14
Children: 7
Self-Defense (Ho Sin Sul)
Adults: Side Grips (1-2) and Rear Grips (1-2)
Children: Two on One Wrist Grips (2)
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Free Sparring
Free Sparring combinations utilizing Teul Oh Jang Kap Kwon Kong Kyuk
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Teul Oh Jang Kap Kwon Kong Kyuk or Dwi Hu Ri Gi
手 武 道
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan® Technical Curriculum
Dan Rank Requirements (Black Belts)
How to Use This Curriculum
Click on any rank card to expand and view the requirements. Each rank shows the techniques, forms, essays, and knowledge requirements needed to advance. The curriculum follows the official United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® standards.
Note: These are minimum requirements. Instructors may add or adjust content depending on the student's age and abilities.
Dan Ranks (Black Belt)
Cho Dan → E Dan (2nd Dan)
E DanWritten Essay Requirement #1
Prompt: What does your Dan Bon mean to you and how does it relate to the Moo Duk Kwan and its discipline?
Requirements: Minimum of 1000 words, typewritten and double spaced.
Written Essay Requirement #2
Prompt: Cite your personal Vision participation and Vision contributions that you have made during your training career and how they have helped achieve measurable success toward vision objectives.
Requirements: 1 Page maximum typewritten document. Effective 2019 WMK has requested each country to begin acquiring a signed "Consent To Publish" form from an essays authors. Those who grant permission may find their essay published on the web or elsewhere.
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Soo Bahk Do Gi Cho - Il Bon Techniques
- Any lower rank material can be requested
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Double Jump Front Split Kick| Dan Ssang Bal Cha Gi
- Any lower rank material can be requested
Forms
Hyung- Chil Sung Il Ro Hyung
- Ku Mun
- Jin Do
- Nai Han Ji E Dan
One/Three-Step Sparring
Il Soo Sik / Sam Soo Sik- Adults: Sam Soo Sik Classic (demonstrate any 3)
- Children: Il Soo Sik 1-17 (odd numbers only)
Self-Defense
Ho Sin Sul- Adults: Lower Sleeve Grips, Knife Defense (Dan Do)
- Children: All Wrist Grips including Side and Back, Knife Defense (Dan Do)
Expectations of Performance
Proper Moo Do Jaseh
Connection of 8 Key Concepts
Demonstrate Shim Gung, Neh Gung, and Weh Gung
Demonstration of Shin Chook in movement
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Free Sparring
In Neh Endurance
Ahp Bal Ahp Cha Nut Gi (lead/front leg) performed in Hu Gul Jaseh. Thirty (30) seconds on each side of continuous kicking with focus on power, speed and extension for maximum effectiveness of each kick. Goal: 40 kicks per leg.
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Dan Ssang Bal Cha Gi (Double Jump Front Split Kick) or
Yeon Sok Kyok Pa with one Soo Gi and one Jok Gi technique performed simultaneously.
NOTE: If the candidate cannot physically perform Dan Ssang Bal Cha Gi, the Regional Examiner should be consulted prior to testing to define an acceptable break for completion of this requirement.
E Dan → Sam Dan (3rd Dan)
Sam DanWritten Essay Requirement #1
Prompt: Describe the essential characteristics of Soo Bahk Do as taught in Moo Duk Kwan schools which make it unique and differentiate it from other styles. Candidate is requested to contemplate and expound upon the Moo Duk Kwan's uniqueness and accomplishments made from 1954 to 1961 in Korea. Vision Tour presentations have provided additional information about many of these events.
Requirements: Minimum of 1000 words, typewritten and double spaced.
Written Essay Requirement #2
Prompt: Cite your personal Vision participation and Vision contributions that you have made during your training career and how they have helped achieve measurable success toward vision objectives.
Requirements: 1 Page maximum typewritten document. Effective 2019 WMK has requested each country to begin acquiring a signed "Consent To Publish" form from an essays authors. Those who grant permission may find their essay published on the web or elsewhere.
Hand Techniques
Soo Gi- Soo Bahk Do Gi Cho - Ee Bon Techniques
- Any lower rank material can be requested
Foot Techniques
Jok Gi- Low Front Spinning Sweep| Ha Dan Ahp Hu Ri Gi
- Low Back Spinning Sweep| Ha Dan Dwi Hu Ri Gi
- Any lower rank material can be requested
Forms
Hyung- Chil Sung Sam Ro Hyung
- Joong Jul
- Ro Hai
- Nai Han Ji Sam Dan
One/Three-Step Sparring
Il Soo Sik / Sam Soo Sik- Seated 1-Step Sparring| Jwa Dae Ryun
- Sam Soo Sik Yuk Ro (demonstrate any 3 of the Yuk Ro inspired Sam Soo Sik)
- Note: Sam Soo Sik Classic to be instructed to Students who followed the Children's track up to this point (demonstrate any 3 of the Sam Soo Sik Classic)
Self-Defense
Ho Sin Sul- Staff Defense| Jang Bong
- Mid-Sleeve Grips
- Note: Lower Sleeve Grips to be instructed to Students who followed the Children's track up to this point
Expectations of Performance
Proper Moo Do Jaseh
Connection of 8 Key Concepts
Demonstrate Shim Gung, Neh Gung, and Weh Gung
Demonstration of proper line of technique combined with maximization of acceleration and speed
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
Double (2 on 1) Opponent Sparring
Da Soo In Dae Ryun
In Neh Endurance
Ahp Cha Nut Gi (chopping), alternating each leg for thirty (30) seconds of continuous kicking. Goal: 50 kicks total with proper completion of each kick.
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
Ro Hai Hyung with Break
Sam Dan → Sa Dan (4th Dan)
Sa DanWritten Essay Requirement #1
Prompt: Brief explanation of the Sip Sam Seh (including O-Heng and Pal Gwe) and what you have learned from it.
Written Essay Requirement #2
Prompt: History and meaning of required Hyung.
Requirements: Effective 2019 WMK has requested each country to begin acquiring a signed "Consent To Publish" form from an essays authors. Those who grant permission may find their essay published on the web or elsewhere.
Hand/Foot Techniques
Soo Gi / Jok Gi- All Lower Belt Techniques and Requirements
- Hand and Foot combinations using known techniques
Forms
Hyung- Chil Sung Sa Ro Hyung
- Po Wol
- Sip Soo
- Kong Sang Koon
One/Three-Step Sparring
Il Soo Sik / Sam Soo Sik- All previous requirements to be demonstrated
Self-Defense
Ho Sin Sul- All lower belt requirements
General Requirements
Minimum age requirements: 21 years old
Proof of current federation membership (Federation I Card)
Membership time must equal or exceed required training time
Must be of sound moral character
Expectations of Performance
Proper Moo Do Jaseh
Connection of 8 Key Concepts
Understanding and application in practice of Shim Gung, Neh Gung, and Weh Gung
Demonstration of breath initiating Shin Chook connected with proper "chain of command"
Free Sparring (Ja Yu Ryu Un)
All lower belt requirements
Jwa Dae Ryun (Sparring in a Seated Position)
Wa Dae Ryun (Sparring in a Lying Down Position)
Breaking (Kyo Pa)
None