Peak Student Area
Peak Martial Arts students can find information on how to earn their next stripe and rank below.
Peak Martial Arts Belt Graduation Requirements
White Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- We practice Korean Martial Arts
- Our Style of Martial Arts is called “Moo Duk Kwan”
- “Mook Duk Kwan” means “School of Martial Virtue
Orange Stripe (Movement)
- Ha Dan Mahk Kee (low block)
- Chun Dan Kong Kyuk (middle punch)
Green Stripe (Kicking):
- Ahp Cha Nut Gi (front kick) – focus on chamber of knee
- Ahp Podo Ol Ri Gi (limber-up kick)
Red Stripe (Partner Work):
- Sparring: no contact, sparring gear optional
White Gold Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Self-Discipline Sheet: Learn the importance of helping others, going above and beyond, and doing the right thing without being told
Orange Stripe (Movement)
- Sang Dan Mahk Kee (high block)
- Sang Dan Kong Kyuk (high punch)
Green Stripe (Kicking):
- Yup Podo Cha Gi (side kick) – focus on chamber of knee
- Ahp Cha Nut Gi (front kick) – focus on balance and rechamber of knee after kick
Red Stripe (Partner Work):
- Sparring: no contact, hand and foot pads required
Gold Belt - 10th Gup
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Our Martial Art is called “Soo Bahk Do”
- “Soo Bahk Do” means “The Way of the Foot and Hand”
Orange Stripe (Movement and Kicking):
- Ha Dan Mahk Kee Teul Oh Sang Dan Kong Kyuk
- Low block, high punch combo
- Sang Dan Mahk Kee Teul Oh Chun Dan Kong Kyuk
- High block, middle punch combo
- Remember the block is always executed in a side stance, while the punch is executed in a front stance
- Yup Podo Cha Gi (side kick) – focus on foot positioning
- Dollyo Cha Gi (roundhouse kick) – focus on pivot
Green Stripe (Partner Work):
- Sparring: no contact, all sparring gear required
Red Stripe (Hyung & Kyuk Pa):
- Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu (Basic Form One)
- Ahp Cha Nut Gi Kyuk Pa (Front Kick Break)
Orange Belt - 9th Gup
Training Time: 4 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Job List – Begin to understand the importance of routine
- First three of the 8 Key Concepts
- Courage, Concentraction, Endurance
Orange Stripe (Movement and Kicking):
- Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee (low knife hand block)
- Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee (middle knife hand block)
- Remember these blocks are executed in a back stance
- Dollyo Cha Ki (roundhouse kick) – focus on knee position)
- Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi (inside to outside kick or axe kick) – focus on body positioning
Green Stripe (Partner Work):
- Sparring: light contact, all sparring gear required
Red Stripe (Forms & Breaking):
- Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu (Basic Form One)
- Gi Cho Hyung Ee Bu (Basic Form Two)
Orange Belt One Stripe - 8th Gup
Training Time: 4 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Book Club Sheet – Moo Duk Kwan Book
- 8 Key Concepts numbers 4-6
- Honesty, Humility, Control of Power
Orange Stripe (Movement and Kicking):
- Wheng Jin Kong Kyuk (side punch)
- Pahl Koop Kong Kyuk (elbow strike)
- Hu Gul Yup Mahk Kee (side block in a back stance)
- E Dan Ahp Cha Nut Gi (jump front kick)
- Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi (inside to outside kick or axe kick) – focus on foot positioning
Green Stripe (Partner Work):
- Sparring: light contact, all sparring gear required
- Extra Credit: Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring numbers) 1-2
Red Stripe (Forms & Breaking):
- Gi Cho Hyung E Bu (Basic Form Two)
- Gi Cho Hyung Sam Bu (Basic Form Three)
Orange Belt Two Stripes - 7th Gup
Training Time: 4 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Meaning of “Moo” – to stop or resolve conflict
- 8 Key Concepts numbers 7-8
- Tension & Relaxation, Speed Control
Orange Stripe (Movement and Kicking):
- Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee ( low knife hand block)
- Chun Gul Ssang Soo Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Kee (reinforced inside to outside block in a front stance)
- Hu Gul Ssang Soo Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Kee (reinforced inside to outside block in a back stance)
- Dwi Cha Gi (back kick) – fosuc on chamber and extension)
- Yup Hu Ri Gi (hook kick) – focus on use of hip
Green Stripe (Partner Work):
Children | Adults | |
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring) | #1 | #1-2 |
Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense) | Cross-Body #1 | Cross Body #1-2 |
Red Stripe (Forms & Breaking):
- Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
- Yup Podo Cha Gi Kyuk Pa (side kick break)
Green Belt - 6th Gup
Training Time: 4 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Ten Articles of Faith #1-3
Orange Stripe (Movement and Kicking):
- Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee (middle knife hand block)
- Ha Dan Sang Soo Mahk Kee (loo two-handed block)
- Kwan Soo Kong Kyuk (spear hand)
- Kwan Do Kong Kyuk (hammer fist)
- Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi (outside to inside kick) -focus on body position
- E Dan Yup Podo Cha Gi (jump side kick)
Green Stripe (Partner Work):
Children | Adults | |
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring) | #3 | #3-4 |
Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense) | Cross-Body #2 | Cross Body #3-4 |
Red Stripe (Forms & Breaking):
- Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
- Pyung Ahn E Dan
Green Belt One Stripe - 5th Gup
Training Time: 4 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Ten Articles of Faith #4-6
Orange Stripe (Movement and Kicking):
- Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee (high knife hand block)
- Sang Dan Sang Soo Mahk Kee (high two-handed block)
- Dwi Cha Gi (back kick) – focus on chamber and extension
- Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi (outside to inside kick) -foot position
Green Stripe (Partner Work):
Children | Adults | |
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring) | #1-2 | #5-6 |
Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense) | Same Side #1 | Same Side #1-4 |
Red Stripe (Forms & Breaking):
- Pyung Ahn E Dan
- Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
Green Belt Two Stripes - 4th Gup
Training Time: 4 months
White Stripe (Knowledge)
- Ten Articles of Faith #7-10
Orange Stripe (Movement and Kicking):
- Teul Oh Kwon Do Kong Kyuk (reverse hammer fist)
- Dwi Huri Gi (sping kick)
- E Dan Dollyo Cha Gi (jump roundhouse kick)
- E Dan Ahneso Pahkuro Gi (jump inside to outside kick)
Green Stripe (Partner Work):
Children | Adults | |
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring) | #3-4 | #7-8 |
Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense) | Same Side #2 | Two on One #1-3 |
Red Stripe (Forms & Breaking):
- Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
- Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
- Dwi Cha Gi Kyuk Pa (back kick break)
Red Belt - 3rd Gup
Training Time: 4 months
Terminology:
- Choi Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
- Dwi Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi
- E Dan Dwi Cha Gi
- E Dan Dwi Huri Gi
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring):
- Children: #5
- Adults: #9-10
Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense):
- Children: Two on One #1
- Adults: Two on Two #1-4
Hyung (Forms):
- Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
- Pyung Ahn O Dan
Red Belt One Stripe - 2nd Gup
Training Time: 6 months
Terminology:
- Jang Kap Kwon Kong Kyuk
- Peet Cha Gi
- E Dan Dwi Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi
- E Dan Dwi Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring):
- Children: #7
- Adults: #11-14
Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense):
- Children: Two on One #2
- Adults: Side Grips, Rear Grips
Hyung (Forms):
- Pyung Ahn O Dan
- Passai
- Hai Hanji Cho Dan
Red Belt Two Stripes - 1st Gup
Training Time: 6 months
Terminology:
- All Lower Material
Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One-Step Sparring):
- Children: #1-9
- Adults: #1-18
Ho Sin Sool (Self-Defense):
- Children: Cross-Body #1-2, Same Side #1-2, Two on One #1-2, Two on Two #1-2
- Adults: All Lower Material
Hyung (Forms):
- Chil Sung E Ro Hyung
- Passai
- Nai Hanji Cho Dan
Kyuk Pa (Breaking):
E Dan Dwi Cha Gi or Yeon Soo Kyok Pa with one Soo gi Technique and one Jok Gi Technique
Soo Bahk Do Combination Techniques
Set 1
- Ha dan mahk kee teul oh sang dan kong kyuk – Low block, high punch
- Sang dan mahk kee teul oh choong dan kong kyuk – high block, middle punch
- Ha dan mahk kee teul oh soo do kong kyuk – low block, knife hand strike
Set 2
- Ha dan soo do mahk kee teul oh soo do kong kyuk – low knife hand block, knife hand strike
- choong dan soo do mahk kee teul oh kwan soo kong kyuk – middle knife hand block, spear hand strike
Set 3
- Ahp cha nut gi teul oh choong dan kong kyuk – thrust kick, middle punch
- Yup Podo cha gi sang dan mahk kee teul oh choong dan kong kyuk – side kick, high block, middle punch
- Dwi cha gi soo do mahk kee teul oh choong dan kong kyuk – back kick, knife hand block, middle punch
Set 4
- Yuk jin hwang jin kong kyuk – reverse punch, side punch
- Hwang jin kong kyuk yup mahk kee – side punch, side block
Set 5
- Ha dan mahk kee sang dan mahk kee teul oh choong dan kong kyuk – low block, high block, middle punch
- Ha dan mahk kee teul oh sang dan mahk kee hwang jin kong kyuk – low block, high block, side punch
Set 6
- Sam kwon kong kyuk – triple punch
- Ahp cha nut gi pakeso ahnero mahkee teul oh sang dan kong kyuk – thrust kick, inside to outside block, high punch
- Ha dan mahk kee tuel oh soo do kong kyuk moo roop cha gi tuel oh choong dan kong kyuk – low block, reverse knife strike, knee strike, middle punch
Peak Martial Arts Little Dragons Curriculum
White Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe:
- Stand at Attention, Bow Courtesy
Orange Stripe:
- Demonstrate ready position
Green Stripe:
- Demonstrate back leg front kick
Red Stripe:
- Demonstrate ten horse-stance punches
Gold Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe:
- Discussion on Respect
Orange Stripe:
- Demonstrate backfist
Green Stripe:
- Demonstrate front leg front kick
Red Stripe:
- Demonstrate ten jumping jacks
Orange Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe:
- Discussion on Focus
Orange Stripe:
- Demonstrate backfist
Green Stripe:
- Demonstrate side kick
Red Stripe:
- Demonstrate low block
Green Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe:
- Discussion on Self-Control
Orange Stripe:
- Demonstrate reverse punch
Green Stripe:
- Demonstrate roundhouse kick
Red Stripe:
- Demonstrate high block
Purple Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe:
- Discussion on Honesty
Orange Stripe:
- Demonstrate ridge hand
Green Stripe:
- Demonstrate jump front kick
Red Stripe:
- Demonstrate side block in a back stance
Blue Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe:
- Discussion on Confidence
Orange Stripe:
- Demonstrate front punch, reverse punch combination
Green Stripe:
- Demonstrate inside to outside kick
Red Stripe:
- Demonstrate the first four moves of Basic One
Red Belt
Training Time: 2 months
White Stripe:
- Discussion on Perseverance
Orange Stripe:
- Demonstrate low block , reverse punch combination
Green Stripe:
- Demonstrate hook kick
Red Stripe:
- Demonstrate the first eight moves of Basic One