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Grading to 4th Dan
Master Instructor

MASTERS BELT

Requirements:

Written test: Describe how you would train a student both mentally and physically if they asked you how to train for all round Self Defence effectiveness?

2nd Written test: Describe the many factors involved in running a martial art school?

Demonstration of Combination Movement:

Selection from previous gradings

Hyungs (forms):

Okinawan forms at examiners discretion

Chil Sung IL Ro
Chil Sung Yi Ro
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Chil Sung Sah Ro
Yuk Ro (Du Mun)
Yuk Ro (Joong Jol)
Yuk Ro (Po Wol)

Moo Pal Dan Khum

Ho Sin Sul (self defense):

Sparring:

Ho Sin Sul - Free Fighting

Breaking Technique:

A selection from previous breaking techniques

Grading Notes:

Minimum period of 5 years between 3 rd and 4 th Dan Master Instructor

Free form selection must be different to 2 nd Dan and 3 rd Dan tests. Ho Sin Sul free fighting involves a partner attacking at will with any attack and the candidate reacting with an appropriate defence

Candidates over 50 may elect to demonstrate Tai Chi application form instead of Chil Sung and Free Form. Tai Chi form Ho Sin Sul must also be demonstrated.

Grading to 5th Dan
Senior Master Instructor

MASTERS BELT

Requirements:

Written test: Describe an original method of personal or teaching practise ? Give your opinion on how the school may be improved upon.

Demonstration of Combination Movement:

Selection from previous gradings

Hyungs (forms):

Okinawan forms at examiners discretion

Chil Sung IL Ro
Chil Sung Yi Ro
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Chil Sung Sa Ro
Chil Sung Oh Ro
Yuk Ro (Du Mun)
Yuk Ro (Joong Jol)
Yuk Ro (Po Wol)

Moon Pal Dan Khum

Moo Pal Dan Khum

Seishan/O-Sip Sa Bo/Tando-demonstration forms

Tai Chi Ho Sin Sul form

Ho Sin Sul (self defense):

Sparring:

Ho Sin Sul Free Fighting Against 2 Attackers

Grading Notes:

Minimum time requirement since 4th Dan is 7 years.

According to the principles of Ryu Pa you should have found your own way and developed a self defence regime suitable for you alone.

For the written test explain a method which has not been transmitted by your teacher. This could include something which is part of your personal training or a system of teaching within the school.