“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius
10th Gup Solid White to 9th Gup Orange White
New ranks are assigned to individuals of good moral character, who have been accepted as a member of, and are in good standings with Bunker Hill Karate. Students must show consistent attendance and meet the minimum requirements outlined in the following page to be CONSIDERED for rank advancement.
Remember, time alone does not count as the right to test; time plus consistent practice and the right attitude are needed for testing. Your instructor(s) reserve the right to reduce time in grade and/or skip ranks at their discretion. Rank advancement is granted by the head instructor (Mr. Downey) and master (Master Capolupo).
Etiquette, technique, skill, knowledge, attitude, grades, and behavior in and out of the dojang are taken into account for rank advancement.
Dojang training hours in rank: 16
Hyung (Form): Ki Cho Hyung il Bu
Self Defense: Basic one steps 1 +2
Techniques: Front Kick, Center Punch, Low Block, Front Stance
Breaking: Foot Stomp
Etiquette: Bow when entering the dojang
Philosophy: First Line of Student Creed
I must develop myself in a positive manner, and avoid anything that could reduce my mental growth or physical health.
Korean Terms
English Translation
Tang Soo Do
Choong Be (Jaseh)
Cha Ryut
Kung Yet
Bar O
Shio
Tora
Ki Hap
Ahn Jo
Hana(1) Tul(2) Set(3) Net(4) Dosot(5)
Yasot(6) ilgup(7) Yodul(8) Ahop(9) Yol(10)
Way of the China Hand
Ready Stance
Attention
Bow
Return
Rest / At Ease
Turn
Yell
Sit
Counting: 1 - 10