In Tang Soo Do, and most other martial arts studies, the white belt is truly the novice or beginning. In the TKA system a white belt is given to the student when the begin their studies. This is not to say there are no requirements that follow the white belt. A student is require to earn three chevrons for there belt before they can be considered for promotion to orange belt. The basic requirements are as follows:
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Blocks - Low Block, Inside to Outside Block.
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Middle Punch
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Forms - Kicho I, Kicho II, Kicho III
A student must learn blocks and punches before attempting the Kicho forms. A chevron will be awarded for the successful completion of each of the Kicho forms. A dedicated student should easily be able to complete these requirements in three months or less.
