Equiptment

EQUIPTMENT

Uniform

You will need the Tang Soo Do uniform to proced through gup and dan grades. (Do Bohk)

Protective Gear

This is not required to take part in Tang Soo Do but it is compulsory in competitions;

You will need: You may also want to aquire Weapons
 * A Headguard
 * 2 Feet guards
 * 2 Hand guards
 * A Gum shield
 * A Groin Guard
 * Shin Guards
 * Additional protection for feet and hands (bandages etc.)

Weapons as required by grade-you will not need weapons until you have been training for a few years.

Brown Belt - "Bong" (A large stick)

Red belt - A rubber knife (for knife defense techniques)

1st Dan - At first dan you will need your knife for forms

2nd Dan - You will need a sword

You might also want a "walking stick" for walking stick defence, at seminars these may be useful-you may also use 2 half-bong lengthsticks called escrima, or a diferent style, Ssang Bong.