All about Shim Soo DoBy Ryan W.

Our Questions

• What is Shim Soo Do?• What ranks of Shim Soo Do are there?• What are some movements in Shim Soo Do?• How long will It take for you to master it?

What is Shim Soo Do?

• Shim Soo Do is the “way” of the Korean Sword.

What ranks of Shim Soo Do are there?

• The 1st rank is the white belt(10th gup).• The 2nd rank is a white belt with a yellow stripe(9th gup).• The 3rd rank is yellow belt(8th gup).

• The 4rd rank is a yellow belt with a green stripe(7th gup).• The 5th rank is the green belt(6th gup).• The 6th rank is green belt with blue stripe(5th gup).

• The 7th rank is the blue belt(4th gup).• The 8th rank is the blue belt with a red stripe(3rd gup).• The 9th rank is a red belt(2nd gup).• The 10th and final rank is the black belt.

What are some movements in Shim Soo Do?

There are 10 cuts in Shim Soo Do.

1. Straight down.2. Down 45 degrees to the

left.3. Down 45 degrees to the

right.

4. Horizontal (right or left).5. Straight up.6. Up 45 degrees to the left.7. Up 45 degrees to the right.

What are some movements in Shim Soo Do?

8. Straight thrust.9. Inverted thrust.10. Horizontal thrust.

How long will It take for you to master it?

It will take a couple years to master it. You can do it as fast or as slow as you want to. Even though it will take you a long time to master it, if you practice at home, are a good student and listen to your teacher you will have fun and reach the top.

Resources Consulted

• http://go.grolier.com/print

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