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I.D.S.C - MODERN FARANG MU SUL® International
Long Distance - Home Study Course

Finally! After numerous requests and several years of hard work, we have devised a method of advancement for the long distance student that doesn't have the luxury of having a Modern Farang Mu Sul® instructor / school in the nearby vicinity. The answer is the Long Distance - Home Study Course.

This is a program designed to help both the novice as well as the experienced martial artist. You don't need tons of experience, because everyone has to start somewhere. By the same token, if you do have previous experience, all you need is the right attitude, and you can use that previous knowledge to move up just as quick as you are able. No matter the skill level, you must possess commitment and dedication. With perseverance comes results. The one thing that we must all keep in mind, is quality. You do not want to be just handed anything. Particularly, if it is something that may someday save your life. That is the bottom line with this knowledge...self defense.

To this end, we provide a combination of thoroughly explained written manuals and the accompanying videos. Here we provide detailed explanations of all of the rank requirements for each level, from the beginner fundamentals all the way to black belt / black sash and beyond to the master levels. So far we have had great success with this program, helping students from all around the world. We have even had a few that have gone on to become instructors and have received the necessary sanctions and started their own Modern Farang Mu Sul® program in their area.

This is how it works:

First you must have clear initial goals and dedication. Studying long distance requires perseverance and a good plan. Take each level step by step.

- You will need to become a member of our organization IDSC (info)

- Then start acquiring the necessary tapes and manuals for each level, starting with the first (tapes info)

- Once you have sufficiently assimilated that level where you feel confident in your command of the material, you will need to video tape yourself demonstrating the test requirements for that level and submit it to us with your test fee of $35 (US funds), and training passport, here at World HQ in San Francisco. It will be carefully reviewed. Once it is decided that you show good command of the level, your training passport will be updated, stamped, and you will receive the certificate and belt for that given level.

- Now you will be eligible to move on to the next level. If for some reason it is determined that you need more work on any given area, you will be given advice on what to work on.

And so on. We are here to help you to succeed, and are always only an e-mail or phone call away for any questions, concerns or advise you may need. As we said, so far we have had great success. This is a great opportunity to learn this awesome martial art. So take advantage.

Here is a breakdown of the testing requirement levels with the necessary study materials:

VIDEO TESTING RANK REQUIREMENTS

MOO Kub - 9th Grade - White testing for Yellow Belt
+ Short Form - #1
+ Kicking Test - #1, #2
+ Basic Blocks - 10 hard
+ Joint Locks - 1 thru 6
+ KI BON NAK BOP - 5 basic falls (front, back, right side, left side, shoulder roll)
+ Grappling - 8 basic ground positions
+ SAM BO DAE RYUN - 3 Step fighting - 3 tech.
+ Warrior Code of Ethics - Farang Meng Sae

* Manual needed: White Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-21 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Level 1 Basics - Vol 1
- Tape D-22 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Level 1 Basics - Vol 2
- Tape D-10 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling - Vol 1

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PAL Kub - 8th Grade - Yellow testing for Orange Belt
+ Short Forms - #2, #3
+ Kicking Test - #1, #2, #3
+ Basic Blocks - 12 Soft
+ Joint Locks - 7 thru 15
+ Grappling - Corner top position - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Escape Corner top position - 3 tech.
+ IL BO DAE RYUN - 1 Step fighting - 3 tech.
+ FARANG KIBON HYUNG - 1st Long Form
+ Sparring - Dae Ryun

* Manual needed: Yellow Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-23 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Level 2 Intermediate - Vol 1
- Tape D-24 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Level 2 Intermediate - Vol 2
- Tape D-25 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Level 2 Intermediate - Vol 3
- Tape D-10 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 1
- Tape D-19 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 1

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CHIL Kub - 7th Grade - Orange testing for Green Belt
+ Short Forms - #4, #5
+ Kicking Test - #1, #2, #3, #4
+ Joint Locks - 16 thru 22
+ Grappling - Side top position - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Escape Side top position - 3 tech.
+ KI BON TA GI SUL - Grabbing defense w/strikes - 3 tech. A & B
+ HOSHIN SON MOK SUL - Defense of wrist grabs - 3 tech. A,B & C
+ FARANG MU KANG HYUNG - 2nd Long Form
+ Sparring - Dae Ryun

* Manual needed: Orange Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-03 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Intermediate Vol 4
- Tape D-04 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Intermediate Vol 5
- Tape D-14 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Combative Trapping
- Tape D-10 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 1
- Tape D-19 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 1

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YUK Kub - 6th Grade - Green testing for Blue Belt
+ Short Forms - #6, #7
+ Kicking Test - #1, #2, #3, #4
+ Joint Locks - 16 thru 30
+ Trapping - Traps into strikes - 3 tech.
+ Take downs - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Full Mount position - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Escape Full Mount position - 3 tech.
+ HOSHIN OUI BOK SUL - Defense of clothes grabs - 3 tech.
+ KONG GYUK KI BON SUL - Basic offense tech. - 3 tech.
+ FARANG MU KOK HYUNG - 3rd Long Form
+ Weapons
+ Sparring - Dae Ryun

* Manual needed: Green Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-05 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Intermediate Vol 6
- Tape D-06 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Intermediate Vol 7
- Tape D-11 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 2
- Tape D-19 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 1

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TESTING RANK REQUIREMENTS *Must test in front of I.D.S.C. Instructor

O Kub - 5th Grade - Blue testing for Purple Belt
+ Short Forms - #8, #9
+ Kicking Test - 5 kicks in 3 seconds - ending w/ high and low spin kicks
+ Joint Locks - Continuos locks 1 thru 4, 4 thru 1
+ Trapping - Traps into take downs - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Reverse Top position - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Escape Reverse Top position - 3 tech.
+ HOSHIN SANG HA SUGI SUL - Defense from double hand grabs - 3 tech.
+ HOSHIN KI BON SUL - Basic defense tech. - 3 tech.
+ FARANG MU KAHN HYUNG - 4th Long Form
+ Weapons
+ KYUK PA SUL - Breaking w/hand - 1 or 2 stations
+ Sparring - Dae Ryun

* Manual needed: Blue Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-26 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Vol 1
- Tape D-15 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Jok Sul Vol 2
- Tape D-11 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 2
- Tape D-19 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 1

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TESTING RANK REQUIREMENTS *Must test in front of I.D.S.C. Instructor

SA Kub - 4th Grade - Purple testing for Brown Belt
+ Short Forms - #10, #11
+ Kicking Test - 6 kicks in 3 seconds - ending w/high and low spin kicks
+ Joint Locks - Continuos locks 1 thru 8, 8 thru 1
+ Trapping - Traps into joint locks - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Back Reverse Top position - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Escape Back Reverse Top position - 3 tech.
+ HOSHIN MOM JAP GI SUL- 6 tech. (3 from front, 3 from rear)
+ FARANG MU YU HYUNG - 5th Long Form
+ Weapons
+ KYUK PA SUL - Breaking w/foot - 1 or 2 stations
+ Sparring - Dae Ryun

* Manual needed: Purple Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-27 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Vol 2
- Tape D-16 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Follow up & Finishes
- Tape D-11 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 2
- Tape D-19 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 1
- Tape D-01 - Farang - Dan Gum Sul - the High Art of Knife Fighting

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TESTING RANK REQUIREMENTS *Must test in front of I.D.S.C. Instructor

SAM Kub - 3rd Grade - Brown testing for Red Belt

+ Short Forms - #12, #13
+ Kicking Test - 7 kicks in 3 seconds - ending w/high and low spin kicks
+ Joint Locks - Continuous locks 1 thru 11, 11 thru 1
+ Trapping - Flow thru 3 drills into finish tech. (strikes, locks, takedowns etc.)
+ Grappling - Back Mount position - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Escape Back Mount position - 3 tech.
+ KONG GYUK KWAN JYEL GI SUL - Offensive joint breaking - 3 tech.
+ KONG GYUK TU GI SUL - Offensive throwing - 3 tech.
+ FARANG MU WON HYUNG - 6th Long Form
+ Weapons
+ KYUK PA SUL - Breaking w/hand & foot - 3 or 4 stations
+ Sparring - Dae Ryun

* Manual needed: Brown Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-28 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Vol 3
- Tape D-16 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Follow up & Finishes
- Tape D-12 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 3
- Tape D-20 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 2
- Tape D-17 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Jung Bong Sul Vol 1
- Tape D-07 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Knife Fighting Vol 1

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TESTING RANK REQUIREMENTS *Must test in front of I.D.S.C. Instructor

E Kub - 2nd Grade - Red testing for Half Black Belt
+ Short Forms - #14, #15
+ Kicking Test - 8 kicks in 3 seconds - ending w/high and low spin kicks
+ Joint Locks - Continuos locks 1 thru 16, 16 thru 1
+ Trapping - Flow thru 5 drills into finish tech. (strikes, locks, takedowns etc.)
+ Grappling - Guard position - 3 tech.
+ Grappling - Escape Guard position - 3 tech.
+ HOSHIN YANG SOO GI SUL - Defense of both hand grabs - 3 tech.
+ HOSHIN JOK BANG A SUL - Defense from kicks - 6 tech. (3 side & 3 chop kicks)
+ FARANG MU HAP HYUNG - 7th Long Form
+ Weapons
+ KYUK PA SUL - Power breaking w/foot
+ Sparring - Dae Ryun

* Manual needed: Red Belt Manual

* Video tapes needed:
- Tape D-29 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Vol 4
- Tape D-13 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 4
- Tape D-20 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 2
- Tape D-18 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Jung Bong Sul Vol 2
- Tape D-08 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Knife Fighting Vol 2
- Tape D-09 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Knife Fighting Vol 3

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TESTING RANK REQUIREMENTS
*Must test in the presence of Kuk Sa Nim at I.D.S.C. World Headquarters or a local official I.D.S.C. black belt test that is presided by Kuk Sa Nim

DAN BO - 1st Grade - Half Black Belt testing for CHO DAN - 1st Degree Black Belt
01+ NON MOON - Dissertation on Farang Mu Sul®& Poem - All paperwork
02+ Written test on Farang Mu Sul® - History, Philosophy and Technique
03+ Oral Test - History, Philosophy and Technique - Personal Goals, Ideas, etc.
04+ Mental Development - Meditation - 2hr.

05+ DAN BO KWON BOP - 1/2 Black 8 basics
06+ FARANG KIBON thru MU HAP HYUNGS - All color belt long forms

07+ FARANG KI BON DAN BONG HYUNG - Basic Short Stick Form and
- FARANG JANG BONG HYUNG - Long Staff Form Pt. 1

08+ TECHNIQUES - 3 from each set except white belt (14 sets)
09+ TRAPPING - All drills combined into techniques from all 5 ranges
10+ CONTINUOS JOINT LOCKS - Counter 1 thru 4
11+ GRAPPLING - 8 ground positions - 1 finish and 1 escape each position
12+ KICKING TEST - 10 kicks in 5 seconds - 10 point speed break
13+ KYUK PA SUL - Power break w/ hand
14+ Weapons
15+ Sparring - Dae Ryun - FMS Combat

* Manual needed: Candidate Black Belt Manual

* Video tape (s) needed:
- Tape D-30 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Vol 5
- Tape D-13 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Combative Grappling Vol 4
- Tape D-20 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Grappling Escapes Vol 2
- Tape D-07 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Knife Fighting Vol 1
- Tape D-08 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Knife Fighting Vol 2
- Tape D-09 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® - Advanced Knife Fighting Vol 3
- Tape D-31 - Modern Farang Mu Sul® Hyungs - The Forms Tape

*** All Manuals and Tapes D-01 thru D-31- De Alba Prod. Series

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