General overview of grades

Basic stance, Korean Nakbop breakfalls, front kicks, and fist strikes.

Korean academic MMA system developed at Yong In University.

Ap Chagi front snap kicks, punch combinations, and takedown entries.

Developing fluid transition from standing posture to ground combat.

Yop Chagi side kicks and basic Hapkido wrist joint locks.

Integrating joint locks into striking exchanges.

Hapkido takedowns, Judo throws, and basic joint locks in ground combat.

Synthesis of striking and grappling techniques in one fluid flow.

Ground pin control, mount transitions, and armbar submissions.

Solidifying dominance in Yongmudo ground grappling.

Taekwondo kick combinations with choking techniques and full-contact sparring.

Advanced ability to transition from long-range kick to close grapple.

Takedown defense, clinch counters, and knee strikes to the body.

Tactical distance control in full-contact sparring.

Self-defense vs weapons, ground control, and black belt exam preparation.

Pre-master level requiring academic maturity and versatility.

Advanced flying spinning kicks, leg locks, and full-contact sparring.

High level coordination of striking, throwing, and submission grappling.

Comprehensive testing across all 4 combat ranges & Chodan exam prep.

Pre-master maturity before entering the black belt ranks.

Full master rank. Official instructor of International Yongmudo Association (IYMA).

Chodan = Black belt as proof of mastering Korean all-round martial arts.

Applied self-defense under pressure, competition judging, and university coaching.

Developing tactical overview in all-round combat competition.

Leading IYMA training centers and national instructor training.

Teaching maturity in Yong In University martial system.

Senior master rank. Academic research of Yongmudo and training instructors.

Sabomnim = Chief academic teacher and guarantor of modern Korean MMA tradition.