Below are the Under Black Belt requirements for testing and advancement in Han Moo Do along with a brief explanation of each of the sets of techniques. It is important for the casual viewer to understand that each student progresses at his or her own level and continually builds upon material already learned in earlier belts. The training is well-organized and systematic, and the progressive training level allows every student to reach a relatively high level of personal skill and ability.

Martial arts etiquette

The very first and most important "technique" on the Han Moo Do chart is etiquette. Etiquette is much more than simply saying "Yes sir" or "No sir," it is the way that we act and comport ourselves as martial artists both in and out of class. Etiquette is important in the way we deal with other people, and in the way we accept other points of view or ways of life. Etiquette and respect represent the way we project ourselves in all of our dealings with others. This is why etiquette is such an important aspect of our training.

Basic breathing techniques

These are the first set of basic breathing techniques students are taught in Han Moo Do and help develop proper breathing technique, loud and explosive "kihap" (power yell) and wrist strength. The two most important parts of Dahn Jun Ki Bub are loud kihap and spreading the fingers as far apart as possible. Performing these techniques enables the practitioner to use his internal energy (Ki) as a power supplement.

Falling principles

Developing mastery of martial arts techniques involves active and re-active skills. Just as you learn how to block and cover a kick or a punch, you must also learn how to respond to a throwing technique or a fall to avoid injury. Falling is generally begun sitting or kneeling on the mat and reviewing the proper falling position; later, as the student becomes more comfortable and confident, the falls are performed progressively higher and performed with various types of throwing techniques. The most important consideration in teaching the falls is the student's ability and level of confidence and proficiency.

Sitting Kicks and Punches

These techniques (12) teach the basic skills for striking and kicking an opponent. The sitting posture is essential to show how to generate speed, power and exact focus.

Basic Hand Release

These techniques which apply pressure to the weakest parts of the opponent’s grip, are based on the principle of the rule of 3 circle circulation “Sam Won Sun Whan”, and the rule of 8 trigram transposition, “Pal Gae Jun Whan.”

Counter Strike to Pressure Points

These techniques introduce the idea of timing. That is, being able to coordinate a defense with an immediate and specific attack. The elements demonstrated in this set go far beyond a simple response to an attack. The defender must focus on what part of the hand to employ when striking vital points.

Of critical importance to each technique is the proper stepping and the sub sequent angles that are used in striking a given pressure point. Although the mechanics of this set of techniques appears simple, the principles of Yu Won Hwa must be understood and applied to maximize their effectiveness.

Counter Kicking to Pressure Points

Each Meak Cha Ki technique requires the correct blocking and grabbing of the attackers hand to maximize your counter attack. Timing is critical to ensure that the defense is coordinated with the attack. The kick must be executed using the proper part of the foot and striking the correct pressure point at an appropriate angle.

Primary goals in learning these techniques should be to coordinate a defense and an attack with proper timing, to identify a specific point of contact and to execute with speed and accuracy.

Beginner Level – Defense Against Wrist Seize

These techniques introduce fundamental methods for locking wrist and elbow joints. Your objective in learning these techniques should be to study the range of motion of wrist and elbow joints, along with learning various ways of locking them without injuring your partner.

These techniques allow a weaker person to overcome a much stronger adversary by reversing the power of the stronger person. When performed properly, these techniques use the weakness of your opponent’s joints and vital points against him or her.

Beginner Level – Defense Against Clothing Seize

This set of techniques is structured to respond to someone grabbing your clothing. Your Objective in learning these techniques is to be able to respond to such an attack spontaneously, yet with controlled and coordinated movements. These techniques result in locks of various joints such as the wrist, elbow and shoulder.

In performing these techniques, you utilize your grasp to reinforce your opponents grip, and in some cases, use your own clothing to perform the techniques. An important feature of these techniques is that they are all performed close to the body: often squeezed or pressed onto the body to ensure adequate control of your attacker.