01 Flashcards
- Give the Korean equivalent of the following English words:
A) Bow to the flag
B) bow to the Grand Master
C) bow to the senior belt
A) Kukki eh-dae han kyung yet
B) Kwan Jang-nim kae kyung yet
C) sun bae nim kae kyung yet
- As a black belt, what is your primary duty other than perfecting your martial art?
A) to serve your Kwan-Jang nim
B) to help the growth of the dojang
C) to teach the lower belts
- Name the 8 weight divisions in Olympic style Taekwondo sparring competition
A) fin B) fly C) bantam D) feather E) light F) welter G) middle H) heavy
- What is a “Master”?
An instructor of the 4th degree black belt or higher
- When is your Master no longer your Master?
Never. Your Master is always your Master even if you quit.
- When given permission, it is the responsibility of every student to…
a) lead classes through basic exercises and instruction.
- In Korean culture the student should always…
a) look upon the Master for guidance and always make the Master look good in public.
- With great power comes
-great responsibility
- What does poomse teach us?
a) the proper understanding and distribution of power.
- A dojang is to be considered…
a) spiritual place where everyone has a respectful attitude and all take pride in keeping it clean.
- When entering and leaving the training floor the student must always…
a) bow to the master
- When you enter the training floor it is customary to…
a) bow to the flags and greet your Master in a respectful fashion.
- When is “good enough” actually good enough?
a) never! There is always room for improvement.
- Why do we bow?
a) Bowing is a way of saying “thank you for teaching me” and a sign of great respect to your teacher.
- Your poomse should always be performed…
a) with great power, focus and personal pride.
- If Taekwondo were easy…
a) your grandma would be a black belt.
- Why should all women be involved in Taekwondo?
a) According to the department of Justice, one in three women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime.
- A student should never forget…
a) where they came from and who their Master is.
- A student should always…
a) go out of their way to show respect to your martial art, your school, and your Master.
- Respect begins with a
a) bow
- Your master always deserves
The utmost respect and your attention.
- What are the 3 keys of kicking?
a) high knee chamber
b) pivot and rotate
c) snap and recoil.
- A student who does their forms lazily is showing…
disrespect to his or her Master.
- The first lesson is
Respect.
- When you receive your black belt you should see yourself as being accepted
Into an elite brotherhood
- It is the responsibility of every Black Belt to
Give back to the school by participating in every activity, bringing in more students and teaching others what you were taught.
- A “real” black belt should never…
Forget who their Master is
- A black belt is a
White belt that never quits.
- Losing is a part of winning, but
Quitting anything is losing at life.
- The student’s uniform should always be
Clean, white, and free of wrinkles.
- When do you wear your uniform outside of your school or sanctioned school functions?
Never
- Taekwondo should be seen as…
A historical flame which must be kept alive.
- Every student is a…
Keeper of the flame.
- You should teach Taekwondo exactly…
the same way it was taught to you.
- Acting like a punk or displaying illicit behavior…
Reflects poorly on your Master and your Martial art.
- For a true martial artist, bowing is
An honor, not a burden.
- When you are expected for class, if you can’t be on time tou should be…
Early!
- Who should participate in every seminar, class or tournaments?
All students should participate in everything- always!
- Every black belt is expected to
teach and do more than lower belts.
- Why should all parents insist on martial arts for their children?
Because a child is exposed to violence every 3.5 seconds.
- When should your master clean the dojang?
Never. In Asian teaching it is an insult. It’s the responsibility of the student.
- By having a proper student/instructor relationship, the student will
Come to understand the complexities of Asian hierarchical relationships.
- A good Master should
Lead by quiet example.
- A good Master will
Acknowledge others who address him. A true master never assumes the title- it is the students that honor the Master with this title.
- Chi-Kung
Bodes ill for the fake or hurried student who follows an instructor that does not know the true meaning of martial arts.
- A student that hurried to open his own gun or that encourages others to call him/her by the title of a Master when they are not
Is considered ignorant and arrogant and is my a true master.
- In the old days if the Master accepted you as a student
It was considered a rare honor indeed, because for the master, this was a huge responsibility.
- Whenever you see your Master in any public place e.g the market, theatre or restaurant, you should
approach him or her, make your presence known with a traditional bow.
- Recite the Taekwondo prayer
a) Almighty and eternal God, Protector of all who put their trust in thee, accept the humble homage of our faith and love in thee the one true God. Bless our efforts to preserve the integrity of our United States, a nation founded on Christian principles. Guide our lawmakers to protect the sanctity of our homes.
b) Bless our whole effort in these exercises, whose sole purpose is developing our bodies, to keep ever mindful of thy commandments. Give us perseverance in our actions that we may use this as a means to stay closer to You. The one true God, in the name of thy beloved son Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
- Quote the late Grand Master Ed Parker:
I come to you with empty hands. I have no weapons but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong, then here are my weapons, my heart, my art, my empty hands.
- What are free sparring forms?
Fighting forms created and designed by Grand Masters Kang Ik Mu and Bu Kwang Park to develop open fighting and kicking skills in modern style combat. Smith Taekwondo Center is the only school outside of Unified Taekwondo which has been given permission to both practice and teach these as part of our own format.
- Why is training with and against weapons important?
It is a natural progression for a martial artist. You should understand all forms of combat including understanding the use of weapons, edged weapons and firearms and how they can be used against you.
- Why is consistent training important?
Regardless of your age, your physical skills are perishable. If you don’t em’ you lose em’