2nd KYU Brown

Question 1

2nd KYU Brown Belt

Answer 1

The student is beyond the intermediate level and is beginning to apply advanced techniques and refine his or her intermediate skills (approx. 2.5 years)

Question 2

Kata Hwa-Rang

Answer 2

This kata is named after the wHa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla dynasty about 1350 years ago. The group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea. The twenty -nine movements of this pattern refer to the twenty-ninth infantry division.

Question 3

2nd cue 1

Answer 3

jump front round - jump front hook - reverse punch

Question 4

2nd Cue 2

Answer 4

back leg round - spin hook/round - reverse punch

Question 5

2nd Cue 3

Answer 5

jump spin side - back leg round/side - back arm throat strike (KIAI)

Question 6

2nd Cue 4

Answer 6

Jump 360 Round - spin hook - back leg round - spin backfist KIAI

Question 7

Kung Fu

Answer 7

This literally means “to excel”

Question 8

Five Chinese Traditional Animal Systems

Answer 8

These include tiger, crane, snake, monkey, and the mantis. There are many variations.

Question 9

Sillum

Answer 9

This is a northern Chinese variation that primarily uses hand techniques

Question 10

Pau-Kua

Answer 10

This is a southern Chinese variation that primarily uses leg technique

Question 11

Tai-Chi

Answer 11

This is a soft-style Chinese art geared for developing fitness and dexterity

Question 12

Wushu

Answer 12

An international sport that has both an exhibition and full-contact element

Question 13

Patience

Answer 13

define what patiences means to you.

Question 14

Student

Answer 14

one who has been training for less than 10 years

Question 15

Sensei

Answer 15

One who has realized at least six years of growth and is ready to teach

Question 16

Disciple

Answer 16

One who has devoted at least 10 years to training .

Question 17

Master

Answer 17

One who has superior skill in their style and leads by example

Question 18

Grand Master

Answer 18

One who has developed their style throughout a lifetime

Question 19

Thought at 2nd Cue

Answer 19

It is far better to bend like a willow then to be broken like an oak. Meaning: be flexible in your dealings with other people and try to understand their views. A stubborn person never learns from their mistakes.

Question 20

Explain two ways a ground fighting match can end.

Answer 20

Take Down or Knock Out

Question 21

Explain what you can do if you end up on your back.

Answer 21

Protect your head.
escape from the mount.

Question 22

Explain why weight doesnt always play an intricate part in ground fighting.

Answer 22

with leverage a smaller person can possibly dis-guard the attacker even if they are heavier.

Question 23

Explain why it’s important to stay relaxed when on the ground.

Answer 23

to maintain breathing, focus and avoid further injury

Question 24

Explain the basic principle of the mount

Answer 24

weight on chest, knee pushed into armpits causing the shoulders to shrug. Had either protecting self or body forward

Question 25

Explain basic principles of the guard

Answer 25

legs wrapped around the waist of attacker, feet hooked if possible, hips and head lifted protecting the head with arms

Question 26

Explain the basic principles of the side-mount.

Answer 26

on stomach, one knee shoved into side, other leg extended for stability, lower arm around the neck, other under opposite arm/shoulder in a gable grip.

Question 27

Explain the basic principles of the half guard.

Answer 27

legs wrapped around one leg of attacker, feet hooked if possible, hips and head lifted protecting the head with arms