Black Belt

Question 1

White Belt

Answer 1

Symbolizes the purity of a beginner, with little or no knowledge of martial arts.

Question 2

Ready Stance

Answer 2

“joon-be” feet a shoulder width apart, hands in front saying “True Champion Sir!”

Question 3

Attention Stance

Answer 3

“charyot” feet together, hands at your side, saying “I’m a winner Sir!”

Question 4

Guard Stance

Answer 4

right leg back, hands up (often times with a yell)

Question 5

Bow

Answer 5

same as a handshake in the USA. A symbol of respect saying “Future Black Belt Sir!”

Question 6

Hand Shake

Answer 6

a nice greeting and symbol of respect

Question 7

Kihap

Answer 7

a yell meaning “spirit”

Question 8

Yellow Belt

Answer 8

Symbolizes that a student likened to the seed and is just beginning to see sunlight.

Question 9

Front Stance

Answer 9

Front knee over belt, back knee locked, feet parallel
1. Feet are shoulder width apart
2. Front knee bent slightly
3. Weight is 65% on front leg
4. Weight is 35% on back leg

Question 10

4 Reason We Yell

Answer 10

PAST - Power, Attitude, Scare opponent, Tighten body

Question 11

Horse Stance

Answer 11

Both knees bent or middle stance
1. Feet shoulder length apart with feet parallel
2. Weight is 50/50

Question 12

Orange Belt

Answer 12

Symbolizes that the sun is at its brightest. The student has changed degrees and is no longer a beginner.

Question 13

Angle of any good block

Answer 13

110 degrees

Question 14

Side Kick

Answer 14

Strike with heel of foot

Question 15

Front Snap Kick

Answer 15

Strike with ball of foot

Question 16

Green Belt

Answer 16

Symbolizes a seed of a plant, has just began to grow. By now student should be refining his or her techniques. The student is no longer a beginner.

Question 17

Crescent Kick

Answer 17

Strike with the blade of the foot

Question 18

Dangun

Answer 18

A form - Dangun was the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 b.c.

Question 19

Dangun - How many moves

Answer 19

21

Question 20

Hook Kick

Answer 20

Strick with the heal of the foot

Question 21

Five tenets of Tae Kwon Do

Answer 21

Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Modesty, Strong Spirit

Question 22

Won Hyo

Answer 22

Was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla dynasty in 686 a.d.

Question 23

Won Hyo - How many moves

Answer 23

28

Question 24

Blue Belt

Answer 24

Designates that the young plant is reaching towards the sky

Question 25

5 Elements of Power

Answer 25

Stance, hips, focus, reaction force, breath control

Question 26

Do Jang

Answer 26

Martial Arts training area (Korea)

Question 27

Hwa-Rang

Answer 27

Named after the Hwa-rang youth group which originated in the Silla dynasty in the 7th century.

Question 28

Hwa-Rang - How many moves and what do they represent?

Answer 28

The 29 moves represent the 29th infantry division where Tae Kwon Do developed into maturity.

Question 29

Purple Belt

Answer 29

On a mountain top, the student can now see the goal of blackbelt

Question 30

Count to 10 in Korean

Answer 30

1 - hana, 2 - dul, 3 - set, 4 - net, 5 - da-sut, 6 - yo-sut, 7- il-gup, 8 - yo-dul, 9 - a-hop, 10 - yuhl

Question 31

Four way to cover the gap

Answer 31

Stepping, hopping, push off, change up

Question 32

Red Belt

Answer 32

Student has a burning desire to learn. They are on fire! Has good technical knowledge and is learning good control of not only physical but mental as well.

Question 33

Count to 10 in Japanese

Answer 33

1 - ichi, 2 - ni, 3 - san, 4 - shi, 5 - go, 6 - rok, 7- shichi, 8 - hachi, 9 - ku, 10 - ju

Question 34

Brown Belt

Answer 34

Signifies Danger! Student has good technical knowledge and is learning self control.

Question 35

Karate is believed to be invented by a Buddhist monk in what country?

Answer 35

China

Question 36

Four reasons why we test

Answer 36

Shows improvement, establishes a chain of command, gives recognition, instills confidence

Question 37

Choong Moo

Answer 37

Armored battleship in 1592

Question 38

Choong Moo - How many moves

Answer 38

30

Question 39

Rec. 1 Belt

Answer 39

A white light has appeared. The student is in the home stretch for black belt and is constantly striving to seek more learning experiences

Question 40

Kwang Gae

Answer 40

Named after the famous Kwang Gae Toh Wong, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, that regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria

Question 41

Rec. 2 Belt

Answer 41

The blue water is so powerful. The student is only more more step from blackbelt. The student is becoming powerful in their techniques and knows how to have control.

Question 42

Po-Eun

Answer 42

Is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong-Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem “I would not serve a second mater though I might be crucified a hundred times” is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country toward the end of the Koryo Dynasty.

Question 43

Rec. 3 Belt

Answer 43

The red line represents the fire in the student to complete their first large goal in their martial arts journey. The student is showing they are well rounded in all aspects of their martial arts, as well as mentally and physically.

Question 44

Ga-Baek

Answer 44

Named after Ga-Baek, a great general of the Baek-Je Dynsaty (660 a.d.). The diagram represents his severe and strict military disciplne.

Question 45

Ga-Baek - How many moves?

Answer 45

44

Question 46

Black Belt

Answer 46

A mastery of all colors. The highest belt and it comes with pride. You finally made it and you are the example now. Your are still growing into an amazing martial artist and person.