Black Belt Grading

Question 1

What is the meaning of Choong Moo?

Answer 1

• CHOONG-MOO was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Lee Dynasty.
• He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine.
• The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death.

Question 2

What is the meaning of Joong Gun?

Answer 2

• JOONG-GUN is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun.
• Ahn Joong-Gun assassinated the first Japanese governor-general of Korea.
• There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed.

Question 3

Why do we perform patterns?

Answer 3

• To practice both offensive & defensive techniques against imaginary opponent, or opponents.
• To build strength, speed, balance and timing with your body.

Question 4

What is the name of your training suit in Korean?

Answer 4

Dobok

Question 5

How many movements in Dan Gun?

Answer 5

21

Question 6

How many movements in Do San?

Answer 6

24

Question 7

Name the 5 tenets of Taekwondo?

Answer 7

1. Courtesy,
2. Integrity,
3. Perseverance,
4. Self-Control,
5. & Indomitable Spirit.

Question 8

How many movements in Hwa Rang?

Answer 8

29

Question 9

What is the meaning of Yul Gok?

Answer 9

• YUL-GOK is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584)
• Yi l was nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea”.
• The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 latitude.

Question 10

What does Tae-kwon-do mean?

Answer 10

“Tae” means foot, “Kwon” means fist and “Do” means way of. So, Taekwondo means “the way of the foot and fist”.

Question 11

What is the meaning of Won Hyo?

Answer 11

• WON-HYO was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty.

Question 12

What is the meaning of Dan Gun?

Answer 12

• DAN-GUN is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 B.C.

Question 13

What is the name of your training Hall in Korean?

Answer 13

Dojang

Question 14

What is the meaning of Hwa Rang?

Answer 14

• HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty.
• The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed.

Question 15

How many movements in Yul Gok?

Answer 15

38

Question 16

Why do we learn the meanings of patterns?

Answer 16

To gain inspiration and remember the history of those who came before us.

Question 17

How many movements in Joong Gun?

Answer 17

32

Question 18

What is the meaning of Do San?

Answer 18

• DO-SAN is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1878-1938)
• The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea

Question 19

How many movements in Choong Moo?

Answer 19

30

Question 20

What is the meaning of Toi Gye?

Answer 20

• TOI-GYE is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century)
• The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 latitude.

Question 21

What does the colour Black signify?

Answer 21

• Black is the opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do.
• It also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.

Question 22

What is the meaning of Chon Ji?

Answer 22

• CHON- JI means literally ” the Heaven the Earth”.
• It is interpreted as the creation of the world, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner.
• This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.

Question 23

• Who’s your greatest inspiration in Taekwon-do?
• Why did you start Taekwon-do?
• What is your greatest moment in Taekwon-do?
• If you had to pick a 6th tenet of Taekwon-do what would it be and why?
• Why do you want to be a Blackbelt?

Question 24

What is the name of your belt in Korean?

Answer 24

Ti

Question 25

How many movements in Won Hyo?

Answer 25

28

Question 26

How many movements in Chon-Ji?

Answer 26

19

Question 27

How many movements in Toi Gye?

Answer 27

37