Black Belt Test Flashcards
Tang Soo Do is about ___ years old.
2000
Tang Soo Do originated in ____.
Korea
The Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association’s full name is ___.
Jae C. Shin
The Korean term for Grandmaster is _____
Kwan Chang Nim
Your uniform’s belt is called
dee
Write the definition for white belt
primitive stage of achievement
The Korean command to come to attention is
Cha Ryut
Choon Bee means
ready
What does “Ko Map Sum Ni Da”
Thank You
Tang Soo Do began at a time when Korea was divided into ___ kingdoms.
3
The word “Do” means
Way of Life
The young aristocrats who helped develop martial arts in Korea were called _____.
Hwa Rang Dah
Name the Seven Tenants of Tang Soo Do in order
- Integrity
- Concentration
- Perseverance
- Respect and Obedience
- Self Control
- Humility
- Indomitable Spirit
Name the Fives Codes of Tang Soo Do in order.
- Loyalty to country
- Obedience to parents
- Honor friendship
- No retreat in battle
- In fighting choose with sense and honor
A yell to focus your mind and energy is called a ______.
Ki Hap
The Korean term for middle section punch is
Chong Dan Kong Kyuck
The kick in Sae Kye Hung Il Bu is called
(Front kick) Ahp Cha Ki
Translate: Dwi Ro Tora Shio Shi Jak Ahn Jo
Dwi Ro Tora - Turn to the rear
Shio - Return
Shi Jak - Begin
Ahn Jo - Sit down
What does “Ha Dan Mahk Ki” mean?
Low block
In the Um-Yang symbol, the red section represents ____
Yang, expansion and separation
In the Korean flag, the three broken bars represent
Earth
In the Korean flag, the symbol with two broken bar and a solid bar in the middle represents ____ .
Water
In the World Tang Soo Do Association symbol, the flying sidekick represents
the unique character of Tang Soo Do
In the World Tang Soo Association symbol, unity and brotherhood is represented by the ___ .
the red line that goes around the patch and through the masters belt
What is the Korean term for side defense?
Chong Dan Yup Mahk Ki
The Korean term for fighting stance is _____.
Hu Kol Ja Seh
Students should arrive a least ___ minutes before class is scheduled to start
15
In the Korean flag, the three solid bars represent
Heaven
What do the words Tang Soo Do mean?
Tang - The Tang Dynasty of China
Soo - hand
Do - way of life
Green belt represents
speedy development of youth
The command to do a hyung with a count is
Ku Ryung Up Shi
Knife hand defense and reverse punch in fighting stance is
Yuk Jin
The Korean term for and outside/inside block is
Pakaso Ahno Rho Mahk Ki
The Dynasty that united Korea’s three kingdoms was the
Silla
The ____ Dynasty was founded in 37 B.C.
Kugoryo
Grandmaster Shin began his martial arts training at the age of
12
Grandmaster Shin came to the US in (year) .
1968
Jae C. Shin was proclaimed Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association in (year)
1982
The Korean flag is called
Tae Keuk Ki
The Silla Dynasty was located in the _____ part of Korea
Southeast peninsula
The united Silla Kingdom was overthrown in the year
918 AD
The name of the warlord who overthrew the Silla Dynasty was
Wang Kun
The Korean term for neck is
Mok
The Korean term for arm is
Pahl
The Korean term for foot is
Bahl
The term “Kong Kyuck” means
Attack
Explain the “better person” purpose of Tang Soo Do training
Better character through endurance and hard work
Brown belt represents
Power, stability, agility, weight and wisdom
Grandmaster Jae C. Shin was born in the year
1936
The kick in Pyung Ahn Sam Dan is
Pakaso Ahnro Cha Ki (out/in crescent kick)
Chung Shin Tong Il means
Concentration
What number comes next in the sequence Il, E, Sam, Sah, Oh Uck Chil, Pal
Ku
Name the 14 Attitude requirements
look up
The name of the monk who inspired Grandmaster Shin to begin his martial arts training is
unknown
“E Dan Ahp Cha Ki” means
Jump front kick (#20)
Which kick is in Pyung Ahn Sah Dan
front and side
Bit Cha Ki is
diagonal kick
Chun Kul Ssang Soo is
2 hand block in front stance
The first complete martial arts book is the
Mo Yae Dobo Tangii
The first complete martial arts book was written in
1790 AD
Grandmaster Jae C. Shin was honored by being the subject of a full chapter in the martial arts book
20th Century Warriors
Grandmaster Shin was recruited into the Korean Air Force in the year
1958
Grandmaster Shin’s first school in the US was locted in the city of
Burlington, New Jersey
What should happen as soon as the instructor or high ranking guests enters the Dojang?
Highest ranking member/instructor brings the whole class to attention and bow
List 3 vital points on the human body
groin, back of the knee, jaw, kidneys and temples
Red belt represents
Blood, life, energy, attention and control
The Do Bohk can be traced back to about
600 ad
After the overthrow of the Silla Dynasty, a new kingdom called the ___ Dynasty was formed and lasted about ___ years
Koryo
475 years
The monk who originated the Five Codes of Tang Soo Do was
Won Kwang
When Grandmaster Shin first came to the US, it was as a representative of the Korean ___ Association.
So Bahk Do
Grandmaster Shin’s first organization in the US was
US Tang Soo Do Federation
This first organization was founded in the city of
Burlington. New Jersey
Grandmaster Shin founded his first US organization in the year
1968
Write out the rest of the commands to open or close class
Cha Ryut Kukgi Bae Rye Ba Ro Ahn Jo Muk yum Kwan Chang Nim E Kyng Yet Sah Bum Nim E Kyng Yet
What does Kyuck Pa mean
Breaking
Kup So means
Vital parts
The Korean term for respect is
Chen Kyung
The name of the World Tang Soo Do Association flag is
Hyup Hoi Ki
The World Tang Soo Do Association Charter Convention was held in the city of
Philadelphia
The dates of the World Tang Soo Do Association Charter Convention were
November 13, 1982
Kap Kwon is
backfist
Internal power exercise is
Nae Kong
The two kick techniques in Bassai are
side and crescent
Translate the following to Korean One step sparring Punch exercise Form or pattern Free Sparring Self Defense
One step sparring - Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun Punch exercise - Pahl Put Ki Form or pattern - Hyung Free Sparring - Ja Ya Dae Ryun Self Defense- Ho Sin Sul
The three mottos of the World Tang Soo Do Association are traditionalism, professionalism and _____.
brotherhood
The meaning of the blue belt is
maturity, respect and honor
From the time a student begins training the minimum time required before becoming eligible to test for Cho Dan Bo is
24 months
The Japanese occupation of Korea took place from
1909-1945
Grandmaster Shin’s first instructor and the founder of Moo Duk Kwan was
Master Hwyng Kee
The formal name for Tang Soo Do is
Son Bahk Ki
Jo Ki refers to
foot techniques
The Korean term for balance is
chung shim
The Korean term for endurance is
In Neh
Translate the following to English Sun Bae Shim Sa Kwan Nim Cho Bo Ja Ko Dan Ja Hu Bae
Sun Bae-senior member Shim Sa Kwan Nim-Examiner Cho Bo Ja-Beginner Ko Dan Ja-Senior Dan Hu Bae-Junior member
List any three of Grandmaster Shin’s six areas of expertise
Sparring Self Defense Breaking Health Meditation
A warlord name ____ overthrew the united Silla Kingdom in the year
Wong Kun
918 ad
A monk named _____ originated the 5 codes of Tang Soo Do
Won Kung
The Formal name for Tang Soo Do is
Soo Bahk Ki
Hwang Kee is the founder of
Moo Duk Kwon
What are the 3 Mottos of the World Tang Soo Do Association?
Traditionalism, Professionalism, Brotherhood
What date was each of the following Dynastys founded Paekche Koguryu Yl Silla
Paekche-18 BC
Koguryu-37 BC
Yi-1392 AD
Silla-57 BC
The ultimate goal of Tang Soo Do is
Be at one with nature
In the title “Sah Bum Nim” what does each word mean?
Sah - Bow
Bum - to
Nim - Instructor
Sip Soo is an example of the northern ___ style of hung.
Nae Ka Ryo
Translate Ha Dan Mahk Ki into English
Low defense
A Front Kick is called___ in Korean
Ahp Chi Ki
Translate “Come to Attention”
Cha Ryut
What stance should Pahl Put Ki be in
Horse riding stance
How do you say “thank you in Korean?
Ko Map Sum Ni Da
Sun Bae means
senior member
Ku Ryng Up Shi means
your own count
The name of the kick in Sae Kye Hyng E Bu in Korean is
Yup cha ki (front kick)
Soo Ki means
hand defense
Ki Cho Woon Dong means
Basic Techniques
The Korean term for Dan and Gup testing is
Shimsa
In the term “Dojang” the word “jang” means
studio
Ku Dan means
9th Dan
The Korean term for hook kick is
Yup Hu Ryo Cha Ki
Choo Chun Gup means
Recommended Gup
Chun Kul Ja Seh is
Front stance
The Korean term for middle section punch is
Choong Dan Kong Kyuck
The Korean term for warm-up exercise is
Choon Bee Woon Dong
Dwi Hu Ryo Cha Ki is
Wheel Kick
Choong Dan Hang Jin is
Side Punch
Yu Dan Ja refers to
Dan holder
Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki is
low 2 hand X block
Shi Sun is the Korean term for
Focus of eyes
The Korean term for a diagonal kick is
Bit Cha Ki
Kyum Son is the Korean term for
Humility
Chon Kyung is the Korean term for
Respect
Ho Sin Sul means
Self Defense
Chung Shim refers to
Balance
External power exercise is
Weh Kong
Chung Shin Ton Il means
concentration
The Korean term for humility
Kyum son
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Contribution
Devoted to improving
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Professional
Lead a righteous and respectable life
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Heritage
Transfer our art to the next generation
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Leadership and Respect
Strive to reach higher level of perfection
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Loyalty
Help your studio and the WTSDA
Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki means
high two hand X block
Give the Korean terms for 4 basic stances
Ready stance - Choon Bee Ja Seh Front stance - Chun Kul Ja Seh Fighting stance - Hu Kul Ja Seh Horse riding stance - Kee Ma Ja Seh Side stance - Sa Ko Rup Ja Seh
The Korean term for kick is
Cha Ki
To tell someone to sit down in Korean
Ahn Jo
In Korean, Ahp means _____ Yup means ____ and Dwi means ___.
Front
Side
Turn
Shim Sa Kwan Nim means
Examiner
