Black Stripe

Question 1

X Knifehand Checking Block

Answer 1

Kyocha sonkal momchau makgi

Question 2

Twin palm upward block

Answer 2

Sang sonbadak ollyo makgi

Question 3

Reverse knifehand strike

Answer 3

Sonkal dung taerigi

Question 4

Downward (axe) kick

Answer 4

Naeryo chagi

Question 5

Jumping side kick

Answer 5

Twimyo yop chagi

Question 6

Upward knee kick

Answer 6

Ollyo moorup chagi

Question 7

Choong Moo Interpretation

Answer 7

Choong Moo was the given name to the great Admiral Yi Sun Sin of the Yi dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) which was the precursor of the present day submarine in 1592.The reason why this pattern ends with a left had attack is to symbolise his regrettable death having no chance to shown his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king. The basis of this pattern is loyalty, Admiral Yi remained loyal to his king and the student must remain loyal too.The student needs to be humble and to realise that a black belt is a progression from one level to the beginning of the next. It is the second phase of a journey, many students believe that once they have their black belt they are now an expert and set up their own schools or stop training altogether. If this happens they miss out on the real richness of the Martial Arts.The left hand punch indicates ‘righteousness’. When Admiral Yi fell out of favour from political opponents, he was wrongly accused of treason and imprisoned. He was later released to face the Japanese forces, and showed his full loyalty to King and country by defending Korea with his naval forces. In Asia left represents the ‘correct/ right/ or righteous way’ in an Asian martial arts movie the hero will be positioned on the left of the screen.The death of Admiral Yi is described as regrettable because he died serving his King having never received an official pardon to clear his name from the false accusations of treason.

Question 8

How many moves does Choong Moo have?

Answer 8

30

Question 9

Historical date for taekwondo

Answer 9

April 11th, 1955

Question 10

Chairman of TAGB

Answer 10

Chairman Dave Oliver

Question 11

History of Taekwondo

Answer 11

April 11th 1955- TKD inaugurated in South Korea following research and development by the founder Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Dan. I.T.F. was formed

W.T.F was formed in Souel South Korea- 1972.

1967- TKD introduced to the UK by Master Rhee Ki Ha, who formed U.K.T.A.

August 1983- it was decided to form an organisation that would be run by a democratic committee without influence from the 2 Korean based world bodies. T.A.G.B. was born.

21st April 1988- a new T.K.D. governing body formed called B.T.C. This incorporates 11 different organisations and is the only body for T.K.D. recognised by the UK Sports Council. The T.A.G.B. is a founding member + the largest organisation in the B.T.C- 19,000+ people.

November 13th 1993- T.I inaugurated in England, attended by TKD practitioners from all over the world. T.A.G.B. is a founding member of T.I.