Blue Belt

Question 0

What are the three elements of proper stance?

Answer 0

1. Stances must be stable yet flexible for offensive and defensive movements.
2. Flexibility and spring are important to maintain balance for quick attack and instant recovery.
3. The heel of the rear foot should never be left off the ground at the point of impact to produce maximum power.

Question 1

Definition of Won - Hyo Form

Answer 1

Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D. There are 28 movements in this form

Question 2

What is the Tae Kwon Do belt rank system?

Answer 2

There are 10 grade levels called Gups of colored belts below black belt.

10th Gup white belt is the lowest and 1st red black belt is the highest. Gup level belt colors may vary by school except for 10th go up white.

There are 9 Degrees called Dans of black belt. 1st Dan is the lowest and ninth Dan is the highest. Master level is fourth Dan.

Question 3

Korean terms

Tae

Answer 3

Foot

Question 4

Kwon

Answer 4

Fist or Hand

Question 5

Do

Answer 5

Art (encompasses the self-defense skill and the value system of the student lives by)

Question 6

Mudo

Answer 6

Martial Art