E Dan Philosophy Flashcards

1
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When did Master Hwang, Kee open his 1st Dojang

A

November 9, 1945

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2
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What was the name of Master Hwang, Kee’s 1st school

A

Moo Duk Kwan

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3
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Moo Duk Kwan means

A

Martial Virtue Institute

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4
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When was the 1st conference held attempting to unite the different Martial arts schools

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1946

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5
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True or False: During the Korean war (1950-1953) efforts continued to unite the martial arts schools

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False, all efforts were hindered during this time

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6
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When did the Korean Government, influnced by the military, create the Tae Soo Do Association

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1961

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7
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What do Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do have in common

A

They come from the same roots,

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How does Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do differ

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Tang Soo Do is traditional & Tae Kwon Do is sports oriented

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9
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In essence Tang Soo Do is what

A

A way of life, an artistic study

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10
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The artistic study of Tang Soo Do has what two distinctive characteristics

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Physical expression of instinctual preservation & spiritual realization from character development

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11
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To gain spiritual power what must be mastered

A

Self

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12
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To gain spiritual power what must be conquered

A

physical limitations

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13
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In the meaning of Tang Soo Do, Do is associated with what famous Chinese philosopher

A

Lao-Tze

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14
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What are the five virtues of Tang Soo Do

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Humanity, Righteousness, Etiquette, Wisdom (Knowledge), & Trust (Integrity)

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15
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The Tang Soo Do virtue “Humanity” implies

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Love & Humaneness; TSD Doctrine of avoid all violent acts unless a matter of life or death

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16
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The Tang Soo Do virtue “Righteousness” implies

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A righteous perso stands on the side of justice

17
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The Tang Soo Do virtue “Etiquette” implies

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Modesty & self-discipline; control & mediate human emotion and selfish desires

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The Tang Soo Do virtue “Wisdom (Knowledge)” implies

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Lake of Wisdom creaates defeat; wisdom creates an ability to judge between right & wrong

19
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The Tang Soo Do virtue “Trust (Integrity)” implies

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Look for the best in others & strive to be worthy of others trust

20
Q

The 3 main oriental philosophies that influenced Tang Soo Do are

A

“Do” of Taoism, “Virtue” of Confucianism, & “Conduct” of Buddhism

21
Q

In our training, what is it called when the positive beauty of Yang & the negative beauty of Um harmonize

A

The Art of Tang Soo Do

22
Q

The Um-Yang theory considers the entire universe and everything in it can be described and understood how

A

Ebb and flow of polar or binary opposites

23
Q

The Um-Yang theory was founded trough the efforts of who and approximately when

A

Chu Yeon in approximately 300 BC

24
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Yang is characterized by

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Male, light, heat, & positive etc

25
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Um is characterized by

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Female, dark, cool, & negative

26
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Accrding to the early oriental cosmographers, when Um_yang interact what 5 elements evolve

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Wood, metal, fire, water, & earth

27
Q

Classic Chinese cosmology has it foundation in what book

A

I Ching or Book of Changes

28
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How is Um-Yang applied in Ho Sin Sul

A

circular defense against linear attack

29
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The deeper study of Um-Yang theory led to what realization

A

“Ki” the principle source of human power

30
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In the graphical symbol of Um-Yang, the inverted “S” represents what

A

The principle of dynamic movement constantly ascending and descending

31
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In the graphical symbol of Um-Yang, the 2 small eyes represent what

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The seed of Um in Yang and conversly the seed of Yang in Um

32
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How is Tang Soo Do similar to sports

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Physical contact of football, eye-hand coordination of baseball, strategy of basketball, speed of Hockey, beauty, poise, & grace og gymnastics or ballet

33
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How is Tang Soo Do different than sports

A

The nature of “Do” which combines the cultivation of self with rigorus training

34
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What are the unique characteristics of Tang Soo Do compared to other martial arts

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A Unique history and process of development combined with an original philosophy and goal of becoming a better person inherited from traditional TSD heritage