FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISE

Question 1

Saju-Jirugi

Answer 1

4 direction punch

14 movements

Question 2

Saju-Maki

Answer 2

4 direction block

16 movements

Question 3

Ready Stance

Answer 3

Open parallel ready stance

Question 4

Diagram

Answer 4

In shape of a plus sign

Question 5

Step sparring

Answer 5

Sambo Matsoki: attack and defense

3-step sparring (attack and defense; beginner 2 way alone)
Walking stance low block (kiap ready)/3 mid-section punches/reverse ready stance kiap/walking stance 3 blocks; 1 countere; kiap/reverse

Question 6

Break

Answer 6

Ap-cha-busigi——1board adult (front snap kick)

Yop-cha-jurigi——1 board junior (side piercing kick)

Question 7

Self defense

Answer 7

2 releases from a straight grab to the wrist

2 releases from a cross grab to the wrist

Question 8

White belt

Answer 8

Signifies innocence as that of a beginning who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon Do.

Question 9

New Techniques

Answer 9

Walking Stance low outer forearm block
Walking stance middle front punch
Walking stance knife hand low block
Walking stance middle inner forearm block

Question 10

Required knowledge

Answer 10

Taekwon Do Tenets

• Courtesy-to be polite to one another, to behave oneself according to etiquette, to respect other’s possessions
• Integrity-to know right from wrong, to be honest and proud
• Perseverence-patience to achieve a higher degree of perfection, don’t be a quitter; try and try again
• Self Control-control over one’s impulses, emotions, and actions
• Indomitable Spirit-a student of Taekwon Do will, at all times, be modest and honest; if confronted with injustice, he will deal with the belligerent without fear or hesitation regardless of whosoever and however many the number may be.