General Flashcards
Why do we ‘shout’ whilst doing our moves?
Strengthens stomach muscles, indicates that you are ready/have finished, and helps you to be more powerful and intimidating
How can we make our strikes and blocks strong?
Move fast, be mean! Hip twist and proper stances
Why do we warm up before class?
To prepare the body for exercise to prevent injury
To prepare our mind for learning
When should you bow at training?
Upon entering and leaving the Dojang
Upon lining up and facing the Instructor and upon being dismissed
When turning away from and back to the Instructor upon fixing your belt/dobok
When meeting and leaving your partner
What points should be considered when performing patterns?
1 - Begin and end on the same spot.
2 - Correct Posture and Facing
3 - Tense and Relax
4 - Acceleration and Deceleration
5 - Realism
6 - Purpose
7 - Rhythmic
8 - ‘Perfected’
Why are there 24 Patterns?
Kwon-do is because the founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi, compared to the life of man with a day in the life of the Earth and believed that some people should strive to bequeath a good spiritual legacy to forthcoming generations and in doing so gain immortality.
Therefore, if we can leave something behind for the welfare of mankind, maybe it will be the most important thing to happen in our lives.
Why do we learn the meaning of patterns?
The patterns are named after famous people in Korean History. By learning the meaning of each pattern we can draw inspiration from their actions and deeds.
Why do we perform patterns?
We practise patterns to improve our Tae Kwon-do techniques, to develop sparring techniques, to improve flexibility of movement, master body shifting, develop muscles, balance and breath control. They also enable us to acquire techniques which cannot be obtained from other forms of training.
What does Tae Kwon-do mean?
It is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat, practised for many centuries in the Orient. Translated from Korean, “Tae” literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot. “Kwon” means a fist - chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. “Do” means art, way or method.
What is back in Korean?
Dwit
What is outwards in Korean?
Bakaero
What is inwards in Korean?
Anaero
What is pattern in Korean?
Tul
What is right in Korean?
Orun
What is left in Korean?
Wen
What is about turn in Korean?
Dwiyro torro
What is backwards in Korean?
Dwiyro kaggi
What is forwards in Korean?
Apro kaggi
What is a pattern?
A pattern is a set of fundamental movements, mainly defence and attack, set in a logical sequence to deal with one or more imaginary opponents. Patterns are an indication of a student’s progress, a barometer in evaluating an individual’s technique.
How do we generate power?
Reaction Force, Concentration, Equilibrium, Breath Control, Mass, Speed
What is the Tae Kwon-do oath?
As a student of Tae Kwon-do, I do solemnly pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the TKD association, to strive always to be modest, courteous and respectful to all members, in particular to my seniors, to put the art into use only for self-defence or in defence of the weak and never to abuse my knowledge of the Art.
If you had to choose a sixth tenet, what would it be and why?
Resilience, because to progress through TKD you need resilience so that you can cary on when things don’t quite go your way or you ind something particularly hard.
Why is there black edging on a black belt dobok?
The piping on a black belt dobok is 3 cm in width and is symbolic of the royal family and members of the aristocratic houses of the Koguryo, Baek Je, and Silla Dynasties. The dobok is sometimes described as consisting of three ‘levels’ the top representing heaven, the belt representing humans and the trousers representing the Earth. The colours of black, blue, and red denote the levels of hierarchy during the Koguryo, Baek Je and Silla Dynasties.
Why do you do TKD?
To enhance my fitness. Gain confidence and to get away from the stress of the day.
