Grade 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘taekwondo’ mean?
A
Taekwondo is the way of the foot and the hand.
2
Q
Who created taekwondo and when?
A
Taekwondo was created by General Choi Hong Hi on 11 April 1955.
3
Q
When was the International Taekwondo Federation founded?
A
The International Taekwondo Federation was founded in 1966.
4
Q
What is a tenet?
A
A tenet is a belief or principle that we aim to live by.
5
Q
What are the tenets of taekwondo?
A
The tenets are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
6
Q
What does the color white signify in taekwondo?
A
White signifies innocence and no previous knowledge of the sport.
7
Q
What is a pattern in taekwondo?
A
A pattern is a set of fundamental moves both offensive and defensive against one or several imaginary opponents.
