Green Stripe Knowledge

Question 1

definition of Dan-Gun

Answer 1

Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea (in 2,333 BC).

Question 2

diagram of Dan-Gun

Answer 2

A—C—B
|
|
E—D—F

start at C

Question 3

number of movements in Dan-Gun

Answer 3

21

Question 4

What nationality is Taekwon-Do?

Answer 4

Korean

because its founder was Korean

Question 5

Fill in the blank:

The origin of each martial art depends on the ________ of its founder.

Answer 5

nationality

Question 6

Who founded Taekwon-Do?

Answer 6

General Choi Hong-Hi

(nationality: Korean)

Question 7

How long was Korea occupied by Japan?

Answer 7

36 years

Question 8

When was Korea occupied by Japan?

Answer 8

1876-1910

Question 9

State the definition of continuous motion.

Answer 9

Two movements carried out with 2 full sine waves and 2 continuous breaths

Question 10

The difference between continuous motion and normal motion is…

Answer 10

the breath never stops flowing during continuous motion

Question 11

state in Korean

back

Answer 11

Dwit/Dung

Question 12

inward

Answer 12

Anuro

Question 13

outward

Answer 13

Bakuro

Question 14

sparring

Answer 14

Matsogi

Question 15

strike

Answer 15

Taerigi

Question 16

Double kick

Answer 16

i-jung chagi

Question 17

Triple kick

Answer 17

sam-jung chagi

Question 18

guarding

Answer 18

Daebi

Question 19

twin

Answer 19

Sang

Question 20

rising (for block)

Answer 20

Chookyo

Question 21

rising (for kick)

Answer 21

Olligi

Question 22

Recite the Student Oath.

Answer 22

• I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
  1. courtesy (Ye Ui)
  2. integrity (yom chi)
  3. perseverance (in nae)
  4. self control (guk gi)
  5. indomitable spirit (baekjool boolgool)
• I shall respect my instructors and seniors.
• I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do.
• I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
• I shall build a more peaceful world.

Question 23

What are the three classes of black belt?

Answer 23

1. Novice (“Beginner”) / Assistant Instructor: 1-3rd Degree (Bo Sabum)
2. Expert / Instructor: 4-6th Degree (Sabum)
3. Master: 7-8th Degree (Sa-Hyun); 9th = Grand Master (Sa-Sun)

Question 24

What is sitting stance (annun sogi) used for?

Answer 24

• lateral movements
• punching exercises
• muscle development of the legs

Question 25

What is an advantage of sitting stance (annun sogi)?

Answer 25

being able to shift into a walking stance without relocating the feet

Question 26

How wide is sitting stance (annun sogi)?

Answer 26

1 ½ shoulder-widths wide (measured from the big toes)

Question 27

What is the length of sitting stance (annun sogi)?

Answer 27

the stance has no length

Question 28

In what direction are the toes pointed in sitting stance (annun sogi)?

Answer 28

towards the front

Question 29

How is the weight distributed in sitting stance (annun sogi)?

Answer 29

50/50 (evenly between both legs)

Question 30

In sitting stance (annun sogi), the feet are…

Answer 30

even and parallel.

Question 31

In sitting stance (annun sogi), the knees are bent…

Answer 31

outwards.

Question 32

Where are the knee caps relative to the ball