History Flashcards
What degree did Grandmaster Shin receive from Korea University?
Master’s degree in Political Science
Who was Grandmaster Shin’s martial arts instructor?
Master Hwang Kee
Who is the founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association?
Grandmaster Jae C Shin
How old was grandmaster Shin when he began his martial arts training?
12
Who inspired Grandmaster Shin to study martial arts?
An unknown monk
What year was Grandmaster Shin born?
1936
In What country was Grandmaster Shin born?
Korea
When and where was the charter convention for the world Tang Soo Do Association held?
November 13-14, 1982 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What does the philosophy of the Um Yang symbol teach martial artists?
To use non-violence against violence, soft against hard, a circular motion against a straight motion, etc
When was the World Tang Soo Do Association insignia adopted?
1982
In 1968,Grandmaster Jae C. Shin came to the United States as a representative of what association?
Korean Soo Bahk Do Association
Grandmaster Shin’s first school was located in what city?
Burlington, NJ
After World War II , many types of martial arts existed in Korea, but in 1965 all of these various systems were united into one organization. What was it called?
The Korean Tae Kwon Do Association. The art was uniformly called Tae Kwon Do.
That is the principal difference between Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do?
Tae Kwon Do focuses on sport, while Tang Soo Do focuses on traditional martial arts.
Who organized the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association on November 9th, 1945?
Master Hwang Kee
Tang Soo Do can be traced back to a time when Korea was divided into how many kingdoms?
Three kingdoms, Koguryo, Silla Dynasty and Paekche
What does the word Soo in Tang Soo Do mean?
Soo means hands, but it implies fist, punch strike or defense
Did martial arts originate in ancient China?
No,martial arts did not originate in any one country, but in almost all parts of the world as they were needed by primitive people
Where was the T’ang dynasty located?
China
Who is the founder of Moo Duk Kwan?
Master Hwang Kee
In how many continents is Tang Soo Do practiced?
Six
Why was Grandmaster Shin’s 1984 visit to China’s Shaolin Temple historic?
Because it was the first time a foreign martial arts association was officially invited to visit this shrine.
In what year was Grandmaster Shin recruited into the Korean Air Force?
1958
What are the three mottos of the World Tang Soo Do Association?
Traditionalism, Professionalism and brotherhood
