NOTTS TKD BB GRADING QUESTIONS Flashcards
Explain Stamping Motion
Stamping motion makes you drop your body weight more but the technique is delivered slower
What is the difference between a Punch, Strike and Thrust?
A punch is a strike with the fore-fist or open fist, it as the elbow following the same path as the fist. Both a punch and a strike accelerate all the way to the target, but the strike does no have to have the elbow following the striking tool. Thrusts also have the elbow following the thrust but do not accelerate all the way to the target and on impact the body weight helps push the thrust deep into the target.
What is significant about the date 1910?
1910 was when Ann Joon-Guns’s was executed at Lui-Shung prison
Name Front Kick in Korean and what attacking tools could you use?
Ap Chagi / Ball of foot: Apkumchi, Instep: Baldung, Knee: Moorup, Toes: Balkut
When was the TAGB formed?
Formed in 1983
How many TAGB Areas are there?
Ten
Name the TAGB Chairman / TAGB Vice Chairman / The TAGB Secretary?
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When was TKD International inaugurated?
1993
Give me the dates in Taekwon-do & TAGB history
Named in 1955, Came to GB 1967, TAGB 1983, BTC 1988, TI 1993
What is Taekyon?
The Korean Art Taekwon-Do was developed from
Where and when was Taekwon-Do inaugurated?
South Korea on 11th April 1955
When was Taekwon-Do introduced to the UK?
1967
Give examples of the Tenets of Taekwon-Do in your training
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What does Tae Kwon-Do mean & What are the Tenets of Taekwon-Do
To Kick - To Punch - The Art
Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control & Indomitable Spirit
What Is a Pattern?
A sequence of both attacking and defensive moves against one or more opponents
Why do we perform Patterns?
Performing patterns can help learn Sparring Techniques, Stances, Correct Facing, Improve Posture, Focus Movements, Body Shifting, breath Control, Muscle Toning, Relaxation & Tension at the correct time in the movements and also practice techniques not commonly used
Why do we learn the Meanings of Patterns Name
The meaning of the pattern’s name is taken from Korean history and show one or more of the tenets of Taekwon-Do to give us inspiration
How many TKD patterns are there and why?
There are 24 Patterns to represent a lifetimes work which is like one day when compared to eternity
Give me the Six Factors that make up the Theory of Power in Taekwon-Do?
Reaction Force, Concentration, Equilibrium, Breath Control, Mass, Speed
What does TAGB stand for and when was it formed?
The Taekwon-Do Association of Great Britain was formed on 21st August 1983
What does BTC stand for and when was it formed?
The British Taekwon-Do Council was formed on 21st April 1988
What does TI stand for and when was it formed?
Taekwon-Do International was formed on 13th November 1993
What does the Red Belt signify?
Signifies Danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, and warning the opponent to stay away.
What does the Blue Belt signify?
Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses
What does the Green Belt signify?
Signifies the plant’s growth as Taekwon-do skills begin to develop
What does the Yellow Belt signify?
Signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Taekwon-do foundation is being laid
What does the White Belt signify?
Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-do.
Name Parallel Stance in Korean / Can you tell me the width of the stance & weight ratio?
Narani Sogi: One sholder width, 50/50
Name Sitting Stance in Korean / Can you tell me the width & weight ratio?
Annun Sogi: One and a half sholder width from big toes, 50/50
Name Walking Stance in Korean / Can you tell me the width, length, weight ratio?
Gunnun Sogi: One sholder width wide by one and a half sholder width long, 50/50
Name L Stance in Korean / Can you tell me the length & weight ratio?
Niunja Sogi: One and half sholder width, 70/30
Name the Fore-fist, Back-Fist & Knife-Hand in Korean?
Ap Joomuk, Dung Joomuk & Sonkal
Name Sitting Stance Front Punch in Korean?
Annun So Ap Jirugi
What is the Uniform, the Belt & the Training hall in Korean?
Dobok, Ti & Dojang
What Two Stances and Blocks are there in Chon-Ji?
Gunnun Sogi & Niunja Sogi / Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi & An Palmok Kaunde Makgi
Why do we use Stances?
Gives you a strong base for powerful techniques
Name Inner and Outer Forearm in Korean?
An Palmok, & Bakat Palmok
Name Knifehand Guarding Block in Korean?
Sonkal Daebi Makgi
Name Sections of the Body in Korean and identify them on your body?
Nopunde, Kaunde & Najunde
What is the difference between Three and Two Step Sparring
In Two Step you are attacked with both hand & foot
Name Two Elbow Techniques
Yop Palkup Tulgi, Ap Palkup Taerigi, Wi Palkup Taerigi
Name Three Fingertip Thrust?
Opun Sonkut Tulgi, Sun Sonkut Tulgi & Dwijubun Sonkut Tulgi
Name any Kicks that use the Ball of Foot?
Ap Chagi, Dollyo Chagi, Bituro Chagi & Yop Cha Tulgi
Name any Kicks that use Foot Sword?
Yop Chagi, Bander Yop Chagi, Noollo Chagi & Sewo Chagi
Name any Kicks that use Back Heel?
Bandae Dollyo Chagi & Naeryo Chagi
How have you Developed as a Person since starting Taekwon-Do?
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Who is your Instructor and what are their Best Qualities?
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Name the Five Patterns that use Back-Fist Strike?
Do-San, Yul-Gok, Joong-Gun, Toi-Gye & Choong-Moo.
Name Three Patterns using Release from Grab?
Do-San, Joong-Gun & Hwa-Rang.
What are the purpose of the Jumps in Yul-Gok and in Toi-Gye?
Yul-Gok jump is to jump towards someone & Toi-Gye jump is to jump over something
Why do we have Slow Motion moves in Patterns?
To show you know theory of power
How does the Release work in Do San?
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What is the National governing body for Taekwon-Do that TAGB is part of?
British Taekwon-Do Council
What is the International body for Taekwon-Do that TAGB is part of?
Taekwon-Do International
What is the purpose of Goburyo Sogi?
Ready for Side Kick or to defend against a sweep