Terms - current belt

Question 1

What is Taekwondo? (Definition)

Answer 1

The Korean Art of using hand and foot.

Question 2

Tae

Answer 2

means use the foot

Question 3

Kwon

Answer 3

means use the fist

Question 4

Do

Answer 4

means the art or way of life

Question 5

Bow

Answer 5

Kunyeah

Question 6

Why do we bow

Answer 6

To show respect and it is a gesture of politeness

Question 7

When do we bow

Answer 7

When greeting instructors or other Black Belts. To demonstrate respect to a partner before and after training. Many other examples are acceptable.

Question 8

Yell

Answer 8

Kihap

Question 9

Why do we kihap

Answer 9

We kihap to develop internal strength, concentration and confidence. It helps teach proper breathing patterns and helps students control their breathing. It shows confidence, gives power to techniques and protects us from attacks.

Question 10

One - 1

Answer 10

Hahna

Question 11

Two - 2

Answer 11

Tul

Question 12

Three - 3

Answer 12

Set

Question 13

Four - 4

Answer 13

Net

Question 14

Five - 5

Answer 14

Dasot

Question 15

Six - 6

Answer 15

Yasot

Question 16

Seven - 7

Answer 16

Ilgob

Question 17

Eight - 8

Answer 17

Yudul

Question 18

Nine - 9

Answer 18

Ahop

Question 19

Ten - 10

Answer 19

Yul

Question 20

5 Tenants of Taekwondo

Answer 20

Courtesy- to be kind and caringIntegrity- to be honest and have high moral standardsPerseverance- to push through any obstacleSelf Control- to control your body and emotions, to be still when necessary and not show anger, frustration or fear.Indomitable Spirit- A never give up attitude under any and all circumstances.

Question 21

Courtesy

Answer 21

to be kind and caring

Question 22

Integrity

Answer 22

to be honest and have high moral standards

Question 23

Perseverance

Answer 23

to push through any obstacle

Question 24

Self control

Answer 24

to control your body and emotions, to be still when necessary and not show anger, frustration, or fear

Question 25

Indomitable spirit

Answer 25

never give up attitude under any and all circumstances

Question 26

First - 1st

Answer 26

il

Question 27

Second - 2nd

Answer 27

yi

Question 28

Third - 3rd

Answer 28

sahm

Question 29

Fourth - 4th

Answer 29

sah

Question 30

Fifth - 5th

Answer 30

oh

Question 31

Sixth - 6th

Answer 31

yuk

Question 32

Seventh - 7th

Answer 32

chil

Question 33

Eighth - 8th

Answer 33

pal

Question 34

Ninth - 9th

Answer 34

ku

Question 35

Tenth - 10th

Answer 35

ship

Question 36

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening Sir/Maam

Answer 36

Annyong Hashimnikka (an-nyeong-ha-sim-ni-kka)

Question 37

Thank You

Answer 37

kamsahamnida (kahm-sah-am-nee-da)

Question 38

Knifehand

Answer 38

Blade of open hand

Question 39

Hammerfist

Answer 39

Blade of closed hand

Question 40

Ridgehand

Answer 40

Thumb side of open hand with thumb tucked

Question 41

Punch

Answer 41

Index and middle knuckles facing up with a closed hand

Question 42

Palm Strike

Answer 42

Palm heel of open hand

Question 43

1st basic form

Answer 43

Ki cho il boo

Question 44

2nd basic form

Answer 44

Ki cho yi boo

Question 45

3rd basic form

Answer 45

Ki cho sahm boo

Question 46

Taejuk Il Jang which translates to…

Answer 46

Great Principle of Heaven

Question 47

Taejuk Yi Jang which translates to…

Answer 47

Great Principle of Happiness or Joy