Theory For Iljbot And Nikbot Flashcards
To be able to answer all theory questions confidently and correctly up to 3rd Kup grade
What is the meaning of pattern Toi Gye?
Toi Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo Confucianism. The 37 movements of this pattern refer to his birth place on 37 degrees latitude and the diagram represents scholar.
What does red signify?
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
What is one step sparring in Korean?
ILBO matsoki
What is two step in Korean?
IBO Matsoki
What is three step in Korean?
Sambo Matsoki
What is W shape block in Korean?
San Makgi
When was Tae Kwon Do inaugurated (first introduced to the world)?
11th of April 1955
Who was the father and founder of Tae Kwon Do?
Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Dan
What is outer forearm low block in Korean?
Bakat palmok najunde makgi
What is twin fist vertical punch in Korean?
Sang joomuk sewo jirugi
What is x-fist pressing block in Korean?
Kyocha joomuk noolyo makgi
What is double forearm low block in Korean?
Doo plamok najunde makgi
What is knee kick in Korean?
Moorup chagi
What is knife hand guarding block in Korean?
Sonkal daebi makgi
What is back fist back strike in Korean?
Dung jommuk dwit taerigi