White Belt - Q&A

Question 1

What does Tae Kwon Do mean in English?

Answer 1

Tae = “kick with power”, Kwon = “strike with speed”, and Do = “the way or path one follows”, sir.

Question 2

What country does Tae Kwon Do come from?

Answer 2

Tae Kwon Do is indigenous to South Korea; but some of Tae Kwon Do’s influences are from Chinese and Japanese martial arts, sir.

Question 3

When, why and how do we bow in Tae Kwon Do?

Answer 3

Bowing shows that you trust and respect others. We bow when entering and leaving the school, when greeting masters, coaches and friends. Stand at attention, hands at side of body, slowly lower our head and shoulders, exposing neck at 45 degrees for about 4 seconds in length, sir.

Question 4

What does Commitment mean and why is it important?

Answer 4

Commitment means to be loyal to someone, a promise to work very hard at something. Commitments are powerful because they influence how you think, how you sound, and how you act. Making a commitment to what you do- especially in your personal life- is one of the most fundamental principles of Success, sir.