Written Test Flashcards
What is the 100 times theory?
You must do something at least 100 times to be proficient
What is the Tae Kwon Do oath?
- I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do
- I shall respect my instructors and seniors
- I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do
- I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
- I shall build a more peaceful world
What does “it doesn’t matter what you do, but how you do it” mean?
It doesn’t matter what you are doing, but the amount of effort you are putting into it
What is the Black Belt Cycle of Success?
- Know what you want
- Have a plan
- Have a success coach
- Take consistent action
- Review your progress
- Renew your goals
What does “Be proactive” mean?
Do things without being told, taking the initiative
What does “Begin with the end in mind” mean?
Have and set goals
What does “Put first things first” mean?
Prioritize, put important things first
What does “Think ‘win/win’” mean?
Make sure everybody benefits from and is happy with a decision
What does “Seek first to understand, then to be understood” mean?
See someone else’s point of view before sharing your own
What does “Synergize” mean?
Working together you can accomplish more than you could individually
What does “Sharpen the saw” mean?
Take time to relax and refresh yourself
What does “Tae Kwon Do” mean?
Tae - Smash with the foot
Kwon - Smash with the hand
Do - Art or way of morality
What does the White Belt mean?
Purity like newly fallen snow
What does the Yellow Belt mean?
Grain of the earth
What does the Orange Belt mean?
Sunrise and sunset
What does the Purple Belt mean?
Royalty
What does the Green Belt mean?
Growth
What does the Blue Belt mean?
Sky
What does the Brown Belt mean?
Earth
What does the Red Belt mean?
Danger
What does the Black Belt mean?
Master of the basics
What does CANI stand for?
Constant and Never-Ending Improvement
What does it mean to always rate yourself on a scale from 1-10?
Always be aware of what level you are working at and strive for a 9 or 10
What are the the three rules of concentration?
- Focus your eyes
- Focus your mind
- Focus your body (Sir/Madam)
Why do we Ki-Hap?
Focus, power, absorb impact, scare opponent
What does it mean to have a Black Belt attitude?
Courteous, kind, respectful, honest, hard-working
Always trying your best
Anything embodied in the Tae Kwon Do tenets or oath
What are the seven basic handstrikes of Tae Kwon Do?
Punch Backfist Hammerfist Knifehand Ridgehand Speerhand Heelpalm
What are the Tae Kwon Do tenets?
Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self-control Indomitable spirit Modesty Courage
What are the seven basic kicks of Tae Kwon Do?
Front Round Side Back Axe Hook Spin wheel
