Yellow Belt - 9th Gup Terms

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

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening Sir/Maam

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Thank You

Answer 11

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

Question 12

1st basic form

Answer 12

Ki cho il boo

Question 13

2nd basic form

Answer 13

Ki cho yi boo

Question 14

3rd basic form

Answer 14

Ki cho sahm boo