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252 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
What does WHITE signify? |
Innocence - that I am a beginner and I have no previous knowledge of Taekwondo.
(10th Kup) |
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Training Suit |
Dobok
(10th Kup) |
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Training Hall |
Dojang
(10th Kup) |
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Stance |
Sogi
(10th Kup) |
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Kick |
Chagi
(10th Kup) |
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Who was the FOUNDER of Taekwondo? |
General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree.
(10th Kup) |
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How many moves in Sajo Jirugi? |
7 Moves
(10th Kup) |
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What are the tenets of Taekwondo? |
Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self Control Indomitable Spirit
(10th Kup) |
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Courtesy |
Ye Ui
(10th Kup) |
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Integrity |
Yom Chi
(10th Kup) |
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Perseverance |
In Nae
(10th Kup) |
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Self Control |
Guk Gi
(10th Kup) |
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Indomitable Spirit |
Baekjool Boolgool
(10th Kup) |
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Recite the student oath. |
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwondo. I shall respect the instructor and seniors. I shall never misuse Taekwondo. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice. I shall build a more peaceful world.
(10th Kup) |
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Attention |
Charyot
(10th Kup) |
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Bow |
Kyong Ye
(10th Kup) |
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Ready |
Chunbi
(10th Kup) |
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In the instructors time/ to the instructors count. |
Kooryong Macho So
(10th Kup) |
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In your own time. |
Kooryong Opshi
(10th Kup) |
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Begin |
Shi Jak
(10th Kup) |
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Stop |
Gomman
(10th Kup) |
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Continue |
Gaesok
(10th Kup) |
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Return to ready position |
Paro
(10th Kup) |
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Relax |
Sho
(10th Kup) |
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About turn |
Dwirro Torra
(10th Kup) |
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Left |
Wen
(10th Kup) |
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Right |
Orrun
(10th Kup) |
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Dismissed |
Hae San
(10th Kup) |
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What country does Taekwondo come from? |
Korea
(10th Kup) |
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What does YELLOW signify? |
The earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid.
(9th Kup) |
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How many moves in Chon Ji? |
19 Moves
(9th Kup) |
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Count to 10 in Korean |
hanna (1), dool (2), set (3), net (4), tassot (5), yassot (6), ilgop (7), yodol (8), ahop (9), yoll (10)
(10th Kup) |
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Attention Stance |
Charyot Sogi
(10th Kup) |
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Walking Stance |
Gunnan Sogi
(10th Kup) |
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Walking Ready Stance |
Gunnan Chunbi Sogi
(10th Kup) |
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Sitting Stance |
Annun Sogi
(10th Kup) |
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Parallel Stance |
Narani Sogi
(10th Kup) |
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Parallel Ready Stance |
Narani Chunbi Sogi
(10th Kup) |
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High Section
- top of the shoulders to top of the head |
Nopun Bubun
(10th Kup) |
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Middle Section
-from the shoulders to the belt |
Kaun Bubun
(10th Kup) |
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Low Section
-below the belt |
Najun Bubun
(10th Kup) |
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High Level
-eye level |
Nopunde
(10th Kup) |
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Middle Level
-shoulder level |
Kaunde
(10th Kup) |
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Low Level
-lower abdomen level (about belt level) |
Najunde
(10th Kup) |
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Knifehand |
Sonkal
(10th Kup) |
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Forearm |
Palmok
(10th Kup) |
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Outer Forearm |
Bakat Palmok
(10th Kup) |
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Inner Forearm |
An Palmok
(10th Kup) |
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Forefist |
Ap Joomuk
(10th Kup) |
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Punch |
Jirugi
(10th Kup) |
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Block |
Makgi
(10th Kup) |
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Middle Obverse Punch |
Kaunde Baro Jirugi
(10th Kup) |
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Middle Reverse Punch |
Kaunde Bandae Jirugi
(10th Kup) |
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Outer Forearm Low Side Block |
Bakat Palmok Najundae Yop Makgi
(10th Kup) |
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Inner Forearm Middle Side Block |
An Palmok Kaunde Yop Makgi
(10th Kup) |
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Knifehand Low Side Block |
Sonkal Najunde Yop Makgi
(10th Kup) |
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Obverse |
Baro
(10th Kup) |
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Reverse |
Bandae
(10th Kup) |
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Inner |
An
(10th Kup) |
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Outer |
Bakat
(10th Kup) |
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Front Rising Kick |
Ap Cha Oligi
(10th Kup) |
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How many moves in Sajo Makgi? |
8 Moves
(10th Kup) |
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What does Sajo Jirugi mean? |
Four Directional Punch
(10th Kup) |
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What does Sajo Magki mean? |
Four Directional Block
(10th Kup) |
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What is an OBVERSE technique? |
When a RIGHT handed technique is performed in a RIGHT stance OR a LEFT handed technique is performed in a LEFT stance.
(10th Kup) |
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What is a REVERSE technique? |
When a RIGHT handed technique is performed in a LEFT stance OR a LEFT handed technique is performed in a RIGHT stance.
(10th Kup) |
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If a stance has a 50/50 weight distribution, which leg determines if it is a LEFT or a RIGHT stance? |
The LEAD leg.
-a right walking stance has the right leg in front
(10th Kup) |
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If a stance has more weight on one leg, which leg determines if it is a LEFT or a RIGHT stance? |
The leg with the majority of weight on it.
-a right L Stance has the right leg back
(10th Kup) |
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How wide is Annun Sogi? |
1 1/2 Shoulder widths wide.
-inside foot to inside foot
(10th Kup) |
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How long is Gunnan Sogi? |
1 1/2 Shoulder widths long.
-front big toe to front big toe
(10th Kup) |
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How wide is Gunnan Sogi? |
1 Shoulder width wide.
-centre of foot to centre of foot
(10th Kup) |
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How wide is Narani Sogi? |
1 Shoulder width wide.
-outside of foot to outside of foot
(10th Kup) |
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What is the weight distribution of Annun, Gunnan, Narani and Charyot Sogi? |
50/50
(10th Kup) |
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Pattern |
Tul
(9th Kup) |
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Sparring |
Matsogi
(9th Kup) |
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Three Step Sparring |
Sambo Matsogi
(9th Kup)
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Inward |
Annuro
(9th Kup) |
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Outward |
Bakuro
(9th Kup) |
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Ball of foot |
Ap Kumchi
- literally, front sole
(9th Kup) |
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L Stance |
Nuinja Sogi
(9th Kup) |
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How long is L Stance? |
1 1/2 Shoulder widths long.
-front big toe to outside rear foot
(9th Kup) |
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What is the weight distribution for L Stance? |
70/30 towards the rear leg.
(9th Kup) |
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Front Snap Kick |
Ap Cha Busigi
(9th Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Chon Ji? |
Literally means 'The Heaven and the Earth'. In the Orient, it is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two parts; one represents the Heaven and the other the Earth. (9th Kup) |
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Strike |
Taerigi
(8th Kup) |
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Front |
Ap
(8th Kup) |
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Side |
Yop
(8th Kup) |
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Side-front |
Yopap
(8th Kup) |
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Knifehand Guarding Block |
Sonkal Daebi Magki
(8th Kup) |
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High Obverse Punch |
Nopundae Baro Jirugi
(8th Kup) |
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Twin Forearm Block |
Sang Palmok Magki
(8th Kup) |
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Outer Forearm Rising Block |
Bakat Palmok Chookyo Makgi
(8th Kup) |
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Knifehand Outward Strike |
Sonkal Bakuro Taerigi
(8th Kup) |
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Guarding |
Daebi
(8th Kup) |
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Rising |
Chookyo
(8th Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Dan Gun? |
Named after the Holy _____ _____, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C.
(8th Kup) |
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How many moves in Dan Gun? |
21 Moves
(8th Kup) |
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What type of motion is first used in Dan Gun? |
Continuous motion is first used in this pattern.
(8th Kup) |
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Continuous Motion |
Gaesok Dongjak
(8th Kup) |
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Describe Continuous Motion. |
Performed with 2 sine waves, but one continuous breath. The breath is emphasised on the impact of the two techniques and is more gentle between them. The time between the each movement is less than that of two techniques performed in normal motion.
(8th Kup) |
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What does GREEN signify? |
The plants growth as Taekwondo skills begin to develop.
(7th Kup) |
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Thrust |
Tulgi
(7th Kup) |
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Fingertip |
Sonkut
(7th Kup) |
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Back fist |
Dung Joomuck
(7th Kup) |
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Foot Sword |
Balkal
(7th Kup) |
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Outer Forearm High Side Block |
Bakat Palmok Nopundae Yop Magki
(7th Kup) |
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Middle Reverse Punch |
Kaunde Bandae Jirugi
(7th Kup) |
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Straight Spear Fingertip Thrust |
Son Sonkut Tulgi
(7th Kup) |
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Release from a grab |
Jappy Yol Sol Tae
(7th Kup) |
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Back Fist High Side Strike |
Dung Joomuk Nopundae Yop Taerigi
(7th Kup) |
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Outer Forearm Wedging Block |
Bakat Palmok Hecho Makgi
(7th Kup) |
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Middle Front Snap Kick |
Kaunde Ap Cha Busigi
(7th Kup) |
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Wedging |
Hecho
(7th Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Do San? |
____ ____ is the pseudonym of the Patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement. (7th Kup) |
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How many moves in Do San? |
24 Moves
(7th Kup) |
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What type of motion is first used in Do San? |
Fast Motion
(7th Kup) |
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Fast Motion |
Baren Dongjak
(7th Kup) |
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Describe Fast Motion. |
It is almost always done with 2 attacking movements. Each technique has its own breath, but the time between the is short and the sine-wave is 'short-cut' on the second movement.
(7th Kup) |
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Two Step Sparring |
Ibo Matsogi
(6th Kup) |
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Free Sparring |
Jayo Matsogi
(6th Kup) |
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Palm |
Sombadak
(6th Kup) |
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Elbow |
Palkup
(6th Kup) |
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Knee |
Moorup
(6th Kup) |
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Fixed Stance |
Gojong Sogi
(6th Kup) |
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Closed Stance |
Moa Sogi
(6th Kup) |
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Closed Ready Stance A |
Moa Chunbi Sogi A
(6th Kup) |
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Bending Stance A |
Goburyo Sogi A
(6th Kup) |
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How is the weight distributed in Fixed stance? |
50/50
(6th Kup) |
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How long is Fixed stance? |
1 1/2 Shoulder widths long.
-front big toe to inside rear foot, (1 foot width longer than L Stance)
(6th Kup) |
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Knifehand High Inward Strike |
Sonkal Nopundae Anuro Taerigi
(6th Kup) |
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Inner Forearm Circular Block |
An Palmok Dollimyo Makgi
(6th Kup) |
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Forearm Guarding Block |
Palmok Daebi Makgi
(6th Kup) |
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Low Front Snap Kick |
Najundae Ap Cha Busigi
(6th Kup) |
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Side Kick |
Yop Chagi
(6th Kup) |
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Side Piercing Kick |
Yop Chag Jirugi
(6th Kup) |
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Punching/ Piercing techniques are executed with what? |
A twist, usually in a straight line.
(6th Kup) |
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How many moves in Won Hyo? |
28 Moves
(6th Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Won Hyo? |
____ ____ was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686.
(6th Kup) |
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Downward |
Naeryo
(5th Kup) |
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What does BLUE signify? |
The heaven to which the plant grows into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo progresses.
(5th Kup) |
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Upward |
Ollyo
(5th Kup) |
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Back |
Dwit
(5th Kup) |
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Jumping |
Twigi
(5th Kup) |
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Reverse Knifehand |
Sonkal Dung
(5th Kup) |
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Back Heel |
Dwit Chook
(5th Kup) |
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X Stance |
Kyocha Sogi
(5th Kup) |
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Palm Hooking Block |
Sonbadak Golcho Makgi
(5th Kup) |
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Front Elbow Strike |
Ap Palkup Taerigi
(5th Kup) |
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Twin Knifehand Block |
Sang Sonkal Makgi
(5th Kup) |
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Double Forearm Block |
Doo Palmok Makgi
(5th Kup) |
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X |
Kyocha
(5th Kup) |
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Twin |
Sang
(5th Kup) |
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Double |
Doo
(5th Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Yul Gok? |
___ ___ is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholarYi I (1536 - 1584) nicknamed the 'Confucius of Korea'. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 latitude and the diagram represents 'scholar'.
(5th Kup) |
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How many moves in Yul Gok? |
38 Moves
(5th Kup) |
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What type of motion is first used in Yul Gok? |
Connecting Motion
(5th Kup) |
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Connecting Motion |
Ee-o-jin Dongjak
(5th Kup) |
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Describe Connecting Motion |
Combines a block and a subsequent attack, where the block 'sets up' the opponent for a counter attack. Only one sine-wave is used; the first technique finishes when your body reaches its highest point and the second technique impacts when the body drops back to the floor again. One breath is used; it is gentle on the first move and builds to a normal exhale with impact on the second movement. (5th Kup) |
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What does the pattern diagram for Yul Gok represent? |
Scholar
(5th Kup) |
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One Step Sparring |
Ilbo Matsogi
(4th Kup) |
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Closed Ready Stance B |
Moa Chunbi Sogi B
(4th Kup) |
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Rear Foot Stance |
Dwit Bal Sogi
(4th Kup) |
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Low Stance |
Nachuro Sogi
(4th Kup) |
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How long is Rear Foot stance? |
1 Shoulder width long.
-front big toe to outside rear foot
(4th Kup) |
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How is the weight distributed in Rear Foot stance? |
90/10 towards the rear leg.
(4th Kup) |
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How is the weight distributed in Low Stance? |
50/50
(4th Kup) |
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How long is Low stance? |
1 1/2 Shoulder widths long.
-front big toe to front big toe (one foot longer than walking stance)
(4th Kup) |
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How wide is Low stance? |
1 Shoulder width wide.
-foot centre to foot cetre
(4th Kup) |
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Reverse Knifehand Side Block |
Sonkal Dung Yop Makgi
(4th Kup) |
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Palm Upward Block |
Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi
(4th Kup) |
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Upper Elbow Strike |
Wi Palkup Taerigi
(4th Kup) |
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Twin Vertical Punch |
Sang Sewo Jirugi
(4th Kup) |
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Twin Upset Punch |
Sang Dwijibo Jirugi
(4th Kup) |
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X Fist Raising Block |
Kyocha Joomuk Chookyo Makgi
(4th Kup) |
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Palm Pressing Block |
Sombadak Noollo Makgi
(4th Kup) |
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Angle Punch |
Giokja Jirugi
(4th Kup) |
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U Shape block |
Digutcha Makgi
(4th Kup) |
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Upper |
Wi
(4th Kup) |
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Vertical |
Sewo
(4th Kup) |
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Upset |
Dwijibo
(4th Kup) |
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Pressing |
Noollyo
(4th Kup) |
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Angle |
Giokja
(4th Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Joon Gun? |
Named after the patriot Ahn Joon Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first governor general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr Ahn's age when he was executed in a Lui Sung prison (1910).
(4th Kup) |
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How many moves in Joon Gun? |
32 Moves
(4th Kup) |
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What type of motion is first used in Joon Gun? |
Slow Motion
(4th Kup) |
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Slow Motion |
Noo-Rin Dongjak
(4th Kup) |
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What is important when performing Slow Motion? |
Take care to complete the motion of hands and feet together so that everything finishes at the same moment.
(4th Kup)
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What is Slow Motion used for? |
Used to develop balance, timing and muscle control.
(4th Kup) |
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Side Back |
Yop-Dwi
(4th Kup) |
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Self Defence |
Hosing Sul
(4th Kup) |
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What does RED signify? |
Danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
(3rd Kup) |
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Upset Fingertip Thrust |
Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi
(3rd Kup) |
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Back Fist Side Back-Strike |
Dung Joomuk Yop-Dwi Taerigi
(3rd Kup) |
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Twin Side Elbow Thrust |
Sang Yop Palkup Tulgi
(3rd Kup) |
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Outer Forearm W-shape Block |
Bakat Palmok San Makgi
(3rd Kup) |
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Double Forearm Pushing Block |
Doo Palmok Miro Makgi
(3rd Kup) |
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Flat Fingertip High Thrust |
Opun Sonkut Nopundae Tulgi
(3rd Kup) |
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Knifehand Guarding Low Block |
Sonkal Daebi Najundae Makgi
(3rd Kup) |
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Upset |
Dwijibun
(3rd Kup) |
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Pushing |
Miro
(3rd Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Toi Gye? |
The pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confucianism.
The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 latitude. The diagram represents 'scholar'.
(3rd Kup)
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How many moves in Toy Gye? |
37 Moves
(3rd Kup) |
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What type of motion is first used in Toi Gye? |
Stamping Motion
(3rd Kup) |
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Stamping Motion |
Gurunun Dongjak
(3rd Kup) |
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Why do we use Stamping Motion? |
It can help to generate power; it makes a technique emphatic.
(3rd Kup) |
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Closed Ready Stance C |
Moa Chunbi Sogi C
(2nd Kup) |
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Vertical Stance |
Soojik Sogi
(2nd Kup) |
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How long is Vertical Stance? |
1 Shoulder widths long.
-front big toe to inside rear foot
(2nd Kup) |
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What is the weight distribution for Vertical Stance? |
60/40 toward the rear leg.
(2nd Kup) |
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Palm Pushing Block |
Sonbadak Miro Makgi
(2nd Kup) |
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Upward Punch |
Ollyo Jirugi
(2nd Kup) |
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Knifehand Downward Strike |
Sonkal Naeryo Taerigi
(2nd Kup) |
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Side Elbow Thrust |
Yop Palkup Tulgi
(2nd Kup) |
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Inner Forearm High side-front block |
An Palmok Nopundae Yop-Ap Makgi
(2nd Kup) |
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Downward |
Naeryo
(2nd Kup) |
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High Turning Kick |
Nopundae Dollyo Chagi
(2nd Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Hwa-Rang? |
Named after the youth group of the same name, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th Century.
The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infatry Division where Taekwondo developed into maturity.
(2nd Kup) |
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How many moves in Hwa Rang? |
29 Moves
(2nd Kup) |
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What does BLACK signify? |
Opposite to white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. It is also a symbol of the students imperviousness to darkness and fear.
(1st Kup) |
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Flying |
Twimyo
(1st Kup) |
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Knifhand High Front Strike |
Sonkal Nopundae Ap Taerigi
(1st Kup) |
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Reverse Knifehand High Front Strike |
Sonkal Dung Nopundae Ap Taerigi
(1st Kup) |
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Outer Forearm Inward Block |
Bakat Palmok Anuro Makgi
(1st Kup) |
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X Knifehand Checking Block |
Sonkal Kyocha Momchau Makgi
(1st Kup) |
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Twin Palm Upward Block |
Sang Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi
(1st Kup) |
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Checking |
Momchau
(1st Kup) |
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Flying Side Piercing Kick |
Twimyo Yop Cha Jirugi
(1st Kup) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Choong Moo? |
The name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Lee Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor to the present day submarine. The reason why his pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality, checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty tot he king.
(1st Kup) |
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How many moves in Choong Moo? |
30 Moves
(1st Kup) |
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Which is the first pattern with a reverse technique? |
Chon Ji
- L Stance, Inner Forearm Middle Side Block
(1st Dan) |
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When is Continuous Motion first used? |
Dan Gun
(1st Dan) |
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When is Fast Motion first used? |
Do San
(1st Dan) |
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When is Stamping Motion first used? |
Toi Gye
(1st Dan) |
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When is Connecting Motion first used? |
Yul Gok
(1st Dan) |
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Which colour belt pattern diagrams represent 'scholar' ? |
Yul Gok Toi Gye
(1st Dan) |
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Name the 6 components in the 'Theory of Power'? |
Reaction Force Concentration Equilibrium Breath Control Mass Speed
(1st Dan) |
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How many moves in Kwang Gae? |
39 Moves
(1st Dan) |
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How many moves in Po Eun? |
36 Moves
(1st Dan) |
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How many moves in Ge Beak? |
44 Moves
(1st Dan) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Kwang Gae? |
Named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A. D., the year he came to the throne.
(1st Dan) |
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What does the pattern diagram for Kwang Gae represent? |
The expansion and recovery of lost territory.
(1st Dan) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Po Eun? |
The pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem "I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times" is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
(1st Dan) |
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What does the pattern diagram for Po Eun represent? |
The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
(1st Dan) |
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What is the pattern meaning for Ge Beak? |
Named after a great general in the Baek Je Dynasty (660 AD). The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline.
(1st Dan) |
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What does the pattern diagram for Ge Beak represent? |
General Ge Beak's severe and strict military justice.
(1st Dan) |
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Reaction Force |
Bandong Ryok
(1st Dan) |
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Concentration |
Jip Joong
(1st Dan) |
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Equilibrium |
Kyun Hyung
(1st Dan) |
|
Breath Control |
Hohup Jojul
(1st Dan) |
|
Mass |
Zilyang
(1st Dan) |
|
Speed |
Sokdo
(1st Dan) |
|
Theory of Power |
Him Ui Wolli
(1st Dan) |