World Tang Soo Do Association Black Belt Test Study Guide

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the Central Florida Tang Soo Do Black Belt Test Study Guide, including historical dynasties, organizational timeline, philosophy, rank procedures, and Korean terminology.

Tang

T’Ang Dynasty of China

Soo

Hand (fist/punch)

Do

The Way

Hwa Rang Dan

A group of young aristocrats who were instrumental in unifying the Silla Dynasty in $668\,AD$

Wŏn Kwang

The monk who wrote the Five Codes during the Silla Dynasty period

Wang Kŏn

Leader who came to power in $918\,AD$ and formed the Koryŏ Dynasty in $935\,AD$

Chosŏn Dynasty

Dynasty founded in $1392$ and ruled by the Yi family until $1910$

Mooyae Dobo Tonji

Written in $1790$, it is the oldest surviving book of Korean martial arts

Japanese Occupation

The period from $1910$ until the end of WWII in $1945$ when Korea was under Japanese rule

Jae Chul Shin

Born in Korea in $1936$, he founded the WTSDA and was recognized as Grandmaster in $1982$

Soo Bahk Ki

The formal name of Tang Soo Do

WTSDA Charter Convention

Held Nov. $13\text{-}14$, $1982$ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10th Dan

A rank that does not exist in Tang Soo Do because it represents perfection, which cannot be achieved this side of heaven

Tae Keuk Ki

The Korean Flag

Hyup Hoi Ki

The Association Flag

Six Stars (on WTSDA Flag)

Represents the continents where Tang Soo Do is practiced

Flying Side Kick (on WTSDA Flag)

Represents the unique character of Tang Soo Do and the whole body concept

Master’s Belt (on WTSDA Flag)

The ultimate goal of all Tang Soo Do students

Tae Keuk (Um/Yang)

Opposing but complementary forces

Three Mottos

Traditionalism, Professionalism, and Brotherhood

Five Codes

Loyalty to Country, Obedience to Parents, Honor Friendship, No Retreat in Battle, In Fighting Choose with Sense and Honor

Seven Tenets

Integrity, Concentration, Perseverance, Respect & Obedience, Self-Control, Humility, and Indomitable Spirit

Ki

Literally: Air; Figuratively: Spirit/Energy

Ki Hap

Literally: Yell; Figuratively: Focus the mind/energy

Muk Yum

Meditation/Relaxation

Moo Shim

Empty Mind

Three Purposes of Training

Self Defense, Health, and Better Person

Stages of Learning

Youth/Teen ($12\text{-}16$): Jumping Techniques; Young Adult ($17\text{-}30$): Power & Speed; Maturity ($30+$): Precision & Mental Discipline

White Belt Meaning

Dormant seed below the snows of Winter

Orange Belt Meaning

New growth in Spring

Green Belt Meaning

Speedy development of youth in Summer

Brown Belt Meaning

Stabilization as growth slows in late Summer

Red Belt Meaning

Techniques and power begin to bloom and ripen in early Fall

Dark Blue Belt Meaning

Preparation for the final stage as leaves color in late Fall

Black Belt Meaning

The end of one life cycle in preparation for continuing through the ranks to true mastery

Cho Dan Age Requirement

$10$ Years

E Dan Age Requirement

$12$ Years

Sam Dan Age Requirement

$17$ Years

Boo Kyo Sah Nim

$1st\,Dan$ Class Instructor

Kyo Sa Nim

$2nd\,Dan$ Head Instructor

Boo Sah Bum Nim

$3rd\,Dan$ Chief Instructor

Sah Bum Nim

$4th\,Dan$ Master Instructor

Kwan Chang Nim

$9th\,Dan$ Grandmaster

Breaking Board Size (Adult)

$12\,inches$ wide, $1\,inch$ thick, and $10\,inches$ long

Weh Ka Ryu

Outside the house; refers to forms using a large amount of space

Neh Ka Ryu

Inside the house; refers to forms using minimal space, such as Naihanchi

Pyung Ahn

Meaning: Calm and Peace; Origin: Okinawa in the $1800\text{'s}$ by Ankoh Itosu

Bassai (Pal Che)

Meaning: Best Selection of Techniques

Naihanchi

Meaning: Inner Step Movements & Fighting on Home Ground

Sip Soo

Meaning: Ten Hands

Jin Do

Meaning: Crane Form

Cho Bo Ja

Beginner

Yu Dan Ja

Dan Holder

Dee

Belt

Do Bahk

Uniform

Do Jang

Studio (Way & Place)

Nara E Chung Sung

Loyalty to Country

Boo Moo E Hyo Do

Obedience to Parents

Yom Chi

Integrity

Chung Shin Tong Il

Concentration

In Neh

Perseverance/Endurance

Kuk Ki

Self Control

Paek Jol Bul Gul

Indomitable Spirit

Hu Kul Ja Seh

Fighting Stance; weight distribution is $70/30$

Kee Ma Ja Seh

Horse Riding Stance; weight distribution is $50/50$

Han Bahl Ja Seh

One Leg Stance; weight distribution is $100/0$

Myung Chi

Solar Plexus

In Choong

Philtrum

Dan Jun

Lower Abdomen

Cha Ryut

Attention

Kukgi Bae Rye

Salute the Flag

Shi Jak

Begin

Tora

Turn

Nae Kong

Internal Power Exercise

Weh Kong

External Power Exercise

Shim Kong

Spiritual Power Exercise

Kyuck Pa

Breaking

Sang Dan

High

Choong Dan

Middle/Center

Ha Dan

Low

Soo Do Mahk Ki

Knife Hand Block

What is the Historical Origin of Tang Soo Do?

traced back 2000 years to the 'Three Kingdoms' era of Korean History

57-18 BC - 668 AD

Three Kingdoms Era

668 AD - 935 AD

Unified Silla

935 AD - 1392 AD

Koryŏ Dynasty

1392 AD - 1910 AD

Chosŏn Dynasty

1910 AD - 1945 AD

Japanese Occupation

1945 AD - Today

North & South Korea

End of WWII Restrictions on martial arts

1945, leading to the founding of many schools

What age did Grandmaster Shin begin training? Who trained him?

In 1948, Shin began his training under an unknown monk at the age of 12,

Where did Shin earn his black belt & under who?

In 1948, At the Seoul Moo Duk Kwan Central Gym, under Master Hwang Kee

When did Shin start teaching soldiers in the American Air Force?

In 1958.

What is the formal name of Tang Soo Do and when was Master Hwang Kee’s Korean Soo Bahk Do Association registered?

Soo Bahk Ki, and was formally registered in 1960.

What significant event regarding martial arts occurred in 1965 in South Korea?

Various schools of martial arts were consolidated under the Korea Taekwondo Association, establishing Taekwondo as the national sport of South Korea.

What year and degree did Shin graduate with from Korea University?

In 1968 with a degree in Political Science

What university did Shin graduate from?

Korea University

What significant action did Shin take in 1968 after moving to the USA?

Shin established the U.S. Tang Soo Do Federation at his first school in Burlington, New Jersey.

What year did Shin move to USA to establish the U.S. Tang Soo Do Federation?

In 1968, Burlington, NJ

What recognition did Grandmaster Shin receive in 1971?

He was honored with a chapter in the book '20th Century Warriors'.

What significant event took place on November 13-14, 1982, regarding the WTSDA in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Shin was recognized as Grandmaster, and a new constitution, belt system, logo, uniform, and organizational standards were established.