Tiger An's Taekwondo Black Belt & Refresher Test Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering terminology, history, poomsae, rules, and etiquette from Tiger An's Taekwondo Black Belt & Refresher Written Test Book.

Taekwondo (Country of Origin)

The country of Korea, where Taekwondo originally developed.

USA Taekwondo (USATKD)

The national governing organization for Taekwondo in the United States, founded in 1974.

World Taekwondo (WT)

The international governing body that oversees Olympic Taekwondo.

2000 Olympic Games

The Olympic Games year in which Taekwondo became an official medal sport.

Kukkiwon (국기원)

The World Taekwondo Headquarters located in South Korea.

Dobok (도복)

The traditional Korean martial arts uniform worn during Taekwondo practice.

Which is not a Taekwondo Principle?

Aggression

9th Dan

The highest Dan black belt rank that can be awarded through regular examination.

Gyeongnye (경례)

The Korean command meaning to bow, performed to show respect and courtesy.

Apchagi (앞차기)

Korean term for front kick.

Makki (막기)

Korean term for block.

Jireugi (지르기)

Korean term for punch.

Seogi (서기)

Korean term for stance.

Dojang (도장)

The martial arts training hall or gymnasium.

Sabeomnim (사범님)

Korean martial arts title meaning Master or instructor.

Taegeuk Poomsae

A series of 8 foundational forms practiced in Taekwondo.

The Korean term for sparring.

Gyeorugi (겨루기)

Gyeokpa (격파)

The Korean term for breaking techniques (such as boards or tiles).

Yeopchagi (옆차기)

Korean term for side kick.

Sijak (시작)

Korean command meaning to begin or start.

Kihap (기합)

A spirited vocal yell that, together with clear responses in class, helps students build confidence and focus energy.

Olympic Sparring Round

A competition round lasting 2 minutes in Olympic Taekwondo sparring.

Poomsae (품새)

Prearranged formal movement patterns practiced to develop correct technique, balance, and mental focus.

Back Kick

The kick that generates the most powerful force in Taekwondo and yields the highest points for a trunk hit in sparring.

Crane Stance

A stance that does not appear in any of the Taegeuk Poomsae forms.

Taegeuk Sa Jang (Taegeuk 4)

The fourth Taegeuk poomsae, consisting of 20 movements and featuring a side kick.

Taegeuk 2 Jang

A Taegeuk poomsae that does not include a back stance (Dwit-gubi).

Dwit-gubi (뒷굽이)

Korean term for back stance.

Sparring Competitor Colors

Blue and Red, used to distinguish opposing competitors in sparring matches.

Permitted Scoring Areas

The trunk and the head during sparring matches.

Grabbing

A prohibited technique in official Taekwondo sparring matches.

Pulling Uppercut Punch (Taegeuk 8 Jang)

A specific technique in Taegeuk 8 Jang that must be executed slowly.

Heel

The most appropriate anatomical striking area to use for power breaking.

Tiger An’s Taekwondo

A Taekwondo school founded in 1979.

Breathing Control (in Poomsae)

Proper respiration used during forms to regulate power, balance, and timing.

Gallyeo (갈려)

The referee's Korean command that directs athletes to stop immediately during a sparring match.

Power Breaking Demonstration Focus

A demonstration focusing primarily on proper technique and concentrated power.

Dojang Entry and Exit Etiquette

Bowing to show respect and courtesy before entering or leaving the training hall.