Taekwondo Exam Study Guide

Master Max Foyle

4th Dan instructor of Taekwondo.

Supreme Grandmaster Byung Jick Ro

10th Dan instructor of Master Chang Jin Kang.

Song Moo Kwan

Our original school, founded by General Byung Jik Ro.

Taekwondo

A martial art that originated from Korea.

Kiyhap

The word for 'yell' in Taekwondo.

Nak Bop

Means break falling; essential to avoid injury in martial arts.

Pil Sung

Means undisputed victory.

Koryo and Gwang Gae

Forms performed by 1st degree black belts during rank promotional testing.

Red belt significance

Represents danger or fire; the student has the techniques but lacks mental attitude.

Black Belt Success Cycle

Five steps needed to reach goals: know what you want, have a plan, have a good teacher/mentor, take consistent action, review progress.

Attention in Korean

Char-yet.

Important dates in Taekwondo history

Notable milestones in Taekwondo development, including 1945 when Master Byung Jick Ro founded Song Moo Kwan.

The purpose of Poomsae or Hyung

To perfect the art of Taekwondo without an opponent.

The significance of the color of the black belt

Indicates mastery of Taekwondo techniques.

The tenets of Taekwondo

Courtesy, Respect, Discipline, Self Defense, Courage, Integrity, Spirit, Victory.

The school patch placement

On the left side of the chest of a Taekwondo uniform.

The theory of power

Comprises concentration, mass, weight, speed, reactionary force, breath control, and balance.

What does our school’s oath emphasize?

Perseverance, honor, integrity, and self-control in actions.

Three rules of concentration

Focus the eyes, focus the mind, and focus the body.