Taekwondo

How old are the origins of Tae Kwon Do?

2000 years.

How far back can they date the teachings of Tae Kwon Do?

37 BC.

How many kingdoms were there in Ancient Korean times?

3

Why was Martial Arts invented?

Self-defense, to protect family and country, war

Tae Kwon Do translates into:

Foot, Hand, Art

What’s the largest taekwondo federation in the world?

World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)

Who is the current WTF president?

Chung Won Choue

Who is your Grandmaster’s full name?

Haeng Soon Park

What Dan is your Grandmaster ranked in the MDK Association?

8th

What town was Grandmaster born in?

Yong Gwang

Which Kwan is your Tae Kwon Do lineage?

Moo Duek Kwan

At what age did Grandmaster start his Martial Arts training?

5

Grandmaster was the U.S. National Team Coach in which year?

1994

When is Grandmaster’s birthday?

March 19th

What year was Black Belt America founded?

2004

Ten Commandments of Tae Kwon Do

1. Be loyal to your country, sir

2. Respect and honor your parents, sir

3. Be faithful to your family, sir

4. Be on good terms with your brothers and sisters, sir

5. Be loyal to your friends, sir

6. Be respectful to your elders, sir

7. Respect and trust your teachers, sir

8. Respect all living things, sir

9. Finish what you started, sir

10. Be loyal to your school, sir

Attention

Cha-ryut

Bow

Gyung-lye

Ready

Joon-bi

Begin

Shi-jak

Return

Ba-rot

At ease

Shi-uh

Front Snap Kick

Apchagi

Jumping Front Snap Kick

Dwiuh-Apchagi

Ax Kick

Naeryo-Chagi

Round House kick

Dollyo-Chagi

Back Kick

Dwi-Chagi

Flags

Gug-gi

Uniform

Do-bok

Forms

Poomsae

Sparring

Kyorugi

Breaking

Kyokpa

Fist

Jumeok

Leg

Da—ri

Master

Sa-bum-nim

Grand Master

Kwan-jang-nim

Instructor

Kyo-sa-nim

Senior Belt

Sun-bae-nim

Junior

Hoo-bae