Chosun Black Belt Study Guide

what martial art do you study?

taekwondo

What does the name of your martial art mean?

Foot Fist Art

In what country did this martial art originate?

Korea

What is the name of your martial arts school?

Chosun Black Belt Academy

Who is your instructor?

Master Peterson

What rank is your instructor?

Seventh Degree

Tenets of Taekwondo

Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit

courtesy

be polite. treat others as you would like to be treated. use the “magic words”

integrity

be honest and true. do the right thing even when no one else is watching. be true to what you believe in. don’t be “fake” in order to be accepted

self-control

be in charge of what you say do and think. behave yourself

Indomitable Spirit

Have a positive attitude. believe in yourself. have an “i can do it” type of attitude

10 creeds of TKD?

Be loyal to your country

Be obedient to your parents

Be lovable between husband and wife

Be cooperative between brother and sister

Be respectful of your elders

Be faithful between teacher and student

Be faithful between friends

Be just in killing (fighting)

Never retreat in battle

Always finish what you start

Three colors that make up the Ji do Kwan Patch

Blue gold red

What do the three circles represent

Large outer circle - universe (holding all inside)

Medium circle - earth

Small circle - life on earth

what do the three colors on the jidokwan patch symbolize?

Blue: tranquility

Gold: Freedom Spirituality

Red: power and courage

what is the symbol on the Jidokwan patch called

ottogi

Ji Do Kwan is an association under what Federation

World Taekwondo Federation

How many petals are on the Rose of Sharon

eight

What type of flower is it

Rose of sharon or Lotus Leaf

what do the eight petals represent?

the eight manners of solemnity

what does "when you fall down seven times get up eight" mean and what tenet does it represent?

to always get up more times than you fall down and keep fighting until you stay up. Indomitable spirit

perseverance

never give up. treat all obstacles as a challenge to overcome and make yourself stronger

The Eight Manners of Solemnity

view rightly

feel rightly

think rightly

speak rightly

order rightly

contribute rightly

have ability

conduct rightly

name the three kingdoms in the korean peninsula from the 1st century BC to the tenth century AD

koguryo (37 BC - 668 AD) - in the north

paekji (18 BC - 660 AD) - in the southwest

silla (57 BC - 935 AD) in the southeast

name the group who united the kingdoms and did martial arts

the HwaRang Knights

what does the HwaRang Knights translate to?

Flowering youth

what is the name Korea derived from

Koryo

significant events in the Chosun era

change in the alphabet

martial arts was not really used in military combat anymore

capital was moved

emphasis on family values

who influenced the name 'taekwondo' and who brought it to the US

General Choi Hong Hi

what year did TKD join the olympics as a demonstration sport

1988

what year did TKD join the olympics as an official sport

2000

who were the original masters

a group of 12 tKD masters

What is a Kihap?

Spirit Yell

Under what circumstances was the flying sidekick originally used

The flying side kick was originally used to knock the other opponent on horses off the horse

what is the pledge of the member for Ji do kwan

i will observe the rule and absolutely obey the order of Ji do Kwan
I will obtain the physical and mental discipline in the spirit of Taekwondo
I will devote myself to the creation of new tradition and achievement in Jidokwan

what is the black Belt Pledge

I will assist and be loyal to the organization 18 structures and the Headmaster pledging my absolute obedience to its rules and philosophies
I will always respect other students black belts and the instructors being sure to never criticize or demand
I will share my knowledge and teach every class with energy and enthusiasm
I will continue to grow in Taekwondo by constantly training and studying always keeping as a goal to become a master of my art

where is the World TKD headquarters Kukkiwon located?

South Korea

why do we bow before entering the dojang to show repect

bow

why do we practice one step self defense techniques

to develop timing

White Belt symbolism

purity, a blank slate

Yellow Belt symbolism

a time of growth, a budding plant is usually yellow

Green Belt symbolism

a plant in full bloom

Blue Belt symbolism

like water adapts to its container

Red Belt symbolism

the period of time when controlling the intensity of the student's fire into work

Black Belt symbolism

empty bottomless and infinite . the ability to absorb all other colors

good tips to keep in mind

1. Memorize the movements

2. to be confident when assuming the ready stance

3. start of Performing the move slowly and accurately

4. make each movement Dynamic address and practice

5. Ki-hup loud with the specified move

6. visualize the target

7. Look first before turning

8. Move with poise balance on an even plane(don't bounce)

9. Relax while moving then harden the body once the technique has been executed 10 Practice from different angles 11 Perform the movement that has speed of one move per second 12 Return to the ready stance with grace and confidence

name the parts of the korean flag and the theme

taegeuk: the dualism of the universe. The Palgwe shows opposition and balance. the three solid lines are heaven

Appropriate names to address the instructor

kwan-jang-nim, sahbumnim, maam/sir

rules of self defense in order

1 avoid the problem stay away from people places or things that will be trouble 2 talk about it (try to reason with the person causing the problem) 3 tell an adult (get an adult involved to help you resolve the problem) 4 defend yourself without hurting the other person 5 use all-out TKD defending yourself when necessary

Responsibilities of Senior Rank

should help out the lower belts by helping them practice and giving them pointers on what form or skill they were practicing.

Bullying

to physically and mentally hurt others with words and actions

3 best ways to show confidence

Good Posture, strong eye contact, loud clear voice

Physical bullying

hurting someone's body

Cyber bullying

Hurting someone via electronics

Verbal bullying

hurting someone with words

Social/emotional bullying

hurting someone through exclusion

5 strategies to deal with bullying?

1. Use your mind

2. Use your words

3. Use your legs

4. Ask for help

5. Defend yourself

3 choices to deal with bullying

1. Do nothing

2. Run away from it

3. Stand up to it

What is an upstander?

Someone who intervenes to help those being hurt

What does a bystander do?

Nothing

three approaches for upstanders

Attach and Exit

Step in and take charge

Leave and report

Buddying is

done by practicing acts of kindness

what does C.A.L.M.

Cool Down

Tattling is trying to

get someone in trouble

Reporting is trying to

help someone

Ahp chagi

front kick

Dulya chagi

turning kick

Yup chagi

side kick

Cha-reut

attention

Kyung yeh

bow

Joon-be

ready position

She jak

begin

Go mahn

stop

Kae soke

continue

Ba-roe

return

Chigi Chagi

Ax kick

Eedan \_____ chagi

jump \_______ kick

Batda chagi

Counter kick

Dobok

uniform

Dojang

Taekwondo School

Arae Makgi

low block

olgul makgi

high block

An makgi

inside block

Bakkut makgi

outside block

Ji-roo-gi

punch

Sonnal mumtong makgi

middle knifehand block

Kawi makgi

scissor block

palkup (chigi)

elbow strike

Moong yum

meditate

Deero Dorah

turn around

Pal ba ko

switch stance

Choongsung

ultimate loyalty

ahn-jo

sit down

Dee dulya chagi

reverse hook kick

Dee chagi

back kick

Pyojok chagi

crescent kick

Narabam

360 turning kick

Nakka Chagi

hook kick

Ki

energy

Ki-hap

spirit yell