Tang Soo Do - White to Black Belt (Written Test)

5 Codes of Tang Soo Do and what they mean to you and your life

o Loyalty to Country

o Obedience to Parents

o Honor Friendship

o No Retreat in Battle

o In Fighting, Choose with Sense and Honor

Do jang

studio

Do bahk

uniform

Mahk ki

block

Cha ki

kick

Dee

belt

Name of Style

Tang Soo Do

7 Tenets of Tang Soo Do

o Integrity

o Concentration

o Perseverance

o Respect and obedience

o Self control

o Humility

o Indomitable spirit

Ha dan

low

Sang dan

high

Choong dan

center

Choon bee

ready stance

Name of School

Fighting Hawk Tang Soo Do

Kong kyuck

punch/attack

Yup

side

Ahp

front

Dwi

back

Tollyo

turning

What does "Ki Cho" mean (i.e. Ki Cho in "Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu")?

Beginning form

Ahneso phakuro

inside to outside

Phakeso ahnuro

outside to inside

E dan ahp cha ki

jump front kick

Chick ki

axe kick

Soo do

knife hand

What does Pyung Ahn mean?

What animal does it represent?

Calm, peaceful

Turtle

Why do we Kihap?

o To startle your opponent

o To focus your energy and power

o To remove all air from your lungs (so you do not "get the air knocked out of you")

Why do we bow?

o To show respect for others

o To show humility

o To show respect for the art

When do we bow?

o When we enter the dojang. To the instructor on the floor, the American Flag, and to the head instructor

o To the instructor when beginning and/or ending an exercise

o To our partner before and after training

o Before entering or leaving the training floor

o When entering or leaving the instructor's office

o There are many more examples

Sah Bom Nim (Sabom Nim)

Head Instructor

Gup

color belt

Dan

black belt

Hyung

form

Kyo Sah Nim (Kyosa Nim)

Class Instructor

Cha ryut

attention

Kukgi bae rye

salute the flag

Muk yum

meditate

Sah bum nim e kyung yet

bow to instructor

Shio

rest

Understand meaning of Um/Yang

Understand meaning of Um/Yang

o Opposing but Complimentary Forces

o Examples: hot/cold, man/woman, black/white

o Example for martial arts: use both hands in opposite directions for punching (one punches , other elbows to the rear)

Five most important Vital Points for self-defense:

o Eyes

o Throat

o Solar plexus

o Groin

o Knees

Yuk soo do

ridge hand

Kwan soo

spear hand

Ba ro

return

Ahn jo

sit

Shi jak

begin

Explain the Korean Flag

o Center is Um/Yang (opposing but complimentary forces)

o Upper left hand symbol - Heaven

o Lower right hand symbol - Earth

o Upper right hand symbol - Water

o Lower left hand symbol - Fire

About how old is Tang Soo Do?

approximately 2,000 years

What does "Tang Soo Do" mean?

Literally translated the word "Tang" refers to the Tang Dynasty of China, which reflects the shared cultural background between China and Korea (617-907 AD). "Soo" means hand and "Do" means way of life or art.

Name the three kingdoms into which Korea was divided

Paekche was founded in 18 BC in southwest Korea, Koguryo in 37 BC, and northern Korea Silla in 57 BC in the southeast Korean peninsular.

When were the three Kingdoms united and by which Dynasty?

After a long series of wars, the Silla Dynasty united the three kingdoms in 668 AD.

Who were the "Hwa Rang Dan"?

A corps formed by young aristocrats who were called "Hwa Rang Dan" was the major group who developed those arts.

What is the name of the oldest martial arts book in Korea?

When was it written?

Mooyae Dobo Tongi

It was written in 1790 AD

When and by whom was the Silla Dynasty overthrown?

What new dynasty formed? How long did it last?

The unified Silla kingdom was overthrown by a warlord, Wang Kun, in 918 AD and a new kingdom called "Koryo" laster 475 years.

When did the New Yi Dynasty form? How long did it last?

In 1392 AD the New Kingdom, Yi Dynasty, succeeded and lasted about 500 years.

Who wrote the 5 Codes of Tang Soo Do?

a monk "Won Kwang"

Kap kwon

back fist

Choong dan sang soo do

center twin knife hands

Choong dan sang soo

center twin fist

Choong dan hang jin

center side punch

Ko map sum ni da -

thank you instructor

Korean word for National Flag

Kukgi

Honorary Black Belt

A certified rank and is granted with permission by the grandmaster. As official rank, it may be awarded to a person or persons who have made a major contribution to the Federation or the art. The rank is noted with the letter H inscribed before the Dan or Gup rank. For example, H-Cho Dan or H-2nd Gup

Yup mahk ki

side defense

Jang kwon

palm heel

Jung kwon

fore fist

Soo ki

hand techniques

Jo ki

foot techniques

Shio

relax or rest

Dwi ro tora

trun to the rear

Ku ryung

the command

Ku ryung e mat cho so

by the count

Ku ryung up shi

without count (by your own count)

Identify 10 major viral points

o Eyes

o Throat

o Solar plexus

o Groin

o Knees

o philthrum

o bridge of nose

o chin

o neck

o lower abdomen

o ear

(there's more than 10, so may not be listed above)

What are the things you should do when entering the dojang

-students (in uniform or reg clothes) should bow into the dojang and to the Instructor on the floor.

-shoes should be put away properly

-they should sign in

-if not in uniform, quickly change into uniform

When dressed, they should warm up, practice their techniques or sit quietly until class begins

identify the Korean words for counting, in both

systems, from 1 - 10

* One method: hana, tul, set, net, tassot, etc

* Second method: il, e, sam, sah, oh, etc

Mo ri

head

I ma

fore head

In choong

philthrum

Mok

neck

Tuck

chin

Pahl

arm

Pahl koop

elbow

Soo

hand

Chu mok

fist

Myung chi

solar plexus

Dan jun

low abdomen

Hu ri

waist

Ko hwan

groin

Da ri

leg

Moo roppe

knee

Bahl

foot

Federation Insignia:Center character

Wu in Chinese and Moo in Korean. It

represents the central purpose of Tang Soo Do (martial way)

or military art.

Federation Insignia Patch color

Midnight Blue represents the vast knowledge

and mystery of deep oceans and universal sky. Gold is

associated with royalty, excellence and success

Rules and Regulations of the Dojang

1-arrive at least 10 minutes before class to warm-up

2-show respect by bowing to Instructors and Black Belts

3-salute the flags upon entering and leaving the training floor.

4-maintain a clean, correctly marked uniform at all times

5-avoid taking part in loud conversations before or after class

6-look w the intent to learn

7-listen carefully with the intent to learn

8-remove shoes before entering the training floor

9-no alcohol, smoking, or gum chewing in the school

10-instructors and students should use Tang Soo Do terminology as much as possible

11-all members should assist in keeping the school clean

12-notify an Instructor in case of absence or injury.

13-members must observe proper protocol at all times

14-members should maintain self-control or composure during class

15-members must observe APTSDF codes, tenets, creed and princiiples at all times

Korean word for Korean flag

Tae Keuk Ki

Korean word for Federation flag

Yon Hap Ki

What season is reflected by the red belt when compared to the life cycle of a plant?

Early Fall

What season is reflected by the blue belt when compared to the life cycle of a plant?

Late Fall

What does the Orange belt represent?

new growth

what is the meaning of the blue belt?

maturity, respect and honor