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Tae Kwon Do - Theory Flashcards

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Yellow belt

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Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Tae Kwon Do foundation is being laid

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White belt

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Signifies innocence as that of a beginner student who has no knowledge of the art

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Green belt

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Signifies the plants growth as Tae Kwon Do skill begins to develop

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Blue belt

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Signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon Do progresses

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Red belt

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Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and the opponent to stay away

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Black belt

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Black is the opposite of white, therefore signifying a maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do

Also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear

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What are the 5 tenets

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Courtesy
Integrity
Self control
Perseverance
Indomitable spirit
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Chon Ji

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19 movement pattern

Literally means heaven and earth

In the orient it is interpreted as the creation of the world or beginning of human history

It’s two parts represent heaven and the other earth

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Dan gun

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21 movements

Named after holy Dan Gun, legendary founder of Korea 2333 B.C

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Do San

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24 movements

Pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Ch’ang Ho who devoted his entire life to furthering the education and it’s independent movement

1876-1938

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Won Hyo

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28 movements

Named after the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the silly dynasty in the year 686 A.D

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Yul Gok

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38 movements

Pseudonym of the great 16th century philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584)

Nick named “the Confucius of Korea”

38 movements refers to his birthplace on a 38 degree latitude and the diagram represents the scholar

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Chung Gun

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32 movements

Named after the patriot Ahn Joong Gun

He assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito - first Japanese governor general of Korea. Man who payed a major part in the Korea-Japan merger

32 movements represents his age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison in 1910

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Toi Gye

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37 movement pattern

Pen name of the noted 16th century scholar Yi Hwang - an authority on new-Confucianism

37 movements refer to his birthplace on a 37 degree latitude

Diagram represents the scholar

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Hwa Rang

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29 movement pattern

Named after the Hwa Rang youth group which originated in the silly dynasty in the early 17th century

29 movements refer to the 29th infantry division where Tae Kwon Do developed into maturity

Hwa Rang means flowering youth

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Chung Moo

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30 movements

Name given to great admiral Yi Sun Sin of the Yi dynasty

Reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (kobokson) in 1592, the precursor of the present day submarine

Ends with a left hand attack to symbolise his regrettable death, have no chance to show his unrestrained potential, checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king

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Basics

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When we practice the basics, we are practicing the techniques in their art form, through their full range of movement

This helps us to understand the mechanics of each technique and develop all the necersary muscles and co-ordination to make the realistic application effective

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Fore fist punch

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The correct punching tool is made up of the two largest knuckles of the forefinger and the middle finger

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Walking stance

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One shoulder width wide

One and a half shoulder width long

50/50 weight ratio

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Patterns

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Fight against one or more imaginary opponents, using basic techniques through the full range of movement

The movements should be performed with speed and power where appropriate

Each has a meaning to represent an important person/event in Korean history

24 patterns to represent 24 hours in a day

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Pre-arranged sparring

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Practiced to develop:
Technique
Distance
Timing
Focus

In preparation for advanced one step sparring

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Stances

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These give us a stable platform to practice the basic

Help us to strecth and strengthen various muscle groups in the legs

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Why were patterns given meanings

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To inspire the student

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Correct tool for front kick and how achieved

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Correct tool is the ball of the foot

Achieved by locking the ankle joint forward and pulling the toes back

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Correct tool for side kick and how achieved

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The under outer edge of the heel

Locking the ankle joint back and in

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1-4-1

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To help develop distance, timing and focus

Uses either single techniques or combinations

Preparation for free sparing

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Correct tool for turning kick and how achieved (both)

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Traditional - Ball of the foot, locking ankle joint and toes back

Non traditional - Instep, lock ankle joint and toes forward

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Uses of traditional turning kick

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Used for line work, destruction and street situations

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Uses of non-traditional turning kick

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Sparing and bag work

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Free sparing

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Students attack and defend at will using set techniques to target specific target areas

Part of traditional TKD and also sport side

To develop fighting ability, skill and confidence

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Continuous sparing (advantage and disadvantage)

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+ aids fluidity of movement

  • encourages sloppy technique
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Hooking block

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Gives option of grab, during or straight after blocking

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Presentation and etiquitte

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Very important for senior grades - beginners look up to them

Essential all senior grades familiarise themselves with the rules of the dojang (especially 14, 19, 25)

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Breaking

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Test of:
Power
Speed
Accuracy
Correct technique
Mental focus

Method of measuring improvement and helps develop confidently when used correctly

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Point stop sparring

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Helps develop sharp, committed and skillful techniques

Aim is to hit accurately without being hit

  • Encourages fighter to stop and pause after every technique, unlike continuous
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Types of strecthing

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Relaxed (Passive static stretching)

Static active stretch

Dynamic

Isometric

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Relaxed strecthing

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Passive static stretching

Can be used at any time

Ideal strecth to cool down

37
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Static active stretching

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Effective for developing:
Strength
Balance
Flexibility

For example holding out in a kick position

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Dynamic strecthing

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Good way of warming up and stretching at the same time in preparation for dynamic movements

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Isometric strecthing

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Supposedly on one the fastest and most effective methods of stretching

Should only be performed 3 or 4 times a week with recovery time in between

Should not be used at beginning of training seesions

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Who was the founding father of Tae Kwon Do?

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General Choi Hong Hi

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Who took over after the general’s death and when?

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Grand master Choi Jung Hwa (his son)

2002

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When was Tae Kwon Do inaugrated in South Korea?

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April 11th 1955

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What is a consecutive kick?

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2 kicks from the same leg

Attacking on or more opponents

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What is the difference between a thrust and a strike?

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Thrust is performed in a forward motion and go in a straight line

Strikes go around

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Name 10 kicks

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Front kick
Side kick
Turning kick
Back kick
Hooking kick
Reverse turning kick
Side piercing kick
Axe kick
Knee kick
Front snap kick
Twist kick
Crescent kick
Side thrust kick
Jumping side kick
Back piercing kick
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Name 10 upper body tools

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Elbow
Fore fist
Inner forearm
Outer forearm
Back forearm
Knife hand
Reverse knife hand
Back fist
Palm heel
Side fist
Finger tip
47
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Name 5 lower body tools

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Knee
Back heel
Ball of foot
Foot-sword
Side instep
Instep
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Name 10 stances

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Attention stance
Parallel ready stance
Sitting stance
Walking stance
Closed ready stance
Fixed stance
X stance
Rear foot stance
Low stance
Vertical stance
One legged stance
Diagonal stance
Bending ready stance

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