E Dan Black Belt Manual

Question 1

What is the ultimate Goal of Tang Soo Do

Answer 1

Nature

Question 2

What is the Korean term for taking the step to become a black belt

Answer 2

Ipjuk

Question 3

What does Ipjuk mean

Answer 3

To confirm your oath of devotion to Martial arts for the rest of your life

Question 4

What are two meanings of Yu Dan Ja

Answer 4

Black belt holder & black belts without Instructor certification

Question 5

What rank is Kyo Sa Nim

Answer 5

E Dan Class Instructor

Question 6

What rank is Boo Sah Bum Nim

Answer 6

Sam Dan chief instructor

Question 7

What rank is Sah Bum Nim

Answer 7

Sah Dan master instructor

Question 8

What rank is Boo Kyo Sa Nim

Answer 8

Cho Dan Instructor Trainee

Question 9

What does “Boo” in Boo Kyo Sa Nim & Boo Sah Bum Nim mean

Answer 9

Assistant or deputy

Question 10

Why is 9th Dan the highest level possible in Tang Soo Do

Answer 10

Ancient oriental concept that 9 is the biggest number and 10th level means perfection

Question 11

What concept does 10th level symbolize

Answer 11

10th level means perfection and everybody can always improve, no matter how long we study

Question 12

What is the 1st qualification for being a black belt

Answer 12

Nature-a black belt is motivated primarily by ideals of human service

Question 13

What is the 2nd qualification for being a black belt

Answer 13

Achievement- a black belt is an exemplary martial artist who has trained incessantly to achieve Maturation of body, mind, & invincible spirt

Question 14

What is the 3rd qualification for being a black belt

Answer 14

Professional- a black belt is professional whether or not it’s his/her profession,always striving to higher levels of perfection of body & mind

Question 15

What is the 4th qualification for being a black belt

Answer 15

Loyalty-a black belt is loyal & motivated by the pride & honor of their art to help their studio, instructor, Grandmaster, & association

Question 16

What is the 5th qualification for being a black belt

Answer 16

Contribution-a black belt volunteers his help to aid in all Tang Soo Do activities & devote his knowledge for improvement of human welfare

Question 17

What is the 6th qualification for being a black belt

Answer 17

Justice & Truth-a black belt is capable of judging truth & untruth, justice & injustice, & even if bitter tasting remains fixed on the side of truth & justice

Question 18

What is the 7th qualification for being a black belt

Answer 18

Leadershio & Respect-a black belt leads a righteous & respectable life according to the 5 codes of Tang Soo Do

Question 19

What is the 8th qualification for being a black belt

Answer 19

Brotherhood- a black belt shows brotherhood & sacrifice to members of black belt society in order to protect the prestige of the black belt

Question 20

What is the 9th qualification for being a black belt

Answer 20

Heritage- a black belt is responsible for the continuation of Tang Soo Do, must recruit new students to transfer our art, teaching the proper way

Question 21

What is the 10th qualification for being a black belt

Answer 21

Application- a black belt is capable of applying his knowledge & skill of Tang Soo Do to his own or anothers life, in a practical way, for better living

Question 22

What do the words “Do’ & “Jang” mean, as in Dojang

Answer 22

“Do” means way of life & “Jang” means place. It s more thana training hall but a sacred place for cultivating your mind & body

Question 23

What is the proper placement in the Dojang for the flags, grandmasters portrait, & instructors portrait

Answer 23

Front wall-order looking at wall, Grandmaster-National flag, Assoc. Flag, Korean flag, Master Instructors

Question 24

When hanging the flag of the United States, the stars should be where

Answer 24

The Stars of the flag of the United States should always be in the upper left when facing the flag

Question 25

When hanging the Korean Flag in a horizontal Display, the red half of the circle should be where

Answer 25

Korean Flag in horizontal display has the Red half of the circle on top

Question 26

When hanging the Korean Flag in a vertical Display, the red half of the circle should be where

Answer 26

Korean Flag invertical displa has the red half of the circle on the right facing the display

Question 27

True or False: An instructor must be a Dan member of WTSDA

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

True or False: An instructor must be at least 16 years old

Answer 28

False, must be 18 years old or older

Question 29

True or False: An instructors qualifications will be examined by the grandmaster

Answer 29

False, Qualifications will be examined by regional director after a physical, written or oral exam

Question 30

True or False: An intructor must know all the contents of student and black belt manuals

Answer 30

TRUE

Question 31

True or False: An istructor should be able to conduct class using traditional terminology

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

True or False: An Instructor should attend some clinics

Answer 32

False: must attend most meetings and clinics & show strong loyalty to the art & the grandmaster

Question 33

True or False: An instructor must demonstrate strong leadership and self respect

Answer 33

TRUE

Question 34

True or False: An instructors techniques & knowledge must be adiquate to teach students

Answer 34

False, Techniques & knowledge must be at an outstanding level. Must know proper ways to teach students

Question 35

True or False: An instructor must conduct himor herself in an exemplary manner & maintain a good reputation

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 36

True or False: An instructor should be familiar with the instructor trainee qualification course

Answer 36

False, must have successfully completed trainee qualification course required by the association