Black Belt Test Flashcards
(146 cards)
1
Q
Tang Soo Do is about ___ years old.
A
2000
2
Q
Tang Soo Do originated in ____.
A
Korea
3
Q
The Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association’s full name is ___.
A
Jae C. Shin
4
Q
The Korean term for Grandmaster is _____
A
Kwan Chang Nim
5
Q
Your uniform’s belt is called
A
dee
6
Q
Write the definition for white belt
A
primitive stage of achievement
7
Q
The Korean command to come to attention is
A
Cha Ryut
8
Q
Choon Bee means
A
ready
9
Q
What does “Ko Map Sum Ni Da”
A
Thank You
10
Q
Tang Soo Do began at a time when Korea was divided into ___ kingdoms.
A
3
11
Q
The word “Do” means
A
Way of Life
12
Q
The young aristocrats who helped develop martial arts in Korea were called _____.
A
Hwa Rang Dah
13
Q
Name the Seven Tenants of Tang Soo Do in order
A
- Integrity
- Concentration
- Perseverance
- Respect and Obedience
- Self Control
- Humility
- Indomitable Spirit
14
Q
Name the Fives Codes of Tang Soo Do in order.
A
- Loyalty to country
- Obedience to parents
- Honor friendship
- No retreat in battle
- In fighting choose with sense and honor
15
Q
A yell to focus your mind and energy is called a ______.
A
Ki Hap
16
Q
The Korean term for middle section punch is
A
Chong Dan Kong Kyuck
17
Q
The kick in Sae Kye Hung Il Bu is called
A
(Front kick) Ahp Cha Ki
18
Q
Translate: Dwi Ro Tora Shio Shi Jak Ahn Jo
A
Dwi Ro Tora - Turn to the rear
Shio - Return
Shi Jak - Begin
Ahn Jo - Sit down
19
Q
What does “Ha Dan Mahk Ki” mean?
A
Low block
20
Q
In the Um-Yang symbol, the red section represents ____
A
Yang, expansion and separation
21
Q
In the Korean flag, the three broken bars represent
A
Earth
22
Q
In the Korean flag, the symbol with two broken bar and a solid bar in the middle represents ____ .
A
Water
23
Q
In the World Tang Soo Do Association symbol, the flying sidekick represents
A
the unique character of Tang Soo Do
24
Q
In the World Tang Soo Association symbol, unity and brotherhood is represented by the ___ .
A
the red line that goes around the patch and through the masters belt
25
What is the Korean term for side defense?
Chong Dan Yup Mahk Ki
26
The Korean term for fighting stance is _____.
Hu Kol Ja Seh
27
Students should arrive a least ___ minutes before class is scheduled to start
15
28
In the Korean flag, the three solid bars represent
Heaven
29
What do the words Tang Soo Do mean?
Tang - The Tang Dynasty of China
Soo - hand
Do - way of life
30
Green belt represents
speedy development of youth
31
The command to do a hyung with a count is
Ku Ryung Up Shi
32
Knife hand defense and reverse punch in fighting stance is
Yuk Jin
33
The Korean term for and outside/inside block is
Pakaso Ahno Rho Mahk Ki
34
The Dynasty that united Korea's three kingdoms was the
Silla
35
The ____ Dynasty was founded in 37 B.C.
Kugoryo
36
Grandmaster Shin began his martial arts training at the age of
12
37
Grandmaster Shin came to the US in (year) .
1968
38
Jae C. Shin was proclaimed Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association in (year)
1982
39
The Korean flag is called
Tae Keuk Ki
40
The Silla Dynasty was located in the _____ part of Korea
Southeast peninsula
41
The united Silla Kingdom was overthrown in the year
918 AD
42
The name of the warlord who overthrew the Silla Dynasty was
Wang Kun
43
The Korean term for neck is
Mok
44
The Korean term for arm is
Pahl
45
The Korean term for foot is
Bahl
46
The term "Kong Kyuck" means
Attack
47
Explain the "better person" purpose of Tang Soo Do training
Better character through endurance and hard work
48
Brown belt represents
Power, stability, agility, weight and wisdom
49
Grandmaster Jae C. Shin was born in the year
1936
50
The kick in Pyung Ahn Sam Dan is
Pakaso Ahnro Cha Ki (out/in crescent kick)
51
Chung Shin Tong Il means
Concentration
52
What number comes next in the sequence Il, E, Sam, Sah, Oh Uck Chil, Pal
Ku
53
Name the 14 Attitude requirements
look up
54
The name of the monk who inspired Grandmaster Shin to begin his martial arts training is
unknown
55
"E Dan Ahp Cha Ki" means
Jump front kick (#20)
56
Which kick is in Pyung Ahn Sah Dan
front and side
57
Bit Cha Ki is
diagonal kick
58
Chun Kul Ssang Soo is
2 hand block in front stance
59
The first complete martial arts book is the
Mo Yae Dobo Tangii
60
The first complete martial arts book was written in
1790 AD
61
Grandmaster Jae C. Shin was honored by being the subject of a full chapter in the martial arts book
20th Century Warriors
62
Grandmaster Shin was recruited into the Korean Air Force in the year
1958
63
Grandmaster Shin's first school in the US was locted in the city of
Burlington, New Jersey
64
What should happen as soon as the instructor or high ranking guests enters the Dojang?
Highest ranking member/instructor brings the whole class to attention and bow
65
List 3 vital points on the human body
groin, back of the knee, jaw, kidneys and temples
66
Red belt represents
Blood, life, energy, attention and control
67
The Do Bohk can be traced back to about
600 ad
68
After the overthrow of the Silla Dynasty, a new kingdom called the ___ Dynasty was formed and lasted about ___ years
Koryo
| 475 years
69
The monk who originated the Five Codes of Tang Soo Do was
Won Kwang
70
When Grandmaster Shin first came to the US, it was as a representative of the Korean ___ Association.
So Bahk Do
71
Grandmaster Shin's first organization in the US was
US Tang Soo Do Federation
72
This first organization was founded in the city of
Burlington. New Jersey
73
Grandmaster Shin founded his first US organization in the year
1968
74
Write out the rest of the commands to open or close class
```
Cha Ryut
Kukgi Bae Rye
Ba Ro
Ahn Jo
Muk yum
Kwan Chang Nim E Kyng Yet
Sah Bum Nim E Kyng Yet
```
75
What does Kyuck Pa mean
Breaking
76
Kup So means
Vital parts
77
The Korean term for respect is
Chen Kyung
78
The name of the World Tang Soo Do Association flag is
Hyup Hoi Ki
79
The World Tang Soo Do Association Charter Convention was held in the city of
Philadelphia
80
The dates of the World Tang Soo Do Association Charter Convention were
November 13, 1982
81
Kap Kwon is
backfist
82
Internal power exercise is
Nae Kong
83
The two kick techniques in Bassai are
side and crescent
84
```
Translate the following to Korean
One step sparring
Punch exercise
Form or pattern
Free Sparring
Self Defense
```
```
One step sparring - Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun
Punch exercise - Pahl Put Ki
Form or pattern - Hyung
Free Sparring - Ja Ya Dae Ryun
Self Defense- Ho Sin Sul
```
85
The three mottos of the World Tang Soo Do Association are traditionalism, professionalism and _____.
brotherhood
86
The meaning of the blue belt is
maturity, respect and honor
87
From the time a student begins training the minimum time required before becoming eligible to test for Cho Dan Bo is
24 months
88
The Japanese occupation of Korea took place from
1909-1945
89
Grandmaster Shin's first instructor and the founder of Moo Duk Kwan was
Master Hwyng Kee
90
The formal name for Tang Soo Do is
Son Bahk Ki
91
Jo Ki refers to
foot techniques
92
The Korean term for balance is
chung shim
93
The Korean term for endurance is
In Neh
94
```
Translate the following to English
Sun Bae
Shim Sa Kwan Nim
Cho Bo Ja
Ko Dan Ja
Hu Bae
```
```
Sun Bae-senior member
Shim Sa Kwan Nim-Examiner
Cho Bo Ja-Beginner
Ko Dan Ja-Senior Dan
Hu Bae-Junior member
```
95
List any three of Grandmaster Shin's six areas of expertise
```
Sparring
Self Defense
Breaking
Health
Meditation
```
96
A warlord name ____ overthrew the united Silla Kingdom in the year
Wong Kun
| 918 ad
97
A monk named _____ originated the 5 codes of Tang Soo Do
Won Kung
98
The Formal name for Tang Soo Do is
Soo Bahk Ki
99
Hwang Kee is the founder of
Moo Duk Kwon
100
What are the 3 Mottos of the World Tang Soo Do Association?
Traditionalism, Professionalism, Brotherhood
101
```
What date was each of the following Dynastys founded
Paekche
Koguryu
Yl
Silla
```
Paekche-18 BC
Koguryu-37 BC
Yi-1392 AD
Silla-57 BC
102
The ultimate goal of Tang Soo Do is
Be at one with nature
103
In the title "Sah Bum Nim" what does each word mean?
Sah - Bow
Bum - to
Nim - Instructor
104
Sip Soo is an example of the northern ___ style of hung.
Nae Ka Ryo
105
Translate Ha Dan Mahk Ki into English
Low defense
106
A Front Kick is called___ in Korean
Ahp Chi Ki
107
Translate "Come to Attention"
Cha Ryut
108
What stance should Pahl Put Ki be in
Horse riding stance
109
How do you say "thank you in Korean?
Ko Map Sum Ni Da
110
Sun Bae means
senior member
111
Ku Ryng Up Shi means
your own count
112
The name of the kick in Sae Kye Hyng E Bu in Korean is
Yup cha ki (front kick)
113
Soo Ki means
hand defense
114
Ki Cho Woon Dong means
Basic Techniques
115
The Korean term for Dan and Gup testing is
Shimsa
116
In the term "Dojang" the word "jang" means
studio
117
Ku Dan means
9th Dan
118
The Korean term for hook kick is
Yup Hu Ryo Cha Ki
119
Choo Chun Gup means
Recommended Gup
120
Chun Kul Ja Seh is
Front stance
121
The Korean term for middle section punch is
Choong Dan Kong Kyuck
122
The Korean term for warm-up exercise is
Choon Bee Woon Dong
123
Dwi Hu Ryo Cha Ki is
Wheel Kick
124
Choong Dan Hang Jin is
Side Punch
125
Yu Dan Ja refers to
Dan holder
126
Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki is
low 2 hand X block
127
Shi Sun is the Korean term for
Focus of eyes
128
The Korean term for a diagonal kick is
Bit Cha Ki
129
Kyum Son is the Korean term for
Humility
130
Chon Kyung is the Korean term for
Respect
131
Ho Sin Sul means
Self Defense
132
Chung Shim refers to
Balance
133
External power exercise is
Weh Kong
134
Chung Shin Ton Il means
concentration
135
The Korean term for humility
Kyum son
136
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Contribution
Devoted to improving
137
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Professional
Lead a righteous and respectable life
138
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Heritage
Transfer our art to the next generation
139
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Leadership and Respect
Strive to reach higher level of perfection
140
Qualifications for Blackbelt: Loyalty
Help your studio and the WTSDA
141
Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki means
high two hand X block
142
Give the Korean terms for 4 basic stances
```
Ready stance - Choon Bee Ja Seh
Front stance - Chun Kul Ja Seh
Fighting stance - Hu Kul Ja Seh
Horse riding stance - Kee Ma Ja Seh
Side stance - Sa Ko Rup Ja Seh
```
143
The Korean term for kick is
Cha Ki
144
To tell someone to sit down in Korean
Ahn Jo
145
In Korean, Ahp means _____ Yup means ____ and Dwi means ___.
Front
Side
Turn
146
Shim Sa Kwan Nim means
Examiner
