Blue Belt- Red Stripe

Question 0

Ready stance

Answer 0

Closed ready stance type B

Question 1

Pattern

Answer 1

Toi-Gye

Question 2

Movements

Answer 2

37

Question 3

Diagram

Answer 3

Plus sign with a line underneath

Question 4

Toi-Gye is…

Answer 4

The pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on the 37th latitude. The diagram for this pattern represents “scholar.”

Question 5

I-Jung-chagi

Answer 5

Double kicking from L-stance

Question 6

Twimyo-chagi

Answer 6

Flying and jumping kicks on request

Question 7

Theory of power

Answer 7

Reaction force
Concentration 
Equilibrium 
Breath control 
Speed 
Mass

Question 8

The nine points to be observed while performing patterns

Answer 8

1) Accuracy: a pattern must begin and end on the same spot
2) Correct posture and facing should be maintained at all times
3) The muscles of the body should be tensed and relaxed at the proper moment
4) A pattern should be performed in rhythmic movements with an absence of stiffness
5) Moves should accelerate or decelerate according to the instructions in the encyclopedia
6) Each pattern should be perfected before moving to the next
7) Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8) Students should preform each move with realism
9) Attack and defense should be equally distributed among left and right, hands and feet

Question 9

New techniques (name 9)

Answer 9

Walking stance upset finger tip low thrust
Closed stance back fist side back strike
Walking stance X-fist pressing block
Sitting stance outer forearm W-shaped block
L-stance double forearm low pushing block
Knee upward kick
Walking stance obverse flat fingertip high thrust
L-stance back fist high strike
X-stance x-fist pressing block
L-stance low guarding block