Cho Dan History Guide

Question 1

Literally Translated, “Tang” in Tang Soo Do Means

Answer 1

T’ang Dynasty of China

Question 2

Literally Translated “Soo” in Tang Soo Do Means

Answer 2

hand, implies fist, punch, strike, & Defence

Question 3

Literally Translated “Do” in Tang Soo Do Means

Answer 3

Way of Life or Art

Question 4

Traditionally, Martial Arts Originated When & Where

Answer 4

All Parts of the Globe as needed by primitive People

Question 5

How Old is Tang Soo Do ± ?

Answer 5

2000 Years

Question 6

Which Kingdom was Founded in 37 BC

Answer 6

Koguryo

Question 7

The Koguryo Kingdom is located Where on the Korean Peninsula

Answer 7

Northern Part bordering China

Question 8

Which is the Oldest Kingdom

Answer 8

Silla Dynasty

Question 9

When was the Silla Dynasty Founded

Answer 9

57 BC

Question 10

Where is the Silla Dynasty on the Korean Peninsula

Answer 10

In the Southeast

Question 11

When was the Paekche Dynasty Founded

Answer 11

18 BC

Question 12

Where is the Paekche Dynasty on the Korean Peninsula

Answer 12

In the Southwest

Question 13

When was the KoguryoDynasty Founded

Answer 13

37 BC

Question 14

Where is the KoguryoDynasty on the Korean Peninsula

Answer 14

Northern Korea

Question 15

After a long Series of wars, Which Dynasty United the three Kingdoms

Answer 15

Silla Dynasty

Question 16

The Silla Dynasty united the 3 Kingdoms in What Year

Answer 16

668 AD

Question 17

Which Dynasty was Most Famous for developing Martial Arts

Answer 17

Silla Dynasty

Question 18

What was the “Hwa Rang Dan”

Answer 18

Corp of Young Aristocrats

Question 19

What was the “Hwa Rang Dan” Instrumental in Developing

Answer 19

Martial Arts

Question 20

The “Hwa Rang Dan” were Instrumental in Unifying the Peninsula for Which Dynasty

Answer 20

New Silla Dynasty

Question 21

The New Silla Dynasty spanned What Years

Answer 21

668 AD to 935 AD

Question 22

Most Korean Martial Arts Trace Their Heritage to What Group

Answer 22

Hwa Rang Dan

Question 23

In Addition to the “Hwa Rang Dan” What other Arts reflect Korean Martial Arts Heritage

Answer 23

“Hwa Rang Do” & “Hwa Soo So”

Question 24

Who was Won Kwang

Answer 24

Originator of Our Five Codes

Question 25

What was Won Kwang

Answer 25

A Monk associated with the Hwa Rang Dan

Question 26

Who was Wang Kun

Answer 26

A Warlord

Question 27

Who Overthrew the Unified Silla Kingdom

Answer 27

Wang Kun, a Warloard

Question 28

When was the Unified Silla Kingdom Overthrown

Answer 28

918 AD

Question 29

What Kingdom Succeeded The Unified Silla Kingdom

Answer 29

Koryo

Question 30

What Dynasty Succeeded The Koryo Kingdom

Answer 30

Chosun Dynasty

Question 31

When was the Chosun Dynasty Established

Answer 31

1392 AD

Question 32

Who Founded the Chosun Dynasty

Answer 32

Yi Seong Gye (aka Yi Dan) was the founder and 1st King

Question 33

During the Koryo Kingdom and Chosun Dynasty, What became popular with the Public

Answer 33

Tang Soo Do

Question 34

A Mural Painting of 2 Men Practicing Tang Soo Do was Drawn on What Royal Tomb

Answer 34

Muyong Chong

Question 35

A Mural Painting of 2 Men Practicing Tang Soo Do, Was Drawn on a Royal Tomb in What Dynasty

Answer 35

Koguryo

Question 36

When was The Muyong Chong tomb built

Answer 36

Between 3 AD & 427 AD

Question 37

What is the Name of the First Complete Martial Arts Book

Answer 37

Muye Dobo Tongji

Question 38

When was the "Muye Dobo Tongji" written

Answer 38

1790 AD

Question 39

The "Muye Dobo Tongji" was written during the reign of which Kingdom

Answer 39

The New Kingdom, Chosun Dynasty

Question 40

What is the formal Name of Tang Soo Do

Answer 40

Soo Bahk Ki

Question 41

When did the Japanese Military Regime Occupy Korea

Answer 41

1909 to 1945

Question 42

Under whose Rule was the practice and teaching of Korean Martial Arts Restricted

Answer 42

The Japanese Military Regime

Question 43

After World War II, Hwang Kee Established which Martial Arts Training School

Answer 43

Moo Duk Kwan (Institute of Martial Virtue)

Question 44

On November 9. 1945, Master Hwang Kee organized Which Association

Answer 44

Korean Soo Bahk Do Association

Question 45

When was the Korean Tae Kwon Do Association organized

Answer 45

In 1965

Question 46

What is the Korean National Sport

Answer 46

Tae Kwon Do

Question 47

In the 1960's, Why was Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do Divided Principally

Answer 47

Tang Soo Do strived to remain Traditional, not Sports orientated

Question 48

When did Master Jae Chul Shin come to the United States

Answer 48

In 1968

Question 49

When Master Jae Chul Shin came to the US, he represented what Association

Answer 49

Korean Soo Bahk Do Association (Hand Striking Way)

Question 50

Who Established the United States Tang Soo Do Federation

Answer 50

Master Jae Chul Shin

Question 51

When was the United States Tang Soo Do Federation Formed

Answer 51

In 1968

Question 52

Where was the United States Tang Soo Do Federation Formed

Answer 52

Burlington, New Jersey

Question 53

Where was the Charter Convention of the World Tang Soo Do Assocation Held

Answer 53

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Question 54

When was the Charter Convention of the World Tang Soo Do Assocation Held

Answer 54

November 13-14, 1982

Question 55

At the Charter Convention of the World Tang Soo Do Association, Who was Recognized as Grandmaster

Answer 55

Jae C Shin

Question 56

What are the Three Mottos Of the World Tang Soo Do Association

Answer 56

Traditionalism, Professionalism, & Brotherhood

Question 57

Is the World Tang Soo Do Association oriented towards Tradition or Sport

Answer 57

Tradition

Question 58

How Many Member Studios did The World Tang Soo Do Association start with in 1982

Answer 58

17 Member Studios

Question 59

How Many Charter Member did The World Tang Soo Do Association start with in 1982

Answer 59

164 Charter Members

Question 60

How Many Years did the US Tang Soo Do Federation last before it was reorganized

Answer 60

14 Years