E Dan Philosophy

Question 1

When did Master Hwang, Kee open his 1st Dojang

Answer 1

November 9, 1945

Question 2

What was the name of Master Hwang, Kee’s 1st school

Answer 2

Moo Duk Kwan

Question 3

Moo Duk Kwan means

Answer 3

Martial Virtue Institute

Question 4

When was the 1st conference held attempting to unite the different Martial arts schools

Answer 4

1946

Question 5

True or False: During the Korean war (1950-1953) efforts continued to unite the martial arts schools

Answer 5

False, all efforts were hindered during this time

Question 6

When did the Korean Government, influnced by the military, create the Tae Soo Do Association

Answer 6

1961

Question 7

What do Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do have in common

Answer 7

They come from the same roots,

Question 8

How does Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do differ

Answer 8

Tang Soo Do is traditional & Tae Kwon Do is sports oriented

Question 9

In essence Tang Soo Do is what

Answer 9

A way of life, an artistic study

Question 10

The artistic study of Tang Soo Do has what two distinctive characteristics

Answer 10

Physical expression of instinctual preservation & spiritual realization from character development

Question 11

To gain spiritual power what must be mastered

Answer 11

Self

Question 12

To gain spiritual power what must be conquered

Answer 12

physical limitations

Question 13

In the meaning of Tang Soo Do, Do is associated with what famous Chinese philosopher

Answer 13

Lao-Tze

Question 14

What are the five virtues of Tang Soo Do

Answer 14

Humanity, Righteousness, Etiquette, Wisdom (Knowledge), & Trust (Integrity)

Question 15

The Tang Soo Do virtue “Humanity” implies

Answer 15

Love & Humaneness; TSD Doctrine of avoid all violent acts unless a matter of life or death

Question 16

The Tang Soo Do virtue “Righteousness” implies

Answer 16

A righteous perso stands on the side of justice

Question 17

The Tang Soo Do virtue “Etiquette” implies

Answer 17

Modesty & self-discipline; control & mediate human emotion and selfish desires

Question 18

The Tang Soo Do virtue “Wisdom (Knowledge)” implies

Answer 18

Lake of Wisdom creaates defeat; wisdom creates an ability to judge between right & wrong

Question 19

The Tang Soo Do virtue “Trust (Integrity)” implies

Answer 19

Look for the best in others & strive to be worthy of others trust

Question 20

The 3 main oriental philosophies that influenced Tang Soo Do are

Answer 20

“Do” of Taoism, “Virtue” of Confucianism, & “Conduct” of Buddhism

Question 21

In our training, what is it called when the positive beauty of Yang & the negative beauty of Um harmonize

Answer 21

The Art of Tang Soo Do

Question 22

The Um-Yang theory considers the entire universe and everything in it can be described and understood how

Answer 22

Ebb and flow of polar or binary opposites

Question 23

The Um-Yang theory was founded trough the efforts of who and approximately when

Answer 23

Chu Yeon in approximately 300 BC

Question 24

Yang is characterized by

Answer 24

Male, light, heat, & positive etc

Question 25

Um is characterized by

Answer 25

Female, dark, cool, & negative

Question 26

Accrding to the early oriental cosmographers, when Um_yang interact what 5 elements evolve

Answer 26

Wood, metal, fire, water, & earth

Question 27

Classic Chinese cosmology has it foundation in what book

Answer 27

I Ching or Book of Changes

Question 28

How is Um-Yang applied in Ho Sin Sul

Answer 28

circular defense against linear attack

Question 29

The deeper study of Um-Yang theory led to what realization

Answer 29

"Ki" the principle source of human power

Question 30

In the graphical symbol of Um-Yang, the inverted "S" represents what

Answer 30

The principle of dynamic movement constantly ascending and descending

Question 31

In the graphical symbol of Um-Yang, the 2 small eyes represent what

Answer 31

The seed of Um in Yang and conversly the seed of Yang in Um

Question 32

How is Tang Soo Do similar to sports

Answer 32

Physical contact of football, eye-hand coordination of baseball, strategy of basketball, speed of Hockey, beauty, poise, & grace og gymnastics or ballet

Question 33

How is Tang Soo Do different than sports

Answer 33

The nature of "Do" which combines the cultivation of self with rigorus training

Question 34

What are the unique characteristics of Tang Soo Do compared to other martial arts

Answer 34

A Unique history and process of development combined with an original philosophy and goal of becoming a better person inherited from traditional TSD heritage