Tae Kwon Do

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is the art of self defense that originated in Korea.

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Tae Kwon Do

Question 2

Tae Kwon Do is the art of self defense that originated in

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Korea (South)

Question 3

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean self defense martial art
which in English translates as

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foot and hand way

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It is famous for its high, spinning kicks. It is recognized as
one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years.

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Tae Kwon Do

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tae means

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leg. foot, to step on

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kwon means

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fist or fight

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do means

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way or discipline

Question 8

Attention

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Charyot

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Bow

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Gyeongnye

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Ready Stance

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Choon Bee

Question 11

Begin

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See-Jak

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Finish (Stop)

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Keu-Mahn

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refers to the traditional taekwondo uniform used in all official matches and regular practices

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Dobok

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“do” means

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way

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“bok” means

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clothing

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dobok =

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way of clothing

Question 17

The taekwondo dobok consists of 3 parts

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pants, jacket and belt

Question 18

The pants and jacket are _____________ in colour

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white

Question 19

white is a symbol of ______________ of martial arts

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purity

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The jacket symbolizes

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heaven

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The left side of the jacket is known as__________ which denotes ____________

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‘yanggi’; mind

Question 22

The right side is called __________ that represents ___________

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“umgi”; strength

Question 23

The white baggy pants represent the

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earth

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The belt or known as

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tti

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The belt or known as “tti” symbolizes

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the man surviving on the earth with a hope of heaven

Question 26

White Belt: The color white signifies ______________, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.

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innocence

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Yellow Belt: The color yellow signifies the _________. The beginning student begins to create a firm foundation in Tae Kwon Do technique, just as a seed begins to expand its root system deep in the earth as it begins to grow.

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earth

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Blue Belt: The color blue represents the _____________. Reminding the student to reach for the heavens and continue their Tae Kwon Do journey.

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sky

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Red Belt: The color red signifies _____________, cautioning the student to exercise self-control, and warning the opponent to stay away.

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danger

Question 30

Brown Belt: The color brown represents the _________________________ as that of the advanced Tae Kwon Do student whose techniques are beginning to mature.

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ripening or maturing process

Question 31

Black Belt: The opposite of white signifies ______________________, as that of a senior student of Tae Kwon Do who has learned the basic curriculum of Tae Kwon Do and is ready to become a true student of Tae Kwon Do.

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maturity and dignity