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Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What is the meaning of Taekwondo?

A

The art of hand and foot fighting

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2
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Rules of the Dojang

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Students should bow on entering / leaving the Dojang
No food should be taken into the Dojang
Shoes should not be worn
All jewellery should be removed before class
Students should seek permission to leave during class
Uniforms should be kept clean and ironed
No fooling around in the Dojang
Keep a disciplined manner during class
Show respect to fellow students and especially to senior grades and instructors
Turn away from your instructor when fixing your belt
Do not be late for class
Pay attention to personal hygiene - keep nails short and clean

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The Tenets of Taekwondo

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Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit
(CIPSI)

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The Reason For 24 Tul

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The reason for 24 tul in Taekwondo is because the founder, General Choi Hong Hi, compared the life of a man with a day in the life of the Earth. The 24 tul represents 24 hours in the day.

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The Purpose Of A Tul

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A Tul is a combination of attack and defence movements in a fixed and logical sequence that could be used to defend against one or more imaginary opponents.

A Tul is practised to improve Taekwondo techniques, to develop speed and power, improve flexibility, master body shifting, develop muscles, balance, and breath control.

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The Purpose Of 3 Step Sparring

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3 step sparring is designed for beginners to learn and apply basic attack and defence techniques and to develop focus, distance, and timing. All attacks in 3 step are mid-section punches.

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The Purpose Of 2 Step Sparring

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2 step sparring is designed for intermediate students to learn more complex attacks and defences.

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The Purpose Of 1 Step Sparring

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1 step is the most complex form of step sparring involving movements that are not pre-set, unlike the 2 and 3 step sparring. Techniques performed on one side must be mirrored on the other.

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The Purpose Of Semi Free Sparring

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Semi free sparring introduces the student to free sparring type movements whilst maintaining a step sparring format. Movements should be instinctive and performed with technique and precision in order to develop more advanced attack and defence techniques.

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The Purpose Of Free Sparring

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Free sparring allows students to use techniques freely in a controlled combat situation.

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11
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3 Step Sparring
(Korean Translation)

A

Sambo Matsoki

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Two Step Sparring
(Korean Translation)

A

Ibo Matsoki

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13
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What Are the 5 Parts In The Theory Of Power?

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Reaction Force
Concentration
Equilibrium
Breath Control
Speed

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14
Q

Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Sogi

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15
Q

Attention Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Charyot Sogi

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16
Q

Parallel Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Narani Chumbi Sogi

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17
Q

Walking Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Gunnun Sogi

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18
Q

Sitting Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Annun Sogi

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19
Q

Reverse Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Bandae Jurugi

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20
Q

Inner Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)

A

An Palmok Maki

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21
Q

Ball Of Foot
(Korean Translation)

A

Ap Kumchi

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22
Q

High Section
(Korean Translation)

A

Nopunde

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23
Q

Mid Section
(Korean Translation)

A

Kaunde

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24
Q

Low Section
(Korean Translation)

A

Najunde

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25
Q

One
(Korean Translation)

A

Hana

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26
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Two
(Korean Translation)

A

Dool

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27
Q

Three
(Korean Translation)

A

Set

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28
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Four
(Korean Translation)

A

Net

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29
Q

Five
(Korean Translation)

A

Dasut

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30
Q

Six
(Korean Translation)

A

Yasut

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31
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Seven
(Korean Translation)

A

Ilgope

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32
Q

Eight
(Korean Translation)

A

Yaudel

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33
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Nine
(Korean Translation)

A

Ahope

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34
Q

Ten
(Korean Translation)

A

Yaul

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35
Q

Who Is The Founder Of Taekwondo?

A

General Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan Black Belt

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36
Q

What Is The Meaning Of White?

A

White signifies innocence as a beginner who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo

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37
Q

Obverse Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Baro Jurugi

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38
Q

Forefist
(Korean Translation)

A

Ap Joomuk

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39
Q

L Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Niunja Sogi

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40
Q

Front Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Ap Chagi

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41
Q

Double Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Doo Jurugi

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42
Q

Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Maki

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43
Q

Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Chumbi Sogi

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44
Q

Rising Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Chookyo Maki

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45
Q

Pattern
(Korean Translation)

A

Tul

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46
Q

Stop
(Korean Translation)

A

Hey Chow

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47
Q

Strike
(Korean Translation)

A

Taerigi

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48
Q

Bow
(Korean Translation)

A

Kyong Yae

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49
Q

Start
(Korean Translation)

A

Sijak

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50
Q

Meaning of Chon Ji

A

Chon Ji means ‘Heaven and Earth’. It is interpreted as the creation of the world, and therefore, it is the initial tul played by the beginner. It consists of two similar parts, one to represent heaven and the other to represent earth.

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51
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Meaning of Yellow

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Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Taekwondo foundations are being laid.

52
Q

Back Fist Strike
(Korean Translation)

A

Dung Joomuk Taerigi

53
Q

Training Hall
(Korean Translation)

A

Dojang

54
Q

Training Suit
(Korean Translation)

A

Dobok

55
Q

Belt
(Korean Translation)

A

Ti

56
Q

Forearm Guarding Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Palmok Daebi Maki

57
Q

Knifehand Guarding Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Sonkal Daebi Maki

58
Q

High Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Nopunde Jurugi

59
Q

Twin Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Sang Palmok Maki

60
Q

Knifehand Strike
(Korean Translation)

A

Sonkal Taerigi

61
Q

Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Chagi

62
Q

Side Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Yop Chagi

63
Q

Footsward
(Korean Translation)

A

Balkal

64
Q

Return to Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Parrol

65
Q

Two Step Turn
(Korean Translation)

A

Dwiyro Torro

66
Q

Meaning of Dan Gun Tul

A

Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea, in the year 2333 BC

67
Q

Reverse Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Bandae Jurugi

68
Q

Outer Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Bakkat Palmok Maki

69
Q

Straight Fingertip Thrust
(Korean Translation)

A

Sun Sonkup Tulgi

70
Q

Release From Grab
(Korean Translation)

A

Jap Yosul Tae

71
Q

Wedging Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Hechyo Maki

72
Q

Front Snap Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Ap Chabusigi

73
Q

Meaning of Do San Tul
(Korean Translation)

A

Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot An Chang Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.

74
Q

Meaning of Green

A

Green signifies the plants growth as Taekwondo skills begin to develop

75
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Close Ready Stance A
(Korean Translation)

A

Moa Chumbi Sogi A

76
Q

Inward Knifehand Strike
(Korean Translation)

A

Anuro Sonkal Taerigi

77
Q

Fixed Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Kojung Sogi

78
Q

Bending Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Gaburyo Sogi

79
Q

Circular Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Dolimyo Maki

80
Q

Forearm Guarding Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Palmok Daebi Maki

81
Q

Twin Fist Vertical Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Sang Joomuk Sewo Jurugi

82
Q

X Fist Rising Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Kyocha Joomuk Chookyo Maki

83
Q

Turning Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Dollyo Chagi

84
Q

Waist Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Hori Maki

85
Q

Side Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Yop Jurugi

86
Q

Downward Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Naeryo Maki

87
Q

Meaning of Won Hyo Tul

A

Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD

88
Q

Hooking Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Golcho Maki

89
Q

Front Elbow Thrust
(Korean Translation)

A

Ap Palkup Tulgi

90
Q

Twin Knifehand Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Sang Sonkal Maki

91
Q

X Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Kyocha Sogi

92
Q

Double Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Doo Palmok Maki

93
Q

Flat Fingertip Thrust
(Korean Translation)

A

Opun Sonkup Tulgi

94
Q

Palm Pushing Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Sonbadak Miro Maki

95
Q

Upward Palm Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Ollyo Sonbadak Maki

96
Q

Twin Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Sang Jurugi

97
Q

Twin Fist Upset Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

San Joomuk Dwijibun Jurugi

98
Q

Inward Palm Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Anuro Sonbadak Maki

99
Q

Knifehand Rising Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Sonkal Chookyo Maki

100
Q

Meaning of Yul Gok Tul

A

Yul Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584 AD) nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements refer to his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude, and the diagram represents scholar.

101
Q

Meaning of Blue

A

Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo progresses.

102
Q

Close Ready Stance B
(Korean Translation)

A

Moa Chumbi Sogi B

103
Q

Reverse Knifehand Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Sonkal Dung Maki

104
Q

Upward Palm Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Ollyo Sonbadak Maki

105
Q

Rear Foot Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Dwit Bal Sogi

106
Q

Upper Elbow Thrust
(Korean Translation)

A

Wi Palkup Tulgi

107
Q

Twin Upset Punch
(Korean Translation)

A

Sang Dwijibun Jurugi

108
Q

U Shape Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Digutcha Maki

109
Q

Reverse Turning Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Bandae Dollyo Chagi

110
Q

Back Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Dwit Chagi

111
Q

Pressing Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Noolo Maki

112
Q

Waist Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Hori Maki

113
Q

Outer Forearm Inward Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Bakkat Palmok Anuro Maki

114
Q

Low Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Nachuo Sogi

115
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Meaning of Joong Gun Tul

A

Joong Gun is named after the patriot An Joong Gun, who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Governor General of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korean-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this Tul to represent Mr An’s age when he was executed in Lui-Shung prison in 1910

116
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W Shape Block
(Korean Translation)

A

San Maki

117
Q

Double Forearm Pushing Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Doo Palmok Miro Maki

118
Q

X Stance
(Korean Translation)

A

Kyocha Sogi

119
Q

Crescent Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Bandal Chagi

120
Q

Hooking Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Golcho Chagi

121
Q

X Fist Pressing Block
(Korean Translation)

A

Kyocha Joomuk Noolo Maki

122
Q

Knee Kick
(Korean Translation)

A

Murup Chagi

123
Q

Inward
(Korean Translation)

A

Anuro

124
Q

Outward
(Korean Translation)

A

Bakuro

125
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Meaning of Toi Gye Tul

A

Toi Gye is the penname of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th Century AD), an authority on neo-confucianism. The 37 movements of the Tul refer to his birthplace on 37 degrees latitude. The diagram represents scholar.

126
Q

Meaning of Red

A

Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

127
Q

Purpose of Conditioning Exercises

A

Conditioning exercises should be practised regularly to build strength and muscle endurance: for example sit ups, press ups, squats, star jumps etc…

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