Majest Martial Arts

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1 ~ Questions for Current WHITE Belts ~ 1. Q. What do we learn at this school? A. Tae Kwon Do, SIR! 2. Q. What is Tae Kwon Do? A. A Korean Martial Art, SIR! 3. Q. What does Tae Kwon Do mean? A. Tae ~ means foot or kicking, B. Kwon ~ means hand fist or punching, C. Do ~ means art or way, SIR! 4. Q. What is your master s name? A. Master Seung Min Choi, SIR! 5. Q. Can you count ten in Korean?.. 1 ~ Hanna 6 ~ Yasut 2 ~ Dool 7 ~ Ilgop 3 ~ Set 8 ~ Yadul 4 ~ Net 9 ~ Ahop 5 ~ Dasut 10 ~ Yaul 6. Q. Terminology A. Attention ~ Cha-ryeot, Flag ~ Kuk-Ki Bow ~ Kyung-Ye Ready ~ Joon-Bi Master ~ Sa-Bum-Nim Form ~ Poomse Uniform ~ Do-Bok Begin ~ Shi-jak Tae Kwon Do School ~ Do-Jang End ~ Keu-Man 7. Q. What is the philosophy behind the white belt? A. Focus, SIR!

2 ~ Questions for Current Yellow Belts ~ 1. Why do we yell while practicing Tae Kwon Do? A. To develop spiritual strength with concentration, power and confidence, SIR! 2. Q. What is a bow? A. The bow is a Korean form of greeting, SIR! 3. Q. Why do we bow? A. We bow to show sincerity and respect, SIR! 4. Q. When do we bow? A. We bow to the flags when we enter the DOJANG. We bow to the Master and Instructor anytime and anywhere we see them. We bow to a higher-level belt and fellow Tae Kwon Do students anytime and anywhere we see them, SIR! 5. Q. Why do we test? A. We test to further our knowledge of Tae Kwon Do through test preparation and test experience, to gain confidence by performing under pressure, and to let a qualified judge determine the increase of my knowledge, SIR! 6. Q. What is the name of your poomse? A. Ki Bon Dool, SIR! 7. Q. How many movements are in your poomse A. 16 movements, SIR! 8. Q. What is the philosophy behind the yellow belt? A. Respect, SIR!

3 ~ Questions for Current Orange Belts ~ 1. Q. How do you make power in Tae Kwon Do? A. Power is made by weight and speed together with relaxation, concentration and confidence, SIR! 2. Q. Where are the three attack points when you punch or kick? A. High Section ~ In Joong Middle Section ~ Myung Chi Low Section ~ Nang Sim, SIR! 3. Q. Why are there different colored belts? A. The increase in knowledge and ability is symbolized by the darkness of the colors in the belt as one advances, SIR! 4. Q. How do you say in Korean: How are you, Goodbye to someone staying, and Goodbye to someone leaving? A. Ahn Nyung Ha Sim Nee Ka (How are you) Ahn Nyung Hee Kei Sheep See Yo (Goodbye to someone staying) Ahn Nyung Hee Ka Sheep See Yo (Goodbye to someone leaving), SIR! 5. Q. Why do we test? A. We test to further our knowledge of Tae Kwon Do through test preparation and test experience, to gain confidence by performing under pressure, and to let to a qualified judge determine the increase of my knowledge, SIR! 6. Q. What is name of your poomse? A. Ki Bon Sat, SIR! 7. Q. What is the philosophy behind the Orange belt? A. Consistency, SIR!

4 ~ Questions for Current Green Belts ~ 1. Q. Can you explain the meaning of the white belt? A. The white belt signifies purity of knowledge of Tae Kwon Do, SIR! 2. Q. In what countries did Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Kung Fu come from? A. Tae Kwon Do is from Korea Karate is from Japan Kung Fu is from China, SIR! 3. Q. Why do you control in free sparring? A. To demonstrate mental discipline, physical control of ourselves, and to build self-confidence that indicates a strong mind, SIR! 4. Q. What part of the foot do you use with these kick? A. Front Snap Kick? ~ Top of the foot (instep) Round House Kick? ~ Top of the foot (instep) Side Kick? ~ Knife of the foot (side with heel) Back Kick? ~ Heel of the foot Back Hook Kick? ~ Heel or bottom of the foot Axe Kick ~ Heel of the foot, SIR! 5. Q. What is name of your poomse? A. Tae Guk il Jang, SIR! 6. Q. How many movements are in your poomse? A. 18 movements, SIR! 7. Q. What is the philosophy behind the green belt? A. Goal Setting, SIR!

5 ~ Questions for Current Purple Belts ~ 1. Q. What is a POOR STUDENT? A. A POOR STUDENT is lazy, has no focus, and expects results without sweat, SIR! 2. Q. What is a GOOD STUDENT? A. A GOOD STUDENT has the desire to learn and achieve goals, SIR! 3. Q. What is an EXCELLENT STUDENT? A. An EXCELLENT STUDENT not only learns techniques but gains expressive ability, accepts hard work and sweat, realizing results come from practice, SIR! 4. Q. What is a BEST STUDENT? A. A BEST STUDENT never gives up trying to learn what he or she needs to learn until it becomes second nature, both in technique and attitude, SIR! 5. Q. What is name of your poomse? A. Tae Guk Ei Jang, SIR! 6. Q. How many movements are in your poomse? A. 18 movements, SIR! 7. Q. What is the philosophy behind the purple belt? A. Self-Control, SIR!

6 ~ Questions for Current Blue Belts ~ 1. Q. What are the Ten Commandments of Tae Kwon Do? A. Be loyal to your country. Be a good son or daughter to your parents. Be faithful to your spouse. Be on good terms with your brothers and sisters. Be loyal to your friends. Be respectful to your elders. Respect and trust your teachers. Never retreat in battle. Always finish what you start, SIR! 2. Q. Can you explain the reason why you practice one-on-one sparring? A. We practice one-on-one sparring to develop effective offensive and defensive skills, control of distance, precision, speed and reaction, SIR! 3. Q. What is name of your poomse? A. Tae Guk Sam Jang, SIR! 4. Q. How many movements are in your poomse? A. 20 movements, SIR! 5. Q. What is the philosophy behind the blue belt? A. Loyalty, SIR!

7 ~ Questions for Current Super-Blue Belts ~ 1. Q. What is the meaning of the American Flag? A. There are thirteen stripes on the American Flag, which represent the original thirteen colonies. The stars represent the 50 states of our nation. The colors stand for: Red ~ Courage, War and Blood White ~ Truth, Freedom and Purity Blue ~ Justice, Loyalty and Ambition, SIR! 2. Q. Why do you practice breaking techniques? A. We practice breaking techniques to develop power, precision, Concentration, and to actually test the effectiveness of various techniques, SIR! 3. Q. What is name of your poomse? A. Tae Guk Sa Jang, SIR! 4. Q. How many movements are in your poomse? A. 20 movements, SIR! 5. Q. What is the philosophy behind the super blue belt? A. Cooperation, SIR!

8 ~ Questions for Current Brown Belts ~ 1. Q. What are the five points to remember when doing forms? A. 1. You must first chamber before executing a block. 2. Both hands twist together one hand twists in while, at the same time, the other twists out. 3. Straight line your hand should move in a straight line towards your target. 4. Waist power each block or punch should be delivered using waist power. 5. Use accurate distance and angle with explosive power, SIR! 2. Q. Why is it necessary to practice basics and forms? A. Forms and basics build a necessary solid foundation for achieving coordination, agility and skill. Performing these techniques also builds confidence and concentration, SIR! 3. Q. What is the name of your poomse? A. Tae Guk Oh Jang, SIR! 4. Q. How many movements are in your poomse? A. 20 movements, SIR! 5. Q. What is the philosophy behind the brown belt? A. Enthusiasm, SIR!

9 ~ Questions for Current Super-Brown Belts ~ 1. Q. What is the advanced student code of honor? A. 1. Respect each other. 2. Be honest. 3. Be patient. 4. Help each other. 5. Always stand by the weak. 6. Be loyal to yourself and your family. 7. Obey and be loyal to your Master and Instructor. 8. Be loyal to your DoJang, SIR! 2. Q. Why do you meditate? A. We meditate because meditation is necessary to gather one s spiritual energy (Gi). It helps us to achieve deeper insight, greater awareness and a feeling of relaxation. This serenity can become a habit even in highly stressful situation. In such situations, with the mind cleared of unnecessary distraction, self-control is maintained and proper action can be taken. Also, meditation becomes concentration when action is required. 3. Q. What is name of your poomse? A. Tae Guk Yuk Jang, SIR! 4. Q. How many movements are in your poomse? A. 23 movements, SIR! 5. Q. What is the philosophy behind the super brown belt? A. Perseverance, SIR!

10 ~ Questions for Current Red Belts ~ 1. Q. What is the meaning of each belt color? A. White belt ~ Signifies pure, nothing and clean, and the readiness to change color. Yellow belt ~ Signifies the sunrise and opening to receive knowledge. Orange belt ~ Signifies the setting of the sun as it paints the sky with brilliant colors. But as the day comes to an end, there is the promise of more opportunities tomorrow. Green belt ~ Signifies the spring, starting to grow and beginnings. Purple belt ~ Signifies the color of the majesty which represents dignity and power. Blue belt ~ Signifies the sky, youth and ambition. Brown belt ~ Signifies the earth or mountains and developing a strong foundation. Red belt ~ Signifies the sun, its brightness and energy, the physical acts of an individual. Black belt ~ Contains all the colors signifying the deepest and most dense knowledge, the accumulation of all proceeding levels, SIR! 2. Q. Why do we practice breathing control? A. To develop spiritual strength (GI) and endurance, SIR! 3. Q. What is name of your poomse? A. Tae Guk Chil Jang, SIR! 4. Q. How many movements are in your poomse? A. 25 movements, SIR! 5. Q. What is the philosophy behind the red belt? A. Confidence, SIR!