Tenets
What does it mean to be courteous?
To be kind and respectful of other people and there things
Who founded Maum Sin Yong (MSY) and what is their rank?
Dr. Kramer, IV (6th) Dan
Who created Taekwon-Do?
2-star General Choi (pronounced Chey) Hong-Hi - or General Choi
What does ITF stand for?
International Taekwon-Do Federation
What part of the foot do we use for a front kick?
The ball of the foot
What does integrity mean?
To know the difference between right and wrong, and to do what is right, even when no one is looking
Who is Mrs. Shirley's instructor?
Dr. Kramer
What does Taekwon-Do mean?
Tae - smashing or breaking with the foot, Kwon - smashing or breaking with the hand, Do - Way of life. Altogether it means, foot and hand way of life.
How do you say "Front Snap Kick" in Korean?
Apcha busigi
For a middle block we use the "ap palmok". What is "ap palmok"?
Inner forearm
What does perseverance mean?
To not give up, to try to keep getting better
Who is Master Crochet and what rank is she?
Master Crochet is the President of the Phoenix Group. Maum Sin Yong is part of the Phoenix Group. Master Crochet is an VIII (8th) Dan.
When was Taekwon-Do founded?
April 11, 1955
How do you say "Jump change" in Korean?
Ba qua
When we do an inward block with the bakat palmok, what is the tool we are using?
Outer forearm
What does self-control mean?
To have control over your mind (thoughts) and body (actions).
When was Maum Sin Yong started?
1989
What style of Taekwon-Do do we practice?
Chan-Hun (Chan-hoon) - which means "Blue Cottage"
How do you say "Knife-hand" in Korean?
Sonkal
How do you say "Side strike" in Korean?
yop taerigi
What is indomitable spirit?
To have courage even when pitted against overwhelming odds. (To be brave even things feel like they might be impossible)
What is the highest rank you can achieve in Taekwon-Do while living?
IX (9th) Dan, or Grandmaster
How do you say "Sparring" or "Sparring style" in Korean?
Matsogi