Belts
What is the meaning of White Belt?
What is, White signifies innocence as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Teaqwando.
What county did Taekwondo originate from?
What is Korea!
What number is ilgop in English?
What is, 7
Chon-Ji means literally what?
The Heaven, the Earth
What is the Student Oath of Taekwon-Do?
I shall observe the Tenets of Taekwondo
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwondo
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
What is the width of a Parallel Ready Stance?
What is, 1.0 shoulder width.
How many moves are in Po-Eun and what is the diagram?
36 moves
Horizontal line
Who is Sr. Master Mason's highest-ranked student?
Who was the first person to reach black belt under Mr. Young's Training?
Mr. Keith Walling.
What is the meaning of Yellow Belt?
What is, Yellow signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Teaqwando foundation that is being laid.
Who was the Father of Taekwon-Do, his rank, and title?
General Choi Hong Hi, 9th dan Black belt Grand Master
How do you say "meditate" in Korean?
What is "muk-nyom"
What is the pattern information for Dan-Gun?
Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
What are 3 Reasons for Practicing Courtesy?
What is, [refer to white book]
Example: To handle matters with fairness and sincerity
What are the available Facings for a Walking stance
What is, Full, Half, or reverse half
What is the pattern information for Juche?
Juche is a philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything. In other words, it is the idea that man is the master of the world and his own destiny. It is said that this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mountain, which symbolizes the spirit of the Korean people.
What are the three features by name on the Mountain View Taekwon-Do patch?
1. Sr. Master Mason Kicking
2. Mt. Hood
3. Wolf
What year was Valley View Taekwondo started?
2019
What is the meaning of Green belt?
What is, Green signifies the plants growth as the Teaqwando skill begins to develop.
What is the literal translation of Taekwon-Do?
Tae - Jumping, flying, to kick or smash with the foot
Kwon - Fist, to punch or destroy with the hand or fist
Do - The art or way
What is Master instructor in Korean?
What is, sa-hyung
How many moves does Won-Hyo have? And what is the Diagram?
What is, 28 moves and Capital "I"
At what age does a PeeWee become a Junior?
Age 11
What is the weight distribution on a L stance?
What is, 30%/ 70%
Name three of the eight characteristics of the ideal instructor.
1. Strong moral and ethical standards
2. Clear outlook and philosophy in life
3.Responsible attitude as an instructor
4. Scientific mind in matters of technique
5. Knowledge of the vital spots of human anatomy
6. Unshakable integrity in political and financial dealings
7. Dedication to spreading the art of Taekwon-Do around the world
8. Ability to gain confidence from seniors, trust from fellow instructors, and respect by his juniors
What is the phrase Sr. Master Mason says to everyone right before their testing?
Have faith in my faith in you.
What is the animal on the Valley View Taekwondo patch?
What is, a Lynx
What is the meaning of Blue belt?
What is, Blue signifies the heaven toward which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Teaqwando progresses
Who was the Legendary founder of Korea and what is the year?
What is, the Holy Dan-Gun in the year 2,333 BC
What is Grand Master in Korean?
What is, sa-sung
What happened to Ahn Joong-Gun in 1910?
What is, He was executed in Lui Shung prison
What is the Theory of Power?
Speed
Mass
Concentration
Equilibrium
Reaction Force
Breath Control
What is the Length of a Fixed stance?
What is, 1.5 shoulder width
What skill did General Choi possess that he learned from Mr. Han?
Calligraphy
How many black belts currently call Sr. Master Mason their instructor?
16
What is the year of General Choi's regrettable death, which split the ITF and the USTF?
What is, 2002
What is the meaning of Red Belt
What is, Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning opponents to stay away.
When and where was Mr. Ahn executed?
Lui-Shung prison in 1910
At one point, USTF students used to actually yell this at the end of the pattern. What is the Korean word used for 4-Directional Excercises?
What is, Sa-Jul
What is the name of the youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty on the early 7th Century?
What is, Hwa-Rang
Who is the Washington State Director for the USTF?
Grand Master Steadman
What is the weight distribution of a Bending Ready Stance "A"?
What is, (F/R) 0%/100%
In what year was Sr. Grand Master Sereff promoted to 9th degree Grand Master?
1997
How many years has Sr. Master Mason been a black belt?
40 years
What was the name of Mr. Young's first Taekwondo school from 2010-2012?
What is, Lake Shore Taekwondo.
What is the meaning of Black belt?
What is, Black is the opposite of white therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Teaqwando. It also indicates the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear.
Who was nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea"
What is, Yul- Gok
What is "integrity" in Korean?
What is, "Yom-Chi"
Who invented the Kobukson?
Admiral Yi Soon Sin
Emmit
What Dan level do you learn Warrior Ready Stance Type B?
4th Dan
What is the pattern information for Tong-Il?
Tong-il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea, which has been divided since 1945. The diagram for this pattern symbolizes the homogenous race.
What are the Big Dog Names of Sr. Master Mason's 4th Dan and up students?
Mr. Ragsdale - Mongrel
Mr. Dean - Tank
Mrs. Mason - Moxie
Mr. Shroy - Greyhound
Mr. Egan - Springer
Mr. Young - Topcat
Who was Mr Young's very first Taekwondo instructor?
What is, Mr. Jason P. Taylor.