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100

What's Mr. Kevin's signature kick?

Back kick/jumping back kick


100

Name 5 different types of popular martial arts.

Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Hwa Rang Do, Tang Soo Do, Krav Maga, Kenpo, Muay Thai, Fencing, Wrestling, Boxing, Aikido, Stick-fighting, Capoeira....

100

Which kick is the most common in the Taegeuk poomsae?

Front snap kick

100

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the US from who?

France!

100

How do you say "uniform" in Korean?

"Dobok"

200

What are the names of Master T's (human) children? [+50 points if you can say their correct ages]

Caden (17), Jaron (15) and Dagan (12) 

200

What is the name of the Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of fight, acrobatics, music, dance and rituals in a very elegant and magnetic way?

Capoeira

200

Name three of the most common injuries in Taekwondo.

Concussion, neck pain, back pain, Ankle sprain, broken nose, hamstring sprain, knee injury, quad injury....

200

What are 3 nicknames for New York/New York City?

The Empire State, The Big Apple, Gotham, Center of the Universe, City that Never Sleeps, The Big City, The Capital of the World, The center of the World, The City, The City of Cities, The Fashion Capital of the World, The Melting Pot....

200

Name 6 taekwondo kicks in Korean

  • Axe Kick – Naeryeo-Chagi
  • Back Kick – Dwi-Chagi
  • Crescent Kick – Bandal-Chagi
  • Front Kick – Ap-Chagi
  • Hook Kick – Huryeo-Chagi
  • Push Kick – Meereo-Chagi
  • Roundhouse Kick – Dollyo-Chagi
  • Scissor Kick – Kawi-Chagi
  • Side Kick – Yeop-Chagi
  • Spinning Hook Kick – Dwi-Huryeo-Chagi
  • Tornado Kick – Dolgae-Chagi
300

Name 5 instructors/employees that have pets [+20 points if you can say what kind of pets]

Master T (dogs and cat), Master An (cat), Master Richard (snake), Ms Sukanya (cats), Mr. Christian (dog), Mr. Krasnoff (dog)

300

Name 4 of the 5 traditional animal styles of Shaolin Kung Fu.

The Dragon, the snake, the tiger, the leopard and the crane

300

What are the two popular brands of electronic scoring equipment used in World Taekwondo sparring tournaments?

Daedo and KP&P

300
Before it was named "Times Square" it was named what?

Longacre Square

300

How do you say "Yes", "No" and "Thank You" in Korean?

"neh", "ah-nee-oh", "gahm-sah-hahm-ni-da"

400

Which instructor was on the AAU National Team? [+50 points for the year]

Mr. Christian was on the AAU Jr National Team in 2007 and 2008

400

What does "Jiu Jitsu" translate to or mean?

Jiu-Jitsu is a Japanese word. Where Jiu (ju) means “gentleness” (or soft, supple, flexible, pliable, or yielding) and Jitsu (jutsu) means “art” so actually jiu-jitsu is translated as “gentle art”.

400

How many senior weight divisions are there in TKD? [+50 bonus points for naming them all]

8 divisions: fin, fly, bantam, feather, light, welter, middle, heavy

400

What are the conceal carry laws (firearms) in NY State?

Concealed carry is only legal with a New York Pistol License (NYPL). The minimum age is 21, with the exception of honorably discharged members of the military, who can be any age. NY doesn’t recognize permits/licenses from any other states and only residents, part-time residents or anyone who is principally employed or has his or her principal place of business can obtain NYPLs. The one exception are pistol licenses from New York City, which are valid statewide. In addition, a NYPL is not valid in the five counties that make up New York City. No handguns can be taken into the city unless New York City has validated your license.

400

Which is the proper way to write "Taekwondo":

A. 태권도

B. 권도태

C. 도권태

A. 태권도

500

What belt is Master Richard in Grappling/Jiu-jitsu?

Purple Belt
500
Although the term Martial Arts is commonly associated with the fighting arts of East Asia, it originally referred to the combat systems of Europe. The term "martial arts" is derived from Latin meaning what?
"arts of Mar", the Roman god of war



500

Name any 2 current or past member that was on the roster of the USA National Team at the Olympics

Jackie Galloway, Stephen Lambdin, Steven Lopez, Paige McPherson, Terrence Jennings, Diana Lopez, Mark Lopez, Charlotte Craig, Nia Abdallah, Herbert Perez, Juan Moreno, Diane Murray, Lynnette Love, Terry Poindexter

500

Which famous scientists eyes are kept in a safe box in NYC?

Albert Einstein

500

What does this phrase say: 
팀을 가자

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