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100

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. 

100

What county did Taekwondo originate from? 

What is Korea! 

100

What number is ilgop in English? 

What is, 7

100

Chon-Ji means literally what?

The Heaven, the Earth

100

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

100

What is the width of a Parallel Ready Stance? 

What is, 1.0 shoulder width. 

100

How many moves are in Po-Eun and what is the diagram?

36 moves
Horizontal line

100

Who is Sr. Master Mason's highest-ranked student?

Master Stoppani, 8th Dan
100

Who was the first person to reach black belt under Mr. Young's Training?

Mr. Keith Walling. 

200

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.

200

Who was the Father of Taekwon-Do, his rank, and title?

General Choi Hong Hi, 9th dan Black belt Grand Master

200

How do you say "meditate" in Korean?

What is "muk-nyom"

200

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.

200

What are 3 Reasons for Practicing Courtesy? 

What is, [refer to white book]

Example: To handle matters with fairness and sincerity 

200

What are the available Facings for a Walking stance

What is, Full, Half, or reverse half

200

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.

200

What are the three features by name on the Mountain View Taekwon-Do patch?

1. Sr. Master Mason Kicking

2. Mt. Hood

3. Wolf

200

What year was Valley View Taekwondo started? 

2019

300

What is the meaning of Green belt? 

What is, Green signifies the plants growth as the Teaqwando skill begins to develop. 

300

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

300

What is Master instructor in Korean? 

What is, sa-hyung

300

How many moves does Won-Hyo have? And what is the Diagram?

What is, 28 moves and Capital "I"

300

At what age does a PeeWee become a Junior?

Age 11

300

What is the weight distribution on a L stance? 

What is, 30%/ 70%

300

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

300

What is the phrase Sr. Master Mason says to everyone right before their testing?

Have faith in my faith in you.

300

What is the animal on the Valley View Taekwondo patch?

What is, a Lynx

400

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 

400

Who was the Legendary founder of Korea and what is the year? 

What is, the Holy Dan-Gun in the year 2,333 BC

400

What is Grand Master in Korean?

What is, sa-sung 

400

What happened to Ahn Joong-Gun in 1910?

What is, He was executed in Lui Shung prison

400

What is the Theory of Power?

Speed
Mass
Concentration
Equilibrium
Reaction Force
Breath Control

400

What is the Length of a Fixed stance? 

What is, 1.5 shoulder width 

400

What skill did General Choi possess that he learned from Mr. Han?

Calligraphy

400

How many black belts currently call Sr. Master Mason their instructor?

16

400

What is the year of General Choi's regrettable death, which split the ITF and the USTF?

What is, 2002

500

What is the meaning of Red Belt

What is, Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning opponents to stay away. 

500

When and where was Mr. Ahn executed?

Lui-Shung prison in 1910

500

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

500

What is the name of the youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty on the early 7th Century? 

What is, Hwa-Rang

500

Who is the Washington State Director for the USTF?

Grand Master Steadman

500

What is the weight distribution of a Bending Ready Stance "A"?

What is, (F/R) 0%/100%

500

In what year was Sr. Grand Master Sereff promoted to 9th degree Grand Master?

1997

500

How many years has Sr. Master Mason been a black belt?

40 years

500

What was the name of Mr. Young's first Taekwondo school from 2010-2012?

What is, Lake Shore Taekwondo. 

600

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. 

600

Who was nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea" 

What is, Yul- Gok

600

What is "integrity" in Korean?

What is, "Yom-Chi"

600

Who invented the Kobukson?

Admiral Yi Soon Sin

600
What is Senior Grand Master Sereff's middle name?

Emmit

600

What Dan level do you learn Warrior Ready Stance Type B?

4th Dan

600

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.

600

What are the Big Dog Names of Sr. Master Mason's 4th Dan and up students?

Master Stoppani - Titan

Mr. Ragsdale - Mongrel
Mr. Dean - Tank
Mrs. Mason - Moxie
Mr. Shroy - Greyhound
Mr. Egan - Springer
Mr. Young - Topcat

600

Who was Mr Young's very first Taekwondo instructor? 

What is, Mr. Jason P. Taylor.