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What does Taekwon-Do literally mean?
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The art of hand and foot.
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Who is the father and founder of Taekwon-Do?
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Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan.
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In which country did Taekwon-Do originate?
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Korea.
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When was Taekwon-Do officially recognised?
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11th April 1955.
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What are the 5 tenets of Taekwon-Do?
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Courtesy; Integrity; Perseverance; Self control; Indomitable Spirit.
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What does a white belt signify?
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Innocence - as the beginner who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
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What is the title given to a 7th or 8th degree black belt?
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Master (Sahyun).
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What is the title given to a 9th degree black belt?
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Grand Master (Saseong).
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What is the Korean term for Instructor?
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Sabum.
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What are the Korean terms for the following stances?
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Attention Stance
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Charyot Sogi
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Parallel Stance
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Narani Sogi
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Sitting Stance
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Annun Sogi
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Walking Stance
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Gonnun Sogi
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Name the 3 sections of the body in Korean.
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Nopunde (High); Kaunde (Middle); Najunde (Low).
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What are the Korean terms for the following attacking and defensive tools?
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Forefist
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Ap Joomuk
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Knifehand
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Sonkal
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Inner Forearm
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An Palmok
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Outer Forearm
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Bakat Palmok
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Ball of the Foot
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Apkumchi
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What are the Korean terms for:
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4 Direction Punch
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Saju Jirugi
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4 Direction Block
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Saju Magki
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What are the Korean terms for the following techniques?
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Middle Punch
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Kaunde Jirugi
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Outer Forearm Low Block
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Bakat Palmok Najunde Magki
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Knifehand Low Block
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Sonkal Najunde Makgi
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Inner Forearm Middle Block
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Palmok Kaunde Magki
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Outer Forearm High Block
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Bakat Palmok Nopunde Magki
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Outer Forearm Rising Block
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Bakat Palmok Chookyo Makgi
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Front Snap Kick
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Ap Cha Busigi
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What are the definitions of:
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High Block
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A high block is when the fist or fingertip reaches the same level of the defender’s eyes.
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Middle Block
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A middle block is when the fist or fingertip reaches the same level of the defender’s shoulder.
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Low Block
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A low block is a block that defends against an attack aimed at the lower abdomen or points below
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