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Questions for Green and Blue Belts

  1. Why is it necessary to practice forms and basics?
    1. To build a solid foundation and to develop coordination, agility and skill. Practicing forms also builds confidence and concentration.
  2. Why do we practice one steps?
    1. To develop effective offense and defense and to learn control of distance, precision, speed and reaction time.
  3. Why do we practice breaking techniques?
    1. To test the effectiveness of various techniques ,and to develop power, precision and concentra- tion.
  4. Why are stretching exercises necessary in Tae Kwon Do?
    1. To develop flexibility which allows greater speed (and thus power) in executing techniques. It also allows for a greater range of targets on an opponent. Flexibility promotes youthful agility and a sense of well being.
  5. What are the five self-disciplines of Tae Kwon Do?
    1. Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitability.
  6. What part of the foot do you use in kicks?
    1. Front kick = ball of foot; Roundhouse = top of instep; Side kick = side back heel; Back kick = side back heel; Back hook kick = side back heel or ball; Axe kick = ball of foot or bottom of heel; In-to-out crescent = top of instep; Out-to-in crescent = ball of foot.
  7. What is the meaning of the American flag?
    1. The thirteen stripes represent the original colonies and the 50 stars represent the states. Red signifies war, blood and courage. White signifies truth, freedom and purity. Blue represents justice, loyalty and ambition.
  8. What is the advanced student’s code of honor?
    1. Respect each other
    2. Be honest
    3. Be patient with others
    4. Help each other
    5. Be loyal to yourself and your family
    6. Obey and be loyal to instructors
    7. Be loyal to your dojang.
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