Colour Belt Theory

10th Kup Junior

Q:What are the 5 tenets of Tae Kwon-Do

A:Courtesy, Integrity, Perserverance, Self Control & Indomitable Spirit

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Training Suit"

A:Dobok

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Punch"

A:Jirugi

10th Kup Senior

Q:What do the words "Tae Kwon-Do" mean?

A:Hand // Foot // Way

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Punch"

A:Jirugi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Training Suit"

A:Dobok

9th Kup Junior

Q:What are the 5 tenets of Tae Kwon-Do

A:Courtesy, Integrity, Perserverance, Self Control & Indomitable Spirit

Q:What is the meaning or significance of Yellow Belt?

A:Earth - Plant Sprouting - TKD Developing

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Walking Stance"

A:Gunnun Sogi

9th Kup Senior

Q:What is the Weight Distribution of a L Stance?

A:70/30

Q:Do you know the Name and how many movements are in your pattern?

A:Chon Ji, 19 Movements

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Middle Block"

A:Kaunde Makgi (An Plamok Kaunde Makgi)

8th Kup Junior

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Knifehand"?

A:Sonkal

Q:Can you show or tell me which part of the foot you use for a Front Kick?

A:Ball of the Foot (Ap Kumchi)

Q:What is the Weight Distribution of a Walking Stance?

A:50/50

8th Kup Senior

Q:What does TAGB Stand For?

A:Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain

Q:What is the meaning or significance of Yellow Belt?

A:Earth - Plant Sprouting - TKD Developing

Q:Can you show or tell me which part of the foot you use for a Front Kick?

A:Ball of the Foot (Ap Kumchi)

7th Kup Junior

Q:Can you tell me the meaning of your pattern?

A:Do San - Pseudonym of Patriot Ahn Ch'ang Ho (1876-1938) - furthering Education in Korea & Independence Movement

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Wedging Block"?

A:Hechyo Makgi

Q:What is the name of your pattern and how many movements does it have?

A:Do San Tul, 24 Movements

7th Kup Senior

Q:What is the name of your pattern and how many movements does it have?

A:Do San Tul, 24 Movements

Q:When was Tae Kwon-Do Introduced into the UK?

A:1967

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Knifehand Guarding Block"?

A:Sonkal Daebi Makgi

6th Kup Junior

Q:Can you tell me the name of your pattern and how many movements?

A:Won Hyo Tul, 28 Movements

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Side Punch"?

A:Yop Jirugi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Straight Fingertip Thrust"?

A:Son Sonkut Tulgi

6th Kup Senior

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Straight Fingertip Thrust"?

A:Son Sonkut Tulgi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Side Punch"?

A:Yop Jirugi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Reverse Knifehand"

A:Sonkal Dung

5th Kup Junior

Q:What is the meaning of Blue Belt?

A:Heaven - plant maturing - TKD Progresses

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Rising Block"?

A:Chookyo Makgi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Waist Block"?

A:Hori Makgi

5th Kup Senior

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Knee Kick"?

A:Moorup Chagi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Straight Fingertip Thrust"?

A:Son Sonkut Tulgi

Q:What year was Tae Kwon-Do introduced into the UK

A:1967

4th Kup Junior

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Turning Punch"?

A:Dollyo Jirugi

Q:What is the meaning of pattern Joong Gun Tul?

A:Named after An Joong-Gun - Assainated First Japanese Governor General of Korea - Hiro Bumi Ito. 32 Movements, Mr An's age when Executed

Q:Can you demonstrate or tell me the Korean Term for "U Shape Block"

A:Mongdungi Makgi

4th Kup Senior

Q:What is the name of your pattern and how many movements does it have?

A:Joong Gun Tul, 32 Movements

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Double Forearm Block"?"

A:Doo Palmok Makgi

Q:When performing "Arc Hand Strike", What is the Target Area?

A:Throat

3rd Kup Junior

Q:What is the name of your pattern and how many movements does it have?

A:Toi Gye Tul, 37 Movements

Q:What is the Kroean Term for "Thrust"

A:Tulgi

Q:What is the Weight Distribution of "Fixed Stance"

A:50/50

3rd Kup Senior

Q:What is the Korean Term for Guarding Block

A:Daebi Makgi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "W Shape Block"

A:San Makgi

Q:Who is the Chairman of the TAGB

A:GM David Oliver, 9th Degree Black Belt

2nd Kup Junior

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Closed Ready Stance C"

A:Moa Junbi Sogi C

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Knife Hand Strike"?

A:Sonkal Taerigi

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Vertical Stance"?

A:Soo Jik Sogi

2nd Kup Senior

Q:What is the Korean Term for "Turning Kick"?

A:Dollyo Chagi

Q:Which Patterns have "Release Moves" in them?

A:Hwa Rang, Joong Gun, Do San

Q:What is the Difference between Strike and Thrust?

A:Strike = Smash or Destroy Target Area. Soft or Hard Targets. Thrust = Penetrate Target Area. Soft Tissue Target Area.#