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ITF Taekwon-Do red belt test quiz
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1
What do the 24 patterns in taekwondo represent?
The 24th parallel (on the map)
Heavens and earth
24 famous Korean leaders
24 hours in a day
2
Which of these is an example of a vital spot?
Neck
Quadriceps (thighs)
Toes
Elbows
3
The solar plexus is the region where the external genitalia are found.
True
False
4
What is the groove at the midline of the upper lip called?
Philtrum
Uvula
Clavicle
Epiglottis
5
What do you need to do to earn the next belt?
Just show up to class
Buy it at a store
Play video games
Train, practice, and pass a test
6
What is the meaning of the Toi-Gye pattern?
The name of the monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty
The pen name (alternate name) of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century)
Named for patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Korean Governor General
A pseudonym (fictitious or fake name) of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho
7
Vital spots can be visualized as being high, middle, and low. What do we use to visualize the HIGH area?
Groin
Uvula
Solar plexus
Philtrum
8
Which of these are an example of using deception in sparring?
Jumping around to make them wonder when you're going to kick
Lying to your opponent about your experience in taekwondo
Pretending to punch but never following through
Lifting your hands up like you're going to punch, then kicking their ribs
9
Which rank (Dan) of black belt are considered to be masters?
White belts with black stripes
4-6
1-3
7-9
10
A 9th degree black belt is the most advanced rank. What does 9 represent?
The highest single digit number (rank), and 3x3 - heaven, mortals and earth
9 types of kicks you have to know to earn a black belt
9 tests to achieve a black belt
9 years to achieve a black belt
11
How many gups are there?
5
6
10
7
12
When sparring, you must remain controlled and stop just before hitting a vital spot.
False
True
13
What does this Chinese symbol (that looks a lot like "three") mean?
Master
King
Thirty
Thirteen
14
Why should you try new moves when sparring?
So you can work different muscle groups
So the people in the crowd will be impressed
So your opponent can't predict what move you're going to use next
So you can show how strong you are
15
What gup are you testing for if you are testing for your RED BELT?
2nd gup
9th gup
6th gup
4th gup
16
How many levels of black belt (Dan) are there?
3
9
5
12
17
What is Neo-Confucianism?
A moral belief or philosophy that promotes a virtuous & harmonious society
An ancient religion
An ancient country that doesn't exist today
An ancient Chinese leader
18
What is the correct breathing technique when executing a powerful strike?
Inhale deeply and hold your breath
Exhale sharply at the moment of impact
Exhale before striking
Breathe normally
19
What does a red belt mean?
You must be careful and control your power
It’s the final level
You are a beginner
You are ready to be a master
20
Who was Toi-Gye named after?
A Buddhist monk
A scholar and philosopher
A Taekwon-Do grandmaster
A famous Korean general
21
The solar plexus is near the bottom of your ribs in the middle of your chest.
False
True
22
What is the key principle to follow when sparring in ITF Taekwon-Do?
Use excessive force to intimidate your opponent
Show good control, timing, and accuracy
Attack with full power at all times
Focus only on blocking and defence
23
Who is the founder of ITF Taekwon-Do?
Grandmaster Clint Norman
Jigoro Kano
Lucien Phillips
General Choi Hong Hi
24
What is another word for "Gup"?
Belt
Level
Dan
Grade
25
This is the Chinese character for "three." What do the lines represent?
Sky, earth, and water
Heaven, mortals, and earth
Three levels of Taekwon-do mastery
Heaven, earth, and the underworld
26
What is the significance of the red belt in ITF Taekwon-Do?
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts
Signifies the sky towards which the tree grows
Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control
Signifies innocence, as that of a beginner
27
Why is the number 9 mathematically significant?
It's one lower than 10
When you multiply 9 by any other 1-digit number, the answer adds up to 9
It's an odd number
It was General Choi Hong Hi's favourite number
28
When a black belt reaches 4th Dan they are considered to have graduated into expert level
True
False
29
What is the special name for the coloured belt levels?
Rank
Taekwon
Dan
Gup
30
What is Toi-Gye best known for?
His military leadership
His philosophical teachings on Neo-Confucianism
His role in developing Taekwon-Do
His contributions to Korean independence
31
How many movements are in the Toi-Gye pattern?
35
37
32
34
32
Which Dan rank of black belt would you find this symbol on?
9th Dan (3 x 3)
1st Dan
3rd Dan (3 lines)
6th Dan (3 + 3)
33
Which of these is NOT a vital spot?
Abdomen
Knees
External genitalia
Head (skull, eyes, ears, mouth, nose)
34
The solar plexus is the area we visualize for what region of vital spots?
Head
Low
High
Middle
35
What area do we use to visualize the low region of vital spots?
Solar plexus
Uvula
Philtrum
Groin
36
Why does the Toi-Gye pattern have 37 movements?
To represent the 37 battles Toi-Gye fought
To match the 37 principles of Neo-Confucianism
It was chosen randomly
Because Yi Hwang was born on the 37th parallel (in south eastern Korea)
37
Gups are used for colour belts but not black belts
True
False
38
Dans are for indicating the degree of black belt rank (not used for colour belts)
False
True
39
What does Toi-Gye’s diagram represent?
A mountain
The symbol for Taekwon-Do
The Chinese character for scholar
The Chinese character for water
40
The chest is considered a vital spot.
True
False
41
What is a person with a black belt called?
A Gup rank
A superhero
A beginner
A Dan rank
42
What gup is a full yellow belt? (Remember, white belt is 10th gup)
7th gup
8th gup
10th gup
9th gup
43
Which of the following is a fundamental principle (tenet) of Taekwon-Do that students are expected to uphold?
Speed
Integrity
Strength
Flexibility
44
How many patterns are there in taekwondo?
37
9
10
24
45
If a white belt is 10th gup, what is a white belt with a yellow stripe?
9th gup
7th gup
Still 10th gup
8th gup
46
Which of the following is NOT one of the five tenets of Taekwon-Do?
Courtesy
Perseverance
Indomitable Spirit
Humility
47
In Taekwon-Do, why do we bow?
To follow military tradition
To show respect
To acknowledge defeat
To intimidate the opponent
48
What does "Do" mean in Taekwon-Do?
Discipline
The way or path
Kick
Punch
49
The 9 degrees (Dans) of black belt rank can be split into 3 categories. What are 1st-3rd Dan ranks considered?
Superhero black belts
Beginner/novice black belts
Expert black belts
Master black belts
50
Who was Yi Hwang (who the Toi-Gye pattern is named after)?
An expert in taekwon-do sparring
A scholar who was an authority on Neo-Confucianism in the 16th century
A Buddhist monk who promoted respect for all
A patriot who devoted his life to furthering Korean education/ independence
51
What is the first belt in ITF Taekwon-Do?
White (10th gup)
Yellow (8th gup)
Green (6th gup)
Blue (4th gup)
52
What is this called?
The Student's Oath
The Freedom and Justice Oath
The Tenets of Taekwondo
The Philosophy of Taekwondo
53
What happens when you get a black belt?
You start learning even more and can teach others (and can advance in Dans)
You get superpowers
You stop coming to class
You are done learning forever
54
A white belt is considered 1st gup
False
True
55
Which pattern must a blue belt/red stripe student demonstrate proficiency in during their red belt test?
Hwa-Rang
Choong-Moo
Toi-Gye
Po-Eun
56
What is the real name of Toi-Gye?
Choi Hong Hi
Kim Yu-sin
Yi Hwang
Yi Sun-sin
