Tang Soo Do Knowledge (Basic): WTSDA General Knowledge

Question 1

The man who is credited with reorganizing our present day Pyung Ahn forms into what they resemble today is

Accepted Answer

Master Itosu

Question 2

The Silla Dynasty united the three kingdoms of Korea in _____ (what year).

Accepted Answer

668 AD

Question 3

Of the three founding Korean dynasties, which one was founded in 18BC?

Accepted Answer

Paekche

Question 4

The various forms of Korean martial arts were unified into what system, and when?

Accepted Answer

Tae Kwon Do Association (1965)

Question 5

The Koguryo Dynasty was founded in what year?

Accepted Answer

37 BC

Question 6

The Tang Dynasty of _______ has greatly influenced the style of Tang Soo Do.

Accepted Answer

China

Question 7

Martial arts were banned from being practiced or taught in Korea during what time period?

Accepted Answer

1909 - 1945

Question 8

Why is it impossible to pinpoint the exact place and time where martial arts began?

Accepted Answer

ancient drawings exist, but there was absence of written literature

Question 9

The first complete book of the martial arts' the "Mooyae Dobo Tongji'' was written in

Accepted Answer

1790 AD

Question 10

The Silla Dynasty was overthrown by what warlord in 918 AD?

Accepted Answer

Wang Kun

Question 11

What was the name of the warriors that were instrumental in unifying the peninsula as the new Silla Dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Hwa Rang Dan

Question 12

It is thought that martial arts developed between ______ years ago to more than ______ years ago.

Accepted Answer

2 million and 2 thousand

Question 13

Who wrote the five codes of Tang Soo Do?

Accepted Answer

Won Kwang

Question 14

Master Hwang Kee organized the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association on __________________(what date).

Accepted Answer

11/8/45

Question 15

Tang Soo Do is a harmonious training of...

Accepted Answer

body, mind and spirit.

Question 16

What year did Master Hwang Kee organize the "Korean Soo Bahk Do Association"?

Accepted Answer

1945

Question 17

The Silla Dynasty was most accredited for______

Accepted Answer

Its development in martial arts

Question 18

What is the Muyong Chong?

Accepted Answer

Royal tomb where Tang Soo Do drawings were found

Question 19

The Korean Soo Bahk Do Association was founded in

Accepted Answer

1945

Question 20

The origins of Tang Soo Do can be traced back how many years?

Accepted Answer

2000

Question 21

The Silla Dynasty was founded in what year?

Accepted Answer

57 BC

Question 22

The dobohk's origin in Korea can be traced back to

Accepted Answer

600 AD

Question 23

Martial arts originated

Accepted Answer

In all parts of the world as needed by primitive peoples

Question 24

What is the formal name of Tang Soo Do—as in mentioned the Mooyae Dobo Tongji?

Accepted Answer

Soo Bakh Ki

Question 25

Where did martial arts originate?

Accepted Answer

It is unknown - all over the world

Question 26

Martial arts were very popular in warfare during the three kingdoms of Korea, this is evidenced by ________ (what)?

Accepted Answer

Mural painting, ruins and remains

Question 27

The Korean Tae Kwan Do Association was founded in what year?

Accepted Answer

1965

Question 28

The occupation of Korea by the Japanese military took placed from

Accepted Answer

1909-1945

Question 29

The Yi Dynasty was founded in ________ and lasted ________.

Accepted Answer

1392 AD / 500 years

Question 30

What is the ultimate goal of Tang Soo Do

Accepted Answer

To live in perfect Harmony with the laws of nature

Question 31

Tang Soo Do is a ______ martial art and should never be used violently or excessively.

Accepted Answer

defensive

Question 32

Where were drawings depicting an early form of Tang Soo Do found?

Accepted Answer

Ceiling of Muyong Chong

Question 33

Hwa Rang Dan were a group of ___________ that were key in developing martial arts?

Accepted Answer

Young aristocrats

Question 34

The founder of Moo Duk Kwan is

Accepted Answer

Hwang Kee

Question 35

Physically, Tang Soo Do is based on the principles of:

Accepted Answer

yielding, circular motion and penetration

Question 36

Which dynasty united the three kingdoms in 668 AD?

Accepted Answer

Silla Dynasty

Question 37

When was what is considered the first complete book of martial arts book written?

Accepted Answer

1790

Question 38

The royal tomb where paintings of Tang Soo Do is located in

Accepted Answer

Southern Manchuria

Question 39

What does "Do" mean in Tang Soo Do?

Accepted Answer

It means a way of life or art

Question 40

Of the three founding Korean dynasties, which one was founded in 37BC?

Accepted Answer

Koguryo

Question 41

What happened in Korea after War World II (as far as martial arts is concerned)?

Accepted Answer

Restrictions were lifted allowing practice of martial arts

Question 42

The Paekche Dynasty was founded in what year?

Accepted Answer

18 BC

Question 43

What were the three Chinese dynasties instrumental in the development of Tang Soo Do?

Accepted Answer

Silla, Paekche, Koguryo

Question 44

A mural painting showing two men practicing an early form of Tang Soo Do was drawn on the ceiling of the _______

Accepted Answer

Muyong Chong tomb of the Kogoryo Dynasty

Question 45

What does "Tang" in Tang Soo Do mean?

Accepted Answer

Tang Dynasty of China and the relationship between Korea & China

Question 46

The circle of the um/yang symbolizes the…

Accepted Answer

absolute of essential unity of all being.

Question 47

Why was the first complete book on martial arts not written until the 1700s?

Accepted Answer

martial arts were kept secret and passed down orally - master to pupil

Question 48

The kingdom that replaced the Silla Dynasty in 918 AD was called

Accepted Answer

Koryo

Question 49

Practicing Tang Soo Do is a way to enter total tranquility, called _______, a powerful and peaceful stated of being.

Accepted Answer

Moo Shim

Question 50

Tang Soo Do can be traced back to a time when Korea was divided into ______ kingdoms

Accepted Answer

Three (3)

Question 51

Who founded the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association?

Accepted Answer

Master Hwang Kee

Question 52

The first Moo Duk Kwan dojang was founded in

Accepted Answer

Seoul, Korea

Question 53

In 1392, what new kingdom succeeded the Koryo Dynasty and lasted about 500 years?

Accepted Answer

Choson Dynasty

Question 54

What is the national sport of Korea?

Accepted Answer

Tae Kwon Do

Question 55

What does "Soo" mean in Tang Soo Do?

Accepted Answer

Hand, but also implies fist, punch, strike or defense

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