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What is the correct width for the attention stance in Taekwon-Do?

Two shoulder widths

One and a half shoulder widths

Three shoulder widths

One shoulder width (correct)

Which of the following techniques is classified as an offensive technique?

Outer forearm inward block

Outer forearm wedging block

Back piercing kick (correct)

Outer forearm side block

What is the total number of movements in the Do-San Tul pattern?

20 movements

30 movements

12 movements

24 movements (correct)

Which term refers to the 'defense against grabs to the wrists' in Taekwon-Do?

Self-defense techniques Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sparring, what is a compulsory technique performed one way?

Front snap kick Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the L-stance in Taekwon-Do?

One foot forward, back foot positioned at an angle Signup and view all the answers

What type of block is the outer forearm side block classified as?

Defensive technique Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the three-step sparring (sambo matsogi) in Taekwon-Do?

To refine defensive techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bending stance (guburyo sogi) in Taekwon-Do?

To prepare for a defensive action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a defensive technique taught in Taekwon-Do?

Palm downward block Signup and view all the answers

In the pattern Won-Hyo Tul, how many movements are there?

28 Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes two-step sparring (ibo matsogi) from free sparring (jayu matsogi)?

Ibo matsogi involves pre-arranged techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Taekwon-Do term for the hold used to block a knife-hand strike?

Sonkal daebi makgi Signup and view all the answers

Which kick is considered a compulsory technique in sparring?

Crescent kick Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used as a counterattack in Taekwon-Do sparring?

Middle reverse punch Signup and view all the answers

What does 'naeryo chagi' refer to in Taekwon-Do?

A downward kick Signup and view all the answers

What must a student do if they adopt a technique from another do jang that their instructor disapproves of?

Immediately discard the technique or train at the gym where it was learned Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a defensive technique listed?

Twin fist vertical punch Signup and view all the answers

What is the required number of movements in the Joong-Gun Tul pattern?

32 movements Signup and view all the answers

Which stance is also referred to as 'nachuo sogi'?

Low stance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is classified as an offensive technique?

Flying turning kick Signup and view all the answers

What should a student do if they respect their instructor but disagree with their methods?

Following the instructor's advice before discussing the disagreement later Signup and view all the answers

What is the prerequisite for free sparring in Taekwon-Do?

One step sparring Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following flying kicks is listed as a compulsory technique?

Flying front snap kick Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stances

Attention Stance: Feet parallel, shoulder width apart
Walking Stance: One and a half shoulder widths apart, feet at 45 degrees
L-Stance: One and a half shoulder widths, one foot forward
Parallel Stance: One shoulder width apart, feet parallel

7th Gup (Green Stripe)

Defensive Techniques:
- Outer forearm side block (pakat palmok yop makgi)
- Outer forearm wedging block (pakat palmok hechyo makgi)
- Outer forearm inward block (pakat palmok anuro makgi)
Offensive Techniques:
- Reverse punch (bandae jirugi)
- Straight fingertip thrust (sun sonkut tulgi)
- Back fist side strike (dung joomuk yop taerigi)
- Back piercing kick (dwitcha jirugi)
Pattern: Do-San Tul (24 movements)
Sparring: Three Step Sparring (sambo matsogi)
- One Way: With companion, foot techniques
- Two Way: Alone and with companion
- Compulsory Techniques: Front snap kick, turning kick, side piercing kick
Self Defence: Defence against grabs to the wrists
Theory:
- Bending stance (guburyo sogi), bending ready stance A (guburyo junbi sogi A)
- Fixed stance (gojung sogi), fixed ready stance (gojung junbi sogi)
- Close stance (moa sogi), close ready stance A (moa junbi sogi A)

6th Gup (Blue Stripe)

Defensive Techniques:
- Inner forearm circular block (an palmok dollimyo makgi)
- Palm downward block (sonbadak naeryo makgi)
- Crescent kick (bandal chagi)
Offensive Techniques:
- Fixed stance obverse punch (gojung so baro jirugi)
- Knife-hand inward strike (sonkal anuro taerigi)
- Downward kick (naeryo chagi)
- Pick shape kick (gokaeng-i chagi)
- Reverse turning kick (bandae dollyo chagi)
- Reverse hooking kick (bandae dollyo gorochagi)
Pattern: Won-Hyo Tul (28 movements)
Sparring:
- Two step sparring (ibo matsogi) - foot and hand techniques
  - Compulsory Techniques: Crescent kick, side turning kick, reverse turning kick
- Free sparring (jayu matsogi)
Self-Defence: Defence against grabs from the front
Theory:
- Taekwon-Do terminology:
  - Forearm rising block – palmok chookyo makgi
  - Forearm guarding block – palmok daebi makgi
  - Knife-hand guarding block – sonkal daebi makgi
  - Outer forearm wedging block – pakat palmok hechyo makgi
  - Twin forearm block – sang palmok makgi
  - Inner forearm circular block – an palmok dollimyo makgi
- A student’s conduct outside the do jang reflects on the art and instructor
- If a student adopts a technique from another do jang and the instructor disapproves of it, the student must discard it immediately
- Never be disrespectful to your instructor
- A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions.
- Never betray the instructor.

4th Gup (Blue Belt)

Stances:
- Low stance (nachuo sogi), low ready stance (nachuo junbi sogi)
- Rear foot stance (dwit bal sogi), rear foot ready stance (dwit bal junbi sogi)
- Close ready stance B (moa junbi sogi B)
- Foot shifting (jajun bal) – single foot
Defensive Techniques:
- Reverse knife-hand side block (sonkal dung yop makgi)
- Palm upward block (sonbadak ollyo makgi)
- X-fist rising block (kyocha joomuk chookyo makgi)
- Palm pressing block (sonbadak noollo makgi)
- U-shape block (digutja makgi)
Offensive Techniques:
- Upper elbow strike (wi palkup taerigi)
- Twin fist vertical punch (sang joomuk sewo jirugi)
- Twin fist upset punch (sang joomuk dwijibo jirugi)
- Angle punch (giokja jirugi)
- Flying kicks (twimyo chagi)
Pattern: Joong-Gun Tul (32 movements)
Sparring:
- One step sparring (ilbo matsogi) – flying kicks
  - Compulsory Techniques: Flying front snap kick, flying turning kick, flying side piercing kick
- Free sparring (jayu matsogi)