Q.1
In 1937, the future 'Founder' of Taekwondo Choi Hong Hi got embroiled in a poker game, and lost all his money to a local wrestler. What exactly did Choi do to get his money back?
Launched a roundhouse kick to the man's groin, and took his money back.
Threw an ink bottle at the man, and took his money back.
Gave the man a peck on the cheek, and took his money back.
Some kimchi was involved, and his money was handed back.
Q.2
If you want to perform a pattern that might commemorate a community event to show solidarity, self-improvement, and achieving greater human ideals. Which pattern would you choose?
Won-hyo
Dan-gun
Hwa-rang
Do-san
Q.3
What did General Choi Hong Hi have in common with Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz?
They both stayed in Kansas for some time.
Like Dorothy, Choi was working to help people get more brains, heart, and courage.
Someone liked to dress like little girls. I can't say whom. But I'm pointing to him.
General Choi was inspired by Dorothy's tornado, and developed a 360 kick as a result.
Q.4
When was General Choi's son born?
The year of the martial arts demonstration in front of President Syngman Rhee.
The year he named his new art 'Taekwondo.'
The year when he established the Oh Do Kwan or school of our way.
When he graduated from the Advanced Military Training School at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Q.5
If I were to order gyeorugi 겨루기, or matseogi 맞서기 - would it come in a bowl or plate?
Gyeorugi 겨루기 and matseogi 맞서기 refers to self-defence techniques. One is for civilians, the other is for military purposes.
Everyone knows that gyeorugi 겨루기 has to be eaten with kimchi, and that would definitely be off a bowl.
Neither! Gyeorugi 겨루기, and matseogi 맞서기 refer to sparring!
Gyeorugi 겨루기 refers to power breaking. Matseogi 맞서기 refers to speed breaking.
Q.6
This is DEAD SIMPLE and you should be able to answer it with ease. What is the name of the uniform Taekwondo practitioners typically wear for practice? If you can't answer this... you might as well sidekick yourself now.
Do-gi
Do-bok
Keiko gi
Hakama
Q.7
This is another DEAD SIMPLE question because I'm running out of ideas. Which country does Taekwondo come from?
Korea
Okinawa
Fujian Province, China
Brazil
Q.8
Which movie best represents Taekwondo?
Hard to Kill, Steven Seagal
The Way of the Dragon, Bruce Lee
Bloodsport, JCVD
The Best of the Best, Phillip Rhee et al
Q.9
What is different about the side kicks in Won-hyo?
There is no difference. A side kick is a side kick.
One is a long range side kick, the other is a short range.
One is a side kick. The other is a take-down.
One side kick requires a backwards step and is a reactive technique. The other is a proactive aggressive technique pushing towards your opponent.
Q.10
Where did General Choi die?
Pyongyang, North Korea
Toronto, Canada
Fort Riley, Kansas
Seoul, Korea