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GTUK Taekwondo Trivia Quiz

This is a reasonably difficult quiz on different aspects of Taekwondo. Let's see if you are a Taekwondo Master.

A multiple-choice quiz by dan1787. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dan1787

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,401

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
297

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Question 1 of 10

1. There are 25 movements in the pattern Do San?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the Korean terminology for 2 step sparring? Hint

Eebo Matsoki

Sambo Matsoki

Ilbo Matsoki

Jayoo Matsoki

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the number ten in Korean terminology? Hint

Dool

Hana

Nadul

Yaul

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Question 4 of 10

4. The founder of Taekwondo was General Choi Hong Hi. What is his son's name? Hint

Master Oldham

Yi Hwang

Ahn Joon Gun

Master Choi Jung Hwa

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bowing: At the start of the class the most senior student shouts, Charyot, Sabumnim Gae Kyong Ye?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pattern Yul gok: What do the 38 movements of the pattern refer to? Hint

His birthplace on 38 latitude

His age when he was executed in a Lui Shung prison in 1910

His entire life, which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and it's independence movement

His birthplace on 37 latitude

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the five tenets of Taekwondo is self control. Which of these is not one of the other four? Hint

Integrity

Courtesy

Loyalty

Perseverance

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Question 8 of 10

8. At what belt are you considered a Grand Master? Hint

9th degree black belt

10th degree black belt

7th degree black belt

5th degree black belt

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the pattern you will need to perform to become a 1st Kup (Black Tag)at your grading? Hint

Yul Gok

Choong Moo

Hwa Rang

Toi Gye

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Question 10 of 10

10. There are actually 252 movements in every single pattern, from pattern Chon Ji through to pattern Choong Moo.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There are 25 movements in the pattern Do San?

Answer: False

Pattern Do San is the first pattern where Annun sogi (sitting stance)is used.

2. What is the Korean terminology for 2 step sparring?

Answer: Eebo Matsoki

Practicing set sparring is a great way to familiarise yourself with defence against certain attacks, and if practised regularly, this will become instinctive.

3. What is the number ten in Korean terminology?

Answer: Yaul

It is vital to become familiar with the Korean terminology. In most international tournaments, Korean will be the standard language used so that everyone can understand the technique names, no matter what country they are from.

4. The founder of Taekwondo was General Choi Hong Hi. What is his son's name?

Answer: Master Choi Jung Hwa

The son of General Choi Hong Hi became the president of the International Taekwondo Federation.

5. Bowing: At the start of the class the most senior student shouts, Charyot, Sabumnim Gae Kyong Ye?

Answer: True

If there is more than one instructor in the Dojang, then the students must bow first to the most senior, and then to the next most senior.

6. Pattern Yul gok: What do the 38 movements of the pattern refer to?

Answer: His birthplace on 38 latitude

Patterns are an excellent way to practise the techniques learned in class. Maximum power and concentration should always be applied when performing every pattern, to ensure techniques are performed correctly.

7. One of the five tenets of Taekwondo is self control. Which of these is not one of the other four?

Answer: Loyalty

Self control is a vital part of taekwondo, remember, it is better to be able to walk away from potential violence if possible, than to lose your control.

8. At what belt are you considered a Grand Master?

Answer: 9th degree black belt

If there is a grandmaster present, at the beginning of the class the senior student will shout Sa Song Nim Gae, asking everybody to bow to the grandmaster.

9. What is the pattern you will need to perform to become a 1st Kup (Black Tag)at your grading?

Answer: Hwa Rang

This is the first pattern where you use the technique close stance inner forearm side front block.

10. There are actually 252 movements in every single pattern, from pattern Chon Ji through to pattern Choong Moo.

Answer: False

There are in fact 258 movements in total.

Source: Author dan1787

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