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ITF Taekwondo Brainstorm Trivia Quiz

A simple selection of Taekwondo questions - being a Taekwondo student probably helps a bit!

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

Author
donnyshona

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,777

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1084

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many dan gradings are there for black belts? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Taekwondo pattern follows Dan Gun? Hint

Won Hyo

Yul Gok

Do San

Toi Gye

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ap joomuk is the Korean term for which of the following? Hint

Knife hand

Forefist

Attention

Free sparring

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Question 4 of 10

4. Taekwondo is based on 20 different patterns?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the literal meaning of the word "Taekwondo"? Hint

Empty hand

Way of the hand and foot

By any means necessary

Self defence art

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Question 6 of 10

6. General Choi Hong Hi was the founder of Taekwondo but in which year did this occur? Hint

1877

1945

1955

1732

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Question 7 of 10

7. The International Taekwondo Federation does not allow any students under the age of 16 to take part in destruction testing?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sang palmok makgi is the Korean term for what? Hint

Obverse punch

Twin forearm block

Sitting stance

Reverse hooking kick

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many movements are in the pattern Hwa Rang? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which belt colour represents danger, cautions the student to exercise control and warns the opponent to beware! Hint

Green

Blue

Red

Black

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many dan gradings are there for black belts?

Answer: 9

1st dan is the first black belt grading to be attained while 9th dan, or grandmaster, is the highest.

2. Which Taekwondo pattern follows Dan Gun?

Answer: Do San

Do San is the third pattern of Taekwondo and is required for achieving 6th Kup.

3. Ap joomuk is the Korean term for which of the following?

Answer: Forefist

In Taekwondo, the use of the fore-fist is through the two largest knuckles which help concentrate force over a small area.

4. Taekwondo is based on 20 different patterns?

Answer: False

Taekwondo is based on 24 patterns, each of which represent one hour of each day.

5. What is the literal meaning of the word "Taekwondo"?

Answer: Way of the hand and foot

Tae kwon do means the following:
Tae: to kick with the foot
kwon: destroy with the fist
do: the art or the way.

6. General Choi Hong Hi was the founder of Taekwondo but in which year did this occur?

Answer: 1955

The actual date on which Taekwondo was founded was April 11th, 1955.

7. The International Taekwondo Federation does not allow any students under the age of 16 to take part in destruction testing?

Answer: True

The reason for this is that the bones in their ankles, feet, wrists and hands are probably not fully formed and hard impacts might damage them.

8. Sang palmok makgi is the Korean term for what?

Answer: Twin forearm block

Twin forearm block deflects two simultaneous attacks - one from in front of you and the other from overhead.

9. How many movements are in the pattern Hwa Rang?

Answer: 29

The 29 movements of Hwa Rang represent the 29th infantry division where Taekwondo developed into maturity.

10. Which belt colour represents danger, cautions the student to exercise control and warns the opponent to beware!

Answer: Red

Green symbolises the growth of the plant as Taekwondo skills develop. Blue symbolises heaven towards which the plant grows reflecting the progression of the student's skills. Black signifies maturity and proficiency and symbolises an imperviousness to darkness and fear.

Source: Author donnyshona

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