WTSDA Black Belt Practice Exam

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• Which term denotes the uniform?
• When did Jae C. Shin visit the Shaolin Monastery?
• Which term means 'begin'?
• Which term is associated with a choreographed sequence in martial arts?
• Which technique represents the special and unique character of Tang Soo Do and the whole person concept?
• E Dan Tollyo Cha Ki is associated with which kick?
• Which term corresponds to 'Basic Exercise'?
• Which term is the Senior Dan holder?
• Which dynasty lasted from 1392 AD to 1909 AD?
• Which term corresponds to the forehead?
• The Hwa Rang Dan were young aristocrats who helped develop Tang Soo Do in which dynasty?
• Which term corresponds to self-defense?
• What is the proper response to the command 'Know the rules of the Dojang'?
• Which term means "Middle Part"?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Ahn Jo'?
• Which belt represents the ultimate goal of all Tang Soo Do students?
• Which term corresponds to World (TSD) form #2?
• Which Attitude Requirement refers to practicing basic techniques all the time?
• Which term means 'Without the count'?
• Which technique is Side Defense?
• What is the English equivalent of 'Chil, Ilgup'?
• Pyung Ahn Oh Dan corresponds to which Pyung Ahn Form?
• How are Sae Kye Hyung and World Form most accurately related in martial arts practice?
• How far back can Tang Soo Do be traced?
• Which symbol corresponds to Heaven?
• Which term corresponds to the philtrum?
• Which belt color embodies mastery, calmness, dignity, and sincerity, described as the final stage in one life cycle and the beginning of the next?
• How many Tenets are there in Tang Soo Do?
• Which term is the Beginner?
• Which term means "High Part"?
• Which term refers to the belt itself, not a rank?
• Which belt color corresponds to maturity, respect, and honor, and prepares mind and body for the final step to attain Black Belt?
• What does practicing Sae Kye Hyung develop?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Shio'?
• Which term refers to the color belt in the ranking system?
• Dan Jun corresponds to which body part?
• Which term is the Dan holder?
• E Dan Ahp Cha Ki is associated with which kick?
• Which of the following lists the three purposes of Tang Soo Do?
• Which term corresponds to the Roundhouse Kick?
• What is the current membership of the WTSDA?
• What does the Red Circle symbolize in this context?
• Which term denotes External Power Exercise?
• Hyung corresponds to which meaning?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Choon Bee'?
• Which Attitude Requirement involves regularly spaced practice sessions?
• The purpose of a form like Sae Kye Hyung includes?
• Which term corresponds to Crescent kick inside/outside?
• What degree did Jae C. Shin earn for his Master's?
• Which term corresponds to the English word 'Nine'?
• Hyung in martial arts terms refers to?
• Which term corresponds to 'One Step Sparring'?
• Which term corresponds to the Back Kick?
• Pyung Ahn Sah Dan corresponds to which Pyung Ahn Form?
• Which term translates to Side Stance?
• What is the English equivalent of 'Pahl, Yodol'?
• E Dan Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki is associated with which kick?
• Which term means 'meditation'?
• Which dynasty's period ended in 1909 AD?
• Which term denotes Block?
• Which form is described as having 52 moves and 31 counts?
• Which translation corresponds to Kee Ma Ja Seh?
• Which technique is Spear Hand Punch?
• Which term denotes the High Section Block?
• What are the Three Mottos of the WTSDA?
• Which magazine dedicated a full chapter to Jae C. Shin?
• Which term corresponds to the groin?
• Which hyung form is described as having 20 moves and 20 counts?
• Sae Kye Hyung is best described as in martial arts.
• In what year did Jae C. Shin begin training?
• Tang Soo Do is the art we are studying.
• I Ma corresponds to which body part?
• Which statement emphasizes cleanliness after training?
• During which years did the Japanese occupation of Korea occur, during which martial arts practice was restricted?
• Which Korean term means 'Fore Fist'?
• What does Pyung Ahn translate to?
• Which term corresponds to the meaning of Kuk Gi?
• Which branch did Jae C. Shin serve in?
• Sah Bum Nim refers to which role?
• Which technique corresponds to Knife Hand Defense and Reverse Punch in a Fighting Stance?
• The New Silla Dynasty lasted from 668 AD to 935 AD.
• Ha Dan describes which part?
• Where is the WTSDA Headquarters located?
• What is the English equivalent of 'Sip, Yol'?
• Ki Cho Woon Dong corresponds to which meaning?
• What is the English translation of Sam, Set?
• Bassai is the name of which form?
• Which Korean term means 'Focus of eyes'?
• Which term denotes the Inside/Outside Block?
• Da Ri corresponds to which body part?
• Which concept is associated with Tang Soo Do Code 3?
• Which term corresponds to the Dan rank?
• Which organization most likely governs World Form competitions?
• Sip Soo is the name of which form?
• Which belt color is described as the final step needed to attain Black Belt?
• Who started the martial arts school after World War II?
• Sun Bae refers to which role?
• Soo Do means what?
• Naihanchi Cho Dan corresponds to which Naihanchi form?
• Which term represents the Gup holder?
• The charter convention took place in which city?
• Dojang is which of the following?
• Which term corresponds to Crescent kick outside/inside?
• Which dynasty lasted from 935 AD to 1392 AD?
• Which term denotes the Outside/Inside Block?
• Muyong Chong is the name of what?
• Which belt color is associated with speedy development of youth as summer arrives?
• Which principle is associated with Tang Soo Do Code 5?
• Which term corresponds to the Wheel Kick?
• Jok Ki corresponds to which technique category?
• Pyung Ahn form #2 corresponds to which Korean term?
• Attitude requirement 13 suggests what action?
• Which term means Breaking?
• Sizes of the three original Dynasties (Largest to Smallest) are which order?
• Which translation corresponds to 'Fighting Stance'?
• Which term means 'Turn to rear'?
• The 9th Dan promotion is associated with which event?
• What is the English translation of the Korean phrase Ko Map Sum Ni Da?
• Which Attitude Requirement is described as maintaining a serious approach to training?
• Which symbol is represented by three unbroken lines?
• Pahl Koop corresponds to which body part?
• Pyung Ahn Sam Dan corresponds to which Pyung Ahn Form?
• Which Attitude Requirement is described as a serious approach?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Shi Jak'?
• What is the English equivalent of 'Yuk, Yasot'?
• Kap Kwon means which?
• Which statement correctly lists the three purposes of Tang Soo Do?
• Which technique is a Low Knife Hand Block?
• Which Attitude Requirement emphasizes maintaining regular and constant practice?
• What are Jae C. Shin's areas of expertise?
• Which technique is Spear Hand Punch?
• Who is described by 'Mastering the art of Tang Soo Do'?
• Which term corresponds to the Horse Riding Stance?
• Ahp corresponds to which directional term?
• Dwi corresponds to which direction?
• Which symbol corresponds to Earth?
• Cha Ki refers to which action?
• What is the proper response to 'Know the history behind the Hyungs'?
• Which dynasty followed the Three Kingdoms period and lasted 935-1392?
• Which term maps to the English word 'Neck'?
• Which of the following statements about Six Stars is true?
• Which term translates to 'command'?
• Gup is best described as which?
• Which Korean phrase corresponds to the English word 'five'?
• Tang Soo Do Code 1 represents which principle?
• Which term means 'Turn to rear'?
• Tuck corresponds to which body part?
• What does Kong Kyuck mean?
• Which term corresponds to the Spinning Back Kick?
• Attitude requirement 12 pertains to what?
• Which technique is a High Knife Hand Block?
• What is the English translation of Chon Kyung?
• Which term is the 'Horse Riding Stance'?
• Which statement best describes Tang Soo Do Code 4?
• Which Korean term corresponds to the Ready Stance?
• Which technique corresponds to a High Two-Hand X Block?
• Which organization later became the WTSDA?
• Which term corresponds to the Back Kick?
• Which technique is Front Kick?
• Which term means 'Return'?
• Which Korean term means 'Attack'?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Ba Ro'?
• Which organization has its headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina?
• Which Korean phrase corresponds to the English word 'one'?
• Which term corresponds to the Middle Section Punch?
• Which Attitude Requirement embodies All out effort?
• The dynasty associated with Tang Soo Do's early history is which of the following?
• Soo or Sohn corresponds to which body part?
• Jang Kwon corresponds to which meaning?
• Which is the term for 'By the count'?
• Who inspired Jae C. Shin to start training?
• Sae Kye Hyung E Bu is the World (TSD) form number which?
• Which term maps to the English word 'Foot'?
• Pyung Ahn form #1 corresponds to which Korean term?
• Which technique corresponds to Side Defense?
• Which term corresponds to the Axe Kick?
• Bong Hyung Il Bu corresponds to which Staff Form Number?
• In martial arts terminology, Hyung refers to?
• Which Korean phrase translates to 'concentration'?
• Cha Ryut is best defined as which word?
• Which dynasty began in 668 AD?
• What is the English translation of Il, Hana?
• Which term is the High Defense?
• Choon Bee Woon Dong corresponds to which meaning?
• Bong Hyung E Bu corresponds to which Staff form?
• Bong Hyung Il Bu corresponds to which Staff form number?
• Which Attitude Requirement is associated with listening to and following instructors or seniors?
• Which term corresponds to the Side Kick?
• What year was Jae C. Shin born?
• What is the English translation of the Korean phrase In Neh?
• Which term corresponds to 'Warm-Up Exercise'?
• Which term is the Gup holder?
• Tang Soo Do Code 2 denotes which virtue?
• What does Pyung Ahn translate to?
• The World Tang Soo Do Association charter convention was held on which dates?
• Which term translates to 'Yell'?
• Which Attitude Requirement corresponds to maintaining regular and constant practice?
• Which term corresponds to Beginner? (Alternate wording)
• Which technique is Front Kick?
• Chung Shim corresponds to which meaning?
• Which Korean term is defined by the English word "Attention"?
• Which term corresponds to the Side Stretch Kick?
• Which Korean phrase translates to 'three'?
• What does the term Ji refer to in the material?
• Which term denotes the Middle Section Punch?
• Which term corresponds to World (TSD) form #3?
• Sun Bae refers to which role?
• What are the Three Purposes of Tang Soo Do?
• Attitude requirement 10 emphasizes which practice?
• Which term corresponds to the Side Kick?
• Which term corresponds to the chin?
• Which technique is the Side Punch?
• What does the concept of opposing but complimentary forces and the central symbol on the Korean flag represent?
• What is the English equivalent of 'Ku, Ahop'?
• Which symbol represents Fire?
• Bong Hyung Sam Bu corresponds to which Staff form?
• Shin founded in Burlington, New Jersey and it later became the WTSDA at the charter convention. Which organization is that?
• How many current member studios does the WTSDA have?
• Soo Bahk Ki is the formal name of Tang Soo Do.
• Sae Kye Hyung Il Bu is the World (TSD) form number which?
• Ko Hwan corresponds to which body part?
• In Choong corresponds to which body part?
• Choong Dan corresponds to which part?
• Which Attitude requirement states learning the theory and philosophy when you learn new techniques?
• Which term corresponds to 'Form Or Pattern'?
• Dee refers to which item?
• Attitude requirement 11 emphasizes which practice?
• Pyung Ahn E Dan corresponds to Pyung Ahn form number which?
• When did Master Jae Chul Shin come to the United States?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Bahl Cha Ki Choon Bee'?
• Which term corresponds to the Roundhouse Kick?
• Which belt color is described as the final stage in one life cycle and the beginning of the next?
• Which Korean dynasty spanned from 37 BC to 668 AD?
• What is the English translation of Oh, Tasot?
• Which technique corresponds to the punch exercise performed in a horse riding stance?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between Sae Kye Hyung and World Form?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Muk Yum'?
• What does WTSDA stand for?
• Hu Bae corresponds to which meaning?
• Which technique is the Outside/Inside Block?
• When was Jae C. Shin inducted into the Korean Air Force?
• Muyong Chong is the name of what?
• What is the English translation of Sah, Net?
• In evaluating forms, which aspect is emphasized?
• Which term corresponds to 'Examiner'?
• Which translation corresponds to 'By the count'?
• Sip Soo corresponds to which form?
• Do Bohk refers to which item?
• Which term means "Low Part"?
• Which technique is Front Stretch Kick?
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet'?
• Which area is not listed as Jae C. Shin's expertise?
• Sae Kye Tang Soo Do Hyup Hoi is the name for which organization?
• Moo Roope corresponds to which body part?
• Which term means Turn?
• Yuk Soo Do means?
• Naihanchi Cho Dan is associated with which Naihanchi form?
• Which phrase corresponds to 'Ready for kick'?
• What is the English translation of the Korean phrase Chung Shin Tong Il?
• Six Stars represents what in Tang Soo Do practice?
• Which dynasty lasted from 18 BC to 668 AD?
• How many moves are in the Sae Kyu Hyung forms?
• Sae Kye Hyung Sam Bu is the World (TSD) form number which?
• Which item is linked to unity and brotherhood?
• Which description corresponds to the Orange Belt?
• Ja Yu Dae Ryun corresponds to which meaning?
• Which is the Front Stance in Korean?
• What activity did Jae C. Shin take great joy in?
• The term Shi Sun corresponds to which meaning?
• World Form refers to what?
• Which term corresponds to the Wheel Kick?
• What is the primitive stage of achievement described as White Belt?
• Which term means 'Bow to Grandmaster'?
• Which symbol represents Water?
• What English word is represented by the term 'Mok'?
• Which attitude addresses overcoming idleness?
• Which belt color is linked to power, stability, agility, weight, and wisdom?
• Which Attitude Requirement is most closely associated with continuous practice of fundamentals over time?
• Which belt color is associated with spring growth?
• Which Attitude Requirement means always listening to and following the direction of instructors or seniors?
• Where is the WTSDA Monument located?
• When was Jae C. Shin promoted to 9th Dan?
• Soo Ki means?
• The term Shim Sa corresponds to which English meaning?
• In training, Sae Kye Hyung helps with which components?
• In which year was the ground breaking for the WTSDA Headquarters honored?
• Which term is the Dan holder (not senior)?
• Which term corresponds to the English word 'Seven'?
• The charter convention year for the WTSDA was which year?
• The term Shim Sa Kwan Nim corresponds to which English meaning?
• Which term is the High Section Punch?
• In 1965, various Korean martial arts systems unified into which organization?
• Which term corresponds to the Axe Kick?
• Which term maps to the English word 'Waist'?
• Identify the term for external power exercise.
• Which phrase is the meaning of 'Kwan Chang Nim E Kyung Yet'?
• Bit Cha Ki corresponds to which kick?
• Which Attitude Requirement states the purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment?
• Which term is the Korean name for the Front Stance?
• Sang Dan corresponds to which part?
• What does the Korean term Kwan So translate to in English?
• Yup corresponds to which directional term?
• Which term corresponds to the English word 'Ten'?
• How many moves are in the Bassai form?
• Muye Dobo Tongji is known as which of the following?
• Pyung Ahn Cho Dan corresponds to Pyung Ahn form number which?
• Which of the following correctly pairs Pyung Ahn Sah Dan with its form?
• A form in martial arts terms is best described as?
• Which term corresponds to the English word 'Eight'?
• What is the English translation of Kyum Son?
• Which term maps to the English word 'Arm'?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Tenets?
• The T'ang Dynasty years are which of the following?
• Hyup Hoi Ki corresponds to which meaning?
• Which Korean term means 'Balance'?
• What is a potential drawback of focusing only on World Form in training?
• On what date was Moo Duk Kwan founded?
• The Silla Dynasty spans which years?
• World Form is performed in what context?
• Which technique is Front Stretch Kick?
• Which term corresponds to Crescent kick outside/inside?
• Which symbol stands for Earth?
• Which Korean term means 'Yell'?
• Which term refers to Low Defense?
• What does the 10th Dan Black Belt represent?
• Which technique is the Inside/Outside Block?
• Which attitude requirement states Do not be overly ambitious?
• Which Korean phrase translates to the English word 'humility'?
• Attitude requirement 14 emphasizes which practice?
• In the ranking "Largest to Smallest", which dynasty is listed third?
• Which symbol corresponds to Earth?
• Which term means "Foot Techniques"?
• Which term corresponds to the lower abdomen?
• Which technique is the Two Hand Block, Front Stance?
• Which Attitude Requirement emphasizes practicing basic techniques constantly?
• Which technique is a Low Two-Hand X Block?
• Which term denotes the Side Punch?
• Which technique corresponds to Knife Hand Defense and Reverse Punch in a Front Stance?
• Myung Chi corresponds to which body part?
• Which term maps to the English word 'Fist'?
• Attitude requirement 9 emphasizes which practice?
• Which belt color is associated with blood, life, energy, attention, and control?
• What is the English translation of E, Tul?
• E Dan Yup Cha Ki is associated with which kick?
• Which term denotes Internal Power Exercise?
• Which belt color represents new growth that appears in spring?
• What is the proper response to staying up to date on the number of charter countries and members?
• Which term denotes Spiritual Power Exercise?
• If a practitioner holds the rank of Dan, what is their belt level?
• Kwan Chang Nim is the title for which rank?
• Which term refers to a Dan holder who has not yet achieved senior status?
• Which term corresponds to World (TSD) form #1?
• Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun corresponds to which meaning?
• Which technique is the High Section Block, Fighting Stance?
• Which symbol is depicted by one broken bar?
• Which technique is a High Knife Hand Block?
• Jung Kwon translates to which of the following?
• Who were the young aristocrats who helped develop Tang Soo Do in the New Silla Dynasty?
• Which statement about the Seven Tenets is true?