Time to test your knowledge of all things Taekwondo related.  Submit your answers in the comment section if you’re brave enough or just check back tomorrow and see how many you got right.

1) We bow in using two Korean words, meaning “Attention” and “Bow”.  What are they?

a. Chahreeuht and Kyung Neh

b. Chariot and Kung Nyeh

c. Charyot and Kyong Ye

d. Chareeoht and Kyong Nyeh

2) The South Korean flag  has four bars in each corner.  They represent:

a. Yin and Yang

b. The four points of the compass.

c. The origin of all things in the universe.

d. Earth, air, water, and fire.

3) The American flag has 13 stripes, representing the 13 original colonies.  List them.

4) A 1″ black stripe down the legs of a student’s pants represents:

a. That he/she is an instructor.

b. That he/she has done Taekwondo for at least 10 years.

c. That he/she has trained at least 25 black belts.

d. That he/she is at least a 4th Degree.

5) When tying a black belt you should begin with the name on the:

a. Left

b. Right

6) Taekwondo America practices the:

a. International Taekwondo Federation style of patterns

b. World Taekwondo Federation style of patterns

c. Taekwondo America style of patterns

d. Olympic style of patterns

7) How many patterns are there in Taekwondo?

a. 8

b. 16

c. 18

d. 24

What are the three basic kicks all white belts learn?

a. Front kick, side kick, round kick

b. Front kick, round kick, crescent kick

c. Side kick, front kick, crescent kick

d. Side kick, round kick, crescent kick

9) At what rank must an adult female break a 3″ board station?

a. Never

b. 3rd Degree

c. 5th Degree

d. 7th Degree

10) Which of the following is NOT a board breaking technique for male 5th degrees?

a. 360 Jump Spin Round Kick on 2″.

b. Jump Spin Side Kick on 3″.

c. Front Kick on 3″.

d. Elbow strike on 3″.