2. How many moves are in the Orange belt form?

2A

3. How many Kiyaps are in the Orange belt form?

3A 

4. What numbers and what moves are the Kiyaps on?

4A 10 and 21, Both of these are knifehand strikes.

5. What type of martial art do we study?

5A TaeKwonDo

6. What style of Taekwondo do we study?

6A Songahm

7. What does Songahm mean?

7A Pine Tree and Rock

8. Why is our uniform white?

8A Purity and tradition. Also to force others to look at our technique and not our fancy clothes.

9. Why do we cross our uniform left over right?

9A Tradition. People could store items within easy reach of their right hand.

10. What type of knot do we tie our belt in?

10A Square knot

11. Why should our belt tips hang evenly?

11A For the sake of neat appearance and to show equality in our mental and physical strength.

12. Why do we tie our belt in a square knot?

12A It is the strongest knot.

13. What side of our belt does our decided stripe go on?

13A The right side

14. What is the shape of our A.T.A. patch and why?

14A A shield, it represents the protection that comes from the knowledge we will learn in Taekwondo

15. What does A.T.A. stand for?

15A American Taekwondo Association

16. What are the dimensions of a back stance?

16A Heels are in line forming a right angle. 1 ½ shoulder widths apart and 2 ½ foot lengths long.

The weight distribution is 60% on back leg and 40% on the front leg.

17. What part of our foot do we use for a round kick?

17A Ball, Blade, Instep, and Shin

18. What part of our hand do we use for a backfist?

18A The same two knuckles that we use for a punch, it is just the top of them now.

7th Grade Yellow Belt

1. What is meaning of Yellow belt?

1A The seed is beginning to see the sunlight.

2. How many moves are in the Yellow belt form?

2A 28

3. How many Kiyaps are in the Yellow belt form?

3A 3

4. What numbers and what moves are the Kiyaps on?

4A 7,8,and 17. These moves are on a double punch and the second jump front kick.

5. Why is the Yellow belt form special?

5A It is the only color belt form that has two Kiyaps in a row and also begins with a defensive attack.

6. Why do we Kiyap?

6A 1. To scare our opponents 2. To get yourself excited 3. To show Confidence

4. To relieve stress 5. For Focus and Concentration 6. To release excess air from the body

7. When executing a technique, should we relax or tense up our muscles?

7A Relax them.

8. At what age do we stop practicing TaeKwonDo?

8A We are never too old to practice TaeKwonDo

9. What is the definition of COURTESY?

9A (Adult answer): Polite behavior, gracious manner or manners

(Child answer): To be nice

10. What is the definition of SELF-CONTROL?

10A Control of your emotions, desires or actions by your own will

11. What is the Korean word for ATTENTION?

11A Charyut (Chah-Ree-Ut)

12. What is the Korean word for BOW?

12A Kyungneh (Key-Young-Nay)

13. What is the Korean word for GET READY?

13A Jhoonbee (June-Bee)

14. What is the Korean word for START?

14A Sheejahk (See-Jack)

15. What is the Korean word for STOP?

15A Komahn (Sounds like come on)

16. What is the Korean word for RETURN?

16A Bahroh (Ba-row)

17. What is the Korean word for AT EASE?

17A Shee-ut (She-uh)

18. Explain natural JHOONBEE?

18A Cross your hands in front of you (fingers facing your body).

Whichever foot moves is also the hand that is closest to the body.

Your foot moves to one shoulder width apart and your hands come down

to your sides simultaneously.

6^th Grade Camouflage Belt

1. What is the meaning of Camouflage belt?

1A The sapling is hidden amongst the taller pines and must now fight its way upwards.

2. How many movements are in the Camouflage belt form?

2A 31

3. How many Kiyaps are in the Camouflage belt form?

3A 2

4. What numbers and what techniques are the Kiyaps on?

4A 7 and 24. These Kiyaps are on the left backfist and the right knifehand.

5. What are the dimensions of a sparring stance?

5A The stance is 1-1 ½ shoulders wide. The toes of the lead foot are even with the heel

of the back foot. The weight distribution is 50%/50% with both knees bent slightly

and the chest turned away from opponent similar to a back stance.

6. Explain advanced arm base?

6A Hands should be in a tight fist. Keep hands positioned just below the eyes.

Both hands should also be approximately 2-3 fist distance from each shoulder.

Elbows should be tucked up against the ribs.

7. What is the meaning of INTEGRITY?

7A (Adult version) Honesty, Respect, Keeping a promise, Wise decisions,

Courage to do the right thing.

(Children’s version) Being honest, not lying. Doing what is right even when you

know you won’t get caught.

8. What is the meaning of RESPECT?

8A To feel or show a different regard for. Willingness to show consideration or

appreciation.

9. What is the meaning of HONOR?

9A Love, Friendship, Generosity, and Happiness. A sense of what is right. Establishing a

positive image of yourself.

6^th Grade Camouflage Belt

10. What is the meaning of PERSERVERANCE?

10A (Adult answer) Sticking to a course of action, belief, or purpose in the face of

opposition.

Continuing strength or patience, overcoming difficulties or

resistance while striving for a goal.

(Children’s answer) Never quit or giving up

11. What is the meaning of PERSONAL VICTORY?

11A Individual improvement based on successfully achieving one’s own goals, it is not

measured by comparison to the progress or talents of others.

12. Explain what the word TAEKWONDO means?

12A TaeKwonDo means "The way of the hand and foot"

Tae = Foot. Kwon = Hand Do = Way

13. What is classroom sparring?

13A Class sparring is where we practice our new techniques on our opponent.

14. What is testing sparring?

14A Testing sparring is when we have the opportunity to show off all of the techniques

we have learned to date.

15. What is tournament sparring?

15A Tournament sparring is when we spar for points in order to achieve victory.

We score 1 point for a punch or kick to the body, 2 points if we kick to the head

or jump kick to the body, and 3 points if we jump kick to the head.

16. What is street sparring?

16A Street sparring is fighting to keep yourself from getting harmed.

There are not any points or rules. It is fighting for your life.

17. Why are kicks worth more points at tournaments?

17A Because it encourages development of advanced techniques of TaeKwonDo

18. Explain traditional JHOONBEE?

18A Step out with your foot to a parallel stance. The hands start at the chest and are

pushed down to end in front of the belt to form a circle.

5^th Grade Green Belt

1. What is the meaning of Green belt?

1A The pine tree is beginning to develop and grow in strength.

2. How many moves are in the Green belt form?

2A 34

3. How many Kiyaps are in the Green belt form?

3A 2

4. What numbers and what techniques are the Kiyaps on?

4A 10 and 25, Kiyaps are on the right side kick and the right reverse spearhand.

5. What is TaeKwonDo?

5A A martial art that trains people mentally and physically.

6. Where country did TaeKwonDo come from?

6A Korea

7. What is the most important lesson that we can learn from TaeKwonDo?

7A Self Control

8. Why do we walk backwards at Testings and Tournaments?

8A To show respect towards the judges.

9. What are the 4 elements of power?

9A Hips, Stance, Reaction Force, and Focus

10. What is the percentage that we use our feet versus our hands?

10A 70% Feet---30% Hands

11. Why do we use our feet more than our hands?

11A Element of surprise, Longer reach, The legs are twice as strong as the arms.

12. Why do we train with bare feet?

12A Conditioning of the body, speed of the techniques, and safe practice without the

extra weight pulling on the joints.

13. What is the Korean lucky number?

13A Three (3) and Nine (9) because 3x3=9

14. Why did Grand Master H.U. Lee choose the pine tree as a symbol for his

TaeKwonDo style?

14A Because of its evergreen strength year round, long lasting life and its strong

resistance to disease. It is also a Korean symbol for Human Loyalty.

15. Explain in detail the American flag?

15A The 50 stars represent the 50 states.

The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies.

The white represents Purity and Innocence.

The red represents Hardiness and Valor.

The blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice.

16. Explain in detail the South Korean flag?

16A The white background represents the land and purity.

The Blue part (The UM) of the Um-Yang represents Water, Night, Dark, Passive

And Feminine.

The Red part (The Yang) of the Um-Yang represents Fire, Day, Light, Active,

And Masculine.

The 3 solid lines stand for Heaven. The 3 broken lines stand for Earth

The 2 solid and 1 broken lines stand for Fire, The 1 solid and 2 broken lines

Stand for water.

17. Explain in detail the A.T.A. flag?

17A The A.T.A. flag has both the country of origin and the current country where we

practice today. The Korean symbols on the bottom of the flag read :

"American TaeKwonDo Association"

18. Explain in detail the School flag?

18A The colors of our school flag are red, white, and blue like the U.S. flag

The blue circle is symbolic of the blue side of the Um-Yang with its soft

Edges and flowing shape.

The red triangle is symbolic of the red side of the Um-Yang with its hard lines

And sharp corners.

The figure in the middle is a child symbolizing the child in all of us.

The Korean symbols on the bottom translate to " TaeKwonDo School"

The U.S. flag and the Korean flag hold the same meaning as in the A.T.A. flag.

4^th Grade Purple Belt

1. What is the meaning of Purple belt?

1A Coming to the mountain the tree is in mid-growth and now the path becomes steep.

2. How many movements are in the Purple belt form?

2A 44

3. How many Kiyaps are there in the Purple belt form?

3A 3

4. What numbers and what techniques are the Kiyaps on?

4A 14, 24, 34, They are on the right back elbow, left step punch, and the right side kick.

5. What is the meaning of IN-WHA?

5A An unbroken glory.

6. What part of the foot do we use for a hook kick?

6A The heel or blade of the foot.

7. Why do we break boards?

7A In order to display proper technique and power. Also to remove fears about whether

or not our technique will really work in a demonstration purpose and not have to

seek out fights in order to test our skill.

8. Explain the theory of power in TaeKwonDo?

8A Power = ½ mass X velocity squared.

"An increase in speed will cause an increase in power"

9. What is the Korean word for a DEGREE (as in 1^st degree)?

9A Dan.

10. What is the Korean word for INSTRUCTOR?

10A Sabumnim

11. What is the Korean word for TRAINEE INSTRUCTOR?

11A Boo Sabumnim

12. What is the Korean word for THANK YOU?

12A Com Sahm Ni Da

13. What is the Korean word for YOUR WELCOME?

13A Chow Manio

14. What is the Korean word for SCHOOL?

14A Dojang

15. What is the Korean word for a FORM?

15A Poomse or Hyung

16. What is the Korean word for your BELT?

16A Thee

17. What is the Korean word for your UNIFORM?

17A Dobohk

18. What is the Korean word for PERSONAL VICTORY?

18A Pilsung

3^rd Grade Blue Belt

1. What is the meaning of Blue belt?

1A. The tree reaches for the sky towards new heights.

2. How many moves are in Blue belt form?

2A. 42

3. How many Kiyaps are in Blue belt form?

3A. 3

4. What numbers and what techniques are the Kiyaps on?

4A. 13,23,33 The kiyaps are on the 2^nd twin upset punch, left knifehand low block,

and the right knifehand low block.

5. What year did Grandmaster Haeng Ung Lee receive his title?

5A. 1990

6. What year did Grandmaster Soon Ho Lee receive his title?

6A. 2001

7. What year did Korea adopt "TaeKwonDo" as the official name for their martial art?

7A. 1955

8. What year was the A.T.A. formed?

8A. 1969

9. What year did the A.T.A. create the Songahm style of forms?

9A. 1983

3^rd Grade Blue Belt

10. Prior to 1983 what style of TaeKwonDo did the A.T.A. teach?

10A. Chang Hun

11. What is the meaning of LOYALTY

11A. Faithfulness to a person, ideal, or custom.

12. What is the meaning of ATTENTION?

12A. (Adult) Concentration of one’s thoughts

(Child) Watching or listening to someone or something.

13. What is the meaning of ATTENTION SPAN?

13A. (Adult) The period of time one remains focused on an object, or remains attentive

while observing or listening.

(Child) how long you pay attention.

14. What is the meaning of CONCENTRATION?

14A. (Adult) Directing or drawing one’s attention toward a common focus.

(child) Paying attention.

15. What is the meaning of DISCIPLINE?

15A. Controlled behavior resulting from training, especially training that produces moral

or mental improvement.

16. What is the meaning of DIGNITY?

16A. The condition of being honored.

Poise and self-respect in character and appearance.

17. What is the meaning of PRIDE?

17A. (Adult) A sense of one’s own proper dignity or value; self respect.

Pleasure or satisfaction taken in ones work or achievements.

(Child) Being happy with what you have done.

18. What is the meaning of SELF-ESTEEM?

18A. Pride in oneself.

2^nd Grade Brown Belt

1. What is the meaning of Brown belt?

1A. The tree is firmly rooted in the earth.

2. How many moves are in the Brown belt form?

2A 44

3. How many Kiyaps are on the Brown belt form?

3A. 3

4. What numbers and what techniques are the Kiyaps on?

4A. 12, 22, 32 The Kiyaps are on the Right front kick, left punch, and left palm heel.

5. What is the meaning of CHOON-JUNG?

5A. All things turn out perfect and beautiful.

6. What is the difference between tension and slow movements?

6A. A slow movement takes about 2 seconds to perform with muscles relaxed.

A tension movement takes about 5 seconds and you tense all muscles up.

7. What are the dimensions of a rear stance?

7A. The feet are in line heel to heel like the back stance but the width is only two foot

lengths long. The lead foot is up on the ball. The weight is distributed 80% on the

back foot and 20% on the front foot.

8. Why is "DO" so important in TaeKwonDo?

8A. It implies in Korean culture not only the style of Martial Art you study, but more

importantly the way of life you learn while studying the Martial Art.

9. Why is it important to have a good attitude in TaeKwonDo?

9A. Because if you have a bad attitude then others around you will also get that bad

attitude and you will not be able to properly learn.

A good attitude in class will carry over into your personal life.

10. What are the 6 tenants of TaeKwonDo?

10A. Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit, and Victory.

11. Count from 1-10 in Korean?

11A. 1. Hahna 2. Dool 3. Set 4. Net 5. Dahsut

6. Yohsuht 7. Eelgohp 8. Yohdul 9. Ah-Hohp 10. Yull 0. Kohn

12. How can you tell if a person is a 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd degree black belt student?

12A. They will have a black trim around the bottom of their Dobohk jacket.

13. How can you tell if a person is a 4^th degree or above?

13A. They will have a black stripe running down the side of their pant leg.

14. How can you tell if a person is a Junior Leader?

14A. They will have a red/white/blue stripe around the collar (Or Yoke) of their jacket.

15. How can you tell if a person is an Instructor in Training?

15A. They will have red stripe around the collar (Or Yoke) of their jacket.

16. How can you tell if a person is a Certified Instructor?

16A. They will have a black stripe around the collar (Or Yoke) of their jacket.

17. When you see a Certified Instructor in their dress blues how can you tell their rank?

17A. They all have rank patches on their collars of their suits.

Also 1^st through 4^th degrees will have a blue jacket with gray pants.

5^th and above will have a blue jacket with dark pants.

18. What year did the first Grandmaster of Songahm

(Grandmaster Haeng Ung Lee) pass away?

18A. October 5^th , 2000

1^st Grade Red Belt

1. What is the meaning of Red belt?

1A The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished.

2. How many moves are in the Red belt form?

2A 46

3. How many kiyaps are in the Red belt form?

3A 3

4. What numbers and what techniques are the Kiyaps?

4A 11,21,31 The Kiyaps are on the right palm heel, left reverse hook kick, and the

left horizontal elbow.

5. What is the Korean word for MASTER?

5A Tae-Sah-Boo-Nim

6. What is the Korean word for SENIOR MASTER?

6A Baub-Sah-Boo-Nim

7. What is the Korean word for CHIEF MASTER?

7A Jong-Sah-Boo-Nim

8. What is the Korean word for GRAND MASTER?

8A Dae-Sah-Boo-Nim

9. What is the minimum rank to be a Master?

9A 6^th Degree

10. What is the minimum rank to be a Senior Master?

10A 7^th Degree

11. What is the minimum rank to be a Chief Master?

11A 8^th Degree

12. What is the minimum rank to be a Grand Master?

12A 9^th Degree

13. What is the size of the A.T.A?

13A Currently it has over 150,000 members with over 800 schools.

14. Where was the firstNational headquarters?

14A Omaha, Nebraska

15. Where is the current International headquarters?

15A Little Rock, Arkansas

16. How many regions are there in the A.T.A.?

16A 21

17. What region do we belong to?

17A 102 West

18. Name all the Songahm TaeKwonDo organizations.

18A A.T.A.-------------American TaeKwonDo Association (United States)

S.T.F.--------------SongAhm TaeKwonDo Federation (Rest of the Americas)

W.T.T.U.---------World Traditional TaeKwonDo Union (World Wide)

A.T.A. Korea----Advisors to TaeKwonDo Academies (Korea)

1st Degree Black Belt Recommended

1. What is the meaning of Red/Black belt?

1A The dawn of a new day, the sun breaks through the darkness.

2. Why is there no new form for the Red/Black belt?

2A Because this is a time to perfect your technique and master it in order to achieve

your decided rank. This is not a time for new learning but a time to study your past.

3. When wearing your Red/Black belt which color is on top?

3A Black is on top because you are a black belt.

4. How many moves are there in the White-Red forms?

4A 310

5. How many moves are there in the White-Green one steps?

5A 78

6. Who is the modern day founder of TaeKwonDo?

6A General Choi Hong Hi (pronounced Chay Hong Hee)

7. Who is the founder of the A.T.A.?

7A Grand Master Haeng Ung Lee

8. Who is the President of the A.T.A. and W.T.T.U.?

8A Grand Master Soon Ho Lee

9. Who is the President of the S.T.F.?

9A Senior Master Cesar Ozuna

1^st Degree Black Belt Recommended

10. Who is the second highest rank in the A.T.A.?

10A Chief Master Robert Allemeier

11. Who is the highest-ranking American born individual in the A.T.A.?

11A Chief Master Robert Allemeier

12. Who is the highest-ranking female in the A.T.A.?

12A Senior Master Marilyn Niblock

13. What is the name for the staff the Grandmaster has that carries the

Scrolls of Songahm?

13A Bee Ryong Bong (Flying Dragon Staff)

14. What is the name for the "Nunchuck"?

14A Ssahng Jeol Bong

15. What is the name for the "Escrima Stick"?

15A Bahng Mahng EE

16. What is the name for the "Bo Staff"?

16A Jahng Bong

17. What is the name for the "Cane"?

17A Jee Pahng Ee

18. Count from 1-10 in old Korean?

18A 1.- IL 2-Ee 3-Sahm 4-Sah 5-Oh

6- Yook 7- Chil 8-Pahl 9-Koo 10-Ship

1st Degree Black Belt Decided

1. What is the meaning of Black belt?

1A The tree has reached maturity and overcome the darkness; it must now begin to

plant seeds for the future.

2. What is the name of your form for your rank?

2A 1^st Degree----------Shim Jun

2^nd Degree---------Jung Yul

3^rd Degree---------Chung San

4^th Degree---------Sok Bong

5^th Degree --------Chung Hae

6^th Degree---------Jhang Soo

3. How many moves are in your form?

3A 1^st Degree---------81

2^nd Degree--------82

3^rd Degree--------83

4^th Degree--------84

5^th Degree -------95

6^th Degree--------96

4. How many Kiyaps are in your form?

4A 3 Kiyaps in 1^st through 4^th degree, 4 in 5^th and 6^th degree.

5. What numbers are your Kiyaps on?

5A 1^st Degree---21, 41, 61

2^nd Degree-22,42. 62

3^rd Degree---23, 43, 63

4^th Degree---24, 44, 64

5^th Degree---25,45,65,85

6^th Degree---26,46,66,86

6. What is the Name and Meaning of your form?

6A 1^st Degree-----Shim Jun----Begin planting seeds for the future.

2^nd Degree----Jung Yul----With your noble character you will develop a new

permanence on life.

3^rd Degree----Chung San-Peace of mind and tranquility.

4^th Degree----Sok Bong----You will live comfortably and in peace.

5^th Degree ---Chung Hae---Mastered all kinds of knowledge and utilizes this to do

many things.

6^th Degree----Jhang Soo----Long life.

1st Degree Black Belt Decided

7. How many JhoonBhee positions are there and who uses them?

7A 4,

Natural (White through Yellow)

Traditional (Camouflage through Red)

½ Command (1^st degree through 4^th degree)

Full Command (5^th degrees and above)

8. When all the form patterns (White thru 5^th degree black) are laid upon each other,

what do they form?

8A The SongAhm Star

9. How many parts are in the Masters ceremony?

9A 9……… Please be ready to explain.

10. Sounding of the Gong.

10A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

11. Respect.

11A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

12. Knowledge.

12A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

13. Humility.

13A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

14. Loyalty.

14A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

15. Gratitude.

15A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

16. Honor.

16A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

17. Nobility

17A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias

18. Mastership.

18A Please read Volume A of The Way Encyclopedias