General Knowledge Questions for Cho Dan Testing
1. What is the meaning of the words Soo Bahk Do? When was the name Soo Bahk Do officially adopted by Kwan Jang Nim and Moo Duk Kwan in Korea?
Ans: Soo (Hand), Bahk (Strike), Do (Way). June 30, 1960 in Seoul, Korea.
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2. What is the meaning of the word Cho Dan?
Ans: Cho (Beginning), Dan (Level).
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3. What is the meaning of the words "Moo Duk Kwan," and when was it founded?
Ans: Moo (Martial or Military), Duk (Virtue), Kwan (Style or Institute).
Founding Date: November 9, 1945.
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4. What is the meaning of Pyung Ahn?
Ans:Peaceful Confidence. the Character Pyong is a picture of a balanced scale; the translation of the original name.
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5. What are two (2) characteristics of the hyung Nai Han Ji (Nae Bo Jin) and the translation of the original name.
Ans:Heavy (Stable), Powerful, Defensive, Passive.
Nae (Inside/Internal), Bo (step), Jin (Advance)
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6. Name the 8 Key Concepts and their translation.
Yong (Brave), Gi (Energy)
Chung (Clean/Clear), Shin (Spirit), Tong (Govern), Il (One/First)
In (Endure), Nae (Patience)
Chung (Right), Jik (Straight)
Kyum (Humble), Son (Humble)
Him (Power), Jo (Manage), Chung (Right)
Shin (Relaxation/Expand), Chook (Tension/Conraction)
Wan (Loose/Slowness), Geup (Hurry/Fast)
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7. Name two (2) characteristics of the Hyung, "Bassai."
Ans: Light, quick, offensive, active.
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8. Give the meaning of any two symbols in the Moo Duk Kwan Flag.
Ans: The leaves represent 14 provinces of Korea, the Green stands for Spring, growth and spreading of Moo Duk Kwan, also stands for peace. The berries represent the 6 major continents of which Soo Bahk Do is practiced, the color red stands for ripening and the seasons of summer. Red also represents the Yang side of the Um/Yang. The Yang represents: Heat, active, offensive nature. The Blue scroll represents knowledge, the characters Soo (Moo) Bahk in the new patch; Tang (Moo) Soo in the old patch. The Blue stands for autumn, a fruitful results of training, it is also the color of the Um indicating coolness, calmness, passiveness.
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9. Please describe three(3) areas of human development through the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan.
Ans: Weh Gong (External power), Nae Gong (Internal Power), Shim Gong (Spiritual power).
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10. What isthe Um-Yang?
Ans: (Chinese: Yin-Yang) it is the symbol in the center fo teh Tae Kuk Gi (Korean Flag). It is a symbol, which reflects the Oriental view of the duality of the universe, and how all things may be categorized as having one of two natures. Um is the blue side and represents the passive, coolness, defensive, and the female principle. Yang is the Red and represents the active, heat, offensive nature, and the male principle.
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11. What is the meaning of Chil Song and its related stars?
Ans: Seven stars. Little Dipper with the North Star.
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12. When was Gi Cho Hyung Il Bu, E Bu, Sam Bu created and by whom? How many moves are in each form?
Ans: 1947. Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee. 22 Moves (Including Choon Bee and Baro)
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13. When was the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, Inc. founded and who is your elected Board member to represent you in your region?
Ans: June 28, 1975. Sa Bom Nim Sandra Schermerhorn.
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14. Whom is the Federation should contact if you have any concerns?
Ans: Elected Board member in my region (while observing proper protocol).
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15. What can you do to contrribute to the success of our art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan?
Ans: Personal. However, it is important to see thier indications related to their Do-Jang, Region, and the Federation.
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16. What do you feel is the mainingredient, which differentiates a Martial Artist from someone wo just practices Karate-like movements?
Ans: Understanding and applying Moo Do Shim Gong. Just because you can perform the movements physically, does not mean you have an understanding of the spirit of the martial art. This spirit (Moo Do Shim Gong) envelopes all of a student's efforts, on and off the training floor. To live like a martial artist is to be an artist of life and to apply the virtues and principles outlined in Kwan Jang Nim's teachings.
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